Guide Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice - How to Kill the Great Serpent
How to beat the giant snake and unlock the trophy
News PS Plus Specials Sale Begins on US PlayStation Store
PlayStation Plus exclusive deals
News - April, 2019
Tuesday30th Apr 2019
Talking Point What Free May 2019 PS Plus Games Do You Want?
When will May 2019's PlayStation Plus lineup be revealed?
What’s the May 2019 PlayStation Plus lineup? And when will the May 2019 PS Plus lineup be revealed? This is one of those awkward months, where the first Tuesday happens to be 7th May, meaning the announcement is unlikely to be made until 1st May. We're going to get into all of the rumours...
News Days Gone's 1.06 Patch Is Reportedly Crashing Some PS4s
Some can't reach the main menu
Days Gone's 1.06 patch has just been made available on PS4, with the simple note of "Bug fixes". However, it may have done more harm than good as multiple users on Reddit are reporting multiple system crashes after downloading the update. While it doesn't seem to be affecting everyone, a handful of players have...
News Call of Duty: Black Ops 4's Latest Update Brings Changes to Blackout, New Modes, More
Operation Spectre Rising
Credit where credit is due: Treyarch is keeping Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 well stocked with new things to see and do. The latest update for the multiplayer-only FPS, Operation Spectre Rising, arrives today on PlayStation 4, and with it comes a raft of new content. The headline addition is a new character named Spectre who...
Poll Did You Buy Days Gone? And Are You Enjoying It?
Get your freak on
Come on, you knew this was going to be a poll sooner or later. With Days Gone launching last week on PlayStation 4, we're here to ask if you bought Sony's latest exclusive. While critic reviews haven't been stellar, we're still seeing a lot of positive buzz surround the game on social media and across various forums. We've also...
News ANTHEM Matchmaking Is Falling Apart, Seemingly Due to a Lack of Active Players
A slippery slope
Look, we don't want to necessarily kick ANTHEM while it's down (and let's face it, it's been down for a while), but we're now reaching a worrying point in the game's life. As reported across the title's official forums as well as boards like Reddit and throughout social media, the game's currently facing a bit of a matchmaking...
News New Death Stranding Trailer Potentially Teased by Hideo Kojima
Please don't strand us up
Is it finally time for a fresh Death Stranding trailer? Going by a teasing tweet from director Hideo Kojima, quite possibly. The industry icon has posted a seemingly telling photograph over on Twitter, which shows two monitors. The first is displaying what looks to be a trailer, while the second displays editing software...
News Team Sonic Racing PS4 Pro Gameplay Video Is Here to Help You Forget About the Movie Trailer
Sonic speed
Whatever your opinion on the Sonic the Hedgehog movie trailer, you can now wash it down with some fresh Team Sonic Racing gameplay. The long-delayed kart racer has been notably absent from the public eye as Sumo Digital attempts to get it ready for launch. Now, we have about eight minutes of new PS4 Pro footage, and it's looking decent...
News The Sinking City Shares 12 Minutes of Gameplay, Pre-Orders Now Live on PS4
Includes extra DLC
The Sinking City may have been delayed by a couple of months to the end of June, but that hasn't put a stop to any potential it has. Developer Frogwares has just shared 12 minutes of gameplay with the world which takes us through the investigative portion of a case, as well as interviews with witnesses and suspects. It's shaping...
News The First Sonic the Hedgehog Movie Trailer Is Here at Last
Coolio
We've been waiting for this moment to arrive, and perhaps surprisingly, it hasn't left us disappointed. There has been much concern over the blue blur's design, and while it isn't good news in that department, this trailer for the Sonic the Hedgehog movie is actually okay. It's self-aware, clearly isn't taking itself seriously, and looks to...
News Root Letter: Last Answer Is an Enhanced Version of the 2016 Original, Coming to PS4 This Year
Adds FMV cutscenes
We didn't manage to get around to reviewing Root Letter when it released on PS4 and PS Vita back in 2016, but thanks to an enhanced edition going by the name of Root Letter: Last Answer, it looks like we'll get a second chance. It's apparently a pretty good visual novel, and it's coming to PS4 in the west later this year. You can...
Guide When Is the Borderlands 3 Gameplay Reveal?
Dates, times, and where you can watch
About a month ago, Borderlands 3 was finally announced during a live stream event from Gearbox. During this event (after all the magic tricks), it was also announced that gameplay footage would come a little later, and that date is almost here. The studio will be debuting the highly anticipated sequel in action,...
News Dreams Early Access Adds More Tutorials, Templates Next Month
Studio planning alternative control options
Dreams is in Early Access, which means that Media Molecule is committed to updating the client right through until launch. And speaking with Game Informer, the Guildford-based developer has pledged the first major update for May, promising more tutorials and templates. The studio will also be adding brand...
News Overpass, an Off-Road Sim Racer, Kicks Up Dirt in October on PS4
Ridin dirty
There aren't too many driving games on PlayStation 4 that concern themselves with real off-roading. Sure, there are plenty of rally games, but if you want to really get into the thick of it, your options are slim. Enter Overpass, a new off-road sim from Bigben Interactive that looks like it'll really put you through your paces. Driving...
News You Can Earn In-Game Loot Ahead of Launch with Borderlands 3 Twitch Extension
Gameplay debut tomorrow
The Borderlands series is all about finding bigger and better loot, and it's clear the upcoming sequel will be no different. Borderlands 3 is getting its gameplay debut tomorrow as Gearbox shows off the game in action for the first time. However, there will be more to see and do over on Twitch than just that. According to...
Wednesday1st May 2019
Interview Zoink! Games on Ghost Giant, PSVR Development, and Kittens
What's next for Zoink! Games?
Ghost Giant swept us off our feet when it released just a couple of weeks ago, and we've been thinking about the unique experience it offers ever since we awarded it a 9/10 in the Push Square review. To celebrate the game's critical reception and successful launch, we caught up with developer Zoink! Games to learn of...
Monday29th Apr 2019
Review Fade to Silence - A Bang Average Fight for Survival
Silent night
The survival genre is most definitely an acquired taste, but it doesn’t always take a genius to recognise a bit of a dud. Fade to Silence attempts to take after The Long Dark with a harsh, unrelenting winter setting that puts a strain on food and warmth - but it’s nowhere near as effective. Largely thanks to a lack of direction,...
News Days Gone Patch 1.05 Improves Performance and Squashes Bugs
A horde of fixes
Days Gone finally arrived last week, and while we rather like Bend Studio's action survival game, it's fair to say the PlayStation 4 exclusive has its share of technical issues. Open world titles tend to fall down in this area, and this is the studio's first crack at a home console release for some time. Still, it'd be nice to have...
Soapbox 7/10 Is a Bad Review Score? The World's Gone Mad
Days Gone? More like head's gone
Love them or hate them, review scores are a big deal. You may say that they're unnecessary or that they distract from more important conversations about game criticism -- and that's fine -- but there's no denying that a lot of people care about that all-important number. Need proof? Just take one look at the recent...
News UK Sales Charts: Days Gone Rides Past Mortal Kombat 11 to Claim the Top Spot
Freaking out
Last week saw the release of Mortal Kombat 11, a highly anticipated sequel in a long-running franchise, and Days Gone, a PS4 exclusive new IP. Of the two, you'd think the former would have the better launch in terms of sales, but it's actually Bend Studio's Freaker infested open world that takes number one -- in the UK chart, at least...
News Days Gone's Physical Launch the Largest of the Year in UK
Bigger than Resident Evil, Kingdom Hearts, and The Division
Physical sales of Days Gone are larger than any other game released this year in the UK, according to Eurogamer.net. Despite launching on a Friday and being a brand new intellectual property from a studio making its PlayStation 4 debut, the adventures of Deacon St. John have managed to...
News Black Paradox Is an 80s Inspired Shmup Blasting onto PS4 Tomorrow
Bullet hell
Shoot 'em ups go way back to the early days of video game history, and while their popularity has no doubt diminished, it's always good to see them reappear every so often. Smaller teams in particular are keeping the genre afloat, and Black Paradox is the latest attempt, mixing side-scrolling bullet hell with roguelite features. Check...
News Figment Explores the Mind and Subconscious on 14th May
When we all fall asleep, where do we go?
Figment, originally released on PC and Nintendo Switch in June 2018, is making its way to PS4 next month - bringing with it its humorous take on the brain, mind, and subconscious. From Danish developer Bedtime Digital Games, the title is pitched as an action-adventure featuring a world full of music, humour,...
Sunday28th Apr 2019
Guide Days Gone - Tips and Tricks for Beginners
Hints for surviving a deadly open world
Days Gone features a harsh apocalyptic open world, and you’re going to need help if you hope to stay alive. In this guide, we’re going to share some tips and tricks which should prevent you from becoming Freaker food. Whether it’s managing your bike or scavenging the right resources, here’s everything...
Review Snooker 19 - Solid PS4 Potter Is Right on Cue
Big break
Snooker’s perhaps at its most exciting when Ronnie O’Sullivan is complaining about the stench of tournament venues and Mark Williams is hosting press conferences in the nude. There’s none of the side-theatre in Snooker 19, though: just good honest baize buccaneering with 128 of the world’s top professionals. While there has been...
News Dreams Creators Are Already Making Short Comedy Sketches
Have a laugh with giraffes
The bar keeps getting raised in Dreams, and it’s only been available for a few weeks. While the focus thus far has mostly been on games, it’s worth remembering that the PlayStation 4 exclusive can also be used to create short movies and animations. This particularly impressive one centres on two giraffes. It’s a...
Saturday27th Apr 2019
News Kingdom Hearts III Details Upcoming Free and Paid DLC, Includes Extra Scenarios
Let us ReMIND you
Just off the back of its Critical Mode update, series director Tetsuya Nomura has revealed what fans can expect from Kingdom Hearts III when it comes to post-launch content. There'll be a number of further free updates, while more significant expansions will require payment. The content rollout has a suitably stupid name - titled...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 269
Day one
Remember that brief Easter heat wave we had? Yeah, it’s long gone now – replaced by wind, rain, and the opposite of SEGA blue skies. Still, at least now you have a good excuse to stay home and play some video games, right? Here’s what we’re playing. Sammy Barker, Editor: Despite wrapping up the review this week, I’m still...
Friday26th Apr 2019
Sinking feeling
After the fantastical greatness of Assassin's Creed Origins: Curse of the Pharaohs, we had high hopes for The Fate of Atlantis -- a chance for the developers of Assassin's Creed Odyssey to let their imagination run wild. While Odyssey already features a number of mythological elements, this DLC saga promises even more creativity...
News Save on Japanese Games in Golden Week Sale on US PlayStation Store
All that glitters
Japanese games have made a dramatic resurgence these last few years. Just the past few months, in fact, have seen the release of several top notch titles from the east, and it only looks set to continue. Japan's Golden Week celebration is fast approaching, so now is an opportune time to nab a game or two in PlayStation's annual...
News PS4 Is Closing in on 100 Million Units Sold, and It's Inline with the All-Conquering PS2
It's at 96.8 million, Sony says
The PlayStation 4 has been a beast since its launch in 2013, and it's still pretty much flying off the shelves. The now five-year-old console just had a great quarter (January to March 2019) and its total sales are now edging extremely close to the hallowed 100 million mark. This info comes from Sony's latest...
News Sucker Punch Posts Some Sweet Ghost of Tsushima and Days Gone Crossover Art
Bring on the freakers
Don't you just love this trend of game developers posting cool crossover art to help celebrate the work of their pals? This time, we've got inFAMOUS developer Sucker Punch throwing out a Ghost of Tsushima and Days Gone mashup over on Twitter. It shows the former's main character, Jin, standing back to back with the latter's...
News Sony Just Had Its Best Financial Year Ever, PlayStation at the Heart of Success
Games easily biggest earner for tech giant
We all know that the PlayStation 4 has been an immense success for Sony, and it seems that hasn't slowed down over the last 12 months. The platform holder has just posted its results for the financial year 2018, and ultimately, it was the best in the company's history in terms of profit, and that's largely...
News If You Like The Wolf Among Us, You're Probably Gonna Like Blacksad: Under the Skin
Well, hopefully
Blacksad: Under the Skin is a narrative-driven detective title coming to PlayStation 4 later this year. It promises plenty of player choice, puzzle solving, and story-defining quick time events. Blacksad is actually a comic series that revolves around the titular character and his work as a private investigator. It's set in 1950s...
News Sony Financials Suggest the PS5 Won't Release Before April 2020
Makes sense to us
Sony has released its financial forecast for the fiscal year 2019 (that's basically the next 12 months), and its figures suggest that the PS5 won't launch before April 2020. We already know that the next-gen console isn't going to release this year -- Sony has said so itself -- but there's been speculation over whether it'll hit in...
News A Plague Tale: Innocence Channels The Last of Us in New PS4 Gameplay Video
The rats of us
One look at A Plague Tale: Innocence, and it's fairly clear where its inspirations lie. The bleak action adventure apes The Last of Us in a few ways, and while it's not quite on the same level, some of the gameplay, and certainly the tone, is pretty similar. A new, 8-minute gameplay video shows protagonist Amicia making her way...
News Hideo Kojima on Death Stranding: 'Everyone Will Be Connected'
Director sheds (slightly) more light on obscure PS4 exclusive
In case you weren't aware, the Tribeca Film Festival is currently underway. Normally, we wouldn't be bringing this up, but Hideo Kojima and actor Norman Reedus were not only present at the New York show, they spoke about Death Stranding, one of PlayStation 4's hotly anticipated...
Feature We're Making a Game with Dreams on PS4 - Issue 1
Snacks on a Train
You'll probably know by now that we're big fans of Dreams here at Push Square Towers. The game offers an unprecedented level of freedom, allowing players to unleash their imaginations with a set of powerful tools and techniques. We're already seeing some impressive results from the community, from simple platformers to interactive...
Poll What Are Your Thoughts on Dreams Early Access?
Dream or nightmare?
One thing is for certain: Media Molecule doesn't do things by halves. Dreams has been in the pipeline for most of the PlayStation 4's life, but this year, we've finally been graced with the chance to play the ambitious creation game for ourselves. Dreams launched in Early Access just over a week ago, much to the relief of many...
News Bandai Namco Details Three New Planes Coming to Ace Combat 7 via DLC
Laser targeted
It feels like Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown got a little lost in the midst of all the other big releases of the last few months, but it's a return to form for the series and well worth checking out. If you've played the game and have conquered its massive unlock tree, Bandai Namco has just unveiled the three extra fighter jets flying...
News Kansas City Quarterback Patrick Mahomes Fronts Madden NFL 20
New campaign mode sees you become a franchise's face
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback and no-look pass master Patrick Mahomes will front Madden NFL 20, which is due out 2nd August. The headline new feature this year is the Face of the Franchise: QB1 Career Campaign, which will see you working your way through college, before facing the draft and...
Thursday25th Apr 2019
Guide Days Gone - Where to Find Scrap, Ammo, Fuel, and Med Kits
Locations for all essential resources
Where can you find scrap, ammo, fuel, med kits, and other essential resources in Days Gone? As an apocalyptic open worlder, you’re going to spend a lot of time in the Oregon outback hunting for supplies. Fail to adequately prepare for each encounter, and Deacon St. John will find himself Freaker fodder fairly...
News The Mysterious Persona 5 S Is Persona 5 Scramble: The Phantom Strikers, and It's Coming to PS4
An action RPG
Well, we never saw this coming. Persona 5 S is actually a musou-style game. In other words, it's like Dynasty Warriors, and it's called Persona 5 Scramble: The Phantom Strikers. No release date or release window has been given. What do you make of this? Slice up some shadows in the comments section below.
Guide Days Gone - How to Knock Down 12 Anarchist Cairns
Go kick rocks
How do you knock down 12 anarchist cairns in Days Gone? One of the collectible types in Days Gone will see you knocking down 12 anarchist cairns, which are represented in the open world as small bundles of stones. To knock them down, you must simply push the square button to trigger an animation. Kicking them all down unlocks the...
News No More Devil May Cry 5 DLC as Development Has Finished, Capcom Reiterates
Cry all you want
Don't expect anything more from Devil May Cry 5, as Capcom producer Matt Walker has reiterated that development on the game has ended. We've known this would be the case since before the Bloody Palace launched as a free update earlier this month, but we still think it's a bit of a shame, and perhaps a missed opportunity. The...
News Crunch Bandicoot, Zem, and Zam Shown Off in Pre-Order Promo for Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled
The gang's all here
Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled seems to be packing in as much as possible, including content from both the original CTR and Crash Nitro Kart. Crunch Bandicoot has already been confirmed, but we have our first look at the character in the below video. Not only that, but baddies Zem and Zam are also shown off as playable racers...
News Action RPG Oninaki Parades Its Main Characters in New Trailer
Soulful
Oninaki, the latest project from Tokyo RPG Factory, continues to look pretty interesting. An action role-playing game, you take on the role of Kagachi, a moody looking guy who's tasked with shepherding lost souls. Kagachi's a main feature in the title's latest trailer, which introduces its main characters. Oninaki's certainly a different...
News Fortnite's Avengers: Endgame Event Starts Today on PS4, Adds Limited Time Mode and Weapons
Game update v8.50 detailed
Epic Games has been teasing a Fortnite crossover with Avengers: Endgame all this week, and the day has finally arrived. The event has been fully detailed in the latest patch notes for the uber-popular battle royale game, which you can read here. A new mode called Endgame has been introduced for a li
News Layers of Fear 2 Raises the Tension on PS4 in May
Release date announced
We first caught wind of a sequel to Bloober Team's Layers of Fear at the tail end of last year, with a teaser that shows an emphasis on filmmaking rather than oil paintings. Layers of Fear 2 looks to adopt a similar psychological horror vibe, with players this time exploring an ocean liner turned sinister. If you're looking...
News Bloodborne: The Board Game Slaughters Its Kickstarter Goal with Ease
The hunt continues
You may remember that, about a week ago, board game specialist CMON announced God of War: The Card Game, an officially licensed adaptation of Kratos' Nordic PS4 adventure. Well, it seems it's not the only exclusive the company has in its sights. A Kickstarter campaign from CMON recently began for Bloodborne: The Board Game,...
News RAGE 2 Trailer Gives a Crash Course on What the Game's All About
Bang bang vroom vroom
Just what the heck is RAGE 2 all about? If that question's ever crossed your mind, then you're in luck, because the game's latest trailer presents a quick and easy breakdown on everything you need to know. Alternatively, here's the game summed up in one sentence: Shoot ugly mutants/people with big guns in a big open world --...
Wednesday24th Apr 2019
Guide Days Gone FAQ - Everything You Need to Know
All your questions answered
Days Gone is the ambitious action game from Sony Bend, and it's heading to PS4 very soon. As preparation is key to surviving in a post-apocalyptic world, we've put together this FAQ in order to answer any lingering questions you may have about this upcoming title. While the game is still a few months away, plenty of...
News PS Plus Specials Sale Begins on US PlayStation Store
PlayStation Plus exclusive deals
One of the major benefits of being a PlayStation Plus member is the regular reduced prices on the PlayStation Store. Whether it's pre-orders or extra savings in sales, members can enjoy discounts on a large number of games. In fact, this new sale on the North American PS Store, PS Plus Specials, offers subscribers...
News Persona 5: The Royal Is an Enhanced Version of Persona 5, Launches on PS4 This Year in Japan
Royalty
Atlus has finally lifted the curtain on Persona 5: The Royal, and yes, it appears to be an enhanced version of Persona 5. It has new locations, new scenes, new characters, new character interactions, new attacks in combat, and... Well, that's just about everything we caught while watching the trailer. Persona 5: The Royal launches later...
Even quality of life changes
Oh boy, it's time for our first Persona 5: The Royal info blowout. With the game now fully revealed via a detailed gameplay trailer (which you can watch through here), fans have started piecing things together, and we already know quite a bit about this enhanced version of Persona 5. Gleaning information from both the...
News Persona 5: The Royal Launches in the West in 2020
Atlus confirms
Persona 5: The Royal is launching in Japan later this year, on the 31st October, but what about the West? Fortunately, Atlus hasn't forgotten about us. An enhanced version of Persona 5 with new locations, scenes, characters, and more, The Royal has been confirmed for a 2020 release outside of its homeland. Hopefully we won't have to...
Review Arcade Classics Anniversary Collection - Old School Konami Kicks
Back to the 80s
Konami gifts us eight games for the price of one with its Arcade Classics Anniversary Collection. The results are good, but a tad disappointing, based on the other titles the publisher has to its name. The additions of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, The Simpsons Arcade, and Contra certainly would’ve livened things up and added more...
News Street Fighter V Goes Free to Play for a Limited Time on PS4
Here comes a new challenger
Street Fighter V has been through a lot, hasn't it? At launch, it was heavily criticised for its lack of key features, and Capcom has been playing catch-up, releasing revised editions and free updates that bring the fighting game up to scratch. Whatever your feelings on the troubled title, you can't argue with a free...
News March 2019 NPD: MLB The Show 19 Sets a Genre Sales Record
The Division 2, Sekiro start strong
It was a March 2019 of hardware dominance in the United States for the Nintendo Switch, as the ageing PlayStation 4 and Xbox One continue their natural downturn ahead of the new generation. Overall industry spend for the month was down 11 per cent year-over-year, with hardware seeing the most significant decline...
News VR Is Getting Its Very Own Press Conference at E3 2019
Big reveals promised
Virtual Reality will take centre stage in a brand new press conference dedicated to the medium at E3 2019, courtesy of UploadVR. Titled the E3VR Showcase, the website promises a ton of announcements that are sure to make a lot of VR headset owners very excited. Pitched as a pre-recorded event similar to Sony's State of Play...
News Days Gone Details Free Post-Launch DLC, Including Challenges and New Difficulty Mode
Multiple content drops coming in June
Days Gone is only two days away from release now, meaning some of your pre-orders are likely being prepared for dispatch. The base game you receive on 26th April isn't the be all and end all of the Sony Bend experience though, as multiple free content drops are set to extend the life of the game past launch and...
News Shadow of the Tomb Raider’s Final Piece of DLC Is Out Now on PS4
Finally
Shadow of the Tomb Raider certainly came and went when it released in September of last year, but that hasn't stopped developer Eidos Montreal from following up on that launch with a whopping seven pieces of downloadable content. Titled The Path Home, this is the game's last piece of DLC - expanding on what happens after the events of the...
Soapbox Mortal Kombat 11's Devs Have Missed the Point of the Loot Box Discussion
Lloyd isn't impressed by NetherRealm's loot box solution
With Mortal Kombat 11 launching earlier this week, the franchise has reached a new zenith. The last few instalments have made great strides in terms of mechanics, as the series has come to transcend its reputation as "the fighting game with all the gore" to become a damn good game in its own...
News Mortal Kombat 11 Is Down to $50 a Day After Release
Satisfying the kredit kard
Mortal Kombat 11 released yesterday, and it can already be picked up for just $50 at Amazon.com. It's a $10 dollar discount on the price it was sold for just 24 hours ago, representing a bit of a kick in the teeth for those that either pre-ordered the game or picked up a copy on launch day. <products id="9933"...
News Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled Cover Art Is Here to Rev Your Engine
Thumbs up
We're about two months away from the return of PSone's premier kart racer. Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled drifts into view on 21st June, and while we haven't seen or heard too much about the game itself lately, we do have some nice new artwork to peruse. Revealed on Twitter, we now have the final cover art for the game, and it's looking...
News Days Gone Pre-Load Is Available Now on PS4
Two days to go(ne)
Days Gone is fast approaching. We've now only a couple of days to wait until Bend Studio's ambitious open world survival game is released, and it feels like enthusiasm for the PlayStation 4 exclusive has been on an upswing. For those that have the title pre-ordered via PlayStation Store, good news: you can now pre-load it onto...
News GT Goku Arrives in Dragon Ball FighterZ Next Month
Dragon Fist!
Goku from Dragon Ball GT leaps into Dragon Ball FighterZ next month, Bandai Namco has confirmed. The third DLC character of the game's second season pass, this childlike version of Dragon Ball's protagonist ruffled a few feathers when he was first revealed. After all, there are already three playable Gokus in the game -- five if you...
Tuesday23rd Apr 2019
News Days Gone Has Some Seriously Impressive Snow
Winter wonders
There’s plenty to be excited about in Days Gone, but its snow simulation may just be the most realistic ever. On the surface, there’s not much to this video: it consists of six minutes of Deacon St. John standing out in the cold. But if you let it play, you’ll notice how the scene gradually begins to change, as snow sticks to...
Wednesday24th Apr 2019
Guide Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice - How to Kill Sword Saint Isshin Ashina
How to beat the final boss
How do you kill Sword Saint Isshin Ashina in Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice? Depending on which ending you've pursued, this will be the final battle in the game, and you'll need to bring your A-game if you're going to take him down. With a fight consisting of four stages, this is the longest tussle in the whole game. Power...
Tuesday23rd Apr 2019
News Japanese Release Date Confirmed for Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 on PS4
Watch the new trailer
We're a year-and-a-bit away from the next Olympic Games, but Japan is getting the PlayStation 4 title in just a few months. Olympic Games Tokyo 2020: The Official Video Game is due out on 24th July 2019 in the land of the rising Sun -- exactly 12 months before the real event kicks off. A western release is coming next year,...
Wednesday24th Apr 2019
News Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Fakes Begin to Emerge
But Activision is showing off the game
Activision is apparently showing press (or so-called “influencers”, at the very least) a new Call of Duty game behind closed doors right now. That would imply that a reveal is right around the corner, and it’s usually May when we get word. Of course, everyone and his Call of Duty: Ghosts dog expects...
Tuesday23rd Apr 2019
Hands On Dreams Is an Inspiring, Mesmerising Wonder
The stuff dreams are made of
No matter which way you slice it, Dreams is an incredible achievement. Media Molecule might be taking its sweet time developing this project, but the hard work is clearly paying off. The game is now available in Early Access, allowing everyone to finally tinker with the creative tools, and experience the weird and...
Wednesday24th Apr 2019
News Devs Give Update Following ANTHEM Patch, Key Features Are Delayed
"We believe in ANTHEM"
BioWare has issued a statement over on Reddit with regards to ANTHEM. The game's latest update has just launched, adding a fresh stronghold and some welcome quality of life changes -- but it's not all good news. As the developer focuses on further improvements, such as bug fixes and better game stability, it's noted that some...
Tuesday23rd Apr 2019
News Square Enix Confirms Live E3 2019 Showcase
Avengers? Final Fantasy VII Remake?
Square Enix has confirmed that it'll be doing an E3 broadcast this year. Right now it's unclear whether this'll actually be a live show or just another pre-recorded stream (like it did for E3 2018), but the publisher's promising an "exciting lineup of titles". Of course, there are two big elephants in the room...
News UK Sales Charts: World War Z Fends Off Zombies from the Top Spot
You've got red on you
The Division 2 has been knocked off its perch atop the physical UK chart by World War Z, the zombie shooter from Focus Home Interactive. It's a very strong debut for the publisher, which last enjoyed a number one result with Vampyr. Ubisoft's looter shooter didn't fall too far, though -- it's now in third behind FIFA 19, which...
News Shakedown: Hawaii Wants Your Dirty Money Next Month on PS4 and Vita
Murderous monopoly
That's right, the follow-up to Retro City Rampage is closer than you think. Shakedown: Hawaii finally has a firm release date on both PlayStation 4 and PS Vita; you'll be buying up properties and causing all sorts of mayhem on 7th May 2019. This mix of open world and management sim has you wrestling for monetary control over the...
News Slay the Spire Plays Its Cards Right with a PS4 Release Next Month
Deck yeah
You may have heard the name Slay the Spire doing the rounds. Currently available on PC, it's a deck-building strategy game with roguelike elements, and everyone seems to love it. Good thing it's getting a PlayStation 4 port so we can see what all the fuss is about. Picking from three characters, you slowly accumulate cards to customise...
News Puyo Puyo Champions Gets a Western Release on PS4 in May
Competitive puyo popping
At the end of last year, a game called Puyo Puyo eSports launched in Japan. This version of the popular puzzler focused on competitive play, and has been exclusive to its home region for months. Today, SEGA has announced the game is coming west after all, under the name Puyo Puyo Champions. It features everything found in...
Monday22nd Apr 2019
Reminder Big Persona 5: The Royal and Persona 5 S Reveals are Coming This Week
Atlus announces streams
This week's going to be an important one if you're a fan of Persona 5. Persona 5: The Royal, a confirmed PS4 title which was both teased and kind-of-revealed earlier this year, will supposedly be blown wide open on the 24th April, unless Atlus sees fit to troll us all once again. On the 25th April, we'll be getting...
News Sony's Flogging Days Gone Harder Than a Freaker Who Keeps Getting Back Up
Alive and kicking
Days Gone has been the apple of Sony’s eye for a good six months now, and the publisher continues to find new ways to create promotional videos ahead of launch. This latest clip is billed as a gameplay trailer, but in essence it’s 30 seconds of YouTube pre-roll designed to push pre-orders as the title shuffles agonisingly close...
Review Mortal Kombat 11 - Making One Fatal Mistake
Fatality
Mortal Kombat 11 sees the return of the nearly 27-year-old franchise, and likely for its last hurrah on this generation of consoles. NetherRealm’s latest is a solid kontender for the best PlayStation 4 beat-em-up, but its heart has been korrupted by a baffling progression system. Picking up after the events of 2015’s Mortal Kombat X,...
News Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice's 1.03 Patch Makes the Game Slightly Easier
Less Spirit Emblem usage and bug fixes
Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice's first major patch since launch is to be made available in the early hours of tomorrow morning, bringing with it multiple tweaks and changes that'll make certain sections of the game slightly easier while toning down the need for Spirit Emblems ever so slightly. Probably the biggest...
Review Jupiter & Mars - Nautical Neon Adventure Is a Little Shallow
Under the sea
Yes, Jupiter & Mars has some similarities to Ecco the Dolphin -- you use echolocation, whales are revered as god-like entities, and there's a sci-fi slant to the story. This PS4 adventure doesn't go quite as insane as the Mega Drive classic, however, instead opting for a more down to Earth narrative about, well, Earth. Taking...
News Kingdom Hearts III's Critical Mode Comes to PS4 Tomorrow as a Free Update
New mode changes things up
The eagerly awaited Critical Mode for Kingdom Hearts III is set to release tomorrow as part of a free update, with a tweet from the game's official Twitter account stating that the mode will do things a little differently compared to previous titles. For those that don't know, Critical Mode is the title's hardest...
News Pre-Order RAGE 2 from Walmart Canada to Get the E3 2018 Leaked Boxart Sleeve
Best pre-order incentive ever
The infamous Walmart Canada leak of E3 2018 went down as one of the biggest mishaps in video game retailer history, but RAGE 2 continues to see the funny side by offering a boxart sleeve for pre-orders that was used to make light of the situation a year ago. Just take a look at it in the tweet below.
News Fortnite Is Teasing an Avengers: Endgame Related Event, Coming Thursday
I know what it's like to lose
Avengers: Endgame releases in cinemas across the world later this week, and it looks like Fortnite will be getting in on the act with a new in-game event. The game's official Twitter account has just posted an image of one of its character's holding Captain America's shield, as seen below. The event is set to kick...
Sunday21st Apr 2019
Rumour Mortal Kombat 11's Entire DLC Roster May Have Leaked
Spoilers, obviously
Mortal Kombat 11 is not out until next week, but some lucky street fighters have already got their fists on the sequel. Naturally, this means that publisher Warner Bros is currently fighting fires trying to keep a lid on leaks – but it’s not having much success. In fact, a hacked version of the Nintendo Switch edition means...
Saturday20th Apr 2019
News Insiders Claim That Next Xbox Is More Advanced Than PS5
It begins
Sony officially unveiled the first details regarding the PlayStation 5 this week, catching the industry somewhat by surprise in the process. Many had expected Microsoft to move first at E3 2019 in a few weeks, but it seems the Japanese giant had other ideas. Of course, Xbox chief Phil Spencer alluded in Los Angeles last year that it will...
Sunday21st Apr 2019
News Spider-Man Uses Your PS4's Internal Clock for a Nifty Easter Egg
How about Shabbat
Ever spotted the Jewish NPCs out-and-about while swinging through New York City in Marvel’s Spider-Man? Well, one thing’s for sure, you won’t have seen them anywhere on Saturday, as the exclusive uses your PlayStation 4’s internal clock to give the characters their day of rest during Shabbat. The tidbit was confirmed by...
Saturday20th Apr 2019
Poll One Year Old Today, Have Your Thoughts on God of War Changed?
Questions must be axed
Happy birthday, God of War! Sony Santa Monica's masterpiece is one year old today, originally releasing on the 20th April, 2018. The title was met with universal praise, farming countless 10/10 review scores, and walking away with dozens of Game of the Year awards. As far as we're concerned, it remains one of the PlayStation...
Sunday21st Apr 2019
News God of War's Getting Its Own Full-Length Documentary Soon
And you can watch for free
Do you remember the original God of War trilogy shipped with a bunch of behind-the-scenes videos that you could watch once you completed the game? We were a little bit disappointed they never made it into last year’s critically acclaimed soft-reboot, but PlayStation’s gone one better: it’s shot a full-length...
Saturday20th Apr 2019
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 268
Easter activities
The weather is sublime this Easter weekend – although not great for scoffing chocolate, we must admit. Nevertheless, if the sun’s already burning your eyes, may we recommend an afternoon indoors playing games? Here’s what we’re up to. Stephen Tailby, Associate Editor: I’ve been thoroughly enjoying Dreams Early Access,...
Friday19th Apr 2019
News Days Gone Counts Down to Launch with Free Theme and Avatar Pack in the US
No freebies for EU accounts
We'll all be playing Days Gone in exactly a week's time, and Sony is counting down to that fact with a free theme and avatar pack. This is a gift that is currently only available overseas in the US and Canada, meaning that those residing in Europe and the UK, such as ourselves, are out of luck. Follow this link and...
News God of War Superfan Wins Guinness World Record for Largest Memorabilia Collection
Grab some tissues
God of War has been celebrating its first year on the market for the past week, but Cory Barlog and the team at Sony Santa Monica studio also used the occasion as an opportunity to give back to the community. Emanuel Mojica Rosas in particular, who during a visit to the studio, was presented with the Guinness World Record for the...
News Mortal Kombat 11 Launch Trailer Is Probably Gonna Give Fans Goosebumps
They only went and did it
Huh? Do you hear that? Is that... A remix of the classic (that should probably be klassic) Mortal Kombat theme? It is! And it's part of a pretty damn good launch trailer for Mortal Kombat 11. With the game out next week, NetherRealm's dropped what we assume will be the game's last trailer ahead of release, and fans of the...
News Shooting for The Last of Us: Part 2 Is All Wrapped Up
2019, we hear you cry
Is The Last of Us: Part II actually releasing this year? A lot of people are starting to think so, and although we're not quite convinced just yet, it does seem as though the project has hit an important milestone. Over on Twitter, director and writer Neil Druckmann has stated that "the most ambitious cinematic shoot we’ve...
Big savings on big games
The US PlayStation Store has just kicked off a flash sale over the Easter weekend, lasting from now through until 8am PT on 22nd April. It slashes the prices on multiple high-profile games such as The Division 2, Metro: Exodus, and
News Dollhouse Brings Noir Horror to PS4 on 24th May
Creeping in style
Dollhouse, the horrific and fascinating psychological scare-fest from developer Creazn Studios, is set to release on PS4 next month on 24th May. Announced via yet another suitably creepy trailer, you can check out some new footage from the game above. Following on from the title's previous story trailer, we know that protagonist...
Thursday18th Apr 2019
Guide The Easiest PS4 Platinum Trophies
What are the easiest platinums on PS4?
Which PlayStation 4 games are the easiest to platinum? Not every PS4 game has a platinum trophy, and many that do are often pretty tough. However, if you're looking to bolster your trophy collection with some low effort top trinkets, you'll find some of the easiest platinums in this guide. There are plenty of...
Friday19th Apr 2019
Review World War Z - Enjoyable Zombie Action That Narrowly Misses the Mark
Where's Brad Pitt?
The more games that release in an attempt to emulate it, the more we start to believe that Left 4 Dead was simply a product of its time. While the series never put in an appearance on a PlayStation console, its success was felt far and wide as multiple co-operative knock-offs tried and almost always failed to replicate the unique...
Thursday18th Apr 2019
News There's Speculation that Final Fantasy VII Remake May Reappear in Time for E3
We're not holding our breath
How many years have we been waiting on Final Fantasy VII Remake now? Too many is the only correct answer to that question, but could we finally get some new information in the coming months? Maybe at E3 2019? Well, anything's possible, and there's some speculation doing the rounds right now that says it's happening. All...
News Cel-Shaded Shooter XIII Returns 13th November on PS4
Lucky number
We can’t help but feel old when we consider there's an entire generation of gamers who haven’t seen PlayStation 2 copies of XIII in a GAME bargain bin. But with the cel-shaded shooter now being over 15 years old, there will be kids sitting their GCSEs this summer who are younger than the artistically inspired FPS. For those of you...
News Charming Free-to-Play RPG Caravan Stories Comes West This Summer on PS4
The journey begins
Caravan Stores, a delightful looking role-playing title which launched in Japan earlier this month, is heading West. The game's part MMORPG and part turn based RPG -- you can play it alone or with others, and there's PvP as well as PvE. Based on the gameplay we've seen it does look decent, but given that it's actually a...
News Castlevania Anniversary Collection Release Date Announced, Full Lineup of Games Revealed
Happy birthday, Konami
Last month, Konami announced a trio of retro collections coming to PlayStation 4 in celebration of its 50th anniversary. The publisher has just provided more details on Castlevania Anniversary Collection, including its release date and the full selection of titles it offers. Writing on the
News Netflix's The Witcher Series Arrives in Late 2019
Geralt a load of this
Netflix, the huge, subscription based entertainment giant, is currently producing a TV adaptation of The Witcher, following the immense success of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt. All we've seen so far, though, is a very brief preview of Henry Cavill in character as Geralt. We should get to see a little more pretty soon, as it's
News Overcooked 2 Campfire Cook Off DLC and Season Pass Out Now on PS4
Get it while it's hot
If you want a second helping of Overcooked 2, you're definitely not short of options. The latest DLC pack, Campfire Cook Off, is out today on PlayStation 4, bringing you more of that delicious co-op cooking. It features 15 new levels, four new characters to unlock, and two new recipes. You'll be making s'mores and all-day...
News New Mortal Kombat 11 Character Trailer Shows Off Shao Kahn
Hammer time
We've known Shao Kahn will be included in the roster of Mortal Kombat 11 for a while now, but NetherRealm has just released a character trailer devoted to the hammer-wielding villain. As a reminder, he's a pre-order bonus, so you'll have to put your name down if you want him on your side. How does he look, then? As expected, like a big...
Wednesday17th Apr 2019
News The Massive EU PlayStation Store Spring Sale Just Got Even Bigger
More games added
Earlier this month, Sony kicked off the Spring Sale on the European PlayStation Store. Featuring hundreds of titles big and small, it's another monster promotion, but it's just been taken up a notch. Even more games are now included, as the platform holder has announced on PlayStation Blog. Some of the additions include big, pretty...
News World War Z Launch Suffers with Connectivity Issues, Server Problems, and Bugs
Not much of a worldy
World War Z launched yesterday, but its first day on the market didn't exactly go smoothly. Players have reported numerous issues such as multiple failed attempts to connect to the game's servers and problems during gameplay that halts progression. The biggest issue at launch appears to be a lack of servers for players to join,...
Poll What Are Your Thoughts on the PS5?
The next-gen hype train has arrived
When we stepped into the Push Square office at the start of the week, we didn't think for a second that we'd be covering the PS5. And by that, we mean the actual PS5. Not rumours, not speculation, but concrete, official details on the next-gen console itself. It's been a wild ride to say the least. Of course, as...
News Verified PSN Accounts Are Having Trouble Changing Their Usernames
Jeff Gerstmann explains
We're sure you follow a couple of verified PSN accounts on your PS4 - it's always nice to see the likes of Shuhei Yoshida pop up in your What's New feed. Greg Miller anyone? Or maybe even Neil Druckmann? There's a whole list of people that are probably worth a follow, but did you know that they're having trouble changing...
News The Final Scene of The Last of Us: Part 2 Has Been Shot
The end
So, how is development coming along on The Last of Us: Part 2? We've no real idea, of course, but every so often we get a little clue. Neil Druckmann, director on the hotly anticipated sequel, has taken to Twitter to share that the very last scene in the game has now been filmed. The shot of the script does contain a spoiler, which is a bit...
News ANTHEM Player Survey Reveals Some Troubling Statistics
Remember ANTHEM?
ANTHEM only launched a couple of months ago but it already feels like the game has completely fallen off a cliff. BioWare's looter shooter failed to find any kind of momentum post-launch, partly because it was hit with a recurring barrage of bad press. The title no longer makes it onto the top 40 of the UK charts, and it barely...
News Car Mechanic Simulator Buffed Up for PS4 from 25th June
In tune
Ever wanted to unleash your inner-grease monkey – without, y’know, the grease? Car Mechanic Simulator is coming to the PlayStation 4 from 25th June, allowing you to find, repair, paint, tune, and sell a sizeable selection of motors. “With each mission offering its own unique criteria, varying difficulty, and time constraints to meet,...
Guide The Division 2 - How to Get the Exotic Merciless Rifle
How to get The Division 2's best rifle
How do you get the exotic rifle known as Merciless in The Division 2? Every one of the game's numerous exotic weapons requires quite the investment, but obtaining the Merciless is actually fairly straight forward. Here's how to make it a permanent part of your loadout. How to Get the Exotic Merciless Rifle in...
Guide The Division 2 - How to Get the Exotic Liberty Sidearm
How to get The Division 2's best pistol
How do you get the exotic sidearm known as Liberty in The Division 2? Every one of the game's numerous exotic weapons requires quite the investment, and the Liberty is no different. Here's how to make it a permanent part of your loadout. How to Get the Exotic Liberty Sidearm in The Division 2: Here's how...
News PlayStation Shares Some of Dreams' First Early Access Creations
Bringing it all to life
Dreams launched in early access yesterday, and some of its initial creations are already popping up all over social media. Courtesy of the PlayStation Europe Twitter account, we've been able to get a quick look at what players are working on. Check out just some of the creations made in Dreams below. That'
Guide The Division 2 - How to Get the Exotic Pestilence LMG
How to get The Division 2's most underwhelming LMG
How do you get the exotic LMG known as Pestilence in The Division 2? Every one of the game's numerous exotic weapons requires quite the investment, but obtaining the Pestilence is actually fairly straight forward. Here's how to make it a permanent part of your loadout. How to get the Exotic...
News The Division 2's Next Big Update, Including the Raid, Delayed into May
Dev wants to balance things right
Title Update 3 for The Division 2 has been delayed. It was originally meant to land next week, on the 25th April, but now it's been pushed back into May 2019, with no specific date given. According to developer Massive Entertainment, the delay will allow for the fine-tuning of the game's balance. "The final release...
Guide The Division 2 - How to Get the Exotic Sweet Dreams Shotgun
How to get The Division 2's best shotgun
How do you get the exotic shotgun known as Sweet Dreams in The Division 2? Every one of the game's numerous exotic weapons requires quite the investment, but obtaining the Sweet Dreams is actually fairly straight forward. Here's how to make it a permanent part of your loadout. How to Get the Exotic Sweet...
News MotoGP 19 Rolls Back the Clocks with Historical Riders Trailer
Podium position
MotoGP 19 is racing on to PS4 consoles on 6th June, and it aims to celebrate motorcycling history with playable riders that changed the sport forever. Check out what this year's iteration is bringing to the table in the trailer above. Alongside over 50 standard racers and more than 35 bikes to choose from, 3 historical tracks join...
News Judgment Reveals Redesigned Yakuza Captain Following Previous Actor's Drug Use Allegations
Judged
The developer behind the Yakuza series and upcoming spin-off Judgment has revealed the latter's redesigned bad guy. Kyohei Hamura is a feared yakuza captain in the game, but the actor who originally played him -- giving him both his Japanese voice and facial features -- was arrested for supposed drug use. Hey, it's a big deal in Japan. When...
Tuesday16th Apr 2019
News Sony Has Just Revealed the PS5, Not Launching This Year
Super-powered console already in the hands of devs
Sony has just announced the PlayStation 5 – or, to be more specific, its “next-gen console”. An exclusive article published by Wired today reveals intricate secrets about what the company has been cooking – and it gives us a much better idea of what to expect. In short, it’s super-powered,...
News PS5 Confirmed to Be Backwards Compatible with PS4 Games
B/C, baby
And just like that, the PS5 is confirmed to be a backwards compatible console, meaning that yes, it'll be able to play your PS4 games. The confirmation comes from an exclusive article over on Wired, where the publication got to listen to system architect (and lead designer of the PS4) Mark Cerny talk about the next-gen console. "Because...
News Days Gone Will Eat a Whopping Portion of Your PS4's Hard Drive
Freakin' huge
Days Gone is a monster in pretty much every sense of the word, with the title taking up an outstanding 67GB of hard drive space. This is the full size of the title once its day one patch has been installed, which itself is around 20GB. Considering the sheer amount of pre-rendered video that’s in the game, it’s not an enormous...
Wednesday17th Apr 2019
Reaction Sony's Surprise PS5 Reveal Was a Stroke of Genius
Shock and awe
We’ve been here before, haven’t we? I remember the halcyon days of 2013, when a less jaded Sammy and a much smaller Push Square quivered with anticipation as Sony announced the PlayStation Meeting which would later play host to the PlayStation 4. The event was revealed days after a cunning Kaz Hirai had told a business broadsheet...
Tuesday16th Apr 2019
Guide Dreams Early Access - Dates, Times, and Everything You Need to Know
How and when to get the early version of Dreams
Media Molecule's Dreams has been a long time coming, and while it's technically still not done, we're now just hours away from the arrival of the Early Access release. Following on from the successful beta test, the studio is now ready to release its highly ambitious creative sandbox to a wider...
News That God of War One Year Anniversary PS4 Theme Is Hiding a Secret Message
But does it mean anything?
A few days ago, Sony and Santa Monica Studio celebrated the first anniversary of God of War with a couple of free goodies, such as the above PlayStation 4 theme. It's a nice gesture in itself that fans will certainly appreciate, but little did we know that there's more to it than you might first think. Ever vigilant
News PS5's Price Will Be 'Appealing to Gamers', Says Cerny
But what does that mean?
There’s no question that the PlayStation 5 sounds incredible, but considering its impressive roster of features, it also sounds pretty pricey. As you probably already know, SSD drives don’t exactly come cheap – and nor does
News Don't Worry, PS5 Will Have a Disc Drive
Physical media still part of the system
We now know that the PlayStation 5 will be backwards compatible with PS4 games, thanks to this exclusive report from Wired, but what about physical copies specifically? Will PS5 be able to read discs? Good news: it'll support physical media as well as digital. "For example, the next-gen console will still...
News Is Capcom Teasing a Resident Evil 3 Remake?
A new Nemesis
Resident Evil 2 is one of the best games of the year, and it’s left fans of the franchise begging publisher Capcom for a remake of the third game in the series. Of course, there’s no definitive proof of that just yet – but a seemingly innocuous tweet from the horror franchise’s official Twitter account has certainly set the...
Review My Time At Portia - A Delightful Post-Apocalyptic Life Sim
Workshop till you drop
My Time At Portia is a charming life simulation game, revolving around your new life running a workshop in the post-apocalyptic town of Portia. Unlike most such settings, Portia is brimming with vibrant colours and cheerful residents. However, the town still bears the scars of the apocalyptic event which ravished the world...
News Sony's Censorship Guidelines Tackle Sexually Explicit Depictions of Underage Characters
Company concerned about global reputation
As has been obvious for some time, Sony is cracking down on sexually explicit material as it pertains to questionably aged characters. While the specifics of its regulations remain underwraps, a Wall Street Journal report on the recently introduced policy reveals that the Japanese company has become...
Round Up Everything We Know About PS5 So Far
All of the next-gen headlines
Sony took the entire industry by surprise today, effectively announcing the PlayStation 5 as part of a Wired exclusive on an otherwise ordinary Tuesday afternoon. The super-charged console, which is promising revolution rather than evolution, has been built using the same blueprints as the PlayStation 4 – meaning that...
News PS5 Will Support 8K Graphics
Future proofed
8K televisions certainly aren't mainstream just yet -- some would argue that even 4K displays aren't quite mainstream yet -- but it's been confirmed that the PS5 will support 8K graphics. In Wired's PS5 info blowout article, it's stated that Sony's next-gen device will be able handle 8K resolution, but right now, it's obviously...
News PS5 Specs Expand to Ray Tracing, Bringing Hollywood Effects to the Home
New territory for consoles
We’ve published a lot of information on the PlayStation 5 today, but you may be wondering about the console’s hardware specifications. Well, according to a new Wired article, the system’s built upon an AMD chip as expected. “The CPU is based on the third generation of AMD’s Ryzen line and contains eight cores of...
News Dreams Early Access Is Rolling Out Right Now on PS4
Snag your copy before it's too late
It's finally here, everyone -- Dreams Early Access launches today on PlayStation 4, and it's beginning to show up on the PlayStation Store across Europe. If you need a link, click here to go to the game's page. It might not be live where you are just yet, but it should be available to purchase any minute now...
News US PlayStation Store Discounts God of War Series in Anniversary Sale
Boy, those are some good prices
As has now been well documented, the excellent PlayStation 4 exclusive God of War is now a year old, and Sony is celebrating with videos, freebies, and more. As part of these festivities, the entire series is now going cheap over on the North American PS Store, including the latest and greatest. The Norse adventur
News PS5 Will Innovate How Game Audio Is Processed
Has a custom unit for 3D sound
One of the things that frustrated system architect Mark Cerny during the transition from the PlayStation 3 to the PlayStation 4 is how audio didn’t really change. It’s one of the things he’s trying to rectify with the PlayStation 5, and Sony’s new console will come with a custom chip designed specifically to...
Game changer
One key detail regarding the PS5 shared today, Sony's next-gen console will feature a "specialised" SSD, or solid-state drive. SSDs are fairly common in laptops and PCs these days, allowing for faster operating speeds when compared to regular hard drives. You may have heard people say that installing an SSD in your PS4 speeds up load...
News PS5 Will Be Compatible with PSVR, Says Mark Cerny
Sony says VR is "very important"
In the huge information blowout regarding PlayStation 5 today, lead system architect Mark Cerny has affirmed Sony's stance on PSVR, and how it'll come into play when next gen arrives. Essentially, the current PlayStation VR unit will work with PS5. Although Cerny isn't willing to give up any details about the future...
News Sounds Like Death Stranding Could Release on Both PS4 and PS5
Cross-gen Kojima
There's a lot of information to soak in from this PlayStation 5 article from Wired, but something tucked away near the end has grabbed our attention. Whether Hideo Kojima's Death Stranding will appear on PS5 as well as PS4 has been up for debate for a while now, and although nothing has been confirmed, the report seems to imply the...
News Assassin's Creed Odyssey Goes Off the Deep End With Stunning Fate of Atlantis DLC Trailer
You want to be a god?
Wow, Assassin's Creed Odyssey appears to be pulling out all the stops with its second and final DLC saga, The Fate of Atlantis. Much like Assassin's Creed Origins' brilliant Curse of the Pharaohs expansion, this looks to be another fantastical adventure where the developers have been allowed to let their creativity run wild...
News Mark Cerny Says the PS5's Specialised Solid-State Drive Is the 'Key' to Next-Gen
Developers asked Sony for it
The PS5 will make use of a "specialised" SSD, or solid-state drive, allowing for crazy fast load times and unprecedented console game performance. Said SSD is "key" to the next-gen console, according to Mark Cerny, the brain behind the PS4, and now, the upcoming PS5. Cerny describes the introduction of an SSD as "a true...
News God of War Gets Its Very Own Card Game, Launches Later This Year
Card of War
God of War is a year old this month, and it seems Sony isn't stopping at just free themes and avatars. Board game developer CMON has announced that it's hard at work on a card game based on Kratos' Norse adventure, imaginatively named God of War: The Card Game. "In God of War: The Card Game,
News Sony Wants to Give Devs Time to Adjust to PS5's Capabilities
Studios already have devkits
Sony surprisingly announced the official existence of the PlayStation 5 today, outlining various details about the next-gen console. And tucked away in Wired’s article is confirmation that developers already have access to the device – and that the company is ramping up the deployment of devkits in order to ensure...
Review Heaven's Vault - Impressive Linguistics Can't Combat Mediocrity
Speech level 100
One of the finest things about the independent scene is that it gives more unique ideas, mechanics, and features the opportunity to thrive. Heaven’s Vault, from developer inkle Studios, takes advantage of that freedom with an experience that turns back the clocks and places the emphasis on language and archaeology. It’s a far...
News Sony on Google Stadia: We're Cloud Gaming Pioneers
"Our vision should become clear"
Sony’s next-generation console will not forego the staples that we’ve come to expect from a PlayStation platform. It will still feature a disc drive, and you will be able to play games using physical media – it’s as traditional as hardware comes in those respects, then. That doesn’t mean that the Japanese...
News Sony Has Been Building PS5 for Four Years Already
Much more than a "mere upgrade"
Sony has been working on the PlayStation 5 for the past four years, meaning that work got underway at some point in 2015 – little over a year after the PlayStation 4 launched. According to a new Wired article, the system is not being built as a “mere upgrade” like, say, the PS4 Pro before it. Instead, the...
News PS Move Poised to Persist into PS5 Generation
Wand-erful
If you went back to 2010 and told us that the PlayStation Move would not only be relevant ten years later but actually sought after, we’d have spat in your Vanilla Coca-Cola. Sony’s illuminating wands were seen as the losers of the motion control war, beaten out by the vastly more popular Nintendo Wii and Xbox Kinect. But while those...
News Borderlands 3 Gameplay Reveal Dated for 1st May
Put a bullet in your calendar
Gearbox is promising a big Borderlands 3 gameplay stream early next month, on the 1st May. You'll be able to watch the stream on the official Borderlands Twitch channel, but we'll be sure to embed it here on Push Square too. Apparently, there'll be a 30-minute pre-show before the gameplay reveal, so we could be getting...
News Sony Not Yet Ready to Talk About PS5 Price, Games, or Services
Just the specs for now
In case you haven't heard, the PS5 has been revealed. Well, in text form, at least. Wired has published an exclusive article all about Sony's next-gen machine. It includes a load of technical specifications and other drool-inducing details. In short, the PS5 sounds like a monster of a console. But what about the other...
News Capcom Home Arcade Is a Plug and Play Arcade Stick with 16 Built-In Games
Out later this year
As teased yesterday, Capcom has announced its very own plug and play machine to compete with the likes of the PlayStation Classic. Called the Capcom Home Arcade, it features two sets of classic arcade controls in one rather large unit, and comes pre-installed with 16 of the publisher's coin-op classi
News Gamescom, the 'E3 of Europe', Is Getting Its Own Live Announcement Show This Year
Teases reveals from 'major publishers'
Gamescom, Europe's biggest annual gaming convention, is returning later this year as expected. However, what we didn't see coming is that it'll have its own announcement show to open the event. Titled Gamescom: Opening Night Live, the show will be streamed, and it'll be hosted by the man himself, Geoff...
News Trials Rising's First Expansion Pack, Sixty Six, Is Out Now on PS4
24 new tracks, skill games, and outfits
Believe it or not, there is other news to sink your teeth into today besides the big PlayStation 5 announcement. One example is the launch of Trials Rising's first piece of post-launch DLC, titled Sixty Six, and it's available to download for season pass owners on PS4 right now. The expansion pack celebrates...
Monday15th Apr 2019
News PS Plus Is Offering More and You May Not Realise It
Added bonuses
There’s a post on PlayStation’s Hungarian Facebook page which is getting a lot of attention today, suggesting that PlayStation Plus is about to get “even better”. It’s led to all kinds of speculation, as you may expect, spanning additional free games through to new features. But what you may not know is that PS Plus Rewards...
News Sony Offering Free Game of Thrones PS4 Theme and Avatars in the US
For a limited time only
The final season of the massively popular fantasy drama, Game of Thrones, has begun, and to celebrate, Sony's doling out some freebies for those in North America. In addition to the recent celebratory God of War goodies, you'll be able to get your hands on a dynamic PlayStation 4 theme and avatars based on the HBO show...
Review FAR: Lone Sails - A Melancholy Drive Through a Harsh World
Come sail away
Have you ever watched a trailer for an indie title and thought to yourself, “Yeah, I get it. It’s one of those artsy titles more hell-bent on just looking pretty.” At a quick glance, that impression looks like it could apply to a title like Swiss developer Okomotive’s FAR: Lone Sails. Well, we've got some news for you; it's...
News Capcom Teases 'Special Announcement' Coming Tomorrow, References Alien vs. Predator
Here comes a new challenger
Hmmm? What are you up to, Capcom? The company's official UK account has posted a short teaser video over on Twitter, stating that there'll be a "special announcement" coming our way tomorrow (that's the 16th April). At first glance, a phrase like "here comes a new challenger" immediately makes you think of fighting...
Soapbox One Year Later and God of War's Overall Quality Still Blows My Mind
Looking back at one of the PS4's best
Can you believe that it's already been one whole year since God of War launched? Sony just celebrated the game's anniversary by releasing a bunch of free avatars and a PlayStation 4 theme, and it got me thinking about just how good God of War is as an action adventure title. I think it's a game that oozes...
News God of War Director Reiterates That There Will Be No DLC
Just to be clear
God of War director Cory Barlog has reiterated that no, God of War ain't getting any DLC. Obviously it's been a whole year since the game launched, so at this point no one's really expecting any additional adventures with big daddy Kratos, but after a brief tease over on Twitter, Barlog quickly shot down any fresh speculation...
News Watch Nolan North and Troy Baker Play Through Uncharted: Drake's Fortune
Role playing game
This is pretty interesting. Nolan North, most famous for playing Nathan Drake in the PlayStation exclusive Uncharted series, has said before that he doesn't really play the games once they come out. However, last year, he and fellow voice actor Troy Baker began a YouTube channel named Retro Replay, a let's play channel where the...
News UK Sales Charts: The Division 2 Remains on Top in Another Quiet Week
No new releases enter the top 10
It's been another slow week in terms of new releases, which means all our usual favourites are still trading places in the UK physical chart. The Division 2 is firmly rooted at number one, with FIFA 19 scoring another second place. Red Dead Redemption 2 has climbed back onto the podium in third, while Grand Theft...
Sunday14th Apr 2019
News God of War Celebrates One Year Anniversary with Thank You Video, Free Theme, and Avatars
Pour one out for the gods
In just under a week from now, 2018's God of War will officially be one year old. Releasing to a number of perfect scores and general praise across the board, it was also voted Push Square's Game of the Year by our team of budding Kratos appreciators. To mark the moment, a free PS4 theme can be downloaded from the Pla
Saturday13th Apr 2019
Live Watch the Reveal of Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order Right Here
See the debut of Respawn's Star Wars game
Star Wars Celebration is happening right now, and that means a whole bunch of exciting developments in the huge sci-fi franchise. Yesterday saw the reveal of the next movie's title - Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, if you somehow didn't know - but today is all about Respawn Entertainment's upcoming game...
News Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order Is a Single Player, Story-Driven Experience
No multiplayer, no microtransactions
There’s scepticism considering EA is the publisher, but Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order – which will be revealed this weekend – is a single player, story-driven experience. That means no multiplayer and especially no microtransactions. Respawn gaffer Vince Zampella confirmed the news on a Star Wars Celebration...
News Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order Officially Unveiled with Debut Story Trailer
Does it stand out?
Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order has finally been revealed in full, and we have our first glimpse at this new game from Respawn Entertainment. The above trailer focuses on setting up the story and the world, introducing us to the player character, Cal Kestis. He's a survivor of Order 66, in which almost all Jedi were wiped out, and he...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 267
Deac of the week
It’s a drizzly but bright Saturday before Easter, which means Bank Holidays beckon and the brighter summer weather isn’t a million miles away. What better way to celebrate than with video games, eh? Here’s what we’re playing this weekend. Sammy Barker, Editor: I’ll be taking control of a character called Deacon St John...
News Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order Release Date Locked for November
A galaxy not that far away
We got our first real look at Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order today, and with it, a confirmed release date. As was heavily rumoured prior to the reveal event, the game launches at the tail end of the year, on the 15th November. It's the first big holiday release of 2019 to be locked in, assuming it doesn't get delayed or...
Friday12th Apr 2019
News Star Wars Actress: You're Gonna Die When You See Horizon: Zero Dawn's Sequel
"I know some secrets"
It looks like Guerrilla Games is working on a multiplayer title, but the colossal Dutch studio is big enough to support multiple projects now, and we suspect few of you will be surprised to learn that it’s beavering away on a follow-up to the wildly successful Horizon: Zero Dawn. Speaking at a Star Wars convention, actress...
Feature Days Gone PS4 Reviews Will Rev Up a Day Prior to Launch
When does the Days Gone review embargo lift?
It’s been a long wait, but Sony Bend will finally make its PlayStation 4 debut with Days Gone later this month – and we can confirm that we’ve already spent a good 10 hours on the back of protagonist Deacon St John’s bike. While we can’t share any impressions from the final build just yet, you...
News PSVR Shooter Blood & Truth Goes Gold In Plenty of Time Ahead of Release
Job done
PlayStation VR is set to have another impressive run of software this year, spearheaded by London Studio's Blood & Truth. The full game follow-up to PlayStation VR Worlds' London Heist, it'll involve you in an action-packed adventure with cockney criminals, and it looks impressive in the latest trailer. It's due out on 28th May, but...
Poll Have You Changed Your PSN Name?
Ch-ch-ch-ch-changes
After years of waiting, you can now change your PlayStation Network ID whenever you like. What a crazy world we live in. Sony introduced the functionality earlier this week, and we know a few people who have already taken advantage of it. Well, aside from our own Ant Dickens, whose very name is deemed inappropriate. Ant's a lost...
News American Rapper LOGIC Is Apparently Going to Be in The Last of Us: Part 2
Photo evidence
Look, we may have had to google LOGIC to find out who he is, but given his apparent popularity, this story is a pretty big deal. The American rapper and producer (thanks Google) will have some sort of part to play in The Last of Us: Part II. He shows up alongside veteran voice actor Travis Willingham in a photograph that game writer...
News Media Molecule Confirms What Time You Can Get Your Hands on Dreams Early Access on PS4
On your mark
Last month, the release date for Dreams Early Access was finally confirmed, and we're now just a few days away from being able to jump in. On 16th April, this version of the game will go live on PlayStation Store, allowing players to go hands on with the suite of tools and start building some weird and wonderful stuff. But when exactly...
Guide When Is the Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order Live Stream?
Dates and times for Star Wars Celebration reveal
Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order is about to be shown off for the very first time. This is the new game from Respawn Entertainment, the team behind Titanfall 2 and the massively popular Apex Legends, but it's not an FPS. Described as a third person action adventure, it seems this will be a bit of a...
News Sounds Like Disney+ Will Be Coming to PS4 When It Launches in November
A whole new world
PlayStation is, first and foremost, about the games, but we'd be lying if we said we didn't make use of the multimedia apps on PS4 too. With services like Netflix, Amazon Prime, BBC iPlayer, and loads more ready and waiting on your console, it's easy to get your movie streaming fix all from one device. By the sound of it, you'll be...
News Hitman 2 Continues to Expand with Bank, Prison, and Beach Stages
Bank on it
Hitman 2 is a gigantic game – especially if you’ve imported all of the content from its outstanding predecessor. But developer IO Interactive has committed to a service-like update schedule for the stealth action sequel, and in a new blog post it’s outlined the roadmap for the remainder of this year. Much of the content is available...
News The Surge 2 Screenshots Show Off a More Diverse World
Nature vs. machines
Focus Home Interactive has released a fresh batch of shots from The Surge 2, the sequel to the Dark Souls-like sci-fi adventure. The first thing to notice is that the environments seem to be a lot more varied this time around. According to developer Deck13, this instalment takes place in "a sprawling, devastated city with larger...
News The First Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order Artwork Has Leaked Online
It's a trap!
A big game reveal is about to happen, so of course there's a leak. It's just part of the cycle. Tomorrow, Respawn Entertainment's Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order will get its big gameplay debut during Star Wars Celebration, but the first official artwork for the game has emerged online a little early. A now-removed Amazon listing for a...
News Frostpunk Brings Its Chilling Survival Strategy to PS4 This Summer
Cold as ice
Over in PC land, Frostpunk has been a resounding success. Launching roughly a year ago, it's a city building game with lots of strategic elements, and it's highly regarded. The world is a frozen wasteland, and it's up to you as ruler to make tough decisions about resources, citizens, and the city itself. If that sounds like your cup of...
Thursday11th Apr 2019
Review Ghost Giant - A PSVR Masterpiece
Thank you for the music
If we were to hand out awards for adorability at the end of this year, Zoink! Games’ latest would already have the entire competition beat four months in. Ghost Giant has to be one of the most charming and lovable experiences we’ve had this generation, and to witness its beauty through PlayStation VR is quite a sight to...
News People Are Panicking Over Ghost of Tsushima's Progress
Job listing leaves fans in a frenzy
Sucker Punch is looking for a narrative writer to help flesh out Ghost of Tsushima’s open world, and it’s got some fans in a frenzy. The Seattle-based studio is after a scribe who can write “high quality dialogue under tight deadlines for a diverse cast of characters who live in the world of 13th century...
News If Your PSN Name Breaks the Rules, You No Longer Get Banned Right Away
A step forward
If you haven't already heard, you can now change your PlayStation Network ID, which is great, but the good news doesn't end there. Indeed, the new functionality has allowed Sony make changes to its policy on usernames that are flagged as offensive or inappropriate. Previously, if your PSN ID was found to be breaking the rules, your...
News New Info on Amazing Looking RPG Granblue Fantasy: Relink May Be Heading Our Way Soon
That would be gran-d
We've been keeping a close eye on Granblue Fantasy: Relink for ages now, and we might finally be getting some fresh information on the impressive looking action RPG in the very near future. As highlighted by RPG Site's @HDKirin on Twitter, the next issue of the Official PlayStation Magazine UK will have a behind the scenes...
Guide Earth Defense Force: Iron Rain - How Many Missions Are There?
All missions list
How many missions are there in Earth Defense Force: Iron Rain? The EDF games are well known for the silly amount of levels their campaigns feature, and amongst the fanbase, it's always a question that's worth answering at the launch of a nerw entry. Here's how many missions you'll find in Earth Defense Force: Iron Rain. How Many...
Review Earth Defense Force: Iron Rain - EDF Is Back to Its Best
EDF! EDF! EDF!
Giving another studio the opportunity to work on a well-documented franchise, especially one whose most notable creations are its WWE 2K titles for the past six years, is always going to come with risks. When developer Yuke’s was given the keys to the Earth Defense Force series, it promised a more western take on things - one that...
News Guerrilla Appears to Be Making a Multiplayer Game
Studio spearheading Sony's online push?
Guerrilla Games may have etched its name into the top game developer stage with single player role-playing title Horizon: Zero Dawn, but its back catalogue is packed with online multiplayer experiences. And with Sony suggesting that it’d like to do a little more in the online space, it looks like Dutch...
News The Division 2 Dev Shares Long List of Update Plans, Loads of Welcome Changes Being Looked At
This is what it's all about
With The Division 2 getting its big title update last week, developer Massive Entertainment is now back to working out what's next for the game. In a new forum post, the studio shares a load of details on what it wants to alter and improve via future updates. It's a lengthy list that covers many popular topics, including...
Guide Earth Defense Force: Iron Rain - How to Unlock the Disaster Difficulty Mode
The game's toughest test
How do you unlock the hardest mode in the game in Earth Defense Force: Iron Rain? Known as the Disaster difficulty mode, this will test your knowledge and skills to the very limit. Here's how to unlock the Disaster difficulty mode in Earth Defense Force: Iron Rain. How to Unlock the Disaster Difficulty Mode in Earth Defense...
Guide How to Change Your PSN Username
How to get a new PlayStation Network ID
How do you change your PSN username? Sony’s rolling out PlayStation Network online ID changes from 10th April in North America and 11th April in Europe, but you may be wondering how you can claim your new name. Fortunately, the platform holder’s made things pretty straightforward, allowing you to swap out...
News The Surge 2 Points Towards A Summer Release After Publisher Event
Releasing "in a few months"
As part of its "What's Next 2019" event, publisher Focus Home Interactive announced that Deck 13's The Surge 2 will release "in a few months" time, indicating a summer launch is on the cards. Alongside that, the two teams announced a continued partnership that will help shape the development and subsequent release of a...
News Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice Sold Over Two Million Copies in 10 Days
Killing it
If you've been wondering how well Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice has been doing, publisher Activision has just today released an interesting factoid. The From Software-developed action title managed to top two million sales in less than 10 days, the company has stated in a new press release. This seems to be a very good pace for a game from...
News Fortnite's Latest Update Borrows Respawn Points from Apex Legends
Blue van man
Yesterday saw the latest major title update to Epic's ever-popular battle royale game, Fortnite. The update, which takes the game to version 8.30, has lots of changes, bug fixes, and general upkeep, but one new addition to the game sees a big change in the way you'll play. Reboot Vans are now featured across the map, and basically, they...
News Short Witchfire Gameplay Clip Has Potential
Damage numbers!
Who remembers Witchfire? Announced all the way back at The Game Awards 2017, it has been a long time since we've seen anything from the game, suggesting that a release is still quite far away. However, to satisfy your appetite, developer The Astronauts has posted a short gameplay on its YouTube channel, 13 seconds short in fact,...
Guide Earth Defense Force: Iron Rain - How to Upgrade Your Hit Point Capacity
How to get more HP
How do you increase your hit point capacity in Earth Defense Force: Iron Rain? How do you get more HP? Increasing your health is a vital upgrade that you'll need to keep constant tabs on throughout your time with the latest EDF experience. Here's how to upgrade your hit point capacity. How to Upgrade Your Hit Point Capacity in...
Hands On Tending a Shiny New Bar in N1RV Ann-A
Come as you are
Hot off the heels of VA-11 HALL-A finally being dated for the PlayStation 4, we actually got to go hands-on with Sukeban Games’ follow-up, N1RV Ann-A, at PAX East. For those out of the loop, VA-11 HALL-A is a visual novel and bartending simulator set in Glitch City, a cyberpunk dystopia. The writing, setting, and music are...
News Wisp Circuit Is the Latest Team Sonic Racing Track and Song to Be Revealed
Play that sax
Wisp Circuit was actually the first track to be shown off in Team Sonic Racing, but now we know its name, and of course, the music you'll hear as you play it. SEGA has released yet another song from its upcoming kart racer, and this one is particularly upbeat. To be honest, we're running out of ways to present these tunes; it feels...
News Latest RAGE 2 Trailer Takes Aim at All the Enemies
And a cliff
It seems the marketing machine has begun for Bethesda's open world shooter, RAGE 2. Yesterday, we got a decent look at gameplay in a ten-minute video, and now, we have a brand new trailer that's mainly concerned with showing off the various baddies you'll find in the wasteland. There's a bit of foul language, so be careful where you...
News The Division 2's Getting a Public Test Server, Which Should Allow for Better Updates
Good news, agent
Developer Massive Entertainment has revealed that The Division 2 will soon be getting a public test server on PC. This may not immediately seem like a big deal -- especially here on a PlayStation website -- but in theory, it should allow for a better update process going forward, regardless of platform. Public test servers are used...
Wednesday10th Apr 2019
News PS5 Will Offer 'PS Plus Premium', Says Nonsensical Rumour
It's that time again
Oh hell yeah, it's for another ridiculous PlayStation 5 rumour! This one comes from an anonymous post from a European developer who is supposedly working on a PS5 launch title. Already off to a great start. To put it bluntly, the post is nonsense. The anonymous source claims that the PS5 is launching in either March or November...
News PSN Name Change Functionality Finally Launches Today and Tomorrow
All the details are here
The time has finally come! Following a lengthy beta period, the ability to change your PlayStation Network ID is going to be made available to everyone very soon. And by very soon, we mean today (10th April, 2019) in North America, and tomorrow (11th April, 2019) in Europe. Here's a rundown of the key points you need to...
Thursday11th Apr 2019
Guide Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice - All Prayer Bead Locations
Where to find all Prayer Beads
There are plenty of collectibles to be found in Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice, but one of the most important is Prayer Beads. Prayer Beads are used to upgrade your health and posture bars. When you collect four of them, you'll be able to boost your meters at a Sculptor's Idol. The trick is finding the darned things, as...
Wednesday10th Apr 2019
Guide The Division 2 - How to Reach Gear Score 500
Preparing for the raid
How do you reach the current max gear score of 500 in The Division 2? You're going to have to invest a decent amount of time into the looter shooter in order to reach gear score 500 and start preparind for the upcoming raid, but thankfully, it's not too difficult to understand how to get there. Here's how to reach gear score...
News Major PS4 Exclusives on PSN Name Change Critical Issues List
Everybody's Golf and LittleBigPlanet 3 among the affected
Beginning from today in some territories, you’ll be able to change your PlayStation Network name. However, the procedure does not come without caveats – as expected. Due to last year’s beta test, the platform holder has identified a list of titles with ‘Critical Issues’ – and,...
News How LittleBigPlanet Specifically Is Dealing with PSN Name Changes
Messy but acceptable
LittleBigPlanet, and LittleBigPlanet 3 in particular, has ‘Critical Issues’ according to Sony’s rather scary PlayStation Network name change list. The reality, however, is a lot less frightening, as Media Molecule has published an FAQ explaining how exactly the developer is dealing with players who decide
Feature 5 Overlooked PSVR Titles You Really Should Play
Virtually invisible
When we talk about PlayStation VR, there are a handful of games that usually come up as the best virtual reality experiences. There's absolutely no question that Astro Bot Rescue Mission, Beat Saber, and Tetris Effect, to name but a few, are top notch PSVR titles, but there's more to enjoy on the system than you might think. With...
Thursday11th Apr 2019
Guide Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice - How to Kill Divine Dragon
How to beat the Divine Dragon boss
How do you kill the Divine Dragon boss in Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice? This boss fight found at the end of the Fountainhead Palace area is intimidating, but is actually relatively straightforward. The unusual patterns may throw you, but it shouldn't take you too many goes to defeat this gigantic creature. Sekiro:...
Wednesday10th Apr 2019
News Paper Beast Is the New PSVR Game From the Creator of Another World
Launches this year
Ever wondered what the maker of cult classic Another World is up to these days? Eric Chahi's adventure game was rereleased on PS4 a while back, but for the last few years, he and his team at Pixel Reef have been hard at work on something totally new. Announced over on the PlayStation Blog, Paper Beast is the creative
News Oh No! PS4 Exclusive Gun in Destiny 2 Accidentally for Sale on Xbox and PC
Whatever will we do
All those people who bought Destiny 2: Forsaken on PlayStation 4 purely for the platform exclusive Wavesplitter exotic trace rifle have just been done a great disservice. Or at least, they would have if such people actually existed. The aforementioned gun has shown up on Xbox and PC, where infamous tentacle-faced NPC Xur is...
News RAGE 2 Looks Fun But Pretty Darn Predictable in 10 Minutes of New Gameplay
Mutants, guns, map markers
It looks like playing RAGE 2 will be a blast, but based on what we've seen so far, there's not much more to the game than its mental weapons and fast-paced shooting. That isn't necessarily a problem, but we just... Well, this new gameplay footage is exactly what you expect. Go to location on map, shoot things or blow...
News Ubisoft CEO Yves Guillemot on Splinter Cell: 'At One Point, You Will See Something'
"But I can't say more than that"
A new Splinter Cell game has been heavily rumoured for some time now, to the point where people were left wondering what happened when it didn't show up during Ubisoft's E3 2018 presentation. The conversation surrounding the franchise has been a little muddy for a while, but thankfully, t
News DONTNOD and Focus Home to Join Forces Again Following Vampyr's One Million Sales Milestone
Let's go again
It feels like DONTNOD's vampiric adventure game Vampyr flew way under the radar last year, but in a new press release, it seems like it did pretty well for itself. One million sales is certainly nothing to sniff at, and it's a huge success for publisher Focus Home Interactive. No wonder the two companies are partnering once again on...
News No Straight Roads Looks to Conquer EDM on PS4 Later This Year
Excision! Borgore! Zeds Dead!...Anyone?
Who didn't go through an EDM phase at some point in their life? This scribe was an unabashed Dubstep lover throughout his teens, and so No Straight Roads is a mighty appealing prospect for someone who still dabbles in a bit of UKF Dubstep here and there. Pitched as an all-out war between rock and electronic...
Tuesday9th Apr 2019
News See a Few More Minutes of Days Gone PS4 Pro Gameplay in New Video
And learn some facts too
It's April already, which means we can say that Days Gone is out this month. The year sure is flying by, isn't it? Bend Studio's open world survival game has come on leaps and bounds since we first laid eyes on it, and in this latest footage courtesy of PlayStation Access, it's looking pretty impressive. We also learn a...
News Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order Gets Its First Teaser Ahead of Imminent Reveal
Don't stand out
We've heard almost nothing about Respawn Entertainment's action adventure take on Star Wars, but that's about to change very soon. Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order, announced back at E3 last year, has just had its first teaser on social media, with EA instructing that we "don't stand out."
Review Falcon Age - PSVR Classic Combines Meaningful Storytelling with Adorable Birds
Bird play
It’s kind of crazy to think that Falcon Age is Outer Loop Games’ very first project as a developer. Designed and produced in its Seattle-based studio, the experience demonstrates a level of maturity, understanding, and respect that games even in the AAA space could only hope to achieve. The headline-grabbing falcon is most definitely...
Review Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trilogy - Three Classic Adventures That Stand the Test of Time
I hereby sentence you to play these games
Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trilogy is a bundle of the first three Phoenix Wright games, originally released on Game Boy Advance and then later revamped for Nintendo DS, making their way to a PlayStation console for the very first time. These classic adventure/visual novel titles follow a rookie defence...
News Electropop Band CHVRCHES Has 'No Idea' How Kojima Will Make Death Stranding Work
Leave a trace
Aside from ResetEra, electropop bands like CHVRCHES are our first port of call for video game news. So while the rest of the planet waits patiently to learn more about Death Stranding, director Hideo Kojima often invites his celebrity mates around for a peek at the project and a nice cup of Matcha tea. The aforementioned Scottish group...
News Dragon Age 4 Still 'Very Early' in Development, ANTHEM Reception Could Have a Big Impact on It
Not so hot
According to yet another Kotaku report, it sounds like BioWare has barely begun stitching the next Dragon Age game together. Based on anonymous comments from developers at the studio, the report states that Dragon Age 4 -- or whatever it ends up being called -- is still in "very early" production. You may remember that Dragon Age 4 got a...
Wednesday10th Apr 2019
News Electron Skins Added for Crash Team Racing Pre-Orders
Each comes with a custom podium animation
Pre-order the upcoming Crash Team Racing: Nitro-Fueled on the PlayStation 4 and you’ll unlock access to some bonus outfits and animations for the titular ‘Coot, Coco, and Dr. Neo Cortex. Each outfit comes with a unique podium animation, so if your name just so happens to be Anthony Dickens, you can...
Tuesday9th Apr 2019
Hands On Hamsterdam Lays PS Vita to Rest with Kung-Fu Fighting Furballs
Sure, why not?
Look, it’s a hamster in Amsterdam – what more do you really need to know? Your humble host backed Hamsterdam on Kickstarter on the strength of its name alone, so feel free to discredit any of the opinions herein. But having spent a good ten minutes with the regal rodent at last week’s EGX Rezzed 2019, we can at least confirm...
Store Update 9th April 2019 (Europe)
The spice of life
After a month of ginormous AAA releases, it’s nice to see smaller titles take the spotlight this week, with games like Dangerous Driving and Falcon Age headlining the latest European PlayStation Store update. There’s something for everyone here, from visual novel Zanki Zero: Last Beginning to Earth Defense Force: Iron Rain. Oh,...
Interview Fiona Sperry on Dangerous Driving, Arcade Racers, and Evolving Burnout
Pit stop
Dangerous Driving has arrived, and it's Three Fields Entertainment's most ambitious project to date. The tiny team behind the game aimed to rekindle the love for Burnout and arcade racers of that ilk, and that's certainly an idea we can get behind. We were fortunate enough to fire a few questions at Fiona Sperry, a founder of Criterion...
News Strut Across San Francisco in Watch Dogs 2 Timelapse
San Fran's biggest fan
What year is it? Watch Dogs 2 is a good couple of years old now, but there’s renewed interest in the series as Ubisoft prepares to announce its Brit-based sequel. So here’s a video reminder of just how good the sequel’s Bay Area was, as one player has decided to strut across the entire map in a nifty new timelapse video...
News Sniper Elite V2 Remastered Targets 14th May Release Date on PS4
Bullet time
Rebellion’s busy doubling down on the Sniper Elite franchise, and in addition to a PlayStation VR instalment, it’s kicking things off with Sniper Elite V2 Remastered – an upgraded version of 2012’s likeable PlayStation 3 shooter, itself a remake of the original entry in the franchise. Due out on 14th May, this polished package...
Monday8th Apr 2019
News Is Satisfactory Coming to PS4?
Coffee Stain Studios "might" port new game to consoles
One game that's been doing the rounds lately is an early access PC game named Satisfactory. It may surprise you to learn that the team behind it is best known for creating the purposely janky Goat Simulator. The factory-building survival game is a huge move for Coffee Stain Studios, but based on...
Guide Mortal Kombat 11 - All Confirmed Characters
Every MK 11 fighter revealed so far
Which characters have been confirmed for Mortal Kombat 11? Warner Bros has granted NetherRealm Studios another eye-watering budget to make the latest MK game its goriest yet, and with high-profile celebrities like Ronda Rousey attached to the project, you can expect this brawler to be one of the best-selling...
Review Zanki Zero: Last Beginning - A Survival RPG from the Makers of Danganronpa
Eat, sleep, die, repeat
Zanki Zero: Last Beginning comes from the creators of the Danganronpa series, and if this game isn’t further proof that Spike Chunsoft loves to torture and torment its poor characters then we don’t know what is. While Zanki Zero doesn’t force a group of school students to kill each other, it still has an equally grim...
Review Dangerous Driving - As Close as You'll Get to Classic Burnout on PS4
Bumpy ride
As enormous fans of Criterion's classic arcade racing series Burnout, we've been patiently waiting for either a revival from EA (a pipe dream, let's be honest) or for someone else to crash into the scene with a fast and brazen alternative. That's exactly what Three Fields Entertainment has created with Dangerous Driving, although you'd...
Tuesday9th Apr 2019
Guide Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice - How to Kill Corrupted Monk
How to beat both versions of the boss
How do you kill the Corrupted Monk boss in Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice? This boss fight was shown off before the game was released, but that doesn't make it an easy win. As you make your way towards the Fountainhead Palace area of the game, you'll encounter the true Corrupted Monk on a large bridge. We say the...
Monday8th Apr 2019
News God of War PS4 Director Says Accessibility Will Never Compromise His Vision
The debate continues
The debate over accessibilty and difficulty in games sparked by the release of Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice has been an ongoing matter for a few weeks now, and God of War director Cory Barlog took to Twitter to share his brief thoughts on the matter, In a reply to a tweet, Cory said: "Accessibility has never and will never be a...
Tuesday9th Apr 2019
Guide Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice - How to Kill Great Shinobi Owl
How to beat Owl at Ashina Castle and Hirata Estate
How do you kill Great Shinobi Owl in Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice? Towards the end of the game where you start making some big choices, you may end up fighting Owl, Wolf's foster father. Found atop Ashina Castle where you defeated Genichiro Ashina, he will be a very tough opponent, but at this point in...
Monday8th Apr 2019
News Days Gone Ad Questions Who the One Bullet Is For
The strong, the weak, or the helpless?
It looks like the final marketing push prior to release for Days Gone is in full swing as Sony releases one more advertisement for the zombie shooter launching at the end of this month. Viewable above, the ad questions who protagonist Deacon St. John's final bullet is for. The strong, the weak, or the...
News Borderlands: Game of the Year Edition Co-Op Connection Issues Being Worked On
Not very GOTY
It would seem that Borderlands: Game of the Year Edition is enduring a slightly rocky launch. The enhanced remaster released last week, and a lot of players are running into the same problem when trying to team up with friends. Indeed, the co-op side of the experience isn't all that smooth right now for some. Many are reporting...
News All Clues Point to a London Setting for Watch Dogs 3
Oi oi
Watch Dogs 3 will very likely be revealed at E3 this year. The sequel's been rumoured for what feels like an age, and in a year when Ubisoft has said that Assassin's Creed will be taking a break, it makes sense for the open world hack-a-thon to make a return in its absence. It's also long been rumoured that Watch Dogs 3 will take place in...
PlayStation Store Sales Charts The Division 2 Shoots to the Top
Gun game
The monthly PlayStation Store charts for March are out, and it's no surprise to see The Division 2 take the number one spot in both Europe and North America. Ubisoft's looter shooter was always going to be popular, so a win for the digital version was expected. It beats both
News Kitana Is Next Up in Mortal Kombat 11
Fan service
Kitana has joined Mortal Kombat 11’s character roster, as confirmed by the title’s television commercial. Debuting on the same day as Days Gone’s advert, the clip confirms that the ruler of NetherRealm will return – with her iconic bladed fans in tow. We really like the look of the heroine’s design, particularly her high heels...
Tuesday9th Apr 2019
News Brief Battles Is a Party Brawler Dropping Its Drawers on PS4 Next Month
Will it be pants?
One thing the PlayStation 4 isn't short of these days is local multiplayer games, and they all have their own unique hook. Just when you thought you had enough of them, Brief Battles appears, pitting players against each other with powerful pairs of pants. What? Yes, in this game, you'll be able to don undergarments that grant you...
Monday8th Apr 2019
News UK Sales Charts: The Division 2 Is Back at Number One in Slow Week
Nothing to see here
In an uneventful week in the gaming release schedule, the physical UK chart hasn't changed all that much. With a lack of new releases, there hasn't been much of an impact on the best sellers. Ubisoft's The Division 2 is back at the top, while Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice slips down to fifth. The bottom end of the top 10 sees the...
News Overwatch's Latest Archives Event Storm Rising Revealed
16th April to 6th May
The latest Overwatch Archives Event has been revealed to be coming on the 16th April, in a teaser video on the Overwatch Twitter page. Previous Archive events, Uprising and Retribution, have seen players go on story-focused, PvE team missions to take on Talon. Although the details are currently scarce. the video details what...
News Excellently Animated Co-Op Action Game Unruly Heroes Hits PS4 This Spring
PS4 port brings additional features
Co-op enabled action title Unruly Heroes first caught our eye a few months back when it launched on PC, and developer Magic Design Studios has confirmed that the game will be heading to PlayStation 4 this Spring. Some of the animation is just lovely, isn't it? What's more, the upcoming PS4 release will see a...
Hands On Eating Everything in Sight in Wattam
Wattam matter with you?
In our Sayonara Wild Hearts PAX East hands on, we mentioned that another of the games Annapurna brought to show was Wattam. A curious title from Keita Takahashi, the creator of the Katamari games, Wattam is an utterly charming title that, to put it mildly, is incredibly bizarre. The gameplay demo starts with you taking...
News Brilliant Bartending Sim VA-11 HALL-A Necks 2nd May PS4 Release Date
Chin, chin
Brilliant booze ‘em up VA-11 HALL-A will pour its brand of cyberpunk bartending action on the PlayStation 4 this coming 2nd May, publisher Ysbryd Games has announced. The title – blended to perfection by Venezuelan developer Sukeban Games – is an extraordinary visual novel, sharply touching upon all sorts of social issues through...
Feature Best PS4 Music of March 2019
March on, march on, march on
Another month gone brings with it a number of new releases, including some fairly highly anticipated titles, including one from a certain Japanese dev. And as usual, many of these titles brought some really great music along for the ride, so let’s dive into what those standouts are. Beat Cop: Pixel Crow’s curious...
News Mortal Kombat 11's Latest Kombatant Is a Deadly Debt Kollector
Pay up
Beware the tax man – literally in Mortal Kombat 11’s case. NetherRealm’s revealed the latest all-new kombatant to join its brawler’s roster, and it’s literally a debt kollector – albeit one with four arms. There’s some fun background story here, in that Kollector grew up in poverty, so subsequently decided to rip off the...
Saturday6th Apr 2019
News Bluepoint's Next Project a Re-Envisioning Beyond Shadow of the Colossus
Will it touch our Souls?
Bluepoint’s sublime Shadow of the Colossus remake is one of the finest games you can play on the PlayStation 4, but with its next project, the Austin-based outfit is looking to push itself even further. Speaking as part of a GDC presentation, the studio shed a little more light on what it’s up to, describing its new...
Hands On Snooker 19 Looks for Its Big Break on PS4
In the frame
There hasn’t been a licensed snooker game in almost a decade, which seems unusual when you consider the popularity of the sport. Sure, it’s never going to rival FIFA or Madden, but billiards can be brilliant fun – even if you’re not necessarily a baize buff in real-life. Snooker 19, then, is the first game on the PlayStation 4...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 266
Ice cold
Can you believe it’s April already? We’re struggling to wrap our head around it as well. It does mean, of course, that the sun is starting to shine brighter – even if the weather is still pretty cold. Not that we’ll be feeling it, as we’ll be staying indoors playing games. Here’s what will be keeping us busy this weekend. Sammy...
Friday5th Apr 2019
News Enter the Gungeon's Final Update, A Farewell to Arms, Launches Today on PS4
Exit the Gungeon
It's three years to the day since the arrival of Enter the Gungeon, a bullet hell roguelike from Devolver Digital. To celebrate the milestone, developer Dodge Roll Games is releasing A Farewell to Arms, the third and final major update to the popular title. It's entirely free, as with the other expansions, so fans should definitely...
News It Sounds Like the Next Assassin's Creed Will Be All About Vikings
Kick axe
Just the other day, players found what seemed to be a teaser for the next Assassin's Creed game inside The Division 2. There's a poster that advertises an opera called 'Valhalla' (a hall that welcomes warriors who die in battle in Norse mythology), and it features a character clad in red and white robes -- traditional Assassin's Creed...
Soapbox Sony's Done an Outstanding Job with PSVR
Credit where credit's due
I remember prior to the release of PlayStation VR there was a lot of chatter on this site in particular that Sony would scrap the headset like previous platforms should it fall short of expectations. To be fair, the organisation’s track record isn’t great: the EyeToy was prematurely given the boot, opening the market...
Poll Are You a Big Borderlands Fan, and Are You Hyped for Borderlands 3?
Hell yeah or heck no?
Phew, Borderlands has come back with a bit of a bang recently, hasn't it? With the official announcement of Borderlands 3 after what feels like a lifetime of waiting, everyone seems to have gone mad for Gearbox's lootin' shootin' adventures. Even the original Borderlands has resurfaced as a PlayStation 4 remaster, which, out of...
A lengthy list of tweaks
The Division 2's 1.05 update deployed earlier today alongside the game's first big content drop, and now we've got our hands on the official patch notes. As previously reported, there are a bunch of weapon buffs and nerfs, while skill mods have been overhauled along with weapon mods. Developer Massive Entertainment hopes...
News World War Z Goes In-Depth with Rockstar Inspired Overview Trailer
There's that commentary
World War Z is less than two weeks away from release now, but it's not up until now that we've really had a solid idea of how the game is structured or how it plays outside of its co-op capabilities. With a new trailer that wouldn't look so out of place on the Rockstar Games YouTube channel, the video above from developer...
News Shocker: Royal Family Out of Touch as Prince Harry Says Fortnite Should Be Banned
That's exactly what a lizard would say
Oh god, the lizards are at it again! Look, we didn't want to report on this, because frankly, who gives a sh*t, but then we realised that we can use this article to spread the word that, yes, the British Royal Family are definitely evil alien reptiles in disguise. Don't believe us? Here's some hard evidence:...
News Samurai Shodown Shows Off All 16 Playable Characters
Including the 3 newbies
Due out this summer, Samurai Shodown on PlayStation 4 will have 16 playable characters at launch, and you can see every one of them in the game's latest trailer. The three new challengers, Darli Dagger, Wu-Ruixiang, and Yashamaru Kurama, all look pretty cool. Are you hyped for the return of Samurai Shodown? Try not to spill...
News The Division 2's Battle for D.C. Content Update and Patch Is Live
Fighting the good fight
Today's the day, agents! The Division 2's first big content drop, Battle for D.C., is now live on PlayStation 4 following a few hours of maintenance. The update adds a new Black Tusk stronghold, Tidal Basin, and World Tier 5, bringing an extra layer of difficulty to the looter shooter. The title's latest patch has hit...
News Naughty! RAGE 2 Cheat Code Unlocks Cockney Geezer Danny Dyer as a Gameplay Commentator
You're 'avin' a larf
Fair warning: the trailer above contains some strong language. Get a pair of headphones, you muppet! RAGE 2 just shot up our most wanted list. Why? Because the man himself, cockney actor Danny Dyer, in all of his cheeky glory, has given his voice to the upcoming open world shooter. Basically, the title has cheat codes that...
News Super Meat Boy Forever Has Been Delayed, Will Arrive on PS4 Later This Year
"We choose not to run ourselves into the ground"
Super Meat Boy Forever, the sequel to the popular, soul crushingly difficult 2D platformer Super Meat Boy, was due to launch in April 2019. However, the developer Team Meat has taken to Twitter to confirm that players will not get their hands on the game this month. In a statement, the studio details...
Hands On Runnin’ Down a Dream in Sayonara Wild Hearts
Sayonara Bye Bye
One of our favourite booths to visit each PAX East is the Annapurna booth. With an ever-changing, always impressive lineup of interesting titles, it’s usually a highlight of the entire event. This excitement goes all the way back to their first PAX East in 2017, where they brought What Remains of Edith Finch and Gorogoa, and...
Thursday4th Apr 2019
News Atlus Will 'Actively Discuss' Bringing Persona 3 and Persona 4 to PS4 If There's an Opportunity
It's aware of demand
Atlus is well aware of the demand for Persona 3 and Persona 4 on PlayStation 4, according to a new interview with GNN Gamer (as translated by Persona Central). Both games originally launched on the PS2, with the enhanced Persona 4 Golden releasing as a PS Vita exclusive years later. Naturally, the commercial success of Persona...
News Borderlands: The Handsome Collection Ultra HD Texture Pack Is a Whopping 16GB on PS4
Just FYI
Avid Borderlands fans can head on over to the PlayStation Store and claim their free Ultra HD Texture Pack for Borderlands: The Handsome Collection, if they wish. You'll find the pack under 'add-ons' on the game's store page, or you can just search for it. To install it, you'll need the title's latest patch downloaded -- but don't worry,...
Review Borderlands: Game of the Year Edition - Back with a Bang
Boom Claptrap
Ten years ago, Borderlands felt like a breath of fresh air. It stood apart from the games that were chasing Call of Duty’s shadow by channelling Diablo more than Desert Storm. Its signature loot mechanic became a selling point, but Borderlands always offered more than that. It was funny, charming, and wholly unique. And in a world...
Hands On Can Crash Team Racing Compete with Mario Kart 8 Deluxe?
We go head-to-head in Activision's remaster
Crash Bandicoot’s re-emergence has been one of the highlights of the PlayStation 4 era, with Sony’s former mascot now very much a part of the mainstream gaming furniture again. With the PSone’s seminal Crash Team Racing representing one of the few times the Mario Kart juggernaut has been put under...
News Assassin's Creed Odyssey Patch 1.20 Adds Custom Gear Loadouts, Support for Next DLC, and More
Atlantis beckons
A new update is available to download for Assassin's Creed Odyssey on PlayStation 4. Patch 1.20 is around 4.4GB in size, and it's mainly being deployed in order to add support for the title's next DLC, The Fate of Atlantis. The first episode of which, Fields of Elysium, is due out on the 23rd April. There's more to this update than...
News Fans Are Freakin' Out As Ape Escape's Website Just Updated
Anniversary approaching
Sony has no shortage of dormant intellectual properties these days, but we reckon Ape Escape would sit somewhere near to the top of fans' most requested list. The last mainline entry in the series launched almost 15 years ago on the PlayStation 2, while there have been various spin-offs on the PlayStation Portable and –...
Friday5th Apr 2019
News God of War Adds to Trophy Haul by Sweeping the BAFTAs
Red Dead Redemption 2 goes home empty handed
God of War rounded out its impressive trophy haul by sweeping the BAFTAs, securing an eye-watering five awards on the evening. Sony Santa Monica’s epic PlayStation 4 exclusive scored for Best Music, Best Narrative, and Audio Achievement. Meanwhile, voice actor Jeremy Davies took home the Best Performer...
Thursday4th Apr 2019
Talking Point Should All Games Have an Easy Mode?
How important is accessibility in gaming?
With the recent release of Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice, the conversation surrounding accessibility in video games has been rekindled. Sekiro's an unforgiving title that even hardcore players can have trouble with, but would it ruin the game for it to have an easy mode for those who just want to take in the...
News Someone Made Super Mario Maker in LittleBigPlanet 3
Dream big
Dreams is on the cusp of receiving its Early Access release, and yet even after its impressive beta, people still question the sheer creativity of Media Molecule’s community. Perhaps this LittleBigPlanet 3 level will put things into perspective: it’s Super Mario Maker recreated in Sackboy’s world. Yes, we said Super Mario Maker –...
News This Is Snooker Goes Head-to-Head with Snooker 19
The thirsty chicken involved
Three people wait for a good PlayStation 4 snooker game, and then two come along at once. Meanwhile, we’re still waiting for a decent tennis title, but we’re not bitter or anything. Anyway, hot on the heels of Snooker 19’s release date announcement, Birmingham-based developer VooFoo has announced This Is Snooker...
News Assassin's Creed Creator Shows Off Ancestors: The Humankind Odyssey in New Video
Survival of the fittest
Patrice Désilets, the creative mind who brought us Assassin's Creed, moved away from Ubisoft a few years back, and has been crafting a brand new game with his new studio, Panache Digital Games. We've sort of known about Ancestors: The Humankind Odyssey for a while, but today we have the first real look at what to expect from...
News Indie Anti-Gravity Racer Formula Fusion Changes Name to Pacer, Comes to PS4 in 2019
Pace yourself
Formula Fusion has been the name of R8 Games' WipEout-esque racing game for years, but the studio has made the decision to change the title altogether. Now called Pacer, the anti-gravity racer is still a work in progress, but as you can see from the new trailer, it's shaping up rather nicely. According to senior producer Steve Iles,...
News The Division 2 Trailer Outlines Year One Updates, Teases Next Specialisation Class
Gunning it
Tomorrow (that's Friday the 5th April at the time of writing) sees the release of the first big content update for The Division 2. It's set to add a new stronghold (supposedly the toughest of the bunch) alongside a new world tier. A few fresh weapons will also be introduced, and you'll be able to get your hands on specific gear sets. But...
News Snooker 19 Sinks a 17th April Launch Date Ahead of the Worlds
147 heaven
Ripstone Games is chalking up Snooker 19 for release ahead of the Betfred World Championships at the “world famous” Crucible this coming 19th April. Available to pre-order both physically and digitally now – with an added 10 per cent discount for PlayStation Plus members purchasing through the PlayStation Store – the title...
News Boss Rush Action Game Furi Updated on PS4, Adds Invincible Mode and New Control Scheme
Freedom
Furi is secretly one of PS4's best indie titles. It was on PS Plus back in 2016, and we really liked the mash up of bullet hell and hack and slash in its various boss fights. Having said that, it's hard as nails, which can be off-putting for some players. Luckily, today sees the arrival of the Freedom update. This free update to the game...
Wednesday3rd Apr 2019
News The Huge Spring Sale Begins Today on EU PlayStation Store
PS4 savings all through April
With the March Madness sale wrapping up today, you knew Sony was going to replace it with something. The platform holder has revealed that today marks the beginning of the Spring Sale on the European PlayStation Store, and it's running from now through to 1st May. As usual, the sale is a big one, and it includes some...
News Borderlands 3's Box Art Goes Biblical in Brilliant Fashion
Your lovin' is Bible
Borderlands has always had good box art, but you’ve got to give the Borderlands 3 cover a hearty round of applause. As with everything else pertaining to this long-awaited sequel, it’s already leaked online, with renowned Twitter bot Wario64 sharing it on his account. It basically depicts a Psycho as Jesus Christ, which is...
News The Division 2 Details Big Changes to Skills and Mods Ahead of the Game's Friday Update
Modding the mods
Developer Massive Entertainment has outlined a number of changes coming to The Division 2 in the game's next update. Dropping at the same time as the title's new world tier and stronghold, the incoming patch aims to make positive changes to skills, skill mods, and weapon mods. It'll also include some weapon balancing. For starters,...
News Borderlands 3 Release Date All But Confirmed Thanks to Early YouTube Ad
Box art also revealed
On April Fools Day at the start of this week, a tweet from the official Borderlands Twitter account seemingly announced a 13th September 2019 release date for Borderlands 3. It was quickly deleted, and with Randy Pitchford and his crew stating more details would come on 3rd April, it appeared to be the real deal. Now, a...
News Borderlands 3 Has Split-Screen Co-Op, and You Can Toggle Individual Loot Drops
No need for negotiations
Alongside the game's release date, Gearbox has relayed some new info on Borderlands 3. The developer confirms that the title will feature both online and offline co-op, the latter taking the form of split-screen. Also in regards to co-op, you apparently won't have to worry about differences in character levels, as it sounds...
Game of the Month Best PS4 Games of March 2019
Students, agents, devils, and demons
Phwoar, March was some month for PlayStation 4. Sony's console was showered with several top quality titles -- especially if you're a fan of fast and frantic action -- and as per usual, we've gathered the Push Square team in order to determine our Game of the Month. After an incredibly close staff vote, here's...
Review Angry Birds VR: Isle of Pigs - A Short But Competent Adaptation to PSVR
Two pigs with one bird
Angry Birds was a massive hit when it launched on mobile devices several years ago, and since then it has spawned many different spinoff titles, such as Star Wars, Transformers, Rio, etc. The latest of which, Angry Birds VR: Isle of Pigs, is a virtual reality experience available on PlayStation VR. The game plays exactly as...
News Borderlands 3 Release Date Confirmed, Gameplay Reveal Teased for Next Month
New trailer released
Not that it's any sort of secret anymore, but Gearbox has finally confirmed the release date for Borderlands 3. As expected, the cel-shaded shooter will launch on 13th September 2019. There's a new trailer to watch too, if you fancy. In the above tweet, the studio also teases that we'll get to see the first real gamep
Thursday4th Apr 2019
News Everybody's Golf VR's Caddies Will Feed You Chocolates
Malteaser trailer
Everybody’s Golf VR is a perfect fit for PlayStation VR, and yet it’s also unlike previous entries in the series. Played from a first-person perspective with either a PlayStation Move motion controller or DualShock 4, this instalment will do away with the familiar click-click-click action of old, favouring a more physical...
Wednesday3rd Apr 2019
News Cetrion Is a Brand New Character Joining the Roster in Mortal Kombat 11
Natural woman
Of all the characters revealed for Mortal Kombat 11 so far, there are only a couple of totally new fighters. One of them is Cetrion, freshly unveiled today in a new trailer, which you can see above. Cetrion appears to have control over various elements, able to summon rocks, fire, water, and vines with which to attack her foes. In...
News A Plague Tale: Innocence Goes Gold Ahead of Release on PS4 Next Month
Vive la France
We've been keeping a watchful eye on A Plague Tale: Innocence, the bleak adventure game set in 14th century France. Developer Asobo Studio looks to have crafted something quite unique, with a relentless swarm of plague-carrying rats and enemy soldiers to avoid as you guide Amicia and her little brother across the country. The game...
News Remember Bubsy: Paws on Fire? It's Coming Out Next Month on PS4
In case you were wondering
That's right, you didn't imagine another Bubsy game is on its way. Announced towards the end of last year, Bubsy: Paws on Fire is a sidescrolling auto runner from Choice Provisions, the studio behind the Bit.Trip Runner series. With similar on-rails running and jumping gameplay and multiple characters with unique...
Hands On Trying To Be a 100% Actual Human in Speaking Simulator
Bringing new meaning to swallowing your tongue
Nestled in an out-of-the-way corner of PAX East hid a curious little booth. A papier-mâché human head with an alarmingly long tongue signified the booth for Australian developer Affable Games’ Speaking Simulator. It was such a bizarre booth setup that our curiosity was certainly piqued. What we did...
Guide Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice - How to Kill the Great Serpent
How to beat the giant snake and unlock the trophy
How do you kill the Great Serpent in Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice? You'll encounter this enormous albino snake a few times throughout the game, and believe it or not, you'll get the opportunity to kill it once and for all. While not really a boss fight in the traditional sense, this is still a key enemy...
Tuesday2nd Apr 2019
News April 2019's PS Plus Games Are Available to Download Now on PS4
Feel the Surge
We're already a couple of days into April, which not only means we're roughly a third through 2019 already, it also means it's time for the new PlayStation Plus lineup. As we discovered last week, the two PS4 titles Plus members can look forward to are sci-fi Dark Souls clone The Surge and multiplayer survival game Conan Exiles. If...
News Nobody Knows What's Going on with the Physical Release of Borderlands: Game of the Year Edition
Where are the pre-orders?
Borderlands: Game of the Year edition is supposed to release tomorrow after its recent announcement at Gearbox's PAX East extravaganza, but the physical version of the game is almost nowhere to be seen. The PS4 version is exclusive to Gamestop over in the US, and it doesn't look like there'll be one at all here in the UK...
Wednesday3rd Apr 2019
Guide Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice - How to Upgrade Health, Posture, Attack, and Skills
Building a better shinobi
How do you increase your health, attack power, and unlock skills in Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice? The game ditches the RPG elements found in Dark Souls and Bloodborne, but that doesn't mean there aren't ways to improve your character. In fact, there are loads of opportunities to upgrade certain aspects of the One-Armed Wolf...
Tuesday2nd Apr 2019
Review Outward - An Unremarkable Yet Charming Nod to Old School RPGs
Onward and outwards
Devoid of any innate ability to absorb dragon souls or lacking the experience and training of a ruthless Witcher, Outward instead sends you packing into a hostile world as a feeble adventurer with little but the clothes on your back for protection. Even set in the fantasy realm of Aurai, this open world RPG prides itself on...
News Atlus Is Now Teasing Persona 5 S News Later This Month
Switching sides?
Persona 5 R, Persona 5 S -- Atlus is currently running rings around us with these Persona 5 projects. Last month, Persona 5: The Royal was revealed, but all we really know about it is that it's coming to PlayStation 4. Persona 5 S, on the other hand... Well, we don't have a clue. A new teaser website has opened for Persona 5 S, and...
News Devil May Cry 5 Removes Ridiculous Bum Censorship on PS4, But Not in Europe
Eh?
What even is this story? If you've been keeping up, you'll already know that a scene in Devil May Cry 5 was censored on PlayStation 4 here in the West, and when we say censored, we mean the bare buttocks of a lady were partially obscured by lens flare. It was one of the most pointless and pedantic edits that we've seen in a long time. And now...
News You Won't Get a Game Over for Failing Missions in Cyberpunk 2077
Now that's role-playing
It sounds like Cyberpunk 2077 is taking its role-playing very seriously, as a recent developer interview on German site GameStar (thanks Reddit for the translation) reveals an interesting detail regarding mission design. The gist of it is that you'll never see a game over screen unless y
Wednesday3rd Apr 2019
Guide Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice - How to Kill All Main Bosses
Guides for all the main boss fights in Sekiro
How many bosses are there in Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice? How do you beat each boss? There are plenty of powerful adversaries in Sekiro, and odds are you'll die dozens of times trying to take them down. From Lady Butterfly and beyond, the boss fights are varied, occasionally unusual, and surprising. If...
Guide Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice - How to Kill Guardian Ape
How to beat the Guardian Ape boss fight
How do you kill the Guardian Ape in Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice? This fearsome boss fight is one of the game's most outlandish, having you face off against a gigantic angry gorilla in Sunken Valley. His attacks are naturally very powerful, but as always, there are ways to take him down relatively quickly...
Tuesday2nd Apr 2019
News Iron Man VR Looks Sick, Is a Full Game with a Deep Sandbox and Story
Stark stuff
Last week’s trailer for Iron Man VR did not paint the game in the best possible light, but as soon as we learned that it’s a collaboration between Sony and Marvel Games – the same fruitful partnership which ultimately resulted in last year’s Marvel’s Spider-Man – we knew that all would be okay. And as some hands on...
Wednesday3rd Apr 2019
News Everybody's Golf VR Will Swing to PSVR on 21st May
Nice shot
Crikey, the upcoming slate of PlayStation VR software looks utterly superb, doesn’t it? We can’t wait for the likes of Iron Man VR and Blood & Truth, but there’s another Sony published title that we’re itching to play. That is, of course, Everybody’s Golf VR – an adaptation of one of PlayStation’s most popular and longest...
Tuesday2nd Apr 2019
News BioWare Responds to Damning ANTHEM Development Report with Studio Statement
"The creative process is often difficult"
Hot on the heels of Kotaku's in-depth report on the serious troubles of ANTHEM's development, BioWare has issued a statement. "We’d like to take a moment to address an article published this morning about BioWare, and Anthem’s development," it begins. "We chose not to comment or participate in this...
News PlayStation Now Adds Metal Gear Solid V, Racing Games, and Star Wars Titles with April Update
Differences between Europe and US line-up
PlayStation Now's latest game update brings with it the full Metal Gear Solid V experience, a whole host of PS2-based Star Wars titles, and a couple of indie highlights. There are some pretty major differences between the US and European line-ups this month though, which we'll detail below. April's new...
The list goes on
An impressively in-depth report on the development of ANTHEM has been published over on Kotaku. Based on statements from a number of anonymous BioWare employees, news editor Jason Schreier outlines the game's incredibly rocky road to release. The report also highlights poor working conditions behind closed doors at developer...
News Direct Feed Footage of That Turn Based Yakuza April Fools Video Has Been Uploaded by SEGA
Fool me once
One of the better April Fools Day jokes to come out of the video game world yesterday was a "leaked" video of a Yakuza game with turn based combat. It was pretty funny, but the footage of the fake game was very well produced, and many fans wanted to see the whole thing without interruptions. SEGA has obliged, and the four-minute direct...
Hands On Beyond Blue Helps Bring BBC's Nature Series To Gaming
Da-Ba-Dee, Da-Ba-Die
Scattered among all of the big titles at PAX East 2019 is a veritable treasure-trove of indie games. One of the titles that grabs our attention right away is an aquatic adventure title, Beyond Blue, from E-Line Media, the team behind the absolutely wonderful Never Alone. A game that blended a great platforming title with a...
News Half of Video Game Software Bought in the UK Last Year was Digital
UK games market now worth nearly £6 billion
UKIE, the trade body that provides us with sales and chart information for the UK games industry, has conducted extensive research into the value of the country's games market. It's produced some pretty interesting results, showing that digital accounted for about 50 per cent of gaming software spending...
News SEGA Releases New Team Sonic Racing Gameplay Trailer as it Gears Up for Launch on PS4
Final lap
Team Sonic Racing is out in a couple of months, and it feels like we've seen very little of the game itself since its delay. Fortunately, SEGA seems to be turning that around, as it's today posted a brand new trailer for the co-op kart racer. With a mix of CG and gameplay, the video certainly looks good -- we're eager to learn whether the...
News Painterly PS4 Exclusive Concrete Genie Has Not One, But Two PSVR Modes
Different strokes
Concrete Genie might be one of Sony's lesser known PlayStation 4 exclusives, but it's looking really rather good. Though it's been in development for a long time, we're starting to understand why that is as the publisher is slowly revealing more about the colourful adventure title. On PlayStation Blog today, San Mateo Studio's Jeff...
Monday1st Apr 2019
News Sony's Digital Refund Policy Takes a Welcome Step Forward
But there's still work to be done
Sony’s been left behind when it comes to its refund policy for the PlayStation Store, but it has updated its terms and conditions today, making subtle improvements for consumers looking to be reimbursed for digital purchases. As per the new small print, you’ll be eligible for a refund on any purchase, assuming...
Rumour Borderlands 3 Release Date Discovered By Fan
It seems to add up
If you watched the dreadful Gearbox PAX stream the other day, where Borderlands 3 was officially announced, then you'll know that the developer just loves hiding secret messages in trailers for its games. With that in mind, Reddit user Zottelpanda reckons that the release date for Borderlands 3 is hidden in its reveal
Guide New PS4 Games Releasing in April 2019
Every upcoming PlayStation 4 release date in April 2019
What new PS4 games are releasing in April 2019? It’s a slightly quieter month on the PlayStation 4 this time, but there are two big titles waiting at the end of it: Days Gone and Mortal Kombat 11. The former is the next big exclusive from Sony, while the latter practically guarantees a good...
News Did the Release Date for Borderlands 3 Just Get Leaked?
Er, we think so?
So, the release date for Borderlands 3 might have just been leaked. A weird tweet from the game's official Twitter account stated: "Mayhem is Coming September 13. Pre-order now for the Gold Weapon Skins Pack!" The tweet has since been deleted. We managed to take a screenshot of the tweet in question, though: Now, today is...
Hands On Dangerous Driving Is Burnout 3 on Burnout 1's Budget
Second hand model
Dangerous Driving is the game Three Fields Entertainment has been building towards for the last few years. The small studio, founded by Criterion's top dogs Alex Ward and Fiona Sperry, first released Dangerous Golf in 2016, a destructive, score-attack golf game that spoke to the developer's intentions. A successor to Burnout, or at...
Review Xenon Racer - Look Ma, No Handling
Race to the bottom
Xenon Racer is a racing game. That’s really the only way to kick off this review because there’s nothing memorable about it. Despite its 2030 setting it doesn’t try anything new – not necessarily a bad thing in itself, but something that becomes worse when you realise developer 3D Clouds hasn’t even got all the basics...
News UK Sales Charts: The Division 2 and Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice Battle to Stay on the Podium
Guns vs. swords
Ubisoft and Activision are up against each other at the top of the physical UK chart this week, as both of their latest major titles fight to stay in the top three. Yoshi's Crafted World sits atop the chart in its debut week, but The Division 2 and Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice round off the best sellers in second and third respectively...
News Ubisoft's Rabbids Invade For Honor for 24 Hour April Fools Event
Toilet brushes in hand
This has to be up there with the very best in-game April Fools events ever. Ubisoft's legion of Rabbids has invaded For Honor for a 24 hour event that sees them take the fight to the standard knights, samurai, and viking classes. Check them out in action in the tweet below. Just look at them all! Kitted out with their...
News Sword Art Online: Alicization Lycoris Follows the Anime on PS4
Nice name
Sword Art Online: Alicization Lycoris has a name that we simply never want to type again, but sadly that's not an option when we're covering a newly announced title. All we've got to go on right now is the trailer embedded above, and confirmation that the game will follow the most recent season of the Sword Art Online anime. So yes, that...
News Yakuza April Fools Video Shows Turn Based Battles in Upcoming Title
Yakuza, but with damage numbers
The official Japanese Yakuza YouTube channel has released a rather entertaining new video, supposedly leaking footage of the next Yakuza game. The off-screen recording shows fresh lead character Ichiban Kasuga entering combat with a bunch of thugs on the streets of Kamurocho, except instead of immediately dishing out...
News Bloody Palace Mode Is Available Now in Devil May Cry 5 on PS4
No fooling
As announced last month, Capcom is bringing Bloody Palace Mode back to its OTT action series. A free update for Devil May Cry 5 is available now, adding the survival mode to the excellent hack and slasher via a patch. The Bloody Palace consists of 101 floors, each containing waves of enemies to defeat against the clock with Dante, Nero,...
News Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 Gets an All-New Blackout Map, Launching Tomorrow for Free
Take no prisoners
Here's some fairly big news that isn't an April Fools gag: Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 is getting a brand new map for Battle Royale mode Blackout, and it's releasing tomorrow for free. Set on Alcatraz island, you can get a taste of what's to come in the trailer above. Alcatraz promises a more close quarters experience for Blackout...
