Guide Persona 5: Exam Answers - All School and Test Questions Answered
How to get top of the class in Persona 5 by answering all quiz questions
Guide Assassin's Creed Odyssey Best Skills - Which Abilities You Should Buy
How to spend your ability points
Guide Red Dead Redemption 2 - How to Upgrade Camp
How to improve the gang's camp
News - October, 2018
Wednesday31st Oct 2018
Guide Persona 5: Exam Answers - All School and Test Questions Answered
How to get top of the class in Persona 5 by answering all quiz questions
Going to school is a core part of Persona 5, and at multiple points during the game, you'll have general knowledge questions thrown your way. These questions come in two varieties: they're either asked directly by a teacher, or they're part of an exam. Answer questions asked...
Guide Assassin's Creed Odyssey Character Builds - Combining Abilities to Create the Ultimate Hero
Hunter, Warrior, and Assassin Builds
With so many abilities to choose from in Assassin's Creed Odyssey, creating your ideal style of play can be more difficult than you might expect. Perhaps you have a penchant for devastating melee combat? Maybe you want to be invincible? Or are you all about stealth, striking from the shadows and then disappearing...
Guide Assassin's Creed Odyssey Best Skills - Which Abilities You Should Buy
How to spend your ability points
What are the best skills in Assassin's Creed Odyssey? Much like in Assassin's Creed Origins, Odyssey has a skill tree that gradually opens up as you play through the game. When you level up, you gain ability points that you can spend to unlock skills, and although there are level requirements or story progression...
News PlayStation Plus November 2018 Games Announced
Confirmed earlier than usual
Your PlayStation Plus games for November 2018 have been announced... Kind of. The official reveal will be coming later today, but Sony's cocked up and all but confirmed the headline acts over on YouTube. And yes, the leak from earlier this month was right -- you're getting Yakuza: Kiwami and
News Red Dead Redemption 2 Bug Potentially Removing Key Characters from Camp
Marston's missing
One of the best features early on in Red Dead Redemption 2 is the camp dynamic, which allows you to communicate and interact with a variety of characters. A lot of the things that happen in camp are optional, but it lends a realism to the game world that makes it feel like you’re riding with genuine people. Everyone will go about...
Review Bulletstorm: Full Clip Edition - A Decent Remaster with Duke
Hail to the skillshot, baby
Republished on Wednesday 31st October 2018: We're bringing this review back from the archives following the announcement of November's PlayStation Plus lineup. The original text follows. Ahh Bulletstorm, a title whose place in video game history will forever be entwined with the term 'di*ck-t*ts'. It's a real shame that...
News Double Discounts Bring Big Savings to NA PS Store for PS Plus Members
Chopped in two
There are some gigantic savings on the North American PlayStation Store right now, with PlayStation Plus subscribers getting the best deals. Some of the highlights include Burnout Paradise Remastered ($8.99), Jurassic World Evolution ($41.99), and Yakuza 0 ($15.99). You can also get both Watch Dogs games for $24.49 or The Division and
News PS Plus Members Save Big with EU PS Store Double Discounts Sale
Double your money
Earlier today, Sony announced the Double Discounts sale over on the North American PlayStation Store, but it's brought the offer across to Europe as well. With some big savings going (doubly so for PlayStation Plus members), it's well worth a quick browse between now and 21st November. As usual, there's a mammoth list of games...
News Japanese Sales Charts: Red Dead Redemption 2 Rides Straight in at Number 1 on PS4
Red or dead
Red Dead Redemption 2 has topped the Japanese software charts, gunning down Call of Duty: Black Ops 4, which had been sat at number one for two weeks in a row. Rockstar's open world masterpiece came in at 133,000 copies on PlayStation 4, which is a respectable total. Black Ops 4, meanwhile, is still doing very well for itself in second...
News Your First Look at MediEvil, Remade from the Grave Up for PS4
Sir Dan lives
Sir Dan is back on the PlayStation 4 in MediEvil, and as promised earlier in the month, this is no mere remaster. Instead being remade from the “grave up” by Other Ocean Interactive, here’s your first look at how the Hero of Gallowmere has made the transition to new-gen hardware. To be honest, this footage is looking rough...
News Red Dead Redemption 2's Incredible Soundtrack Has a Ridiculous Amount of Talent Behind It
Artists and producers from all over
Red Dead Redemption 2 is a phenomenal game, but perhaps surprisingly, one of its very best aspects is its outstanding soundtrack. The title's music takes it to another level in our humble opinion. Everything from the manic, gritty beats that accompany combat to the heartfelt vocal performances that kick in at...
News Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 Update 1.04 Includes Gun Game, Weapon Balancing, and Spawn Tweaks
The first meaty update
Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 has just received its biggest update since launch, and it's one that brings with it the likes of fan favourite mode Gun Game, sweeping nerfs and buffs to weapons, and changes to spawns that should make re-entering a match a much safer affair. You can read the full list of patch notes for update 1.04...
News Dragon Ball FighterZ Tops 3.5 Million Sales in Less Than a Year
Sparking
Dragon Ball FighterZ has done incredibly well for itself, with publisher Bandai Namco announcing that the brawler has passed 3.5 million copies sold. That figure includes retail shipments as well as digital sales. The last time we heard about the game's commercial performance was back in February, when news broke that it had shifted 2...
News This Is What Geralt Looks Like in The Witcher Netflix Series
Geralt of Rivia, witcher
And there he is, actor Henry Cavill as Geralt of Rivia in Netflix's upcoming The Witcher series. Most will probably know Cavill as Superman from the DC movies, but his portfolio stretches quite a ways beyond that. Hopefully he's a good fit for the White Wolf. If you've played The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, you'll probably be...
Soapbox Castlevania Requiem’s Release is Vamp-perfectly Timed for Halloween
Jamie is Iga to sing Castlevania’s praises for its Gothic atmosphere
Not only is Castlevania: Rondo of Blood my first pick when playing a traditional-style Castlevania arcade platformer, but Castlevania: Symphony of the Night is possibly my favourite PSone game of all time. It’s conventional for gamers to play spookily themed titles during...
Feature The Promising PS4 Games of November 2018
Spyro, Hitman, Fallout, and more
October has been a gruelling month for us here at Push Square, but the release schedule is finally slowing down as we head into November. The penultimate month of 2018 isn't exactly quiet, however, as there are still several big games coming our way over the next 30 days. Without further ado, let's take a look at...
News Lenovo Licenses PSVR Design from Sony for Copycat Headset
Partners for now
Sony said with the announcement of cross-console play that it’s trying to be much more open as an organisation, and this partnership with Lenovo is just another example of that. Rather than go after the manufacturer for ripping off PlayStation VR’s critically acclaimed design, it’s instead licensed its patents out, allowing...
News Everyone's Favourite Platforming Hero Is Back with Bubsy: Paws on Fire on PS4
Happy Halloween!
In possibly the scariest news story you'll read today, the infamous platformer mascot Bubsy is making a swift return to PS4. After last year's frankly rubbish resurgence, Bubsy: The Woolies Strike Back, it's a surprise to see the character make yet another comeback, but here we are. Bubsy: Paws on Fire hits PS4 in 2019...
News Just Cause 4 Has Gone Gold Ahead of December Launch on PS4
Ready for Rico
Prepare yourselves for some heavy weather, as Just Cause 4 has officially gone gold on PS4. Avalanche Studios has completed work on Rico's latest explosive adventure, and it's ready in plenty of time for launch on 4th December. The game's looking fairly promising; Solís looks like a beautiful open world to explore and blow up, and...
News Greg Miller to Host Kinda Funny Games Showcase in December
Nearly 50 games to be shown
If you were left disappointed by this year's lack of PlayStation Experience, you might be in luck. Where normally we'd have a presentation from Sony to close out the year, famed gaming personality Greg Miller has been organising an event to take its place. The Kinda Funny Games Showcase now has a date set in stone: 8th...
News DiRT Rally 2.0 Halloween Trailer Takes You for a Haunting Drive in the Dark
Don't cut
It's always nice to see developers getting into the holiday spirit, and this year, Halloween is inspiring the game industry. This new trailer for DiRT Rally 2.0 might not show off any new vehicles or locations, but it's suitably spooky. It's cut like a cheesy 80s horror flick, with silly text and haunting sounds. It's just a bit of fun,...
News Hitman 2 Has Perfected the Series, Claims New Trailer
Good work, 47
IO Interactive has been developing Hitman games for a long time now, and while not every one has been a hit, the last entry certainly was. Luckily, the developer is carrying on with the same formula, and if we're to believe the latest trailer for Hitman 2, the sequel has perfected the assassination sandbox gameplay we know and love...
News New Man of Medan Trailer Puts Player Choice in the Spotlight
Super, massive
We're quietly excited about the first game in the Dark Pictures Anthology, Man of Medan. The new horror adventure title from Supermassive Games looks like a brilliant follow-up to Until Dawn, and this new trailer hits all the right notes. A sinister narrator talks about player choice, and how there are no right or wrong decisions --...
Tuesday30th Oct 2018
Guide Red Dead Redemption 2 - How to Get the Best Horses
Where to find the best horses
What are the best horses in Red Dead Redemption 2? Your horse is your most trusted companion in RDR2, so you'll want to get your hands on a good one -- one that allows you to escape from danger quickly while also carrying you great distances when it's time to travel across the map. In this guide, we're going to go over...
Guide Red Dead Redemption 2 Poisonous Trail Treasure Map Locations
Treasure hunt
Money is in short supply even for those that steal in Red Dead Redemption 2, but we've got good news for you: there are several stashes of treasure dotted throughout the world that you can gather by following treasure maps. However, even finding the treasure map in the first place can be tricky, as they're often found in the most...
News Spyro: Reignited Trilogy Still Requires Content Download for Second and Third Games
Activision clarifies
This issue has been up and down ever since it was discovered on the official website months ago. Back then, all we knew was that those who purchase a physical copy of Spyro: Reignited Trilogy would have to download Spyro 2 and 3 in order to own the full package. With the delay and rumours of multiple discs, some fans were...
Review Call of Cthulhu - Eerie Adventure Game Is Enjoyable Enough
Do you have a moment to talk about our lord and saviour Cthulhu?
H.P Lovecraft’s short stories and novellas have been a rich source of inspiration across many artistic mediums, and video games have not been immune to their call. The idea of a ‘Mythos’ populated with evil cults, interdimensional creatures, and ancient beings that can sever your...
News Japanese Developer Sheds More Light on Sony Censorship Scenario
Game going through 'strict inspection'
There’s lots of chatter about censorship on Sony systems at the moment, but one Japanese developer has shed a little more light on the situation. Hot on the heels of a spate of sexual games being “covered up” on PlayStation platforms, developer Light has spoken about its game
News Looks Like an Undertale Related Announcement Will Be Made Tomorrow
It fills you with determination
For PS4 owners, Undertale is still a relatively new title. We've had it on Sony's system for just over a year now, but it looks like the game's creator, Toby Fox, is ready to start talking about his next project. A mysterious series of tweets has appeared on the game's official Twitter page, and while nothing is...
News Red Dead Redemption 2 Has the Biggest Launch Sales of Any Full PSN Game Ever
The most pre-ordered, too
Red Dead Redemption 2 is a PlayStation Network record breaker. Once again underlining the fact that buying games digitally is fast becoming the norm, Rockstar's outstanding open world game has enjoyed the biggest launch of any "full" title to release on Sony's online store. "Full", we imagine, means full retail price, so...
News Red Dead Redemption 2 Enjoys The Biggest Opening Weekend in Entertainment History
Makes $725 million in three days
Red Dead Redemption 2 is officially a hit of colossal proportions, and it's only been out since Friday last week. Rockstar has revealed that its open world adventure enjoyed the "biggest opening weekend in the history of entertainment". That means it's made more money than any game or movie to ever release over a...
News Is Sony Hinting at Fewer PS4 Price Promotions This Holiday?
Sony banking on strong business momentum
The PlayStation 4 is performing so well in its fifth year on the market that Sony has increased its forecast for the format, predicting that it will sell 17.5 million units during the current fiscal year alone. It’s already half way there. However, the manufacturer has left a hint in its latest financial...
News Official PlayStation Merchandise Sale Discounts Clothing, Furniture, More
Gear up
Sony really seems to be kicking things up a notch with its range of PlayStation brand merchandise. Its PlayStation Gear store was recently expanded to include all sorts of new furniture, including coffee tables and cabinets, but it also offers plenty of clothing and other small items with which to flaunt your fandom. The platform holder has
News Hitman 2 Has a Whopping 118 Trophies to Unlock
No Platinum though
Hitman 2 is only a few short weeks away from release, and in usual fashion, its Trophy list has just popped up on Exophase early. And the headline here is that the base game ships with a mind-boggling 118 trophies. It has a core list of tasks such as completing tutorials and carrying out certain kills, but every level has its own...
News Sony Boosts Forecasts as PS4 Closes on 100 Million Milestone
Company in extremely good health
Sony has revised its fiscal year forecast for PlayStation 4 hardware sales up from 17 million to 17.5 million, as the console has reached 86.1 million units shipped. The staggering statistic means that the Japanese giant’s current console is in roughly the same ballpark as the PlayStation 3’s lifetime total –...
Weirdness The Smoken Joy Lets you Hook Up Your Hookah to the DualShock 4
Sheesh
We've seen some pretty crazy controller peripherals and accessories in our time, but this one might just take the cake. Called the Smoken Joy, this new grip for the DualShock 4 allows you to attach your hookah pipe to your controller, essentially letting you smoke and game at the same time. Yes, that's right. To back up a little bit here,...
News Bag Bargains with Humble THQ Nordic Bundle
An impressive 11 games for a few quid
THQ Nordic is back with another Humble Bundle bonanza, this time handing out around 11 games for a few measly quid. Even better is that this offer can be used with both North American and European accounts, so you don’t even have to faff around if you’re in the Old World. Among the titles available are...
Store Update 30th October 2018 (Europe)
The mountains of madness
Still playing Red Dead Redemption 2? Of course you are. But the world keeps turning and games keep releasing, so whether you like it or not, this is another huge week on the European PlayStation Store. Here’s everything that’s vying for your attention. PS4 Games: Amplitude 29th October Steep X Games Gold Edition (Not...
News Battlefield V's Microtransactions Are for Cosmetics Only, DICE Promises
Developer outlines in-game purchases
Battlefield V is, frankly, looking a bit messy heading into launch. Recently, DICE even produced a quick guide to explain how its new WW2 shooter all stacks up, such is the fragmented nature of its release. In case you thought it couldn't get much more complicated, the developer is back to talk about currencies,...
News Déraciné Sounds Like a Sombre PSVR Experience from FromSoftware
Launching faerie soon
An announcement that felt a little glossed over at this E3 was for FromSoftware's first virtual reality game, namely Déraciné. A new post for the PlayStation VR exclusive title has been published on the PlayStation Blog, highlighting the game's story and how you play, and it sounds like it'll be an emotional adventure. You...
News Christie Weaves Her Way into Dead or Alive 6
New stage also confirmed
Veteran Dead or Alive fighter Christie has been confirmed as a playable character in Dead or Alive 6. The white-haired assassin returns with all of her snake-like move intact, and this time she's sporting a rather stylish black top. You can check out her deadly techniques in the trailer that we've embedded above. Said...
News Dreams Continues to Sound Insane in New Video Interview
The sky's the limit
In case you weren't aware, Game Informer has been providing a ton of coverage for Media Molecule's outrageously ambitious new title, Dreams. The make-anything creation game is a bafflingly powerful thing that we can't wait to see in the hands of the community, and the recent new information continues to impress. The publication...
News Chill Out with Some Brand New Tetris Effect PSVR Gameplay
Doing lines
Since the (brilliant) reveal trailer for Tetris Effect, we've not seen a huge amount of the trippy title from Enhance Games. It was shown off at E3, but for a game due out in a matter of days, we've seen remarkably little of it. Thankfully, there seems to have been a last minute push to show it off, as numerous outlets are showcasing...
Monday29th Oct 2018
Guide Red Dead Redemption 2 Jack Hall Gang Treasure Map Locations
Treasure Hunt
Stuff ain't cheap in Red Dead Redemption 2. There's so much to spend your hard-earned (read: stolen) cash on from new outfits, to horses, and camp upgrades that help Dutch and the gang live a little bit freer. Suffice to say that you're going to need a bunch of dollar if you plan on getting the most out of life as a cowboy...
Guide Red Dead Redemption 2 - How Many Chapters Does It Have?
How many missions are there?
How many chapters does Red Dead Redemption 2 have? In this guide we're going to break down how long Red Dead Redemption 2 actually is, but fair warning: knowing how many chapters the game has may impact your experience. If you want to know how long it takes to complete Red Dead Redemption 2, take a look at our guide...
Talking Point What Free November 2018 PlayStation Plus Games Do You Want?
When will November 2018's PS Plus lineup be revealed?
What’s the November 2018 PlayStation Plus lineup? And when exactly will the November 2018 PS Plus lineup be announced? We actually might know this month's PS+ lineup ahead of time, as it leaked right at the very beginning of October. All the same, we're going get into all of the PS Plus rumours...
Guide Red Dead Redemption 2 - How to Lose Your Wanted Level and Escape the Law
How to avoid lawmen
How do you lose your wanted level and escape the law in Red Dead Redemption 2? Avoiding the law may sound simple enough on paper, but in Red Dead Redemption 2, things can quickly turn ugly if you're not properly prepared to make your escape after committing a crime. Whether you're on your feet or horseback, it's always best to...
Guide Red Dead Redemption 2 - All the Ways You Can Get a Bounty
How to get a bounty on your head
What crimes give you a bounty in Red Dead Redemption 2? There are a lot of different ways to get a bounty on your head in Red Dead Redemption 2, so it's always something to be aware of before you think about breaking the law. You can find out how to pay off your bounty in Red Dead Redemption 2 through the link. If...
Guide Red Dead Redemption 2 - How to Pay Off Your Bounty
How to pay off your bounty
How do you lose your bounty in Red Dead Redemption 2? A price on your head means that you're a wanted man, and once you have one, you'll be periodically tracked down by bounty hunters looking to claim their reward. The higher the bounty, the more bounty hunters you'll have to face or avoid. You can find out all the ways...
News UK Sales Charts: Red Redemption 2's Retail Sales Almost 70% on PS4
But can't topple FIFA 19 with just 27% of GTA5's debut
Red Dead Redemption 2 is one of those juggernaut blockbusters that appeals to all players regardless of a console’s audience, so Sony will be delighted with the performance of the game on its console. A very impressive 68 per cent of the sequel’s UK retail sales were made on the PlayStation...
Friends forever
Fallout 76 is taking the property in a very different direction, going all-in on online multiplayer. As such, it's apparently time for live action trailers that, well, aren't exactly what we've come to expect from Fallout. Cue a woman in a field spinning in a circle while firing automatic weapons and a deathclaw that belongs in a...
News PlayStation Classic Full Games List Revealed
All the favourites
Sony has finally unveiled the full, 20 game lineup for its miniature PSone console, the PlayStation Classic. You can see the selection in the trailer above, but we've also listed them below for your perusal: Battle Arena Toshinden Cool Boarders 2 Destruction Derby Final Fantasy VII Grand Theft Auto Intelligent Qube Jumping...
News Spyro and Crash Bandicoot Trilogy Bundle Spotted on Retailer Websites
Together at last
Now that we think of it, a Crash and Spyro game bundle makes so much sense. As Activision is responsible for the two beloved platformer characters, and seeing as they both have had their original trilogy of adventures remade for PS4, why not put them together? While nothing official has yet been said about such a product, multiple...
News The PlayStation Classic Has a Different Selection of Games in Japan
Includes Parasite Eve, Armored Core, and more
The PlayStation Classic's full game lineup has been revealed, and here in the West, we seem to be getting a pretty solid selection of PSone titles. 20 games in all will be included, but interestingly, the lineup is actually different in Japan -- only twelve titles are shared between the Western and...
News Devil May Cry 5 Earns the Approval of Fans in New Trailer
Smokin' sexy style
There have been some real ups and downs in the Devil May Cry series. The second game is widely recognised as kinda bad, while Ninja Theory's DmC: Devil May Cry is the divisive black sheep. Luckily, after the well received DMC4, the fifth numbered entry seems to be impressing across the board, including the fans. At a recent event...
News No Man's Sky Huge The Abyss Update Is Here, New Trailer Has All the Info
Deeper and down
The Abyss, the latest big update for No Man's Sky, is out today on PlayStation 4. It brings a load of improvements to the game, and focuses on underwater habitats as well as aquatic alien life. You can expect new story stuff, new building structures, new creatures, and even overhauled swimming and diving controls. Very nice. Anyway,...
Soapbox Why the PlayStation Classic's Game Lineup Could Never Please Everyone
The classic case of a console being too good
Everyone remembers the PSone differently, and that’s perhaps the beauty of it. While the Nintendo 64 was defined by Super Mario 64 and The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time and the Xbox was defined by Halo: Combat Evolved and, well, Halo 2, Sony has always cast its net so wide that you rarely get the...
News Vampyr Has Been a 'Tremendous Success', Says Publisher
Bloody good
Vampyr, the gloomy action role-playing game that launched earlier this year in June, has done very well for itself commercially, according to publisher Focus Home Interactive. The company's latest earnings report highlights "tremendous success throughout the second quarter" for Dontnod Entertainment's title. When it released, it managed...
News New Ace Combat 7 Trailer Homes in on Aircraft Customisation
Looking good, Ace
Bandai Namco appears to be heading in the right direction with Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown. It's been looking great in trailers, and we rather liked it when we went hands on at EGX. Everyone is hopeful for a return to form, and while it's looking promising, the developer hasn't been afraid to throw in some more recent features too...
News God Eater 3 Gobbles Up a February 2019 Release Date in the West on PS4
Eat that
God Eater 3 is heading West next year, Bandai Namco has confirmed. The action role-playing game sequel is due to release in Japan this December, but thankfully, in North America and Europe, the title will only be a couple of months behind. The 8th February is the date that you'll want to mark on your calendar, adding to an already packed...
News Twin Mirror Gives Us Serious Quantic Dream Vibes
Solve the crimes of your mind
Bandai Namco has released a lengthy new Twin Mirror trailer, outlining the basic gameplay loop for its upcoming psychological crime thriller. Essentially you’ll play as an investigative journalist named Sam, who returns to Basswood for the funeral of a friend. When he discovers a bloody shirt in his hotel room, he...
Sunday28th Oct 2018
Guide Red Dead Redemption 2 - How to Upgrade Camp
How to improve the gang's camp
How do you upgrade your camp in Red Dead Redemption 2? Arthur is in charge of improving the gang's main camp in Red Dead Redemption 2, so you get to decide how the camp's funds are spent. You can use the camp's money to upgrade various things like food variety, general comfort, ammo and medicine stockpiles, and other...
Guide Red Dead Redemption 2 - How Do You Tell the Time?
Find out the time in RDR2
How do you tell the time in Red Dead Redemption 2? As with most Rockstar games, RDR2 runs on a day-and-night cycle, with certain events only appearing at specific times of the day. But how do you tell the time? We’re going to explain in this guide. How Do You Tell the Time in Red Dead Redemption 2?: To tell the time in...
Guide Red Dead Redemption 2 - What Does Fortifying Your Health, Stamina, and Dead Eye Do?
How does fortifying work?
What does fortifying your health, stamina, and dead eye do in Red Dead Redemption 2? 'Fortifying' is an effect that tonics and other consumable items have on your health, stamina, and dead eye bars and cores. In this guide, we'll explain what fortifying actually does. What does fortifying your health, stamina, and dead eye...
News There's a Big Ol' Bully Reference in Red Dead Redemption 2
Canis Canem Edit
Rockstar hasn't forgotten about Bully, because there's a clear reference to the developer's much loved PlayStation 2 title in Red Dead Redemption 2. The spoiler-free version is that the phrase 'Canis Canem Edit' appears rather blatantly at one point in the open world adventure -- Canis Canem Edit being the name Bully was released...
News Plenty of PS5 Assumptions Are Being Made About PlayStation DevCon 2018
But there's virtually nothing to go on
Sony brings together developers every year for the annual PlayStation DevCon, and 2018’s incarnation will take place in London – presumably at the platform holder’s headquarters, unless it’s booked out a swanky business room. And this is the problem: despite PlayStation 5 reports all over the web, we...
News LittleBigPlanet Celebrates Its Tenth Birthday
Sackboy, it's your birthday
Here’s one that will make you feel ancient inside: LittleBigPlanet is now ten years old. The legendary PlayStation 3 exclusive first launched on 27th October, 2008 – it was actually due out a little earlier, but Sony famously had to recall all copies of the game in order to alter the audio in one of its included...
Saturday27th Oct 2018
News Sony Underfire in Renewed PS4 Censorship Row
More games changed on PlayStation
Senran Kagura Burst Re:Newal was recently delayed on the PlayStation 4 as the platform holder asked publisher XSEED to remove a controversial mode which effectively allows you to fondle its cast of questionably aged virtual characters against their will. Some felt that, given cultural context in 2018, the...
News Battlefield V's Release Schedule Is So Ridiculous There's Now a Guide
You can play up to 11 days early
We recently ran a Soapbox about how bigger games now have two release dates, but Battlefield V has four or more. The official release date is 20th November, but if you order the Deluxe Edition you can play from 15th November. That’s not massively different to Assassin’s Creed Odyssey or Shadow of the Tomb Raider...
News 2B from NieR: Automata Is Going to Be a Guest Character in SoulCalibur VI
RIP custom 2B characters
Just announced at Paris Games Week 2018, 2B, of NieR: Automata, is going to join the SoulCalibur VI character roster as DLC. She'll stand alongside Geralt as the title's second guest character. She'll also come with her own stage. There's no date for 2B just yet, but the above trailer does say that she'll be made available...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 243
Is it red?
As if we need to even ask the question this week, eh? Spoilers: practically everyone’s playing Red Dead Redemption 2 this week. Let’s see if the comments paint a similar picture, shall we? Sammy Barker, Editor: Yeah, Red Dead Redemption 2 for me. The controls are about as comfortable as rubbing your hands against a cheese grater,...
Friday26th Oct 2018
Guide Red Dead Redemption 2 - How to Discover the Fate of Marco Dragic
Artificial intelligence
One of the quest lines in Red Dead Redemption 2 sees you attempting to discover the fate of Marco Dragic, and completing it will unlock the ‘Artificial Intelligence’ Trophy. We’re going to walkthrough the steps that you need to follow in order to complete the Stranger Mission in this guide, so read on. How to Discover...
News What Happens if You Try to Play Red Dead Redemption 2 with the Data Disc?
We had to test it
Red Dead Redemption 2 is out now and does indeed ship on two Blu-ray discs. As reported earlier, it’s going to take you a little while to install the game, so you may want to get started early before tucking in to the 10/10 adventure. For those of you who haven’t bought the game yet, it’s set up as follows: there’s a Data...
News Red Dead Redemption 2 May Take a While to Install on PS4
Be prepared
At long last, Red Dead Redemption 2 has officially launched on PS4. Those with digital copies of the critically acclaimed Western have been able to play since midnight, having pre-loaded the game ahead of time. However, those who have decided to purchase the physical version may be in for a wait. As we know, the game's data is spread...
Guide Red Dead Redemption 2 - How Do You Play in First-Person?
A different perspective
Red Dead Redemption 2 can be played from a first-person perspective, just like Grand Theft Auto V before it. Changing the viewpoint gives you a whole different outlook on the Wild West, and you can do it in-game on the fly. But how do play RDR2 in first-person? In this guide, we’re going to explain how you can play Red Dead...
News Fans Are Fuming with Sony's Red Dead Redemption 2 Commercial
Play in 4K on PS4 Pro*
Red Dead Redemption 2 uses checkerboard rendering to achieve a 4K image on the PlayStation 4 Pro, but unlike exclusives such as Horizon: Zero Dawn or God of War, the results leave a little to be desired. At the expense of getting too technical, the reconstruction technique is used to create an Ultra HD image without requiring...
Guide Red Dead Redemption 2 - All Dreamcatcher Locations
Where to find all 20 dreamcatchers
Where can you find all the dreamcatchers in Red Dead Redemption 2? There are 20 dreamcatcher locations found throughout the world in Red Dead Redemption 2, and some of them can be tricky to find. Once you find your first dreamcatcher, you'll open up a challenge that tasks you with finding all 20. Fortunately, our...
News Free Red Dead Redemption 2 PS4 Theme in PS Store
Daylight robbery
You’re going to have to prise that recent The Last of Us: Part II theme from our cold, dead, Clicker infected hands – but this free Red Dead Redemption 2 dynamic theme is a nice alternative. Available now from the PlayStation Store in Europe
News You Can Pre-Load the Fallout 76 Beta Right Now on PS4
Break time
Put on your power armour and prepare for bugs: it's almost time for the Fallout 76 beta test on PS4. The Break It Early Test Application, to use Bethesda's vernacular, kicks off on Sony's platform from 30th October. However, those of you with access can now pre-load the application to ensure you're primed and ready for launch. As a...
Review Nickelodeon Kart Racers - A Disappointing Drive
Slime time
Here's a positive spin: there are definitely kart racing games on the PlayStation 4 with worse concepts than one based on Nickelodeon cartoons. It's sadly a sub-genre criminally underserved this generation, and most of the examples on offer don't exactly fire the imagination. Unfortunately, Nickelodeon Kart Racers falls into this camp as...
News Helldivers Receives 'A New Hell' Update on PS4, Features New Weapons and Enemies
Hell yeah
Remember Helldivers? It's a fun, tough top-down shooter with a lot going for it, especially in co-op multiplayer. It launched all the way back in 2015, but three years later, a big update has arrived that adds some fresh new content. Called 'A New Hell', the update focuses on providing more challenges for veteran players to enjoy. The...
News New Assassin's Creed Odyssey Trophies Point to Free Content Update Coming Soon
The Lost Tales of Greece, we assume
Well this is interesting. Ubisoft seems to have added two new Trophies to Assassin's Creed Odyssey. They fall under a category called 'Additional Feats', and we assume that they're part of some free content drop that the developer has planned. It's probably something to do with 'The Lost Tales of Greece' -- a...
News Put a PlayStation Spin on Your Halloween Pumpkin with These Official Stencils
Sir Dan-o-lantern
We feel like we've been writing Halloween stories for far too long, but the holiday is almost here. With seemingly every game on the planet updating with something spooky, it was only a matter of time before Sony joined in on the fun, although this example is a little more physical. If you fancy bringing gaming to your Halloween...
Saturday27th Oct 2018
News Night Trap Will Ham Up the PS Vita Because Why Not?
Sure, whatever
Night Trap made its grand PlayStation 4 comeback last year, but that ain’t stopping the SEGA CD cheese-fest from putting in an appearance on the PlayStation Vita. Limited Run Games has announced that a physical version of the FMV foray will go up for sale on 2nd November. We’re going to assume that it’ll be available on the...
Friday26th Oct 2018
Poll Have You Bought Red Dead Redemption 2?
The biggest game of 2018?
Regular readers will have known that this poll was coming. Releasing today (that's the 26th October, in case you're reading this at a later date), Red Dead Redemption 2 is finally here. Unbelievably, it's been over eight years since the first game, and we're sure that many of you are dying to get started on this highly...
News Shenmue III PS4 Screenshots Show Off Lush Locations and More
I see
We're slowly starting to build a picture of how Shenmue III is shaping up as Deep Silver drip feeds new assets here and there, and it's not looking too shabby. The publisher has just released a small batch of new screenshots for the highly anticipated sequel, showing off some new environments as well as Ryo throwing down some punches against...
Soapbox Don't Sleep on the Hitman Series Or Its Upcoming Sequel
Lloyd loves strangling strangers
The Hitman franchise is an anomaly. It's a game focused on the act of killing, but it's not a shooter. Instead, it's a puzzle game with dozens of variables and parameters. It's a stealth game where you can walk out in the open. It's a series with not one but two (pretty dismal) Hollywood adaptations, with a stoic...
News MediEvil PS4 Is a Full Remake, Says Shawn Layden
Not just a remaster
Since the announcement of MediEvil on PS4 at last year's PSX, it hasn't been entirely clear whether Sir Dan's revamped adventure would be a simple remaster or a full-blown remake. It's almost been a year since we've heard anything concrete about the project, and with only a brief teaser trailer to go on, fans of the series have...
News MediEvil PS4 Remake Trailer Coming to Life on Halloween
'It's looking pretty sweet'
As promised last week on the PlayStation Blogcast, Sony big wig Shawn Layden has returned to the show in the latest episode to provide an update on MediEvil for PS4. While he doesn't go into very much detail, he does give a couple of things to chew on that fans will assuredly be happy to hear. Firstly, Layden clears up...
News Call of Cthulhu Looks Suitably Freaky in New PS4 Launch Trailer
Monster mash
And the games keep on coming. We're waist deep in the busiest time of year for game releases, and there's now just a few days until the launch of Call of Cthulhu. The promising adaptation of the pen and paper RPG of the same name is released on 30th October, and we now have an eerie launch trailer to enjoy. This Lovecraftian horror...
News Have Some More Hitman 2 Miami Gameplay on PS4 Pro
Killing it
In case you didn't know, we're big fans of Hitman here at Push Square Towers. The first season from 2016 is jam-packed with murdery things to do, and the variety of approaches you can take to achieve your goals provides near endless replayability. It's why we're never bored of seeing more of Hitman 2, coming on 13th November. We've seen...
Thursday25th Oct 2018
Guide Red Dead Redemption 2 - All Mini Games and Where to Find Them
Hobby horse
Red Dead Redemption 2 has four mini games that you’ll need to complete in order to unlock the ‘Hobby Horse’ Trophy and move one step closer to 100 per cent completion. These four mini games are: Blackjack, Dominoes, Poker, and Five Finger Fillet. In this guide we’re going to list all four mini games and tell you where to find...
Guide Red Dead Redemption 2 - How to Gain or Lose Honor
How to increase or decrease your honor
How do you gain or lose honor in Red Dead Redemption 2? Much like in the first Red Dead Redemption, main character Arthur can be more of a good guy or more of a bad guy depending on how you play. Do generally nicer things, like saving people from being robbed, to increase your honor. Do generally bad things,...
News Red Dead Redemption 2 Isn't Best on PS4 Pro, But It Still Looks Damn Fine
And standard PS4 owners shouldn't worry
Red Dead Redemption’s performance on the PlayStation 3 caused meltdowns back in the day, after a fledgling Digital Foundry revealed that it had less grass on Sony’s last-gen machine. The differences between devices have been less stark this generation – even when the PlayStation 4 was comfortably on top...
Guide Red Dead Redemption 2 - How to Give to the Poor
Donate $250 to the gang tithing box
Red Dead Redemption 2 allows you to give to the poor via the Gang Tithing box, but you have limited opportunities to part with your hard earned cash. Donating a measly $250 will reward you with the ‘Give to the Poor’ Trophy, but if you don’t do this between Chapters 2 through 4, you may miss the opportunity...
Guide Red Dead Redemption 2 - Best Ways to Restore Your Health, Stamina, Dead Eye Cores
How to restore cores
What are the best ways to restore your health, stamina, and dead eye cores in Red Dead Redemption 2? Making sure Arthur is fit and healthy is your first step towards finding success in Red Dead Redemption 2, so keeping your health, stamina, and dead eye cores topped up is pretty important. Your health, stamina, and dead eye...
Review Red Dead Redemption 2 - Rockstar's Best Ever Game
Dutch courage
It's almost hard to believe that the first Red Dead Redemption released more than eight years ago. Rockstar Games achieved something quite special with the gritty tale of John Marston, delivering an open world title that was ahead of its time. The genre's come a long way since, but with Red Dead Redemption 2 -- a prequel, despite the...
Guide Red Dead Redemption 2 FAQ - Everything You Need to Know
All your questions answered
Red Dead Redemption 2 is finally here. After a lengthy development and a whole ton of hype, the open world Western sequel is within reach. There's lots of information out there regarding Rockstar's latest, so to make sense of it all, we've gathered as much of it as we can right here, in one handy dandy guide. See below...
News PlayStation Hits PS4 Range Expands in Europe and North America
Nathan Drake Collection! Until Dawn! More!
Earlier in the year, Sony launched its range of discounted PS4 titles, called PlayStation Hits. Much like the Platinum range on PS3, these are much cheaper versions of some of the best games on the system, including games like Bloodborne, Uncharted 4: A Thief's End, and The Last of Us Remastered. Today, the...
Friday26th Oct 2018
News Tetris Effect Getting Limited Time Demo Ahead of Launch on PS4 and PSVR
Not yours forever
We're very much looking forward to Tetris Effect. It's quietly one of the most exciting games on the horizon; not only does it look to bring a totally unique flair to the peerless puzzler, but rhythm game mastermind Tetsuya Mizuguchi is at the helm. The man behind such classics as Rez and Lumines is bringing his musical touch to...
Thursday25th Oct 2018
Review SoulCalibur VI - The Best Since SoulCalibur II
Edge mastered
Republished on the 25th October, 2018: Now that we've spent time with the game's online modes, we've republished this review with our thoughts. SoulCalibur's had a rocky old road since the glory days of SoulCalibur II, a title still considered by many to be one of the best 3D fighting games ever made. SoulCalibur III, IV, and V...
News Red Dead Redemption 2 Day One Patch Takes Up a Little More Room on Your PS4
For a few gigabytes more
We already know that Red Dead Redemption 2 will have a day one update - Rockstar confirmed as much earlier in the week - but it didn't tell us exactly how big the patch will be. Now, VG247 has cleared this up by revealing the size of the update, and it's not too bad in the grand scheme of things. The day one patch will be
Review Marvel's Spider-Man: The Heist - More of the Same
With great power comes great repetition?
Publishers are pretty risk-averse when it comes to a major new release – and for good reason. Video games are expensive, and you don't want anything getting in the way of a return on that lofty sum of cash you've put forward just to make your game happen. But surely DLC gives you a chance to tear up the...
News Fear Effect Reinvented's Still Underdressed on PS4
Bath bombshell
Fear Effect certainly didn’t hide away its female star Hana, and fans of the PSone original may remember the character prancing around with a pistol in nothing but a bath robe. To be honest, we were never clear whether she was wearing a dress or a towel, and it’s no less obvious in PlayStation 4 re-imagining Fear Effect...
Friday26th Oct 2018
Round Up Red Dead Redemption 2 PS4 Reviews Set New Records
Highest scores in PS4 history
Red Dead Redemption 2 is the best reviewed PlayStation 4 game of all time, narrowly edging out the critical average of Grand Theft Auto V’s remaster, and toppling exclusives like The Last of Us Remastered, God of War, and Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End. Here’s a round-up of some of the reviews so far. Push Square
Thursday25th Oct 2018
News Custom Fallout 76 DualShock 4 Looks Ready for Reclamation Day
Power armour
It's fairly common these days to see some pretty excellent fan-made custom controllers. The Facebook page Shed of Dreams is responsible for some of the best around, including this one for Horizon: Zero Dawn. The DualShock 4 modder, Vulpe Andrei, has returned with his latest creation: a Fallout 76 themed pad that looks ready to take on...
Guide How to Buy Red Dead Redemption 2 Game and PS4 Pro Console Bundles
Where to get your hands on RDR2
Red Dead Redemption 2 is out very soon indeed, and it's looking to be another stunner from Rockstar Games. The open world Western releases on 26th October 2018, and there are a couple of different ways you can get involved on PS4. If you're just after the game itself, there's the standard or special edition to...
News Hundreds of People Watching Someone Live Stream Countdown to Red Dead Redemption 2
Why
The world of live streaming hits some incredible highs, but also manages to reach crazy lows. We're not quite sure where the above stream sits on the scale, but one thing we can say with certainty is that people are very excited for Red Dead Redemption 2. This Australian streamer is broadcasting the pre-order countdown timer for Rockstar's...
News Yooka-Laylee's Retro 64-Bit Mode Coming Soon on PS4
Time for a downgrade
All the way back when Yooka-Laylee was nothing more than a hopeful Kickstarter campaign, one of the promised additions was a way to play the game with 64-bit graphics, in order to complete the obvious throwback to Rare's late 90s platformers. It's been a long time since then, but it looks like Playtonic Games is finally ready to...
Indie Bin Mark of the Ninja Remastered, Speed Brawl, Valthirian Arc
Also: Home Sweet Home, Think of the Children
From the embers of the Push Square Podcast rises Indie Bin – a feature that draws attention to some of the smaller games in PlayStation's busy release schedule. Once the Indie Bin is full, we'll put it out for collection in these consolidated articles featuring several pint-sized reviews. The metric...
News Team Sonic Racing Delayed, Going Back to the Pits for Several Months
Stuck in traffic
We weren't exactly enamoured with Team Sonic Racing when we played it at this year's EGX. It lacks the nostalgic sparkle of Sonic & SEGA All-Stars Racing Transformed, and its team-based mechanics seem undercooked. It wasn't going to live up to the same standard as its predecessor, in other words. SEGA seems to feel the same way,...
News Jump Force Brings Epic Battles to PS4 in February 2019
Two new characters revealed
Bandai Namco has today announced the release date for its anime fighter mashup, Jump Force. The title, which brings together heroes from all sorts of Japanese series, will launch on PS4 on 15th February 2019. Also announced are two new characters -- Ryo from City Hunter and Kenshiro from Fist of the North Star. You can...
News Rise to Internet Stardom with Youtubers Life: OMG Edition on PS4
Totally tubular
Have you ever wondered if you could cut it as a high flying YouTuber? Ever watched some chancer online playing Fortnite and thought you could do better? Well, you're in luck: Youtubers Life: OMG Edition is coming to PS4 on 14th November. The lifestyle sim is all about making a name for yourself online with high quality videos. As...
News Layers of Fear 2 Will Stop You from Sleeping in 2019
Act it out
Surreal horror Layers of Fear is getting a sequel in 2019, this time centring on a disturbed actor as opposed to an obsessed artist. Night of the Living Dead and Candyman star Tony Todd will narrate the title, which is once again being developed by Polish outfit Bloober Team and published by Friday the 13th: The Game’s Gun Media...
News Slayaway Camp: Butcher's Cut Hacks and Slashes Its Way to PS Vita Next Month
The horror, the handheld horror
This isometric sliding puzzler is a pretty enjoyable experience on PS4, but its small-scale puzzle rooms always seemed like a great fit for handheld. Fortunately, Slayaway Camp: Butcher's Cut is coming to PlayStation Vita, as you can see from the above trailer. This grisly puzzle game includes all the same content as...
News You've Been Waiting for This Official Fortnite NERF Blaster
Maybe you didn't realise it
The omnipresent Fortnite continues to wheedle its way into every corner of popular culture, with this NERF Blaster representing the natural next step before Happy Meal freebies parachute into McDonald’s restaurants. Due out next summer, the $49.99 dart gun features flip-up sights and a motor, so you can pick off prey at...
News Halloween Creeps Its Way to Black Ops 4 with Unlockable Cosmetic Items
Boo on the ground
There seem to be a heck of a lot of games these days being updated for Halloween in one way or another. The latest of these is Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 which, thanks to the newly added Black Market, allows you to unlock some seasonal gestures. A few examples can be seen in the below tweet: By simply playing multiplayer and...
Wednesday24th Oct 2018
News North American PS Plus Members Can Nab inFAMOUS: Festival of Blood for Free
Fangs a lot
If you still have your PS3 kicking around, you might want to take advantage of a freebie that's been spotted in the Sale of the Dead Halloween offer on the US PlayStation Store. inFAMOUS: Festival of Blood can be picked up for zero cents if you're a PlayStation Plus member, so if you've never had the chance to play it, now's the time...
News Be Very Careful if You're Changing Your PSN Username
There are some worrying warnings
Sony’s been sending out beta codes for the new PlayStation 4 firmware update which allows you to change your username. There are a few disclaimers before you go ahead, though, and they’re freakin’ terrifying to say the least. The platfo
Rumour Spyro: Reignited Trilogy Physical Copies to Have Multiple Discs
Red Dead 2 style
This is a tricky one. Back before Spyro: Reignited Trilogy was delayed into November, it was discovered that only the first game would be on the Blu-Ray, and that players would have to download the second and third titles digitally. This caused a bit of a stink, as some people either don't have access to the internet, don't want
News Rockstar Co-Founder Thankful He's Not Making Grand Theft Auto 6 in Trump Era
'People would get upset with whatever we did'
Real-world politics, in case you haven’t noticed, are particularly charged at the minute. It’s a climate that hasn’t gone unnoticed by Rockstar co-founder Dan Houser, who told GQ he’s “thankful” his company isn’t working on Grand Theft Auto 6 right now. The firm’s obviously always been...
News Japanese Sales Charts: SoulCalibur VI Struggles As Call of Duty Cleans Up
Always believe in your soul?
The soul still burns, but it does so from within a trashcan in Japan these days. SoulCalibur VI endured a disastrous opening in its native Japan, selling a feeble 24,049 copies on the PlayStation 4. That’s way down on previous entries, and with the sequel also struggling in Western territories like the UK, it’s not...
News Steelbook Edition of Resident Evil 2 Remake Creeping to Europe
An alternative to the Deluxe Edition
While Europe folks are missing out on Resident Evil 2's Deluxe Edition, previously only announced for North America, fear not: Capcom has revealed an alternative for the Old World. Bundled with Claire's Elza DLC outfit, the Steelbook Edition features a decaying Raccoon City engulfed in flames as the inside...
News Castlevania Requiem PS4 Trophies Have Some Pretty Great Names
We understood that reference
It's not long before the return of Castlevania on PS4, with Castlevania Requiem bringing both Symphony of the Night and Rondo of Blood to the modern console. Along with the usual improvements this sort of compilation offers is a slew of trophies, and it's clear the people responsible for naming them have had some fun...
Review The Missing - Stunning Storytelling Leaves a Lasting Impression
Beauty that comes in every shape and size
Famed videogame director Swery65 has always been best known for his projects that err on the weird side. Deadly Premonition became a cult classic last generation thanks to its utterly bonkers tale of Greenvale and its inhabitants, while D4: Dark Dreams Don’t Die is another wacky soap opera that will...
News Rockstar Releasing Companion App for Red Dead Redemption 2
The old West at your fingertips
There is no denying Rockstar's dedication to deliver fans the best immersive experience of the wild west with the long awaited Red Dead Redemption 2. Those who jump onto the rodeo bandwagon will see the fruits of that hard work in a map players can be sure to get lost in once in a while. For gamers in need of a more...
News Looks Like Borderlands 2 VR Won't Ship with DLC
VRy disappointing
Borderlands 2 is coming to PlayStation VR later this year, and in many ways it feels like a decent fit for Sony’s virtual reality headset. Gearbox has clearly put work into the port as well, revealing that you’ll be able to drive from a first-person perspective and dual-wield weapons using two PlayStation Move wands. But, as is...
Thursday25th Oct 2018
News Yakuza 4's Masayoshi Tanimura Recast for PS4 Re-Release
Head swap
Yakuza 4 will release on the PlayStation 4 from 17th January in Japan, and SEGA’s announced that its recast the role of Masayoshi Tanimura. One of the game’s four primary protagonists, the rookie cop was originally played by Hiroki Narimiya, but he’s since retired from acting after allegations about his personal life. In order to...
Wednesday24th Oct 2018
Review NBA 2K Playgrounds 2 - A Disappointing Sequel
Alley-oops
In 2017, NBA Playgrounds came out of nowhere and slam dunked its way onto the PlayStation 4, giving basketball fans a solid alternative to the ultra-realistic simulation the NBA 2K series offers. It was something we hadn’t seen since NBA Jam’s last entry in 2010, and while it wasn’t perfect it did provide a lot of fun. It seems that...
News Dragon Quest XI More Than Doubles Series Record in the United States
Echoes of an elusive age
There was concern about Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age, as the anticipated JRPG didn’t exactly release at an ideal time. Launching just three days prior to PlayStation 4 juggernaut Marvel’s Spider-Man with next to no marketing at all, fans expected the worst for the latest entry in Square Enix’s iconic...
News Monster Hunter Movie to Include Soldiers and Guns, Just Like the Games
Oh wait
Production is underway on the movie adaptation of Capcom's ever popular Monster Hunter series. In the wake of Monster Hunter: World - not only the best selling in the series, but the publisher's best selling game ever - things appear to be going well on the film side, with Resident Evil director Paul W. S. Anderson calling the shots...
News No Man's Sky: The Abyss Is a Spooky Free Update Landing Next Week on PS4
In deep
Since the launch of the massive NEXT update for divisive space exploration game No Man's Sky, Hello Games has been continually updating and improving the title every week. There's a lot of effort going into making the game the best it can be, with the small developer recently adding the ability to further customise your character and a brand...
Review Battle Chef Brigade Deluxe - Now We're Cookin'
Viva la Brigade
Following success on Steam and Nintendo Switch last year, PlayStation 4 owners can now enjoy a delightful mise en place of fun with Trinket Studios’ Battle Chef Brigade Deluxe. An interesting concoction of side scrolling action and old school puzzle solving with a truly unique plot and established world, its bizarreness is matched...
News Ni no Kuni II's First Major DLC Now Has a Name
Still no date though
For fans of Ni no Kuni II: Revenant Kingdom, it's been a painfully long wait to hear more about the RPG's season pass. It was more than four months after the game's release before we got any kind of information, and even that was worryingly vague. However, Bandai Namco has at last coughed up another sliver of detail on the first...
News Battlefield V's Battle Royale Mode Firestorm Coming March 2019
Won't be there for launch
Battlefield V is set to arrive in just under a month's time on 20th November, and EA has mapped out some of the updates coming to the game post launch. Interestingly, this includes Firestorm, the WW2 shooter's equivalent of the wildly popular Battle Royale. The mode, which is largely being developed by Criterion, won't be...
Thursday25th Oct 2018
News Spider-Man PS4 Moved a Lot of Units Digitally in Japan
They downloaded it from the web
Marvel’s Spider-Man has done well at Japanese retail, registering 290,875 units as of this week’s Media Create report – but what about on the PlayStation Store? Famitsu has revealed that in the period spanning 27th August to 30th September (the game launched on 4th September), the title shifted a very impressive...
Wednesday24th Oct 2018
News Trine 4 Confirmed, Coming to PS4 in 2019
Full announcement coming soon
We've not heard a great deal from the Trine series for a while, have we? Trine 3: The Artifacts of Power didn't really go down all that well, and the series has remained dormant in the years since. It looks like that's all about to change, though, as Frozenbyte has confirmed that it's working on Trine 4, and it'll...
Tuesday23rd Oct 2018
News Sony Sending Out Invites for PSN Name Change Firmware 6.10 Beta
What's in a name
It was announced recently that Sony is finally taking steps towards implementing the ability for PSN members to change their username. The oft-requested feature is coming, but before the platform holder rolls out the update to everyone, a select few will be taking part in a beta test to ensure the process runs as smoothly as it can...
Round Up The Heist DLC for Spider-Man PS4 Gets Solid Reviews
Saving the day
If you've been wondering how the first DLC for Marvel's Spider-Man has shaped up, the first few reviews suggest it's a pretty decent add-on. There were some concerns over whether The Heist would add very much to the experience, and while it seems that may be true, what's included is of good quality. It also sounds like it sets the...
News Red Dead Redemption 2 Will Have a Day One Patch, As You'd Expect
Snake in my boots
Set aside some time before booting up Red Dead Redemption 2 this week, as in addition to installing the title’s multiple Blu-ray discs, you’ll also need to download a day one patch. “As is common for a game of this size and scope, there will be a downloadable title update addressing a number of last minute tweaks, bugs, and...
News Online Retailers Leak Release Date for Underwater Survival Game Subnautica on PS4
Let it sink in
We've known that Subnautica will be swimming to PS4 for a while now, but we've still had no official confirmation of a release date. The underwater, open world survival game made a big splash on PC, so it's exciting to see it sail across to Sony's console -- but when will it hit the shore? Well, a handful of online retailers have the...
News Spintires: Mudrunner Expansion American Wilds Adds New Vehicles and Maps
And plenty more mud
We quite liked Spintires: Mudrunner, a sort of off-road driving simulator about delivering timber across some of the worst terrain known to man. Its slow pace and unforgiving realism means it isn't for everyone, but as with other games of this ilk, there's a certain satisfaction in learning the intricacies and doing a good job...
News Rockstar Expects Turbulence Upon Red Dead Online Release
Wind from the West
In the wake of Bethesda’s pre-emptive Fallout 76 apology letter overnight, Rockstar has issued a statement of its own, explaining that “there will inevitably be some turbulence” when Red Dead Online releases next month. The multiplayer component of Red Dead Redemption 2
News Red Dead Redemption 2's PS4 Exclusive Content Shown Off
Suits you, sir
Businessmen decided that Red Dead Redemption 2 will get some content 30 days early on the PlayStation 4, and so here are the timed exclusive bonuses in video form. As previously detailed, you’ll be able to saddle up on a new horse, don some different threads, and, y’know, wield a unique revolver that peasants on certain other
News Midgard Mishaps Is an Official God of War PS4 Glitch Video, and It's Great
More draugr?
Making games is really, really hard. We should all know this by now, but no one knows it better than the folks who churn away at them every day. Even uber-polished masterpieces like God of War go through a lot of issues and changes during development, and this video, direct from Sony, highlights some hilarious work-in-progress glitches...
Wednesday24th Oct 2018
News September 2018 NPD: Marvel's Spider-Man Enjoys the Biggest Launch in PlayStation History
PS4 tops hardware charts
Marvel’s Spider-Man smashed records during its launch month in the United States, with the NPD Group reporting that the exclusive secured the highest launch month dollar sales for a PlayStation exclusive of all time. The title also enjoyed seventh largest debut of any PlayStation release ever, and is the third best-selling...
Tuesday23rd Oct 2018
News Spyro: Reignited Trilogy Heats Things Up with New Launch Trailer
Dragon(re)born
Originally, Spyro: Reignited Trilogy was supposed to have released at the end of September, but Activision made the call to delay the remake to mid-November. Judging by this latest trailer, the game is looking even better for the extra time. Maybe it's just the nostalgia getting to us, but Spyro's reimagined PSone adventures look and...
News New Fallout 76 Details Paint a Perilous PvP Picture
Survival of the fittest?
Bethesda has gone into detail regarding how PvP works in its upcoming multiplayer shooter, Fallout 76. If you were hoping to get along with everyone in the post apocalyptic wastes of Virginia, you might be a little disappointed. The first multiplayer entry in the series sounds like it could be a hostile place, as it seems...
News Spider-Man PS4's The Heist DLC Gets Trailer Showing Off New Suits and Activities
Just the facts
It's launch day for The Heist, the first DLC for Marvel's Spider-Man. Of course, this means we get a brand new trailer, and it's another Just the Facts video starring J. Jonah Jameson. If you'd rather go into the DLC totally fresh, it might be best to steer clear of this trailer, as there's plenty of new footage. We see clips from...
News MediEvil Voice Actor Hints at Role Reprisal for PS4 Remake
Sir Dan's the man
Jason Wilson, the voice of MediEvil protagonist Sir Daniel Fortesque, has left a big hint that he will be reprising his role for the forthcoming PlayStation 4 remake. The former Sony employee – who co-created the game with James Pond maker Chris Sorrell – posted a photograph on social media of him wearing a bucket. He included...
News Media Molecule Making Dreams on PS4 to Let People 'Break Into These Walled Off Industries'
Wants to build on the success of LittleBigPlanet
Media Molecule has a unique reputation as a studio focused on creative gaming, and with Dreams, the developer is looking to dial everything up to 11. In the above video, studio head Siobhan Reddy and the game's creative director Mark Healey are asked why the team wanted to make something like Dreams,...
News Hunter/Hunted Is Fallout 76's Battle Royale Mode
Could go nuclear
The current hotness, Battle Royale, is thriving thanks to games such as Fortnite and Call of Duty: Black Ops 4, and it seems its reach now includes Bethesda's first online multiplayer game, Fallout 76. In a new post on the game's official website (which goes into detail about PvP options), a variation on the exceedingly popular mode...
News Hitman 2 Heads to Mumbai, Vermont, and More
Good work, 47
All of Hitman 2’s locations have been revealed in a new cinematic trailer. In addition to the previously announced Miami and Colombia, gaming’s second-greatest skinhead will be flying first-class to Mumbai and New Zealand. He’ll also be heading to a traditional American suburb in Vermont named Whittleton Creek, and to a...
News Officially Licensed PlayStation Furniture Is a Thing Now
Sofa, so good
Sony’s gone absolutely mad with licensed products this generation, so we suppose we shouldn’t be surprised by this line of officially licensed, y’know, furniture. Part of Pottery Barn’s teen line – because Instagram kids need state of the art bedrooms to snap selfies in – this new selection of overpriced MDF-based gear...
News Bethesda Warns of 'Spectacular' Fallout 76 Issues, Promises to Fix Them
Pay full-price to give help and advice
Fallout 76 releases next month, and Bethesda’s already filled its pants. The publisher seems terrified of the reception to its online-based apocalyptic adventure, so much so that it’s written a letter to fans effectively telling them that it’s going to be broken beyond belief. In the honest and frank...
Monday22nd Oct 2018
News Shadow of the Tomb Raider Owners Aren't Happy with How Fast the Price's Dropped
They think Square Enix has been Crofty
Shadow of the Tomb Raider is barely a month old, but it was 30 per cent off on the PlayStation Store recently and is almost half-price at some retailers. To make matters worse, the Croft Edition which includes access to the title’s Season Pass has been reduced in line with the main game, meaning that the DLC...
Talking Point What's the Background Behind Your PSN Username?
My name is what?
PlayStation Network will finally allow you to change your username soon, and with that in mind we figured it’d be fun to share the history behind our IDs. So before we let you loose in the comments section, we got all of our team into one room and asked some hard hitting questions, like what is the meaning of ‘Quintumply’...
News The Inventor of Spider-Man 2's Web Swinging Takes Spider-Man PS4 for a Spin
But what does he think?
When it comes to slinging webs across New York City, Marvel's Spider-Man does a spectacular job, but it's worth remembering when the mechanic became something special. Jamie Fristrom was the man responsible for the physics based swinging in 2004's Spider-Man 2, the game often regarded as the best Spidey game thanks to that...
News Some Varmints are Spreading Red Dead Redemption 2 Spoilers Online
Careful out there
We were doing so well. Red Dead Redemption 2 is just days away from its 26th October launch, but spoilers are starting to make their way online. It's not unusual for this sort of thing to happen, but it's worth pointing out nonetheless -- especially for a game so many are excited to play for themselves. We've already spotted a map...
News Red Dead Redemption 2 Available Early at Select Retailers in North America
Get a few hours head start
Can't wait to get your hands on Red Dead Redemption 2? A couple of retailers in the US are running special events that allow you to pick the game up on the eve of its official release date. If you have access to a Best Buy or a Target, you can head over and grab a copy of Rockstar's latest to get your Western adventure...
News SoulCalibur VI Sells 80 Per Cent of Its UK Physical Copies on PS4
Starlink, however, manages just 10 per cent
SoulCalibur VI proved once again that the PlayStation 4 is the home of fighting games, moving a whopping 80 per cent of its physical UK copies on Sony’s system. However, the wider picture doesn’t tell a particularly positive tale, as retail sales of the brawler were down 55 per cent at launch compared...
News Warhawk Fans Are Furious with Sony for Shutting Servers
Didn't give promised notice
The iconic PlayStation 3 multiplayer game Warhawk will go offline later this week, after Sony announced a new round of server shutdowns last month. However, some fans are frustrated that the platform holder’s only given 30 days of notice for the closure, when its original box art guarantees that the company will notify...
News UK Sales Charts: New Releases Struggle as Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 Stays on Top
CoD and chips
As we move further into the games industry's busiest release period, it seems most new titles are going to struggle against an immovable top three. Call of Duty: Black Ops 4, FIFA 19, and Assassin's Creed Odyssey have all held onto first, second, and third respectively. This is the second week at the top for Treyarch's multiplayer only...
News PlayStation Japan's Latest Montage Advert Is Predictably Great
Banger
Sony likes putting out these catchy, musical montages of upcoming PS4 titles, and to be honest, we like 'em too. The publisher has just released its latest one, which uses the space theme from the PlayStation Lineup Tour presentation from this year's Tokyo Game Show. The DualShock 4 spaceship flies through the cosmos as footage from games...
News You Can Spend Up to £6,100 on Devil May Cry 5 with Ultra Limited Edition
Includes replica coat
In Japan, you can pre-order the Ultra Limited Edition of Devil May Cry 5. This might sound like a typical, over the top collector's version, but Capcom is going all out with a pretty insane offering. This version of the game includes one of three replica coats -- your choice between the three protagonists. V's coat is worth...
News EA Motive Founder Jade Raymond Departs Montreal Studio
'We wish her all the best'
In a surprise move, former Ubisoft executive and EA Motive founder Jade Raymond has left the behemoth publisher. Games Beat reports that Samantha Ryan – who’s currently in charge of Maxis, BioWare, and EA’s mobile studios – will take over, fronting all of the company’s North American sub-units apart from Respawn...
News Alien: Isolation Devs Making a New Tactical Shooter
What will it be?
Creative Assembly, the studio behind the highly regarded horror title Alien: Isolation, is recruiting for a new project. It's not entirely clear what exactly the new game will look like, but from the job description, we can glean a couple of details. The listing asks for a programmer to join the team to work on "a brand-new and...
News Knack 2 Among Best Game Nominations at BAFTA Children's Awards
Other Sony games also in the mix
Yes, you read that right -- before the year is out, Knack 2 could be crowned Best Game at the British Academy Children's Awards. With the series reduced to a meme at this point, we're sure the internet will be thrilled to see the sequel recognised as worthy of such an award. On a serious note, it's worth remembering...
Review Starlink: Battle for Atlas - A Decent Space Romp Cluttered with Plastic
Toys that aren't so lively
The toys-to-life fad that fuelled the likes of Disney Infinity, Lego Dimensions, and Skylanders died out years ago, didn’t it? Apparently not, because here we are in 2018 with a brand new product line on the market. Starlink: Battle for Atlas, from French behemoth Ubisoft, releases alongside a slew of physical space...
Saturday20th Oct 2018
News New Spider-Man PS4 Trophies Reveal More About First DLC
Screwball
Marvel’s Spider-Man has been updated on the PlayStation 4, and a bunch of new Trophies have been added. Two of the pots pertain to New Game + and the new Ultimate difficulty, while the rest are for the release’s first expansion, The Heist. While we’re going to refrain from posting any major spoilers here, if you want to play the DLC...
News SoulCalibur VI Character Creator Pits Lara Croft Against NieR's 2B
NieRly perfect
SoulCalibur VI’s character creator is pretty feature rich. In addition to monstrous members, videos are also starting to appear of some pretty convincing recreations. Take this battle between Lara Croft and NieR Automata’s 2B – both look pretty darn realistic when you consider they’ve been remade within the game. As for who...
News MediEvil PS4 Remaster News Will Finally Rise from the Grave
In a week or two
It's been quite some time since we heard even a whisper about the PlayStation 4 remaster of MediEvil, but it sounds like some fresh information is finally heading our way in the near future. On the latest PlayStation Blogcast, host Sid Shuman hints that news is coming within the next couple of weeks. "I have it on excellent...
News Super Cool Tekken 7 Art Celebrates Over 3 Million Copies Sold
Party time
Tekken director Katsuhiro Harada has shared some really nice Tekken 7 artwork over on his Twitter account. The drawing features every character in the game -- minus guest characters Akuma, Geese, and Noctis, and DLC characters Lei and Anna -- as they celebrate the title's success. Tekken 7 actually crossed the three million mark earlier...
Review My Memory of Us - A Strong Stealth Puzzler with Educational Elements
And it's got Patrick Stewart
Part of a newly-popular genre we like to call 2D Puzzle Stealth Platformers About Living Through Hard Times – think games like Black The Fall or Valiant Hearts – My Memory of Us follows a boy and a girl trying to survive an invasion by the Robot King, which is an allegory for the Nazi invasion of Poland that began...
Sunday21st Oct 2018
News Media Molecule's Making Some Mental Things in Dreams
Stop! Hammer time
Dreams is really going to come to life when fans finally get their hands on it, but until then it’s hard not to be impressed with what Media Molecule’s doing with it. This new gameplay video from Game Informer showcases several creations that the Guildford-based studio’s working on in its own time, and some of them are...
Saturday20th Oct 2018
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 242
All together now
The nights are drawing longer and the gaming news is drying up as new releases ship, but no one could ever complain that there’s nothing to play. The release calendar is absolutely stacked right now, so here’s what we’re playing this weekend. Sammy Barker, Editor: I’m so close to 100 per cent Trophy completion in Hitman...
Friday19th Oct 2018
News Spider-Man PS4 Adds Brand New Features with 1.08 Patch
The game that never sleeps
There was a mix-up with the latest update for Marvel’s Spider-Man this week, but v1.08 is available now. This patch actually bundles v1.07 in as well, and it includes an absolute slew of free new features, including New Game + and Ultimate difficulty. It also incorporates support for the exclusive’s first expansion...
Saturday20th Oct 2018
News Is This Our First Look at Red Dead Redemption 2's Dual Discs?
Install or nothing
We’re not entirely sure why Rockstar hasn’t just come out and told everyone that Red Dead Redemption 2 will ship on two Blu-ray discs, but here’s what appears to be our first look at the title’s dual set-up. The photos come courtesy of a Canadian YouTuber and seem to be legit, but you never know in this day and age –...
News Insomniac Pokes Fun at Spider-Man PS4's Puddles with New Stickers
:clap:
Oh we love this! You may recall prior to Marvel Spider-Man’s release there was some controversy regarding the title’s puddles – or lack thereof. The hot button gaming drama of the time, many forum goers complained that the amount of H2O in a particular scene had been reduced, prompting shouts of “downgrade” and other such nonsense...
Friday19th Oct 2018
News Images of Red Dead Redemption 2 PS4 Steelbook Emerge, Room for Two Discs Inside
This town ain't big enough for the two of us
There have been rumours flying around that physical editions of Red Dead Redemption 2 will come with two Blu-Ray discs on PS4. Because it's being reported everywhere, and because of the huge install size of the game, it'll probably turn out to be true, but Rockstar has yet to say anything on the matter...
News Assassin's Creed Odyssey PS4 Patch 1.05 Brings Stability to Greece, Fixes Another Crash
Another one
As expected, Ubisoft is dishing out updates for Assassin's Creed Odyssey on a regular basis. This latest patch is another small one, coming in at just 160MB. According to the patch notes, update 1.05 "improves stability" and fixes "and issue that led to crashes to dashboard on PS4". Hopefully the game won't need many more of these and...
News Days Gone Delayed to Avoid Horde of New Releases on PS4
Even more days gone
February 2019 is absolutely rammed with games. Dead or Alive 6, ANTHEM, Metro: Exodus, and DiRT Rally 2.0 are all very close together, and until recently, Sony Bend's open world survival action game Days Gone was among them. While it would've probably held up against the competition, the publisher has decided to delay Deacon's...
News Legendary UK Magazine GamesMaster to End After 25 Years
Multiformat publication GamesTM also axed
It’s been a rough decade for games magazines, and two more casualties have been claimed. Legendary publication GamesMaster, which has been running for a whopping 25 years, will end on 1st November, as will its multiformat accomplice GamesTM. Staff from both magazines will be redeployed throughout Future,...
News Free-to-Play Action RPG Path of Exile Could Be Coming to PS4
All in the grind
Path of Exile, a Diablo-esque action role-playing title that released on PC years ago but has been improved upon with numerous updates, could arrive on PlayStation 4 at some point. The free-to-play title has been rated for Sony's system in Taiwan, which is often the first telling sign that an announcement is coming. The game's...
News PS4 Downloads Account for 2.7 Per Cent of Global Internet Traffic
Analyst dissects the data
With PS4, digital downloads are incredibly common. Users are able to download games, of course, but if you also think about streaming via PlayStation Now, patches, firmware updates, and other bits and pieces, the amount of total data must be pretty staggering. Well, according to a new report from Sandvine, 2.7 per cent of...
News Sony Studios Hard at Work Polishing Up PS4 Exclusives
Well, duh
Breaking news: Sony’s studios are working hard on the PlayStation 4’s roster of upcoming exclusives. The company provided an update on four titles today: Déraciné, Days Gone, Everybody’s Golf VR, and Concrete Genie. But what about the wealth of other first-party releases on the way, like Blood & Truth,
News Save on Horror Games and More in US PlayStation Store Sale of the Dead
Happy Halloween
Look out behind you -- there's another monstrous Halloween sale coming. The North American PS Store has joined Europe in celebrating the spooky holiday, discounting a huge number of games with an emphasis on horror. The Sale of the Dead includes all the nasty titles you'd expect to see, such as Layers of Fear, Outlast II, Until...
News Red Dead Redemption 2 Can Now Be Preloaded on PS4
The West awaits
If you've pre-ordered Red Dead Redemption 2 digitally on PlayStation 4, you'll be happy to hear that you can now download the title ahead of its 26th October release date. Those of you with slower internet connections may want to get it done sooner rather than later, because it's one heck of a big file that weighs in at around 100GB...
News Fly Through Two Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown Missions
Top gun
To be honest, Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown is shaping up to be exactly what you’d expect it to be – but that’s a very good thing. These two new gameplay videos – showcasing Missions 6 and 7 respectively – confirm as much, as dodgy dialogue and cheesy music accompanies some good old fashioned arcade dogfighting. We got to play the...
News New Kingdom Hearts III Screenshots Give a Closer Look at the Twilight Town Gang
Is their summer vacation over?
At this point, one might think Square Enix has already spilled a lot of beans regarding story in Kingdom Hearts III, with trailers dropping left and right since E3 2018. Yet, we veterans know that, as many trailers and images bombard our screens, the series' plot has become as convoluted as Alice's trip to Wonderland...
Poll Are You a Fan of Gaming Magazines?
Are they still relevant?
The unfortunate news that legendary UK gaming magazine GamesMaster is being shut down has got all of us here at the Push Square office reminiscing about our favourite mags from back in the day. The simple truth is that without publications like the Official PlayStation Magazine, EDGE, and indeed GamesMaster, we probably...
News Hitman's Free Halloween Update Takes You to Colorado on PS4
Available today
The games industry is beginning to unveil its plans for Halloween, and Hitman is the latest game to be getting some creepy content this month. The Halloween Update for IO's excellent assassin sandbox makes its Colorado location freely available to all for a limited time, and includes everything the level has to offer -- the mission...
News Usain Bolt Could End Up in FIFA 19
An especially pacey winger
Usain Bolt, the world record holding sprinter who, in his prime, was pretty much the fastest human on the planet, may soon end up in FIFA 19. The former athlete, now 32 years old, has been pursuing a career as a professional footballer over the last few years, and recently, he scored two goals in a pre-season friendly for...
News Everybody's Golf VR Takes a Shot in Virtual Reality Next Year
Hole in one
One of Sony’s oldest franchises will make the transition to its newest piece of hardware next year, as Everybody’s Golf VR lines up a Spring 2019 release. In development at Clap-Hanz and Japan Studio, the PlayStation VR exclusive will move the series’ classic gameplay to an all-new perspective, allowing you to “get a better sense...
News Concrete Genie Paints the PS4 DayGlo Red in Spring 2019
Different strokes, different folks
Concrete Genie is probably the lowest profile exclusive in the PlayStation 4’s portfolio, but every time teeny developer PixelOpus shows it off, we’re impressed by it. A mixture of puzzle and artsy entertainment, the title effectively allows you to create magical graffiti, giving you the tools to make a...
News Shakedown: Hawaii Brings Shady Business to PS4 and PS Vita Early Next Year
Check out a new trailer
It feels like we've been waiting eons for Shakedown: Hawaii, the follow-up to the enjoyable crime 'em up Retro City Rampage. The wait is nearly over, however, as VBlank Entertainment reveals a brand new trailer and a whole bunch of new info on the PS4 and PS Vita title -- including a release window. This 16-bit, Grand Theft...
Guide SoulCalibur VI - All Characters in the Finished Game
Every playable soul
So, which characters have made the cut in SoulCalibur VI? Bandai Namco's long running fighting game franchise is out now on PlayStation 4, and fans naturally want the character roster to be as sharp as possible. The series has a catalogue of impressively designed duellists, and SoulCalibur VI makes pretty good use of them,...
Thursday18th Oct 2018
News This Is What Assassin's Creed Odyssey's Alexios and Kassandra Look and Sound Like in Real Life
Greek chic
Regardless of who you choose to play as in Assassin's Creed Odyssey, Alexios and Kassandra are both really good leads. They've got sharp dialogue, and it's all tied together with some wonderful voice acting. And in this latest Odyssey video, we get to meet the two actors behind the Greek heroes. It's a relatively short video but it's...
News PSVR Owners Being Gifted $10 PS Store Credit
VRtual money
PlayStation VR’s birthday has come and gone, but don’t worry if you didn’t buy your headset a card, because Sony’s gifting select virtual reality adopters a $10 discount code for the PlayStation Store. The promotion – which is being sent via email to US PlayStation Network members – expires on 23rd October, so you haven’t...
Review WWE 2K19 - The New King of the Ring
The crown jewel
Much like the WWE’s actual touring schedule, the WWE 2K series never stops. This lineage of games has been releasing every single year since WWF SmackDown on the original PlayStation in 2000. As a result, each entry has started to become mostly iterative rather than radically different, as all annual sports games eventually become...
News Rockstar Confirms Red Dead Redemption 2's Massive File Size on PS4
Pray for your poor hard drive
Yes, Red Dead Redemption 2's file size is absolutely huge, and yes, it's now been confirmed by Rockstar. Over on the game's official support page, both the disc install size and the download size are right there in black and white. Best start clearing off your hard drive, folks. On PlayStation 4, the disc installation...
News Farming Simulator 19 Is a Life Is Strange Game Now
Well, this trailer is at least
It’s the simple things Like onion rings Twirling round and round on my finger Makes me happy This new Farming Simulator 19 trailer is a thing, and if you can’t see the Life Is Strange influence then you must be blind. Of course the game won’t play like DONTNOD’s lifestyle series – it’s a farming simulator,...
News Bluepoint Character Artist Creating Armour and Weapon Assets
The soul burns on
It’s been a while since we got word of anything from Bluepoint, hasn’t it? The Texas-based studio – behind this year’s brilliant Shadow of the Colossus remake – confirmed that it was working on another remake, which it said back in March was a “bit bigger” than its previous effort. There was a lot of speculation at...
News Blizzard Tempers Expectations for Big Diablo News at BlizzCon 2018
Cold day in hell
Will Diablo IV be announced at BlizzCon 2018? For a while there it was starting to seem more and more likely, with Blizzard dropping hints that the future of its loot-heavy role-playing series would be unveiled at next month's event, but now the developer's trying to temper expectations. It's posted a statement on the official...
Friday19th Oct 2018
News Smaller Game Stores May Not Be Able to Sell Red Dead Redemption 2 Until November
Supply issues, apparently
Imagine being an independent retailer, banking on this year’s biggest game making up a chunk of your end of year earnings, only to be told that you won’t receive stock until November. That’s the dilemma staring a bunch of small US shop owners in the face, as a supply issue means they won’t get copies of Red Dead...
Thursday18th Oct 2018
News Rockstar Employees Rally Around Company After Crunch Concerns
Staff irritated by accusations
Earlier this week, an interview with Rockstar co-founder Sam Houser sent shockwaves through the industry, as he appeared to suggest that the studio had been working 100 hour weeks in order to get Red Dead Redemption 2 out of the door. This, he later clarified, was not entirely the
News Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 Makes $500 Million in Opening Weekend
So much for the boycotts
That missing campaign didn’t have much of an impact, as Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 generated $500 million worldwide in its opening weekend – roughly the same as Call of Duty: WWII. The three day total is down on Call of Duty: Black Ops III, but combined players, average hours per player, and total number of hours played...
Friday19th Oct 2018
News Claire Redfield's Military Costume Doesn't Look Particularly Practical
It's 'armless
As revealed earlier in the month, Claire Redfield can change into a military themed outfit in Resident Evil 2 – assuming that you order the Deluxe Edition of the game, or one of its many other premium permutations. And here’s our first look at the legendary heroine sporting her army attire. We must say, this doesn’t look...
Thursday18th Oct 2018
Safety for all
Much like Persona 5, Catherine: Full Body will feature a 'safety' difficulty setting, allowing those who just want to experience the story to play through the game without having to worry about failing gameplay sections. The official website reads: "Choose from four difficulty settings, including Safety, Easy, Normal, and Hard. In...
Review Fast Striker - Retro Shoot 'em Up Action That Isn't Too Fast
Strikingly boring
The shoot ‘em up is a bit of a niche choice these days. Long gone are the days where Galaga and Space Invaders were the hottest games on the market. The genre now seems defined by small indie releases via the PlayStation Store. Fast Striker comes courtesy of a German developer, the confusingly named NG:DEV.TEAM. It’s a shmup...
News Red Dead Redemption 2's Marketing Is Unavoidable Even in Japan
East meets West
Red Dead Redemption 2 is going to be a big deal, but you don't need us to tell you that. We wouldn't like to guess at how huge the game's marketing budget is, but the campaign certainly doesn't end in Europe and North America. Over in Japan, the open world adventure is reportedly being advertised everywhere. It's plastered on the...
News Halloween Forever Brings Spooky Holiday Spirit to PS4 and PS Vita
Smashing pumpkins
Pull a sheet over your head and stuff your face with sweets: Halloween is almost here. Some of you may be celebrating the holiday by playing some creepy horror games, but we think we've found the most apt game for the season. Halloween Forever is a cutesy 8-bit platformer that's coming to both PS4 and PS Vita tomorrow in select...
News Thronebreaker: The Witcher Tales Gets Very Promising PC Reviews and a New Gameplay Trailer
Witcher spin-off sounds great
It may be set to release on PlayStation 4 in December, but we must admit that fresh media coverage of Thronebreaker: The Witcher Tales has got us hyped. Reviews of the PC version are now hitting the net, and sites seem to agree that it's another excellently written and executed role-playing game. Good to hear. It's...
News Red Dead Redemption 2 Launch Trailer Rides into Town
All aboard the hype train
As promised, Rockstar has released a short but sweet launch trailer for the much anticipated Red Dead Redemption 2. Showing no more than it needs to, the video offers some glimpses of new footage and story moments, and honestly, we're getting very excited here at Push Square Towers. It's out on 26th October -- just over a...
News SEGA CD Curio Double Switch to Get Limited Run Physical Release
Sure, why not?
FMV games have well and truly risen from their graves, so it’s nice to see that Double Switch: 25th Anniversary Edition will follow in the footsteps of its SEGA CD counterpart Night Trap and score a physical release via Limited Run. The “classic” effectively sees you work alongside an apartment owner named Eddie Edwards,...
News Imogen Heap Plays Hide and Seek with The Quiet Man
Daylight robbery
The Quiet Man continues to sound like a compelling curiosity, as Square Enix has announced that oddball synth-pop singer Imogen Heap has been brought in to compose the console exclusive’s theme song. Speaking as part of the video embedded above, the musician explains that she watched videos of people who’d been fitted with...
News Assassin's Creed Odyssey's First Live Event Has Been Cancelled
Try again next week
Unfortunately, the first live event for Assassin's Creed Odyssey has been cancelled. It was meant to start earlier this week on the 16th October, giving players the chance to hunt down and kill a powerful mercenary by the name of Damais, but Ubisoft's been forced to abandon its plans following technical issues. It's a bit of a...
News Sony Wants 100 Per Cent of Its US Operations to Be Powered by Renewable Energy
And it's aiming for 2030
We all need to be thinking about conserving energy, but it’s especially crucial that companies run their operations responsibly and in a more environmentally friendly manner. Sony was recently given a very poor D-rating by Greenpeace in a tech report, after it relied on just five per cent renewable energy to power its...
News Rocket League Delays Cross-Play Party System into Next Year
PS4 about to get an invite?
Rocket League already supports cross-play in various permutations across a number of different platforms, but Psyonix’s big priority has been building a party system which will work across devices. Unimaginatively dubbed RocketID, this feature was set to launch later in the year on non-PlayStation platforms at least,...
News SoulCalibur VI Launch Trailer Retells the Tale of Souls and Swords
Looking sharp
Bandai Namco is right on the edge of releasing SoulCalibur VI, the long awaited follow-up in the weapon-based fighting game series. Ahead of tomorrow's release, the publisher has put out one last trailer, showing off each character and providing some melodrama for good measure. The game is enjoying a fair amount of praise, with...
News Part 2 of SoulCalibur Documentary Puts SoulCalibur VI in the Spotlight
The stage is set
In case you missed it, Bandai Namco recently released the first half of a mini documentary looking back at the history of its SoulCalibur series. With SoulCalibur VI on the verge of release, it's an interesting video that gets you up to speed with the rise and fall of the fighting game's popularity, particularly within the...
Wednesday17th Oct 2018
Rumour Red Dead Redemption 2 Physical Copy May Come with Two Discs on PS4
Please insert disc 2
We know that Red Dead Redemption 2's install size is pretty huge, but what does that mean for people who buy the game physically? Discs these days usually just load the game onto the hard drive, but at about 100GB, will one Blu-Ray be enough? According to this image of the Japanese box art, it isn't. The back of the box seems...
News Scarily Good Deals Arrive on European PS Store in Halloween Sale
Trick or treat
It's October, which means things are getting a little spooky as Halloween draws near. To celebrate the candy-coated holiday, a new Halloween sale has appeared on the European PlayStation Store, featuring a whole horde of horror-themed games. Running from now until 2nd November, there are plenty of titles here to get you in the spirit...
News PS4 Firmware Update 6.02 Released, 'Improves System Performance'
Is PSN message issue finally fixed?
Sony has released a new firmware update for PS4, taking it to version 6.02. This mandatory update is available to download now, and weighs in at 447.4MB, which won't trouble most connections these days. But what does update 6.02 do? Well, the official wording from Sony is its usual statement: "This system...
News Will Obsidian Ever Make Another Fallout Game? Developer Says It's 'Very Doubtful'
New New Vegas
Veteran role-playing game developer Obsidian Entertainment is "very doubtful" that it'll make another Fallout game. The studio was responsible for Fallout: New Vegas, a game that's still considered by many to be a high point of the series. Ever since its release in 2010, fans have been asking Obsidian whether it would ever consider...
News Red Dead Redemption 2 Pre-Load Starts at the End of the Week on PS4
Be prepared
In case you hadn't noticed, Red Dead Redemption 2, probably the biggest game of the year, is out in just over a week's time. The highly anticipated sequel is racing towards us on horseback, and we can't wait to get stuck in. However, the game's giant file size has been well documented, so you'll want to get downloading it as soon as you...
Thursday18th Oct 2018
News THQ Nordic Won't Release Wreckfest Until It Loves Playing It
Another one bites the dust
Wreckfest has broken down and been taken back to Bugbear’s workshop, where it will remain for repairs into 2019. The title – which was due out on 20th November – has been delayed on the PlayStation 4 by THQ Nordic, as the publisher works to get the destructive racer up to scratch on Sony’s system. The PC version...
Wednesday17th Oct 2018
News Japanese Sales Charts: Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 Is a Huge Hit on PS4
Blackout
Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 has stormed the the top of the Japanese software charts, shifting an impressive 229,000 copies on PlayStation 4. Immediate sales have bettered those of Call of Duty: Black Ops III, Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare, and Call of Duty: WWII, making this a big win for Activision and Sony. Aside from Black Ops 4's...
News Diablo: Reign of Terror Merch Has Nothing to Do with New Games or Announcements, Says Blizzard
Oh, hell
BlizzCon 2018 takes place early next month, but it seems as though people just can't wait to hear what Blizzard has to say about the future of Diablo. Recently, fans discovered new Diablo-themed merchandise on the official Blizzard store, all of it filed under 'Diablo: Reign of Terror'. Naturally, this sparked speculation over whether...
Round Up SoulCalibur VI PS4 Reviews Are Looking Sharp
Return to form?
It's looking like Bandai Namco's managed to bring SoulCalibur back with a bit of a bang. The reviews for SoulCalibur VI are coming in, and it's getting great scores across the board. Hopefully this latest entry in the weapon-based fighting game series can live up to the awesome SoulCalibur II. As for our own review, we'll have one...
News Complain About the Smell of Venues Like Ronnie O'Sullivan in Snooker 19
Judd Trumped
The most interesting thing that’s happened in the snooker-verse recently is Ronnie O’Sullivan claiming that the K2 Leisure Centre in Crawley smells of urine – so it’s perhaps a good thing that smell-o-vision hasn’t been invented yet, seeing as upcoming PlayStation 4 title Snooker 19 is officially licensed and will feature 128...
News Red Dead Redemption 2's Inevitably Amazing Launch Trailer Arrives Tomorrow
Red or dead
Red Dead Redemption 2 is just around the corner, and so its launch trailer is set to arrive tomorrow in order to ensure that your hype levels are at an all-time high. If there's one thing Rockstar knows how to do, it's a damn good trailer. No wonder it's always making a big deal out of releasing them. Again, this one's coming tomorrow...
News Dream Daddy Flirts with PS4 on 30th October
Coming out on top
We’ve got a bone to pick with the PlayStation 4 version of Dream Daddy: where’s the exclusive Kratos add-on pack? Game Grumps, the creators of last year’s PC-based dating sensation, could have at least given us Joel from The Last of Us – heck, we’d have settled for Days Gone’s Deacon St John, but with a name like that...
News Super Pixel Racers Is a Cute Top Down Racing Game Drifting to PS4
Crosses the finish line this month
Good top down arcade racing games are very hard to come by these days. After the decent but bland Mantis Burn Racing and the disappointing Micro Machines: World Series, the PS4 is wide open for a fun and lighthearted game to fill the void. The fast approaching Super Pixel Racers doesn't look to be doing anything...
News Hitman 2's First Elusive Target Mission Stars Sean Bean
The Undying
The first season of IO's Hitman on PS4 had a great set of missions to start with, but the limited time Elusive Targets kept things ticking over. These special missions gave you one chance to take down a brand new character in one of the game's existing levels, and they're making a return in Hitman 2. The very first Elusive Target for...
News Persona 3 and Persona 5 Dancing Get Slick Character Trailers
Meet the gang(s)
Persona 3: Dancing in Moonlight and Persona 5: Dancing in Starlight each have a new trailer detailing their playable characters. You can find Starlight's above, and Moonlight's below. We must admit, hearing that Persona 5 tune has given us the urge to slap the soundtrack on in the office. What a banger. Both games are due out...
Tuesday16th Oct 2018
News Spider-Man PS4 Update 1.07 Arrives Tomorrow, Includes New Game Plus
Update: Not tomorrow after all
Update: Since publishing this article, the PlayStation Blog post regarding the New Game Plus patch for Marvel's Spider-Man has been updated. The information concerning update 1.07 has been removed. According to Insomniac's James Stevenson, this was posted in error, and the patch won't be going live tomorrow
Review Warriors Orochi 4 - Worse Than Warriors Orochi 3
Snake eater
Warriors Orochi 4 feels like it was developed on a shoestring budget. It cuts corners everywhere, from the removal of several game modes that were in previous titles, to the the fact that 95 per cent of the game's story is told through static character portraits and text boxes. However, after the dismal open world structure of Dynasty...
News Red Dead Redemption 2 PS4 Reviews Will Run Next Week
Straight to the Wild, Wild West
According to Metacritic, reviews for Red Dead Redemption 2 will run from 4AM PDT on 25th October. That’s a day before Rockstar’s hotly anticipated Western is scheduled to release. The title – which is set before the events of John Marston’s adventure on the PlayStation 3 – has been eight years in the making,...
News Trails of Cold Steel I and II Have Cross-Save Support on PS4
The adventure continues
Publisher XSEED Games has confirmed that the upcoming PlayStation 4 ports of The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel and The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel II will have cross-save functionality. This means that you'll be able to transfer save data from the PlayStation 3 or PS Vita versions of the games. it's a...
News PS4 Message Console Bricking Issue Is Fixed, Says PlayStation Support
Apparently
And just like that, the PlayStation 4 messages that could brick your console are no more. At least, according to a tweet from PlayStation UK's support Twitter account. Replying to a user who mentioned the issue, the account replies: "We've since fixed the issue." So... Is that just it? Is it over? We suppose Sony wouldn't want to make...
News Insomniac Details Spider-Man PS4 The Heist DLC Ahead of Launch
New suits shown off too
The adventure in Marvel's Spider-Man is set to continue for the next few months as its season of DLC, The City That Never Sleeps, begins to roll out. The first chapter is The Heist, and as we know, focuses on Black Cat, a thief that's clashed with Spidey before in Insomniac's tale. "As you play Marvel’s Spider-Man: The...
Guide Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 - How to Unlock All Blackout Characters
Skins galore
Call of Duty: Black Ops 4's Blackout mode operates in a similar manner to that of other Battle Royale games, in that skins are the main form of customisation. The base game ships with a large assortment of different characters to play as, and here's how you unlock them. We'll continue to update this article as more methods and unlocks...
Wednesday17th Oct 2018
News Catch the Black Cat if You Can in Brief Spider-Man PS4 DLC Teaser
Felicia, you gotta see her
Has this trailer been published before? We don’t remember seeing it, but we’re sure someone’s furiously typing away in the comments now, telling us we’re late. Either way, this 30 second teaser trailer for the first Marvel’s Spider-Man add-on pack was published to PlayStation’s YouTube channel today. It gives...
Tuesday16th Oct 2018
News New PS Store Sale Holds a Party for Publishers in North America
Disco, disco
Another week, another batch of discounts on the North American PlayStation Store. This week’s suite of savings has been dubbed a Pub Party, and the likes of Codemasters and Team17 have put on their best frocks and joined the fun. Running through 8AM PDT on 23rd October, the sale includes offers such as DiRT 4 for $14.99 and...
And apparently it was their choice
So a big stink was raised early this week when news came out about Rockstar employees working 100 hours a week in order to finish Red Dead Redemption 2. As is always the case here on the world wide web, everyone immediately lost their minds over a small quote that, according to the developer, didn't necessarily...
News PSN Is Down for Some, Sony Has Acknowledged the Issue
Down but not quite out
It appears as though the PlayStation Network is experiencing some turbulence tonight, as reports over the last couple of hours or so suggest that the service is struggling. Social features appear to be down, and some users are saying that they simply can't sign in. We can at least confirm that we can't access the PlayStation...
News Catch a Glimpse of New War Stories in Battlefield V Single Player Trailer
Lone soldier
If you're unhappy with Call of Duty: Black Ops 4's lack of single player campaign, Battlefield V has just flaunted its solo offering. War Stories makes a return from Battlefield 1, this time highlighting several untold tales from World War 2. Check out the new trailer above. Here's the official blurb from EA: "In Nordlys, resist German...
Guide Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 - Hints and Tips for Surviving Blackout
Be the one in 88
Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 may be your first experience of the Battle Royale genre, and if so, it's understandable if you're a little apprehensive to jump in for the first time. Things can get a little overwhelming, with new mechanics and items that aren't present anywhere else in the game, but you needn't worry any longer. We're...
News Bandai Namco to Distribute Cyberpunk 2077 in Europe
Partners with CD Projekt Red once more
As we know, CD Projekt Red has partnered with Warner Bros to distribute its highly anticipated RPG, Cyberpunk 2077, in North America. Now, it's been announced that Bandai Namco will cover the same duties in 24 European countries. This was a fairly safe bet, as the Polish developer made the same moves for The...
News Insomniac on Spider-Man PS4 DLC: Are People Ever Satisfied with How Much You Give Them?
The answer is no
Insomniac Games seems to be pre-empting some kind of backlash to its first DLC pack for Marvel’s Spider-Man, as when asked to describe the scope of the expansion, creative director Bryan Intihar pondered whether people will ever be satisfied with how much content is included. To be fair, gamers can be a demanding lot, and no...
Monday15th Oct 2018
News Sony to Resolve Harmful PS4 Message Issue with Firmware Update
"We are aware of the situation"
Over the weekend, many PS4 owners reported receiving a PlayStation Network message that rendered their console useless. Opening one of these messages bricks your PS4, forcing a factory reset in order to get it going again. It seems that the problem is widespread enough that Sony has caught wind of it, as it's...
News Expect to Spend at Least 65 Hours with Red Dead Redemption 2
Quaking in our boots
If you want Red Dead Redemption 2 to be a sprawling, epic Western to lose yourself in for dozens of hours, it seems you won't be disappointed. According to a behind-the-scenes feature from Vulture, the main story is roughly 60-65 hours in length. The comment was made in relation to 5 hours of cut content regarding a second love...
News Spider-Man PS4 New Game Plus Coming 'Super Soon'
Back in the swing of it
Marvel's Spider-Man is getting a New Game Plus mode -- this is something that we've known for a while. Before the blockbuster had even released, developer Insomniac Games stated that New Game Plus would be added in a post-launch update, and now it sounds like that update is very close. In an interview with Game Informer,...
News Rockstar Worked 100 Hour Weeks to Get Red Dead Redemption 2 Done
Life on Marston
Ever wondered what it takes to get a game like Red Dead Redemption 2 finished? According to Rockstar Games co-founder Dan Houser, it’s a lot of hard work. The company, infamous for its extended periods of crunch, was working “100 hour weeks” multiple times in 2018 in order to get the Spaghetti Western out of the door. That...
News Sony Hiring for Next Generation Marketing Campaign
High PS5
Sony basically confirmed the PlayStation 5 last week, and now it’s recruiting a Senior Product Manager to help plot out the roadmap for its next generation console. The role – spotted by ResetEra on career focused website
News SEGA Cancelled Full Remakes of the Shenmue Games
Changed its mind
Wow, another wrinkle is added to the Shenmue saga today, as it’s emerged that full remakes of the first two games in the franchise were in production up until the end of last year. Digital Foundry has obtained footage of Shenmue I & II that’s different to the PlayStation 4 re-release we received earlier in the year. The...
Tuesday16th Oct 2018
News Santa Monica Studio Hiring Possibly for Two Future Projects
More talent for future PS5 games, perhaps?
If it wasn't already there, then there's no denying Sony Santa Monica has cemented its status in the big leagues with the critically acclaimed God of War. The game has been a hit for newcomers and veterans alike of the series, which has everyone pondering when the sequel will be released. Well, Senior Staff...
Monday15th Oct 2018
News Yes, You Can Buy a DualShock 4 Controller Worth $14,000
Diamond encrusted pad available now
A brand new DualShock 4 can be quite an expensive purchase. A standard black controller will cost you around $60, while limited edition versions can cost even more. If you really want to break the bank, however, you could always consider the Lux DualShock 4 from online retailer Brikk. This garish monstrosity,...
News Battlefield V Single Player to Be Unveiled Tomorrow
Play the objective
The new Call of Duty has arrived, which can only mean the new Battlefield isn't far behind. As Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 launches with great success, things are hotting up for Battlefield V as EA prepares its World War 2 shooter for release next month. The publisher's next move is a reveal of the game's single player mode, and...
Store Update 16th October 2018 (Europe)
Welcome to the stage of history
It’s not quite time for Red Dead Redemption 2 yet, but don’t think the European PlayStation Store is letting up. This week sees the release of SoulCalibur VI, LEGO DC Supervillains, and Starlink: Battle for Atlas. There’s also a palm reading game for some reason. PS4 Games: Super Blackjack Battle II – Turbo...
News No Man's Sky VR Support Mentioned in Recent Player Survey
It's happening?
One of the many requested features for No Man's Sky is support for virtual reality. Now players can finally get together and explore thanks to the huge NEXT update, the next major thing on the list is being able to visit the game's strange, colourful worlds in VR. Going by Hello Games' new survey, it seems the small developer is...
News Destiny 2 Trailer Gives a Glimpse of the Haunted Infinite Forest
Event starts tomorrow
Halloween's just around the corner, and you know what that means. Every game with an online element is getting spooky, and Destiny 2's Festival of the Lost appears to be going in quite heavily this year. Alongside the return of masks that you can acquire with a new currency, the Infinite Forest is getting an overhaul, and it...
News SEGA Wants Simultaneous Worldwide Release Dates for Its Games
About time
Over the last few years Japanese publishers in general have gotten a lot better at localising their games in a more timely manner. It's still far from perfect, with recent titles like Dragon Quest XI coming to mind, but advancements have certainly been made this generation. That said, SEGA seems to know that there's room for further...
Sunday14th Oct 2018
News PS4 Messages Designed to Brick Your Console Reported By Users
Be warned
According to multiple threads over on Reddit, there's a potentially devastating issue on PlayStation 4 right now, and it stems from simple messages. Users say that receiving certain messages can 'brick' your console, effectively breaking the system. We're not totally clued up on the technical details yet, but the bottom line is that right...
Monday15th Oct 2018
News Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 Sets New PS Store Sales Record
Biggest digital launch in PlayStation history
Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 set a new day one PlayStation Store sales record, moving more units digitally on Sony’s system than any other release globally. The title also secured a similar milestone on the Xbox One, perhaps demonstrating how consumers are gradually beginning to shift to online...
News UK Sales Charts: Call of Duty Sinks to 11 Year Low at Retail
But digital marches forward
Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 set a new global sales record on the PlayStation Store at launch, while its first weekend at UK retail represented an 11 year low for the franchise. What can we infer from this? Either the British public has fallen out of love with Activision’s first-person shooter series (unlikely) or...
Sunday14th Oct 2018
News Diablo III Cross-Play May Not Be Happening After All
Blizzard issues statement
You may have caught a recent story claiming that Blizzard is actively working on bringing cross-platform play functionality to Diablo III. The news came via a representative of the company, so it seemed pretty concrete, but as it turns out, it ain't actually the truth. Blizzard has issued a statement saying that cross-play...
Saturday13th Oct 2018
News PS Plus Subscribers Scoring Three Months of Netflix Free
Netflix and brill
If you’re a PlayStation Plus subscriber in North America then you may want to check your email, because there could very well be a gift from Netflix waiting for you. The platform holder’s sending out free three month subscription codes to select users, and these work even if you already have an active membership to the video...
News Sony Seemingly Censors Controversial Senran Kagura Mode
Booby trap
Senran Kagura Burst Re:Newal will not include its controversial ‘Intimacy Mode’ on the PlayStation 4, which effectively allows you to fondle the private parts of its questionably aged cast of anime characters. Previous instalments on Sony’s system have included this feature, as does the Japanese version of the same game, so it seems...
News Dragon Quest XI PS4 Patch 1.01 Defeats a Few Bugs and Fixes a Specific Crash
The quest continues
A Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age update has put in surprise appearance on PlayStation 4. You can download patch 1.01 right now, but don't get too excited -- it just fixes a few bugs and a very specific crashing issue. Here are the changes, according to the official website: We’ve identified a bug which can...
Feature Celebrating PlayStation VR's Second Anniversary
The games, the headset, and the memories
PlayStation VR turns two years old today. Hip hip hooray! With over three million headsets out in the wild and more than 22 million software purchases to accompany them, it's fair to say that Sony's virtual reality gamble has more than paid off. The headset continues to receive one unforgettable experience...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 241
Black hot
Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 is out and Red Dead Redemption 2 is calling, so there’s lots for us to gab about in this week’s WAYP. All that’s left is for us to pose that age old question: what are you playing this weekend? Sammy Barker, Editor: I've got until Red Dead Redemption 2 releases to finish off Hitman, because I want to be...
Friday12th Oct 2018
Round Up Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 PS4 Reviews Are Killing It
CoD comes through
Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 is really, really good. At least, that’s the view of critics who’ve gone live with their reviews on launch day. We’ve decided to hold back our opinion until we’ve played more on retail servers, but we guess these lot are feeling confident in what they’ve seen so far. The scores are, across the...
News Sony Looking to Crank Up Communication with Fans
Time for talk
If there’s any criticism of Sony at the moment, it’s that the company is far too quiet. The manufacturer was very vocal at the beginning of the generation, but it has let its products do the talking in recent months. While it’s hard to complain about the quality of the PlayStation 4 – especially with both cross-play and name...
News Early Impressions of Fallout 76's Technical Performance Aren't Exactly Promising
Bethesda says it'll get better
Those eggheads over at Digital Foundry have put together an interesting analysis of Fallout 76. Based on an early preview build of the game, the publication goes over everything from general performance to engine upgrades. Unfortunately, things are looking rough overall. The Xbox One X version of the game -- running...
Poll Is Assassin's Creed Odyssey One of the Best Games in the Series?
Do you agree with the reviews?
Assassin's Creed Odyssey has been out for about a week now on PlayStation 4. The open world title was met with high praise from critics, and Ubisoft has said that the game's already outperformed its current-gen predecessors. Safe to say that it's been looking good for the gigantic Greek adventure. As always, though,...
Saturday13th Oct 2018
Hands On Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 Is One of the Best Multiplayer Games This Generation
The king is back
It's completely understandable for you to be sceptical of the reviews that have dropped for Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 so far, as it's a series that has stagnated somewhat during the PlayStation 4 generation as fans fight for the return of more grounded combat while studio heads offer more and more means of mobility. Call of Duty:...
Friday12th Oct 2018
News Assassin's Creed Odyssey PS4 Patch 1.0.4 Promises More Fixes
Only a little one
Ubisoft's committed to squashing bugs quickly with Assassin's Creed Odyssey, it seems. Another update has hit PlayStation 4, but this one only weighs in at around 160MB. Patch 1.0.4 promises more fixes and improvements to the game's stability. Again, Ubisoft says that "more detailed patch notes" are still in the works, and they'll...
News PS Store Brings Even More Savings to North America This Weekend
Flash Sale time
Not happy with the hundreds of games already on sale via the North American PlayStation Store? Have a few more. Sony’s launched a Flash Sale, which is live now and will run through 8AM PDT on Monday, 15th October. We suppose the highlight is Shadow of the Tomb Raider, which like in Europe is 25 per cent off, making it $44.99 just...
Soapbox Can You Truly Appreciate a Game with Walkthroughs?
Step-by-step
I remember getting quite far in The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time before turning to a guide. It was probably the Water Temple that did it; that topsy-turvy dungeon with rising-and-falling fluid levels was a nightmare – so much so I’m pretty sure it was altered in the Nintendo 3DS re-release. Patches weren’t a thing when I was...
News Destiny 2: Forsaken Will Include Previous Two Expansions Starting Next Week
Bundled into one package
Destiny 2: Forsaken launched last month, but in order to play it, you need the base Destiny 2 game as well as its two Expansion Pass expansions, Curse of Osiris and Warmind. However, starting from next week, on the 16th October, Forsaken will actually include Curse of Osiris and Warmind as standard. Buy that, and you own...
News Of Course You Can Make First-Person Games in Dreams
Call of duty
Dreams is essentially LittleBigPlanet on steroids, so of course you can make first-person games. As part of a stream hosted by Media Molecule earlier this week, the studio showed off a couple of prototypes that it’s been working on: a Mirror’s Edge-esque platformer and a traditional shooter – both from the first-person...
News 37 Minutes of The Witcher Spin-Off RPG Thronebreaker Shows What It's All About
Decked out
Thronebreaker: The Witcher Tales is a single player RPG with a card-based battle system. That's the easy way of describing the game, but there's a bit more to it than that. If you're still not totally sure what CD Projekt Red's spin-off title is all about, you'll want to watch the gameplay walkthrough that we've embedded above. It's 37...
News Diablo III Cross-Play Is Coming at Some Point, Says Blizzard
Unleash hell
Blizzard seems pretty confident that cross-platform play will eventually be added to Diablo III. Speaking to Business Insider Australia, a representative said that it's "a question of when, not if". No beating around the bush there, then. There are no details to go on yet, but with the Nintendo Switch version of the game around the...
News THQ Nordic Has Post-Release Plans for Darksiders III
Are you Furious?
Poor ol’ Darksiders III isn’t getting a fat lot of media attention at the moment – even though it’s due out, like, next month. There is news of DLC on the way, however, featuring “new playable areas, new challenges, puzzles, items, and enemies”. Hurrah. The first pack, unimaginatively named The Crucible, will see Fury...
News Hitman 2's Ghost Mode Sounds Really Cool
Face off against another player online
Hitman 2 is only a month away from release now, and to celebrate that, IO Interactive has revealed a brand new mode that comes packaged with the sequel. Ghost mode is a 1v1 online mulitplayer match up that has us pretty excited. Essentially, you and another player are given the same five targets to eliminate,...
Thursday11th Oct 2018
News What Happened to That Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Remaster?
Missing in action
Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 launches tomorrow, and unless Treyarch has a seriously impressive bait and switch up its sleeve, it appears that Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Remastered was never actually a thing at all. Originally reported by Call of Duty fan site Charlie Intel, it was rumoured that the 2009 FPS behemoth would
News Assassin's Creed Odyssey's Rare But Massive Frame Rate Drops Remain Unfixed After Patch 1.0.3
And more players are reporting it
We've spent over 75 hours with Assassin's Creed Odyssey, and in all of that time, we've stumbled across a particularly nasty bug twice. Well, we call it a bug but we're not really sure what it is. All we know is that during two especially large fights in two especially large enemy camps, enemies started clipping...
News Red Dead Redemption 2's PS4 Trophies Will Force You Online
Plenty of multiplayer required for Platinum
Red Dead Redemption 2’s full Trophy list has leaked – and we hope you like multiplayer trinkets, because there are a lot of them. While we’re going to refrain from incurring Rockstar’s wrath by republishing the full list here, you can view them through here. There are obviously some very mild...
News We Really Want These Bully 2 Rumours to Be True
But realistically there's not much to go on
Boarding school adventure Bully is not-so secretly Rockstar’s best game, and there’s some speculation that a sequel could be on the way. Rockstar Intel reports that seven casting calls have been released for a “new unannounced video game title with a leading UK games developer, shooting at Pinewood...
News Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 Is More Anticipated than Red Dead Redemption 2, Says Report
Blackout
Analytical data company Nielsen has published a list of the year's most anticipated holiday games. The list is based on a survey completed by around 6000 people, but takes into account a number of factors, such as general awareness, purchase interest, and consumer rating. Brand recognition and a few other things also feed into the results...
Friday12th Oct 2018
Site News Where's Our Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 Review?
Top of the BlOps
Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 is out now, and you’re probably wondering where our review is, right? Well, you’re going to have to sit tight. The reason for this is because the latest in Activision’s ginormous series is heavily online focused, and while we could have pushed for invites to swanky review events, we prefer to cover...
Thursday11th Oct 2018
News Excellent PSVR Horror The Persistence Gets Huge Free Update
New accessibility features added, too
There’s no better feeling than when a game you already enjoy gets a huge free update. Firesprite’s brilliant PlayStation VR roguelite horror The Persistence is set to receive an enormous patch next week, which bundles in a bunch of new modes and various other bits and pieces at no extra cost. You can’t say...
News Why Is Dreams Taking So Long to Release?
Media Molecule explains
Venture into any Dreams discussion and you’re going to find someone complaining about the time that the title’s taken to release. Media Molecule teased the project all the way back when the PlayStation 4 was revealed, and then formally announced it a few years later. But it’s still not out, and despite its very obvious...
Feature 5 Reasons to Be Excited for Call of Duty: Black Ops 4
Assuming you aren't already
With another year, comes another Call of Duty title – this time with the return of the Black Ops sub-franchise. While the lack of a single player campaign may turn some fans away, there's still plenty to look forward to. Here are five reasons we reckon you should be excited for Call of Duty: Black Ops 4. Blackout:...
News Assassin's Creed Odyssey Live In-Game Events Begin Next Week, Offer Epic Rewards
A mercenary's work is never done
Much like Assassin's Creed Origins, Ubisoft plans on supporting Assassin's Creed Odyssey for a long time. In addition to the season pass content and numerous free updates, the developer will also be keeping players supplied with "Live Events", which are basically set missions that appear in the game world every now...
News Saint Seiya Characters Bring a Touch of Classic Anime to Jump Force
Ignited
Adding to the growing list of manga and anime franchises that have pledged their mightiest characters to Jump Force, Saint Seiya is joining the fray. Both Seiya and Shiryu will be playable in the upcoming crossover brawler. The character roster is really starting to expand now, with the likes of Yugi from Yu-Gi-Oh recently confirmed. We're...
News Of Course Call of Duty: Blacks Ops 4 Has In-Game Emotes and Sprays
Obviously
Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 is embracing the big trends, as if that wasn't obvious enough with the inclusion of Blackout, the game's battle royale mode. As spotted by users over on Reddit, the shooter will feature both emotes and sprays that you can use mid-match. Prepare yourself for a lot of funky dancing. One of the chief concerns here,...
News A More Robust Festival of the Lost Returns in Destiny 2 Next Week
Bungie dishes out the treats
Festival of the Lost is returning to the world of Destiny 2 next week, and Bungie has detailed what players can expect from the game's upcoming live event. The Tower will be overhauled with eerie little lights and all that usual stuff, but it sounds like the developer has focused on delivering a more robust event this...
Wednesday10th Oct 2018
Guide Best Assassin's Creed Games Ranked
Blade runner
Ah, Assassin's Creed. The success of Ubisoft's massively popular open world series is partly responsible for pushing the publisher up near the very top of the industry food chain, where it now sits alongside the likes of EA and Activision. But as is the case with any long standing franchise, Creed has had its ups and downs. Some of its...
News Shadow of the Tomb Raider's Already on Sale on the EU PS Store
That didn't take long
It’s not even been out a month yet, but Shadow of the Tomb Raider is already on sale on the European PlayStation Store. The latest Deal of the Week, you can get Lara Croft’s latest for £39.99 – that’s 27 per cent off. The discounts apply to the beefier Digital Deluxe and Croft Editions too, assuming you want to go the...
News Fallout 76's Map Revealed, Four Times Larger Than Fallout 4's
Welcome to West Virginia
Bethesda has made some amazing open worlds in the past, with massive maps just begging to be explored, and hopefully Fallout 76 is no different. Its post-apocalyptic West Virginia may not have the towns and settlements of single player Fallout titles, but this is still the developer's biggest ever world. We suppose that it...
Rumour Naughty Dog Currently Casting for Secret Project
A new intellectual property, perhaps?
Naughty Dog is purportedly casting for a secret project, according to a movie insider who’s previously leaked information on Hollywood blockbusters. According to Daniel R, one of the project’s leads is “a black African American male [in his] 40s to 60s with short to medium length hair”. It apparently...
News Assassin's Creed III Remastered Has Higher Resolution Textures, New Character Models
Tweaked gameplay, too
Ubisoft appears to be going further than the bare minimum for Assassin’s Creed III Remastered, which will launch next year as part of Assassin’s Creed Odyssey’s packed Season Pass. Writing on a support page, the French publisher confirmed that the re-release will boast tweaked gameplay based on player feedback, as well as...
News Obsidian Entertainment Likely to Leave PlayStation Behind
Microsoft's sniffing
Obsidian Entertainment, the studio perhaps best known for Fallout: New Vegas, looks like it will be leaving PlayStation behind, as reports suggest that it’s about to be acquired by Microsoft – although nothing, as yet, has been signed. Ironically, the developer’s been in financial trouble for a fair few years, after...
News PSN Name Changes Confirmed by Sony, First Is Free, Then You Have to Pay
Rolling out in 2019
Sony has confirmed that name changes are indeed coming to PlayStation, allowing people to change their PlayStation Network usernames. A beta test is set for the near future, concluding at the end of November. To be honest, though, this sounds like it's been a complex feature for Sony to implement. In the official press release,...
News Assassin's Creed Odyssey PS4 Patch 1.0.3 Has Quality of Life Improvements, Fixes, More
The odyssey continues
There's an update for Assassin's Creed Odyssey available to download now on PlayStation 4. Patch 1.0.3 weighs in at around 2GB, and promises "quality of life and usability improvement features". Yeah, we're not totally sure what that means, either. The update also "addresses various 'game breaking' issues that could happen in...
Thursday11th Oct 2018
News Assassin's Creed Odyssey Sets New Series Sales Record
Well, that's the headline Ubisoft wants us to use
“Assassin’s Creed Odyssey has topped franchise sales records for the current generation*,” publisher Ubisoft has exclaimed in a press release. The caveat is that the organisation’s working off overall revenue rather than unit numbers – and it’s throwing players’ “recurring...
Wednesday10th Oct 2018
Reaction Sony Has Been Very Busy Behind the Scenes
Pro-active PlayStation
It’s been a quiet year for Sony with regards to its communication with consumers, something that we’ve criticised quite heavily in the past – but it clearly hasn’t been twiddling its thumbs. Whether the company is clearing the deck ahead of the PlayStation 5 or just working to ensure it retains its position of...
News Assassin's Creed Odyssey Players Hit with Weird PS4 Capture Gallery Bug
Videos and screenshots won't load
Well this is one of the weirdest bugs we've seen in quite some time. We've received multiple reports stating that taking screenshots and videos in Assassin's Creed Odyssey using the PlayStation 4's built-in capture system is breaking the console's capture gallery. Funnily enough, we've been having the exact same...
PlayStation Store Sales Charts Spider-Man PS4 Swings By
But FIFA 19 on top in Europe
A reminder of just how huge the FIFA franchise is: Marvel’s Spider-Man was forced to settle for second position in the European PlayStation Store charts for September. The web-slinger came out on top in North America, where he fought off tough competition from NBA 2K19 and EA Sports’ aforementioned soccer sim. They...
News Guinness World Record Awarded to Platinum Trophy Hunter
He's got more Trophies than you
We’re sure many of you are already familiar with Hakoom, the insane Trophy hunter who’s earned more Platinum gongs than you’ve had hot dinners. Hakam Karim now holds the Guinness World record for the most silver-blue gongs in the world – a whopping 1,691. This was verified on 19th September, and he’s added...
News Fallout 76 Player Versus Player Combat Can Be Switched Off in Settings
Don't shoot
After months of fan concern over Fallout 76 and its approach to player versus player combat, it seems as though Bethesda has failed to really get one important detail across: you can disable player versus player combat in the settings menu. A small detail in Eurogamer's preview of the game, the publication writes: "The game disables PvP...
News PlayStation Exclusives Discounted in New NA PS Store Sale
Uncharted! inFAMOUS! Killzone!
There are more than just PlayStation VR discounts on the North American PlayStation Store this week, as Sony has also cut the price of a bunch of exclusives in the region. PlayStation Plus subscribers can get up to 60 per cent off titles like inFAMOUS: Second Son ($9.99) and Killzone: Shadow Fall ($3.99).
News Rush VR Free Falls to PSVR This Winter
Steep
Wingsuits seem like the perfect fit for PlayStation VR – assuming you haven’t just swallowed your dinner, we suppose. Either way, The Binary Mill's free falling simulation Rush VR is coming to Sony’s system this winter – and it’s bringing all of the thrills and spills of its Oculus Rift release with it. “Take a dive into the...
News Japanese Sales Charts: Assassin's Creed Odyssey Starts Strong on PS4
Spider-Man still in top 10
It's been another solid week for PlayStation 4 software sales in Japan. Although the new Mario Party jumped in at number one in the charts, Assassin's Creed Odyssey entered in second place, shifting a reasonable 45,000 copies on Sony's system. Fellow newcomer Mega Man 11 also made the top ten, coming in at number seven on...
News Just Cause 4's Story Trailer Has More Explosions than Story
As you'd expect
Look, Just Cause has never been about telling an engaging story. The plots of previous games have loosely tied together various reasons for blowing sh*t up, and we don't expect anything different from Just Cause 4. Heck, going by this "story" trailer, the game itself doesn't even expect anything different. As the headline says,...
Tuesday9th Oct 2018
News Red Dead Redemption 2 Characters Will Provide Directions if You Disable Your Mini Map
Head west
If the recent round of previews covering Red Dead Redemption 2 has taught us anything, it's that Rockstar's upcoming Western epic is going to be full of detail. We know that mud will stick to your clothes and affect your cleanliness, and that you can customise the engravings on your weapons, and that your actions can change how other...
News Sony Offers Brief Comment on PS5
Next gen is coming
As the PS4's life has trundled on, rumours of a PlayStation 5 have been flickering in and out of the news cycle for several years now. It doesn't take an industry analyst to tell you that PS5 is coming - in fact, Shawn Layden pretty much confirmed this in an interview last year - but that hasn't stopped people from speculating...
News The Future of Diablo Will Definitely Be Detailed Next Month
Blizzard confirms two Diablo panels
The schedule for BlizzCon 2018 has been revealed, confirming what we already kind of knew: there's big Diablo news coming next month. Blizzard will be taking to the stage not once, but twice to talk about the franchise. The first panel is scheduled to take place right after the convention's opening ceremony,...
Here we go
Oh boy, now things are getting especially juicy. There's a job listing doing the rounds that perhaps suggests that next generation consoles are coming sooner than many expect. Said job listing has been posted by Infinity Ward, one of three developers behind the Call of Duty franchise. This year, Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 is being...
News There Are Still Concerns Over How Fallout 76 Deals with Players Who Murder Other Players
The Wild Wasteland
Fallout 76 got a ton of preview coverage yesterday, with both gaming sites and YouTube/Twitch content creators dishing out their thoughts on Bethesda's upcoming release. It's safe to say that some enjoyed their time with the game more than others, but one talking point that continues to pop up is how Fallout 76 deals with...
News Spider-Man PS4 Is the Best Selling Western-Made Sony Game Since Crash Bandicoot 3 in Japan
September's best seller
Marvel's Spider-Man has done incredibly well for itself in Japan, where it's just been crowned the best selling game of September 2018. As if that wasn't enough, it's also been confirmed by GameDataLibrary that Spidey's open world outing is actually the best selling Sony-funded, Western-developed title since Crash Bandicoot 3...
Guide Best PS4 Games You Can Play in a Day
Afternoon delights
What are the best PS4 games you can beat in a day? With time so precious in this busy world, there is often far less opportunity to game than most players would like. But don’t worry, the PlayStation catalogue has even the most time-constrained gamer covered. What follows are ten fantastic PS4 games that you can complete in an...
News Borderlands 2 VR Pulls the Trigger on PSVR This Year
Handsome Jack never looked so handsome
You wanted more full-length games to make the leap to PlayStation VR, and Borderlands 2 is next in line. Due out on 14th December, the aptly named Borderlands 2 VR will bring the cel-shaded world of Pandora to Sony’s headset – and a bunch of new features to boot. This is the full game and not a spin-off...
News Physical Copies of Black Ops 4 Require 50GB Day One Update on PS4
Day two
A little while back, it was discovered that Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 will require a minimum of 100GB storage space on your PS4, but a new report from Eurogamer provides a little more detail on the matter. It seems that the 100GB - or 112GB to be precise - is simply required for the installation process, and th
News Free-to-Play Fortnite: Battle Royale Coming to Shops Next Month
Stocking stuffer
Fortnite may be free-to-play, but it’s such a big phenomenon that it will benefit from having a store presence this holiday. Epic Games has partnered with Warner Bros to make that a reality, announcing that the complimentary title will make it into stores on the PlayStation 4 from 13th November. But how, we hear you ask, do you...
News Tetris Effect Will Quick Drop into Stores with Physical Release
Pre-order for soundtrack sampler
Tetris Effect is pretty much guaranteed to be the most chill title of 2018, and it’s coming out on 9th November in case you missed the news. Pre-orders are live now on the PlayStation Store, with a 10 per cent discount for PlayStation Plus subscribers – although it’s still a pricey game at effectively...
News New PS Store Deals Celebrate PSVR's Second Birthday in North America
Happy birthday
Sony’s cut the price of a bunch of PlayStation VR games on the North American PlayStation Store, and considering virtual reality games can be quite pricey, you may want to take advantage of these offers. As is often the case, PlayStation Plus subscribers will score the best deals, with highlights including DOOM VFR ($17.99),...
Wednesday10th Oct 2018
News MediEvil Celebrates Its 20th Anniversary Today
Pour one out for Sir Dan
Pesky timezones aside, it’s been 20 years since MediEvil first released on the PSone. Created by Sony’s Cambridge studio – which would go on to be rebranded Guerrilla Cambridge before being shuttered entirely – the action platformer commands a place in the rotten ribcages of most old-school PlayStation fans for its...
Tuesday9th Oct 2018
Review Pato Box - A Boxing Adventure That Isn't All Black and White
Duck and weave
As far as game pitches go, Pato Box is a pretty unusual one. It's essentially the NES classic, Punch-Out!!, only it looks like a graphic novel and stars a man with a duck's head. However, it's not quite that simple, as the game provides its own spin on things, throwing in a story as well as some unique gameplay that sets it apart from...
News Firewall Zero Hour DLC Oscar Mike This Month
New playstyles available
We thought Firewall Zero Hour was solid yet unspectacular, but it seems the game’s community disagrees with us – passionately. This has become one of the games that PlayStation VR owners rally around, and it’s good to see it remain in the spotlight a month or so removed from release. So what’s new, then? Some fresh...
News Acclaimed PSVR Platformer Astro Bot Getting Free Demo
Top bot
Astro Bot Rescue Mission is honestly one of the best games of the year, but don’t just take our word for it, as a free demo is coming to the PlayStation Store next week. The complimentary sampler will give you a taste of the title by allowing you to navigate a high-rise building and take on a boss. If you haven’t bought the release yet,...
Wednesday10th Oct 2018
News European Commission Reveals New Games from Tequila Works, Zoink
Brexit means Brexit
You may have seen the European Commission’s logo during the loading screen of several games, and that’s because it makes contributions to various indie developers in order to help get their projects off the ground. As part of a new document which details the dozens of releases it will be co-financing in the future, the...
Tuesday9th Oct 2018
News Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice Whispers to Retail This December
No excuses not to play now
Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice was one of the most emotionally challenging titles of 2017, and it’s finally getting a retail release on 4th December. Published by 505 Games on the PlayStation 4, the title will compile the full Celtic adventure on Blu-ray for the first time. Here’s what we said about the release when...
News Left Alive Guns for March 2019 Release Date on PS4
New trailer released
It feels like we still don't know an awful lot about Left Alive, the Front Mission offshoot from Square Enix. However, PlayStation Blog has just posted an update on the mech shooter, and we now have a release date -- it'll launch on 5th March 2019. To recap, Left Alive takes place in the distant future in a fictional world...
News New Judge Eyes Gameplay Sets a Gripping, Gritty Tone for Yakuza Studio's Latest Project
Wrong side of town
Judge Eyes continues to look like a Yakuza spin-off that we just have to get our hands on. During a recent livestream, SEGA showcased another 20 or so minutes of gameplay, this time taken from the title's opening scenario. It does a great job of setting a gritty tone, and as is the case with the Yakuza games, there's some...
A tale of souls and swords
Bandai Namco has put together a short documentary on the early history of SoulCalibur as a series, and it's an interesting watch if you're the least bit interested in the weapon-based fighting franchise. It features interviews with veteran players and has a lot of gameplay footage from past titles -- more than enough to...
Monday8th Oct 2018
News You'll Be Waiting a Long Time for More on Starfield, The Elder Scrolls 6
Far afield
Bethesda took the opportunity at E3 2018 to announce two new titles: Starfield and The Elder Scrolls 6. Both games, which are in production at its acclaimed Bethesda Game Studios team, are hotly anticipated releases, but when will we learn more about them? “A while from now and a really long while from now – respectively,”...
Tuesday9th Oct 2018
News You're Going to Want Resident Evil 2's Deluxe Edition
Elza Walker returns
Just go ahead and call them Capgod: they deserve it the run they’re on. Capcom’s revealed the contents of Resident Evil 2’s Deluxe Edition in North America, and it looks damn well worth the $10 premium that the publisher’s charging. In addition to a reversible cover, which lets you pick between Leon S. Kennedy and Claire...
Monday8th Oct 2018
News Castlevania Requiem Is Based on the PSP Version of Symphony of the Night
Bloody hell
Remember that patent from the weekend about how Sony’s using nifty technology to remaster through emulation? We always suspected that Castlevania Requiem would be one such title taking advantage of the tech, and it turns out we were correct: the Konami classics are coming to the PlayStation 4 courtesy of the console’s PlayStation...
Review Evasion - Farpoint Meets Its Match
Not so much of a taxing evasion
Most creative teams would still be considered in their infancy five years in, but for Canadian studio Archiact, it’s been more than enough time for the developer to stamp its authority on the virtual reality scene. After developing a whopping eight different titles and publishing a further 13 from different...
News Assassin's Creed Odyssey Sales Down 26% from Origins At UK Retail
Tales from my Kass
Assassin’s Creed Odyssey sold 26 per cent fewer copies than its predecessor Assassin’s Creed Origins at UK retail, representing a downturn in physical sales for the series. It’s perhaps worth nothing that the title is releasing earlier in the year than Bayek’s Egyptian adventure, which deployed on 27th October, 2017. This...
News Tons of Fallout 76 Gameplay Drops Online
And it looks a little rough
An embargo for a recent Fallout 76 event has lifted, and now, hours and hours of Xbox One X gameplay footage of Bethesda's online multiplayer offshoot are available to watch. We've embedded one such video above, but there's plenty more where that came from. We probably shouldn't be too surprised to learn that it looks an...
Tuesday9th Oct 2018
News CD Projekt RED Partners with Tech Team on Cyberpunk 2077
Digital Scapes brought on board
Things seem to be heating up with Cyberpunk 2077, and so CD Projekt RED has announced a partnership with Vancouver-based tech team Digital Scapes. The Canadian company was founded by industry veterans from studios such as BioWare and Radical, and essentially sounds like a support firm, capable of creating tools and...
Monday8th Oct 2018
News Onimusha: Warlords Looks as Good as Ever in PS4 Gameplay Trailer
Looking sharp
A new trailer has appeared for the re-release of Onimusha: Warlords, a PS2 classic that Capcom is reviving for PS4. While it can't hide its roots as an older title, it's not looking bad at all thanks to a fresh lick of paint, and the gameplay seems to hold up well too. The video has us pretty excited to play again; modern games are...
News Could Call of Juarez: Gunslinger Be Making a Comeback?
Red dead
Red Dead Redemption 2 ain’t the only fastest finger in town, as Call of Juarez: Gunslinger wants to be a part of the conversation. Techland’s underrated PlayStation 3 shooter used the unreliable narrator technique to good effect, providing an arcade campaign constantly changing as protagonist Silas Greaves revised the details of his...
DLC Review Surf 'n' Turf Brings Both Sunshine and Challenge to Overcooked 2
Fun in the sun
Firing up Overcooked 2's new Surf 'n' Turf DLC, we had flashbacks to the almost unbearable heatwave endured by much of the UK back in the Summer. We at Push Square Towers were on our knees, desperately trying to keep cool and not let the heat get to us. With copious amounts of ice cream and good old fashioned British complaining, we...
News UK Sales Charts: FIFA 19 Outmanoeuvres Assassin's Creed Odyssey for Top Spot
Greek tragedy
Despite underperforming at physical retail compared to its predecessor, FIFA 19 is number one for its second week on sale. The drop from last week's sales numbers is 64 per cent, which actually isn't too bad for a game -- especially one that will likely have far longer legs than many of the other titles currently in the charts...
News Resident Evil 2's Lickers Look About As Terrifying As You'd Expect
Lickiii-tung
Licks can be seen as signs of affection – particularly from adorable little puppies. In the case of Resident Evil 2’s iconic Lickers, though – yeah, we’d recommend steering clear of their extending tongues. And the familiar foe is looking more gruesome than ever on the PlayStation 4, courtesy of this all-new footage captured by...
News Play as a Spacecraft's Onboard AI in Sci-Fi Thriller Observation on PS4
I'm sorry, Dave. I'm afraid I can't do that
Devolver Digital has just unveiled its latest curiosity, and it's called Observation. It's from the developer No Code, which previously made the well-received 80s adventure collection known as Stories Untold. However, this new game is heading to PS4 as well, and it looks pretty interesting. In...
Sunday7th Oct 2018
News Spider-Man PS4's Platinum Completion Rate Is Insane
Web spinners
Marvel’s Spider-Man is one of the most popular games of the year, selling millions of copies on the PlayStation 4 since its launch last month. It’s impressive, then, that at the time of typing, a whopping 10 per cent of the people who purchased the game have taken the time to unlock its Platinum Trophy. That’s a lot of people! To...
News Guerrilla's Recruiting Rainbow Six: Siege Talent for a Secret Project
Online shooter on the way?
Guerrilla Games has been quietly hiring some of the top talent behind Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six: Siege for a super-secret project. Simon Larouche – who previously spent three years at the Dutch developer working on Killzone 2 – served as the game director on Ubisoft’s smash tactical shooter, and has been working on...
Original development team hopefully to be kept in tact
After rumours surfaced earlier in the week of the possibility of a new company stepping in and finishing up work on Telltale's The Walking Dead: The Final Season, it has now been confirmed by Robert Kirkman, co-creator of The Walking Dead, that his team at Skybound Games will finish the project...
News Patent Prompts PS5 Backwards Compatibility Rumours
But we don't think it's definitive proof
A patent spotted by Gearnuke has prompted fresh PlayStation 5 backwards compatibility rumours – a
Saturday6th Oct 2018
News The SoulCalibur Community Voted to Create a Ridiculous Lizardman in SoulCalibur VI
Growl
The character creation system in SoulCalibur VI seems pretty robust, as evidenced by the fact that you can create your very own Lizardman -- and who doesn't like Lizardman? Bandai Namco recently took to Twitter and other social media platforms in order to let the community create its very own warrior. Aspects of the character were voted for...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 240
An odyssey
Marvel’s Spider-Man! Assassin’s Creed Odyssey! Crumbs, Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 is out next week! And then there’s Red Dead Redemption 2 lingering tantalisingly on the horizon. Your weekly WAYP is heating up, so enough of the awkward pre-ambles – let’s get stuck in. Sammy Barker, Editor: I finished the story in Marvel's...
Friday5th Oct 2018
Guide Assassin's Creed Odyssey - How to Drop Bodies
Dropping enemies when carrying
How do you drop bodies in Assassin's Creed Odyssey? It's actually very simple, but the game never really tells you what button to press. When you've killed a human enemy and you want to ditch the body in a bush so that it won't be found by patrolling guards, the game tells you to hold down triangle in order to pick...
Guide Assassin's Creed Odyssey Mercenaries - How to Beat Them, Bounties, Tiers, and Rewards
Assassin's Creed Odyssey's mercenary system explained
Assassin's Creed Odyssey's mercenary system adds a totally new dynamic to the open world game. Break the law anywhere in Greece, and you may end up being hunted by mercenaries -- powerful enemies with their own abilities, equipment, strengths, and weaknesses. In this guide, we're going to go...
Guide Assassin's Creed Odyssey - How to Speed Up Time, Switch Between Day and Night
How to meditate
How do you switch between day and night in Assassin's Creed Odyssey? Much like in Assassin's Creed Origins, your main character in Odyssey can meditate -- or perhaps take a nap, we're not entirely sure -- and skip to a different time of day. How do you speed up time and switch between night and day in Assassin's Creed...
News Ace Combat 7 Collector's Edition Includes a Ludicrously Large Figurine
Strange, but real
Bandai Namco has announced a collector's edition of Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown for Europe, and it's a pretty odd package. Called the Strangereal Edition, it's a mostly by-the-numbers jumble of collectable tat, but it's notable for a couple of reasons. As well as a copy of the game, a pin badge, some embroidered patches, and an art...
Poll If PSN Name Changes Are Really Happening, Will You Change Yours?
Is an upgrade in order?
One of the big stories in the PlayStation Nation this week was that according to reputable sources, the ability to change your PlayStation Network username is finally heading our way. When? We're not entirely sure yet, but reports say that some developers have been told all about it. If this really is happening, though, will...
News Kingdom Hearts Tells 'The Story So Far' with Complete Edition on PS4
1.5 + 2.5 + 2.8
Kingdom Hearts III is only a few months away from release now, and to celebrate that, Square Enix has bundled together every single game in the series for a complete edition on PlayStation 4, dubbed Kingdom Hearts - The Story So Far. Everything included in the collection has already been available on the PlayStation 4 for quite a...
Guide Assassin's Creed Odyssey for Beginners - Tips, Hints, and Tricks
Adventure awaits
Assassin's Creed Odyssey is a very big and rather complex game. It has layers upon layers of systems and mechanics that all tie into one another, and at first, it can be daunting. While the title does do a good job of easing you into the experience -- the entire first island is basically one huge tutorial -- there's still much to...
Hands On Resident Evil 2's Action Is Intense on the PS4
Busting Birkin
Resident Evil 2 feels like the best kind of déjà vu. You’ll undoubtedly recognise characters and locations in Capcom’s long-awaited PSone revival, but this PlayStation 4 remake is still very much its own game. We recently got to go hands on with Claire Redfield’s portion of the campaign, and while our demo was restricted to a...
Liam's loving the lack of stabilisers
The sheer existence of Assassin's Creed Odyssey's exploration mode feels like acceptance from French publisher Ubisoft. After a generation of games plagued by the "Ubisoft formula" of climbing towers to unlock new missions and locations, side activities that flood the map with icons, and sprawling skill trees,...
News Lots of Fallout 76 Gameplay Footage to Debut Very Soon, Says Pete Hines
Influencer influx
Fallout 76 is, for many, a very exciting game indeed, but considering how close it is to release, we've seen very little of the title in action. Fans have been calling out for new gameplay footage of Bethesda's first major foray into online multiplayer, and it seems the publisher knows it. Marketing boffin Pete Hines has clarified...
Hands On Devil May Cry 5 Is the Sequel You've Been Waiting For
Dante stop believin'
Wherever you stand on DmC: Devil May Cry, the fact is that Ninja Theory didn’t deliver the game that fans wanted. By rebooting the series and changing a certain character’s hair colour, the Cambridge developer lost most ardent fans overnight; the combat, despite being especially good in the remastered Definitive Edition,...
Guide Assassin's Creed Odyssey Orichalcum - How to Get Orichalcum Ore
The best ways to get orichalcum ore
Where can you find orichalcum ore in Assassin's Creed Odyssey? This precious material is the stuff of legends, and can be used in Assassin's Creed Odyssey as a unique currency. You can spend orichalcum ore at Sargon's Oikos of the Olympians shop in Phokis. He's represented on the map by a light blue symbol...
News Elder Scrolls Online and More PS4 Games Added to PlayStation Now
7 day trial reset in North America
Sony has updated PlayStation Now for the first time since it introduced the ability to download PS4 and PS2 titles from the service. The total number of PS4 games now available has now reached 220 as 10 more are added to the lineup. Elder Scrolls Online leads the charge, but there are a few games worth a look, all...
News Red Dead Redemption 2 Timed Exclusive PS4 Content Revealed
It's f**king nothing.gif
Sony’s got the marketing deal for Red Dead Redemption 2, which means timed exclusive trinkets for PlayStation 4 owners. As expected, the additional content isn’t really worth shouting about, so if you happen to be an Xbox player reading a PlayStation website, then we wouldn’t worry too much about the extras. Here’s...
Guide Assassin's Creed Odyssey - How to Level Up, Best Way to Level Up
Best way to get experience
How do you level up in Assassin's Creed Odyssey? What are the best ways to get experience? The general answer is to just, well, play the game, but some things grant a lot more experience than others in Assassin's Creed Odyssey. How to level up fast in Assassin's Creed Odyssey Killing enemies and discovering locations give...
News Media Molecule Shows How a Campaign Level Is Created in Dreams
And then fiddles with it
Dreams has a short single player campaign which is designed to showcase what's possible, and in this new Game Informer gameplay video, co-founder Mark Healy shows a playthrough of the stage (which is great – we played it a couple of weeks ago) and then switches to edit mode to prove that it was all made in-game. The...
News Shadow of the Tomb Raider's First DLC, The Forge, Arrives Next Month on PS4
The first of seven updates
Shadow of the Tomb Raider has been out for a good few weeks now, meaning a lot of players will have wrapped up Lara's latest adventure. However, her escapades don't end after the credits roll -- Square Enix has detailed the first DLC for the game, entitled The Forge. It's of course included in the season pass, but can also...
Saturday6th Oct 2018
News God Eater 3 Will Have Dual Audio in the West
There's that
God Eater 3 feels redundant now that Monster Hunter has returned to PlayStation’s bosom, but Bandai Namco’s soldiering on regardless, and it’s going to ride this release right into the ground. To be fair, the publisher has announced a cool feature for the threequel: it’ll boast dual audio in western territories. This means...
Friday5th Oct 2018
News Bass, Tina, and Mila Are Ready to Rumble in Dead or Alive 6
Wrestlemania
Dead or Alive 6 has a brief new trailer that confirms Bass, Tina, and Mila will return as playable characters. Father-daughter wrestling combo Bass and Tina have slick new outfits, while Mila appears to be sticking with her standard costume from Dead or Alive 5. The video also showcases a new wrestling ring stage. Honestly, the game's...
News Spider-Man PS4 DLC to Give Fans Something Fresh
New York still needs you
A great game will often leave you longing for more, and Marvel’s Spider-Man is a shining example of that. While it’s a relatively painless Platinum Trophy to acquire, we’ve been staggered by the number of players who’ve already seen the title through to 100 per cent completion – especially when you consider just...
Thursday4th Oct 2018
News November PS Plus Games Seemingly Outed by Official PlayStation Website
Nani?
October's selection of PS Plus titles has just recently been made available for download, but it appears someone at Sony is far more excited about next month's lineup. At the time of writing, the page for PlayStation Plus on the official website
Review Assassin's Creed Odyssey - A Masterclass in Open World Design
Kraken good fun
After the deserved success of Assassin's Creed Origins, someone at Ubisoft must have decided to replay The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt. Bayek's Egyptian adventure had already borrowed heavily from CD Projekt Red's masterpiece, but Assassin's Creed Odyssey doubles down on every role-playing mechanic that it can. The result is an open world...
Friday5th Oct 2018
News Dreams Will Run at 60 Frames-Per-Second Unless You Break It
Remember to show some restraint
Dreams will run at 60 frames-per-second, but you will be able to make the engine chug if you fail to optimise your levels. Speaking as part of a Game Informer interview, Media Molecule co-founder Alex Evans explained that players who really push the level editor may find that their creations run as low as 30...
Thursday4th Oct 2018
News PSN Name Changes Coming Soon to PS4, According to Some Developers
All change
Chatter about the ability to change your PSN name has been bubbling away for years, but a new report from Kotaku suggests it could finally be on the way. Having received tips from several anonymous sources, the publication reports that these developers are currently making preparations for the oft-requested functionality, and are...
News UK Stats Show Spider-Man PS4 Vastly Outsold Other Major Exclusives In First Month on Sale
Amazing
You don't need us to keep telling you that Marvel's Spider-Man has been a massive success for Sony and Insomniac, but it carries on presenting us opportunities to do so. In the latest UK sales report courtesy of MCV, it seems that the smash hit superhero title has continued to sell well outside of its launch weekend. In fact, when comparing...
Soapbox Kingdom Hearts III Was My First Taste of Kingdom Hearts
Did the light defeat the dark?
I’ve had a morbid obsession with Kingdom Hearts III for a fair share of its worryingly protracted development cycle. See, here’s the thing: I kinda like Disney – well, mid-90s Disney anyway. I was a snotty nosed tween when the company was enjoying its cinematic renaissance, so I grew up with legendary movies like...
News Vicarious Visions Hiring Multiplayer Networking Architect - Could It Be for Crash Team Racing?
Maybe
We haven't heard much from Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy developer Vicarious Visions for quite a while. The Activision studio has surely been beavering away at something, of course, with many speculating that its next venture is the revival of beloved kart racer Crash Team Racing. There have been one or two hint
News Dreams Will Support PSVR at Launch, Online Multiplayer Coming Later
Virtual insanity
Dreams will allow you to create and play virtual reality levels at launch, as Media Molecule has committed to day one PlayStation VR support. Originally, the British developer said that it would be adding support for Sony’s headset post-launch; reports then suggested that it had changed its stance, and the functionality would be...
News The Walking Dead: The Final Season Could be Completed by Telltale's Ex-Staff
Episode 3 almost complete
The Telltale Games fiasco continues as Kotaku has learned of plans for the remaining two episodes of The Walking Dead: The Final Season. According to a couple of anonymous sources who claim to have insider knowledge on Telltale's current negotiations, the developer is reportedly planning to find a new company to hire back...
News Media Molecule Doesn't Crunch, Reckons It's Too 90s
Work hard, play hard
We’ve been made to wait for Media Molecule’s Dreams, which the gaming community revels in pointing out at any given opportunity. To be fair to the Guildford-based developer, there’s no blueprint for what it’s doing here: its PlayStation 4 exclusive is truly unique, and while its roots can be traced back to...
News PS4 Controlled 63% of the UK's Software Share in September
Marvelous
Sony absolutely obliterated the competition in September, with the PlayStation 4 controlling 62.8 per cent of the UK’s physical software share. This means that it comfortably outsold any packaged games sold on the Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC – combined. Its share increased from 40.4 per cent in August due to the success of
Friday5th Oct 2018
News Retained Telltale Staffers Now Also Made Redundant
Skeleton crew axed
There were reports today that Telltale Games was looking for a new company to re-hire former staff in order to finish up the final two episodes of The Walking Dead, which was wild in its own rights. However, this is a story that keeps escalating by the day, and now it’s emerged that
News EA Sports Closely Monitoring Cristiano Ronaldo Allegations
Portuguese forward under-fire
Juventus forward and global superstar Cristiano Ronaldo is embroiled in a scandal, and it’s reached the point where some of his principal sponsors have been forced to come out and comment. Alongside sportswear giant Nike, publisher EA Sports has said that it’s “closely monitoring the situation” after rape...
Thursday4th Oct 2018
News Inferno Burns as a Playable Character in SoulCalibur VI, But Can't Be Used Online
Hot stuff
Inferno has been officially revealed as a playable character in SoulCalibur VI. The flaming monstrosity's announcement was expected after he was recently spotted in a preview build of the game, and according to his bio, he's a mimic-based character, copying the movesets of other fighters and adding his own flair. Looks like the leaks were...
News Onrush PS4 Update Adds Four New Tracks for Free
Smashing
Onrush, that fun but troubled arcade racer from Codemasters, has just received an update on PS4. It's available to download right now, and introduces four brand new courses to stampede around. There's not a huge amount of information, but a short video was put out on social media, providing a brief look at each new stage. It seems the...
News Political Thriller The Occupation Delayed to February Next Year
Keep yourself occupied
The Occupation is a very promising looking narrative adventure game that was due out very soon indeed -- 9th October to be exact -- but developer White Paper Games has decided to delay the political thriller. Now, the game will release 5th February 2019 on PS4. In a short statement posted to its blog, the developer says the...
Wednesday3rd Oct 2018
News European PS Store's New Sale Discounts Big Games on PS4
AAA savings
It's time for a brand new sale on the EU PlayStation Store, and the focus is on some of PS4's biggest titles. If you've been waiting for a top game to fall in price, this 'Big Games, Big Discounts' promotion is probably your best bet. PS4 exclusives feature heavily in this offer, including the likes of God of War, Detroit: Become Human,...
Thursday4th Oct 2018
News This RUSSIA 2055 Trailer Shared by Hideo Kojima Is Suspicious
Created by Joakim Mogren?
Death Stranding director Hideo Kojima shared a trailer for a game called RUSSIA 2055 on social media today, and it’s being developed by a studio that we’ve never heard of before. Ordinarily we’d shrug and move on with our lives, but this is the same guy who created a f
Wednesday3rd Oct 2018
News Metal Gear Solid's Stefanie Joosten Seemingly Set for Death Stranding
Quiet
Hideo Kojima is having a blast casting all of his mates for Death Stranding, so it’s perhaps no surprise to see Stefanie Joosten pop up in the latest trailer. We’ve got to be honest, this completely passed us by, but online sleuths appear to have uncovered the truth. You may recall protagonist Sam carrying a mysterious woman on his back in...
News Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 Needs 100GB Minimum of your PS4 Hard Drive
Red Dead 2's 105GB also confirmed
Last week, it was discovered that Red Dead Redemption 2 will require 105GB of your PS4's precious hard drive space in order to install. This was found on the back of the box for the PS4 Pro bundle, but it's also now been spotted on the North American PlayStation Store:
News Cyberpunk 2077 Will Be Distributed by Warner Bros in North America
Pledged for PS4 once again
Much like The Witcher III: Wild Hunt before it, Warner Bros will be responsible for the distribution and promotion of Cyberpunk 2077 in North America. Obviously getting games into store shelves takes a lot of effort and manpower, and Polish developer CD Projekt Red will be entrusting that task to the experts at the...
News You Can Buy a PSVR Headset with Two of Its Best Games
Platforming bliss
The enthusiasm for Astro Bot Rescue Mission may have pushed you over the edge and convinced you to purchase PlayStation VR, but what’s the best bundle to buy? Well if you really want some platforming joy to go along with your new investment, there’s a new package featuring a headset, PlayStation Camera, and two games: Japan...
Talking Point Is Astro Bot the Mascot of the PS4 Era?
The face of the format
Unlike its competition, Sony’s never really had an official mascot. While you associate the likes of Super Mario and Master Chief with Nintendo and Xbox respectively, PlayStation’s had a rotating cast of key heroes, from Crash Bandicoot right the way through to Nathan Drake. But which character best encapsulates the...
News The Quiet Man Creeps onto PS4 This November
New trailer released
Publisher Square Enix is releasing a broad mix of games this generation, from big blockbusters like Shadow of the Tomb Raider to more obscure titles such as The Quiet Man. This curious adventure game blends FMV and CG together to provide a unique look, and it's certainly an interesting effect. The good news is, we don't have...
Thursday4th Oct 2018
News Dreams Beta Will Still Launch This Year, All Creations Will Carry Across
Sleep tight
Media Molecule’s been saying that Dreams’ beta will launch “this year” since, like, 2015 – but it seems certain we’ll all be creating before the end of 2018. Speaking as part of a rapid fire question session with Game Informer magazine, co-founder Alex Evans said that the beta’s due at some point this year, so we suppose...
Wednesday3rd Oct 2018
News Overcooked 2 DLC Surf 'n' Turf Releases Today on PS4
New chefs, kitchens, and recipes
The original Overcooked received a couple of small DLC packs, so it's nice to see the sequel is getting the same treatment. Overcooked 2's first summery add-on, named Surf 'n' Turf, is out today on PS4, giving you another reason to hop back into this delightfully stressful co-op cooking game. Surf 'n' Turf brings 12...
News Japanese Sales Charts: New PS4 Titles Dominate Software as Spider-Man Is Dethroned
Warriors Orochi 4 steals the top spot
It's been a big week for PlayStation 4 software in Japan, where three brand new PS4 titles have stormed the top of the charts. Straight in at number one is Warriors Orochi 4, shifting a very reasonable 101,000 copies on Sony's system. Its success suggests that Japan wasn't burned too badly by the dismal Dynasty...
News Xenon Racer Brings 90s Arcade Goodness to PS4
Need for speed
Isn’t it interesting how the bottom has effectively fallen out of the arcade racing market so smaller studios have started to pick up the slack? Enter a new game called Xenon Racer, which effectively looks like it’s stepped straight out of a 90s Club SEGA arcade. The title’s being published by SEODESCO and developed by...
Rumour Deleted Activision Tweet Supposedly Confirms Beta Test for Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice
Interesting
This is an odd story. At the end of last month, a Twitter user by the name of Martin Rener reached out to Activision Support regarding a missing beta code for, er, Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice. The upcoming FromSoftware title has been confirmed to have no multiplayer features, so it seemed like a strange question to ask. However, the...
News Darksiders III Turns Fury Purple for Force Trailer
Purple pain
Darksiders III heroine Fury has turned a shade of purple for this new trailer, as publisher THQ Nordic begins to introduce the various forms of the apocalyptic horsewoman. “Fury’s form evolves throughout the game and with it, her powers and weaponry,” the press release reads. “Her so-called Hollows are powers bestowed upon her by...
Tuesday2nd Oct 2018
News October 2018's PS Plus Games Are Available to Download Now
Laser show
It's the first Tuesday of the month, and you know what that means. PlayStation Plus has been refreshed, and October's new lineup is now ready for download in Europe. North America hasn't quite caught up yet, but the new Plus games will follow shortly. As a reminder, the headline games this month include Friday the 13th: The Game and...
News Insomniac's Advanced Spider Suit Makes an Appearance in New Spider-Man Movie
Into the Spider-Verse
Marvel's Spider-Man is a smash hit -- that much we know for sure. The popular PS4 exclusive has been selling by the bucketload, becoming Sony's fastest selling first party game ever. We also know Insomniac's take on the character has also successfully transitioned to Marvel comic books, appearing in the new Spidergeddon...
News Ubisoft Jokes About Assassin's Creed Odyssey Not Being a 'Proper Assassin's Creed Game'
Alexios isn't pleased
Ubisoft's marketing team's had a lot of fun with the Assassin's Creed Odyssey ad campaign. It made a very dumb but funny ad for an Odyssey-themed Amazon Alexa, in which Alexios, the game's male protagonist, lives alongside a modern family. Well worth a watch. And now the company's followed up with another video featuring...
News The Witcher Author Demands $16 Million from CD Projekt Red
But the developer won't pay him
Andrzej Sapkowski, the author behind the original The Witcher book series, reportedly wants $16 million in royalties from CD Projekt Red. The Polish developer paid Sapkowski at some point in the early 2000s so that the studio could create The Witcher, and that game obviously spawned the series that we now know...
Review Disgaea 1 Complete - Dishing Out 1,000 Damage Never Looked So Good
DOOD! What a remake!
Walk in the shoes of Daemon Prince and antihero Laharl as he awakens after the passing of his father in hope of fighting for the title of Overlord of the Netherworld. In this remake of Disgaea: Hour of Darkness, Nippon Ichi Software spoils us with reworked graphics and a new 'Etna Mode' all carefully intertwined into the same...
News EA Games Up to 80 Per Cent Off in NA PS Store Sale
It's in the savings
EA’s slashing the prices of its various games, with a new PlayStation Store sale in North America cutting costs by up to 80 per cent. PlayStation Plus subscribers can get the recently released NBA Live 19 for as little as $23.99, while older titles like Battlefield 1 ($5.19) and Star Wars Battlefront 2 ($9.99) can be yours for...
Rumour Is This Leaked Footage of a Harry Potter RPG Legit?
Charming
Last year, a rumour was circulating that Avalanche Software (of Disney Infinity fame) has been working hard on a fully fledged Harry Potter RPG for Warner Bros. This is something we've always thought was a good idea, as it's a world that lines up pretty perfectly with a roleplaying game. The latest development in this rumour is the above...
Review Scribblenauts Mega Pack - Two Great Puzzle Platformers in One
Not all heroes draw their own capes
Video games often get a bad rap. Parents can demonise them as the scourge of education, the ultimate in distraction, and a waste of time and money. The media doesn’t help with its panic of the month over games like Fortnite. But hold up, what we have here are two video games that actively encourage not just...
Soapbox Publishers Want You to Pay to Play Early, And It's a Worry
Sammy on the dangers of double release dates
If you’ve ever lived in Europe, you’ll know the pain: the eternal wait for release dates, while the rest of the world gads about in the next great game. It wasn’t so bad during the PSone era: the Internet was less established in those hazy mid-nineties days, and so magazines were the main source of...
Soapbox Destiny 2: Forsaken Has Rekindled My Love for the Game, But at a Cost
Lloyd thinks the expansion's a blast
The year was 2014. Following a really exciting beta, Bungie’s first post-Halo effort hit PlayStation 4 and Xbox One. A “shared world shooter”, Destiny was envisaged as a ten year project, constantly being iterated on. A shooter clad in MMO trappings, first impressions suggested that its estimated five...
News Harry Potter RPG Takes a Hagrid Sized Stride Closer to Reality
You're a wizard, 'Arry
We weren’t sure what to make of today’s rumoured Harry Potter RPG leak, but we were leaning towards real purely because of the sheer effort it’d take to create a trailer like the one that got uploaded to YouTube. And now, we must admit, it’s looking more and more legit, as Warner Bros has hit the clip
Wednesday3rd Oct 2018
News NPD Reveals PSVR's Best Sellers in the US So Far
What do you reckon is number one?
We rarely get sales data specifically for PlayStation VR, so this tidbit courtesy of the NPD Group is interesting for the handful of you that care. It shows the top five best-selling titles in the United States which require Sony’s headset, meaning the likes of Resident Evil 7 are excluded. The games are ranked...
Tuesday2nd Oct 2018
News Dreams Is the Latest PS4 Exclusive to Get Game Informer Cover Story
Dreaming big
Game Informer has been producing huge previews on some of the biggest and best games on the horizon, and its latest headline feature focuses on Media Molecule's Dreams. This follows God of War, Marvel's Spider-Man, and Days Gone as another PS4 exclusive to get the cover story treatment this year, and as with those games, we can expect a...
Game of the Month Top 4 PlayStation Games of September 2018
Footie, war, epic quests, and superheroes
September was a good time to be a PlayStation gamer. All told it was a rather stuffed month, with blockbusters sitting beside more niche titles -- and many of them reviewed especially well. That said, we bet you can already guess which game's won our coveted Game of the Month award. We could lie and tell you...
News Dreams Magazine Cover Was, Er, Made in Dreams
Of course it was
Game Informer is running a new cover story on PlayStation 4 exclusive Dreams, and many jokingly asked whether the magazine art had been made in the game itself. The answer, perhaps incredibly, is yes. Here’s the proof: For those of you who don’t know, the Media Molecule developed title is an evolution of LittleBigPlanet,...
Wednesday3rd Oct 2018
Feature Best PS4 Music of September 2018
Music, muzak, music
August was absolutely packed to the brim with good PlayStation music to treat your ears to, so it’s not terribly surprising that there are fewer highlights for September. Fewer highlights however doesn’t mean there’s nothing to talk about, as the stand-outs from this past month are some pretty special releases. Destiny...
News Hitman 2 Reveals the Tools of the Trade
Duck decoy
You can play Hitman 2 pretty much any way you like, but the series is always at its most fun when you get creative – as this new trailer illustrates. While it doesn’t really reveal much that fans won’t already know, it’s a good reminder for newcomers that you can assassinate unsuspecting targets with items like, y’know, rubber...
Monday1st Oct 2018
Review Fist of the North Star: Lost Paradise - Marvellous Manga from the Yakuza Team
Definitely not dead
Fist of the North Star is one of the most popular Japanese manga series in history, starting out all the way back in 1983. TV adaptations, novels, and live-action films capitalised on the original 27 volumes in order to continue and sustain the legacy of legendary martial artist Kenshiro, but when it comes to the latest entry in...
Review Astro Bot Rescue Mission - Just Like Super Mario VR
Asobi-Wan Kenobi
Astro Bot Rescue Mission is the closest thing you’ll get to a Nintendo platformer on a PlayStation platform. Japan Studio hinted at something special in The Playroom VR’s acclaimed Robot Rescue tech demo, but this fully-fledged campaign is destined to be one of the sleeper hits of 2018. Designed specifically for PlayStation VR,...
News Bizarre Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 Commercial Goes After Kids
We think?
If you were watching the NFL last night, you may have seen this curious Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 commercial debut. The video, which features Post Malone, is basically just… Well, we don’t know what it is to be perfectly honest with you. We think it’s parodying the song Rockstar, but it looks like it’s been made by PewDiePie or...
News PS4 Pro Price Drop Confirmed for Japan
But no comment on the West
Sony is dropping the price of the PlayStation 4 Pro in Japan starting 12th October, with the supercharged system’s MSRP dipping from ¥44,980 (~$395) to ¥39,980 (~$350). The console is nearing its second birthday so it makes sense for the manufacturer to lower the price, although it’s said that it has no comment on...
Review Mega Man 11 - Hard As Rocks Return for the Blue Bomber
Robot rock
It's been eight years since the last Mega Man game, but you'd be forgiven for thinking it wasn't that long ago. Since 2010's Mega Man 10 released on PlayStation 3, Capcom has subtly kept its robotic hero in the limelight with a spate of Legacy Collection re-releases, while Keiji Inafune himself created the lacklustre spiritual successor,...
News Excellent JRPGs Trails of Cold Steel I and II Confirmed for PS4 in the West
Set for early 2019
Fans of Japanese role-playing games rejoice, for two top tier titles are heading West. Originally released on PlayStation 3 and PS Vita, The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel and The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel II made the jump to PlayStation 4 earlier this year in Japan, and now the remasters have been confirmed...
Feature The Promising PS4 Games of October 2018
This is the one
Oh god, it's here. The big one. For real this time. October looks set to be the biggest month of the year for blockbuster titles. At this point you probably don't even need reminding, but we're going to go ahead and do our monthly Promising PS4 Games feature anyway. It's time to pray for your wallets as well as your free time...
Round Up Assassin's Creed Odyssey PS4 Reviews Paint an Epic Picture
Set sail
Assassin's Creed Odyssey is only a few days away, which can only mean one thing: reviews. Only a year out from Assassin's Creed Origins, there have been concerns over Odyssey, but going by what critics are saying, Ubisoft has pulled off another spectacular adventure. The game's being praised for its incredibly detailed open world, its...
Tuesday2nd Oct 2018
News Could Sony Be Plotting Puppeteer, Echochrome Revivals?
Hmmm
What’s the most underrated PlayStation production of all time? Puppeteer’s got to be on that list somewhere. The stunning Japan Studio developed platformer launched right at the end of the PlayStation 3’s lifecycle, and frankly should have been a PlayStation 4 launch title instead of Knack. It’s been lost to the annals of time, but...
News September's PS Plus Games Will Be Replaced Soon
Grab 'em while you can
You’ve got a few hours left to grab September’s selection of free PlayStation Plus games, so you know what you need to do. It was a strong lineup last month, with Destiny 2 and God of War III Remastered leading the charge – but heck, some of the cross-buy stuff was great, like Another World and Q.U.B.E. Director’s Cut...
Monday1st Oct 2018
News New Red Dead Redemption 2 Gameplay Covers Activities, Dead Eye, and More
Danger around every corner
And just like that, Rockstar's released another Red Dead Redemption 2 gameplay trailer. This one covers the numerous activities throughout the open world that you can take part in, and it's the second video in the developer's gameplay series. Main character Arthur Morgan can take part in heists with his fellow gang...
News Second Red Dead Redemption 2 Gameplay Video Arrives Today
More new footage coming soon
Correction: The new trailer arrives today, not tomorrow. We've amended the article to reflect this. It's been nearly two months since Rockstar revealed the very first gameplay footage of Red Dead Redemption 2, so it's high time the publisher started showing its massive game off once again. We'll be treated to a new...
News Ubisoft Boss Says It's Looking Into Bringing Multiplayer Back to Assassin's Creed
If the tech is there
The Assassin's Creed games had online multiplayer for a time, but it was eventually ditched somewhere along the line. It was quite an enjoyable way to play, with a spin on typical multiplayer modes that saw players hiding from, stalking, and assassinating each other. In a new interview with Game Informer, Ubisoft's chief...
Store Update 2nd October 2018 (Europe)
All the games
The apocalypse is upon us. No, we’re not referring to global politics – just the latest European PlayStation Store update. This week sees Assassin’s Creed Odyssey, Fist of the North Star: Lost Paradise, and Astro Bot Rescue Mission all release. Not enough for you? How about Mega Man 11 as well? WWE 2K19? We could go on. PS4...
News PlayStation Awards 2018 to Honour Best-Sellers in December
Hit list
Here’s a little known PlayStation secret: Sony has hosted an awards ceremony for its third-party partners since 1995 in Japan. Aptly named the PlayStation Awards, the event is designed to honour titles that sell well on its various systems, with this year’s show scheduled for 3rd December in Tokyo. It’ll be streamed on YouTube if you...
News Bungie Registers Trademark for 'Matter'
What's the Matter?
As Bungie continues its work on Destiny 2 having just released the Forsaken expansion pack, it appears that it has some other projects brewing behind the scenes. It's recently filed a trademark for something called 'Matter', and other than the fact that it's listed as "computer game software", we've no idea what it is. The above...
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