News PS Plus Free PS4 Games Announced for July 2020
Another early reveal
Guide PS5 vs PS4: Full Tech Specs Comparison
How does PS5 compare to PS4 Pro and PlayStation 4?
News Sony: We're Not Going to Open PS5 Pre-Orders at a Moment's Notice
There'll be some warning
News - July, 2020
Friday31st Jul 2020
News PlayStation Shares Some Gobsmacking Ghost of Tsushima Player Stats
How many foxes have you petted?
PlayStation has shared a bunch of impressive-sounding Ghost of Tsushima statistics. The open world game's been out for a couple of weeks now, and it's fair to say that players have been busy. The key takeaways? People really like the Standoff mechanic. They also really like taking photos. Can't exactly blame them, can...
News Almost Everyone Is Banking on Sony Announcing PS5 Price and Release Date in August
Including "insiders"
August is the month for Sony to nail down many more PlayStation 5 details -- or so the internet would have you believe. That's right folks, we're once again at that point where desperation is setting in. Sony's been silent on the subject of next-gen since it revealed its upcoming console back in June, and of course this means...
Review Cuphead - Cartoon Run and Gun Is As Hard As It Is Beautiful
Storm in a teacup
There's not much more we can really add to the conversation surrounding Cuphead. It's been out for nearly three years on other platforms, and arrives on PlayStation 4 with everyone in the know. While we'll probably just be echoing others, it would be remiss of us to not voice our thoughts, so here goes. Cuphead is gorgeous, clever,...
Poll What PS5 Information Do You Want Most?
Price? Release date? Launch games?
It feels like an age has passed since the PlayStation 5 was revealed. We're all sitting here hungry to hear more, but Sony's been silent on its next-gen plans ever since the big event in the middle of June. The Japanese giant still has so much to information to share. We don't have a price. We don't have a release...
News 2K Sports' New NFL Game to Touchdown on PS5 in 2021
Will be an arcade alternative to Madden
2K Sports has signed an agreement with the National Football League Players Association to ensure that the NFL’s biggest stars will appear in “multiple” American football projects it has in the pipeline, the first of which is scheduled to release next year. According to a press release, the...
Guide New PS4 Games This Week (27th July to 2nd August)
Destroy All Humans! Demon's Tilt! Maid of Sker!
There's a load of new PS4 games to look forward to in this week's PlayStation Store Update, including the remake of Destroy All Humans and Demon's Tilt. For a full list of all new PS4 game release dates in 2020, click through the link. New PS4 Games This Week (27th July to 2nd August): Below is a...
Guide Upcoming PS4 Games for August and September 2020
Madden 21! Avengers! Tony Hawk!
Can you believe we're already weeks into the latter half of 2020? The year hasn't panned out how any of us thought it would, but at least we have games to take our mind off things once in a while. As we head towards the final months of the year, things are looking pretty good for PlayStation 4 fans. What are you...
News EA Could Be Considering Warner Bros Gaming Division Buyout
CFO drops a possible hint
If you didn't already know, Warner Bros.' gaming division -- which includes developers such as Rocksteady (Batman Arkham) and NetherRealm (Mortal Kombat, Injustice) -- is up for sale. Priced at around $4 billion, the division certainly doesn't come cheap, and so only a handful of mega publishers have shown interest. As...
News New DIRT 5 Video Mucks In with Stampede Time Trial Gameplay
Muddy waters
We have to say, DIRT 5 is looking pretty darn good. Taking the series back to its more arcadey roots, this cross-gen entry could be one of PlayStation 5's first great racing games. It's looking like a lot of fun in this new gameplay clip, which shows off a time trial event on a Stampede track. The video shows how you'll be able to...
News Twist and Contort the World to Your Liking in Naught, Out Now on PS4
Priced at £15.99/$19.99
If you're looking for a stylish, 2D indie platformer to pass the time this weekend, why not check out the newly-released Naught on PlayStation 4? This unique take on jumping and dashing will have you twisting the environment around a tiny character trapped in dark underground tunnels, mazes, and lairs. It looks like a pretty...
Thursday30th Jul 2020
Random Ghost of Tsushima Player Finds a Way to Turn Jin's Life into a Never-Ending Arrow Hell
Believe you can fly
We've all seen that Ghost of Tsushima player get absolutely wrecked by a barrage of Mongol arrows, right? Well Reddit user lys1030 has somehow made Jin Sakai's life even more miserable. They attack the same Mongol war camp that can't be captured until later in the story, resulting in a never-ending hail of arrows. These p
Friday31st Jul 2020
Guide PlayStation Now FAQ: Everything You Need to Know
All you need to know about PS Now
What is PlayStation Now? How much does PS Now cost? What games are available on PS Now? In this guide, we aim to answer all your questions regarding PlayStation Now, the service that allows you to stream and download a wide variety of games for a monthly fee. Sony has been constantly updating and improving the...
Thursday30th Jul 2020
Overwhelming force
After having topped the Japanese software charts at launch, Ghost of Tsushima has been forced from its throne by the seemingly unstoppable Animal Crossing: New Horizons. Still, the PlayStation 4 exclusive has maintained a steady momentum, selling an additional 53,000 copies. It's the kind of drop that we expect to see from n
Random Want a PS5 Right Now? Grab a Cardboard Version
eBay comes through
We all want to get our hands on a PlayStation 5 console come the end of 2020, but what if we told you that there's one which could be bought on
News Nioh 2: The Tengu's Disciple DLC Is Out Now on PS4
Costs £7.99/$9.99
The first of three pieces of DLC for Nioh 2 has today launched on the PlayStation Store, bringing with it a brand new area to do battle in and another story to follow. Titled The Tengu's Disciple, you can purchase it standalone for £7.99/$9.99 or as part of the Nioh 2 season pass which comes in at £19.99/$19.99. The listing...
News Resident Evil Resistance DLC Lets You Cosplay as Leon and Claire
Redfield is on the case
While Resident Evil 3 appears to have been all but forgotten about, its multiplayer pack-in Resident Evil Resistance is continuing to thrive with even more DLC in the pipeline. Capcom has today announced a new costume pack which allows each and every survivor to dress up as Leon S. Kennedy and Claire Redfield from Resident...
Interview PS5's Goodbye Volcano High Is a Reflection of the Uncertain World Around Us
KO_OP's most ambitious game yet
Sony decided to dedicate a significant portion of last month's PS5 Future of Gaming show to the fascinating world of indie games, and one of the most interesting titles announced was Goodbye Volcano High. The next game from GNOG developer KO_OP, it is a story-focused adventure all about dinosaurs attending school...
News We Didn't Really Understand This PGA Tour 2K21 Trailer
Realistic courses, though
There are occasions when publishers release trailers that fly right over our heads, and this is one example. We understand the principles of what 2K Sports is trying to tell us: PGA Tour 2K21 will feature authentic golf courses based on real-world data. But Terra Imaging boss Karl Engstrom is so enthusiastic about his job...
Friday31st Jul 2020
News Everyone Wants a New Splinter Cell Game, So Ubisoft's Making a Netflix Series
Nailed it
We've been waiting an eternity for another entry in the Splinter Cell franchise. Indeed, it feels as though we're on the cusp of a new game; Ubisoft has hinted at the return of Sam Fisher, and there have been some hints here and there. It makes sense to bring it back, and it turns out the publisher is doing just that -- only, not in the...
Thursday30th Jul 2020
News Samurai Shodown's Next DLC Character Is Free
Gongsun Li, apparently
The next DLC character for Samurai Shodown has been announced, and frankly, we don't have a clue who she is. The umbrella-wielding warrior is apparently named Gongsun Li, and she's fresh out of Chinese mobile title Honor of Kings. Fair enough. The good news is that you don't really have to know what Gongsun Li's about because...
News Ubisoft's Hyper Scape Drops Onto PS4 Next Month
The future is now
After making us all a bit jealous with extended betas on PC, Hyper Scape will launch on PlayStation 4 in less than two weeks time. 11th August 2020 is the day to watch out for as the free-to-play, futuristic Battle Royale shooter lands on consoles, kickstarting the game's narrative and a Battle Pass. Senior producer Graeme...
News Bulletstorm, Outriders Dev Working on Second AAA Game for PS5
Said to be ambitious and groundbreaking
Developer People Can Fly clearly isn't satisfied with just working on PlayStation 5 game Outriders because the studio has just announced that it now as a second AAA title in production for next-gen consoles. The team best known for putting out Bulletstorm on PlayStation 3 will develop "a highly ambitious,...
News Take Birmingham by Storm in Peaky Blinders: Mastermind This August
A face as long as Livery Street
If you've never had the chance to visit England's second city and do a spot of shopping at the Bull Ring or stand in the away end of Villa Park, Peaky Blinders: Mastermind will only be able to help you with the latter. That's because Birmingham's grand retail centre didn't open its doors until 2003 and this...
News Cyberpunk 2077 Beta Emails Are Fake, CD Projekt Red Reissues Warning
Cyberpunk'd
Over the last few weeks or so, there have been an increasing number of reports that people are receiving Cyberpunk 2077 beta invitations via email. However, these invitations are entirely fake, and CD Projekt Red has had to step forward once again to reiterate that fact. "f you recently received an email claiming to be granting you beta...
Wednesday29th Jul 2020
News Gran Turismo 7's PS5 Release Date Has Sparked Some Discussion
Is it coming soon?
When is Gran Turismo 7 releasing on the PlayStation 5? Despite developer Polyphony Digital showcasing gameplay during Sony’s recent showcase, there’s still a large chunk of the gaming community that believes the racer is years away – after all, ever since Gran Turismo 5, the Japanese studio has garnered a reputation for...
"To be honest, we were beaten"
Toshihiro Nagoshi the charismatic and colourful character behind the Yakuza series, has spoken at length about his appreciation for the recently released PS4 exclusive, Ghost of Tsushima. Despite being set on the Japanese island of the same name, Ghost of Tsushima was developed by Bellevue-based studio Sucker Punch,...
News PS5 Completely Outpacing Xbox Series X in Terms of Popularity, Says New Research
Survey results promising for Sony
Running a PlayStation website can often skew our perspective when it comes to the wider gaming industry. But from where we're sitting, it feels like there's already a momentum to the PlayStation 5 -- something that the Xbox Series X doesn't quite have outside of hardcore circles. And new research, as reported by...
Thursday30th Jul 2020
Mini Review Fairy Tail - Faithful Anime Adaptation Is a Fan Pleaser
They lived Happy-ly ever after
Fairy Tail follows the plot of the anime, set from around the end of the Tenrou Island arc to approximately the end of the Avatar arc. For the uninitiated, that spans around 160 episodes from about 122 onwards. You're therefore much better off going into Fairy Tail with some knowledge of the property already, but there...
Wednesday29th Jul 2020
News Sony May Be Exploring Its Own DLSS-Esque Graphics Technology
Not-so native
What have we learned these past few years? It’s easy: native 4K is a waste of horsepower. Sony’s own checkerboard solutions in games like Horizon Zero Dawn already proved that point, but NVidia’s proprietary DLSS – or Deep Learning Super Sampling, to give it its full title – has sealed the deal. For those of you who don’t...
News PlayStation Spain Teases PS5 News, Trolls with Sony Bravia TVs
Bad idea
The hype for the PlayStation 5 is at an all-time high right now. Fans are ready to pre-order, the next-gen games are looking great, and the future is generally looking pretty bright. The Twitter account for PlayStation Spain clearly recognised this though and decided to play a bit of a cruel joke on its followers. A short while ago, it...
News The Mean Greens: Plastic Warfare Is a Toy Soldier Multiplayer Shooter Coming to PS4 in August
Small soldiers
You know what? This doesn't look half bad. The Mean Greens: Plastic Warfare is a 5v5 online multiplayer shooter, only you're playing as little toy soldiers across various household maps. It's not exactly a new idea -- the Army Men series comes to mind -- but it looks like it's been executed well here. As you can see in the above...
News PlayStation Documentary Resurfaces with New Trailer, Finally Arrives in September
From Bedrooms to Billions
Well, this has certainly been a long time coming. From Bedrooms to Billions: The PlayStation Revolution, a documentary all about Sony's impact on the games industry, is very nearly here. We reported on it four years ago, when it was
News Dragon Quest XI S Isn't Cross-Platform Between PS4 and Vita, Square Enix Confirms
Shocking news, we know
Update (29/7/20): As expected, the PlayStation Store page was mistaken. Square Enix has confirmed to us that the "Cross-platform" symbol appeared on the game's listing erroneously, and there's no such functionality with Vita. Here's its full statement: There was an error on the PS4 pre-order page which has now been...
News PS5 Release in Late 2020 Still on Track as AMD's Chips Ship on Time
Chips in
We still don't have a release date, but Sony has said time and time again that the PlayStation 5 will launch by the end of 2020. And fortunately, production does seem to be on track. AMD, the manufacturer behind the next-gen console's CPU and custom GPU, has confirmed that shipment of these components has begun. During AMD's latest...
News Marvel's Spider-Man PS5 Remaster Rumours Re-Emerge, But Likely Erroneous
Speculation resurfaces
Aw, shucks – here we go again, folks. An excerpt from Game Informer magazine shared on Reddit and later around the web suggests that upcoming PlayStation 5 standalone exclusive Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales may ship with a remastered version of the original PlayStation 4 game. This was a popular point of discussion...
News Ori Dev Is Now Making an Action RPG with The Outer Worlds Publisher
High hopes
Private Division, the publisher behind The Outer Worlds and, more recently, Disintegration, has announced that it's partnering with the talented folks behind the Ori games over at Moon Studios. "In partnership with Private Division, Moon Studios is creating a compelling new action RPG," reads the publisher's press release. There isn't...
News Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice Getting Boss Rush Mode and More in Big October Update
Game has sold over 5 million
Activision and FromSoftware have provided us some fresh information on Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice. The game may be somewhat of a black sheep among the developer's other action titles, but it's still managed to sell more than 5 million copies since launch, according to a new press release. More exciting, though, is that...
News New Super Lucky's Tale Brings Classic 3D Platforming to PS4 Next Month
We really are the last of us
After arriving on Xbox One and Nintendo Switch a couple of years back, New Super Lucky's Tale will finally launch on PlayStation 4 next month. Playful Studios has attached a release date of 21st August 2020 to this expanded re-release of an experience which actually started out as a VR title all the way back in 2016. It...
News The First Marvel's Avengers Hero Coming After Launch Is Hawkeye
Baldy
Crystal Dynamics has confirmed that the first superhero coming to Marvel's Avengers after its launch on 4th September 2020 will be Hawkeye. The character will be a free addition to the game, much like every other piece of content planned to arrive after the initial PlayStation 4 launch. As is the case with every other Avenger, the...
News Ubisoft Cancelled a Co-Op King Arthur Action RPG Because Ex-Exec Didn't Like the Setting
Not much of a round table
On paper it sounds amazing: a co-op action role-playing game -- not too dissimilar from Monster Hunter -- set in the knightly times of King Arthur. Codenamed 'Avalon', the project was spearheaded by former Dragon Age designer Mike Laidlaw over at Ubisoft Quebec, but when Laidlaw left the developer back in 2019, 'Avalon' was...
News Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2 Classic Soundtrack Joined by Dozens of New Songs
Super, man
Part of the DNA of the Tony Hawk series has always been the music, and Activision clearly understands that. It's bringing back the original two games with Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2, a full remake for PlayStation 4, and it includes most (but not all) of the licensed songs from the PS1 classics. To supplement the soundtrack for this...
News Marvel's Avengers Beta Participants Unlock Fortnite Cosmetics
Complete challenges for cross-promotional prizes
Marvel’s Avengers is getting an absolute behemoth of a beta, and you can find out much more about that through the link: Marvel's Avengers PS4 Beta: Launch Times and What's Included. In addition to various exclusive title cards that’ll carry across to the final release, though, participants will...
Tuesday28th Jul 2020
News Free PS Store Credit Was Sent to a Small Number of PS Plus Subscribers
Cash back
Update (28th July): Now that the dust has settled, it seems only a very small selection of PS Plus subscribers received free PS Store credit from Sony. In a Push Square poll, just 4 per cent admitted to receiving the freebie out of almost 6,000 responses. It appears Sony selected randomly, so good on you if you were a recipient of the...
News Ghost of Tsushima Patch 1.05 Adds Lethal Difficulty, Easier Combat Setting, and Text Options
Time to die
Update: Ghost of Tsushima patch 1.05 is now live around the world, weighing in at 2.78GB. Get it downloaded and let us know your thoughts in the comments section below. Original Article: A new update for Ghost of Tsushima will be released today (that's the 27th July if you're reading this in the future) on PlayStation 4. Patch 1.05...
Random This Guy Takes His Ghost of Tsushima Standoffs Seriously
He is samurai
The standoff is one of the neatest mechanics in Ghost of Tsushima, as enemies feign attacks while you hold your nerve and pick the right moment to attack them. Reddit poster codmycave has kicked the immersion in these moments up a notch, however, by wielding his own headband and sword and… Well, give the video a watch. The coolest...
News PS5 UI Feature Sets Tongues Wagging Once More
Deeply integrated with games
There’s still so much we don’t know about the PlayStation 5, like how its brand new user interface will change the way we play games. One feature that’s been touched upon in past interviews is an evolution of the PlayStation 4’s
News Valve Co-Founder Gabe Newell Picks Xbox Series X Over PS5
"It's better because it is"
Gabe Newell may not want to check his social media notifications after appearing on a New Zealand television show today, because he was asked whether he prefers the PlayStation 5 or Xbox Series X – and, well, his answer won’t earn him a Christmas card from Sony bigwig Jim Ryan. The Valve co-founder, who’s been...
News Metal Gear Solid V PS3 Community Unlocks Secret Cutscene Naturally
Here's your chapter 3
Right, you're going to want to buckle up for the ride here. Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain is a really weird game, but did you know that one of its most bizarre aspects actually kept a secret cutscene under lock and key? One mechanic allowed players to build nukes for their bases, but these could be stolen by other...
The time factor
Deciding when to pull the trigger on purchasing a PlayStation 5 will be an important factor for many. It's a verdict that represents a much weightier investment than simply buying a game, taking into account your financial situation and what stage of life you're at. Next-gen consoles are always pricey at launch, and so we want to...
Feature 10 Big Upcoming PSVR Games
Still plenty more to come
It’s been nearly four years since Sony first introduced PlayStation VR, but even now, its virtual reality hardware continues going strong. While it remains a niche platform, PSVR has undeniably broken down barriers with an affordable price and easy to use setup, reaching a staggering 5 million sales back in January since...
News Cuphead Is Out Right Now on PS4
Shadow drop
After a PlayStation Store listing was spotted overnight, Cuphead has been officially announced for PlayStation 4 via a Summer Game Fest livestream put on by host Geoff Keighley. Better yet, it's available right now on the PlayStation Store for £15.99/$19.99. The upcoming Delicious Last Course DLC will also launch on PS4 day and date...
News PS5's Project Athia Is Open World, Makes Use of Sony's High-End Technology
New info from Square Enix
Project Athia was announced at the PlayStation 5's reveal event last month as a console exclusive. The Square Enix title certainly looked the part in its short gameplay trailer, but it's clearly still very early in development, and knowing Square Enix, it's probably been announced a decade too soon. Snark aside, Project...
News Cuphead Spotted on PlayStation Store, PS4 Announcement Seems Imminent
Finally
Super popular platformer Cuphead may be hopping onto PS4 very soon. The gorgeously animated game's been available on other platforms for ages, but it looks like it's finally time for a run on Sony's system. It's been spotted on the PlayStation Store in multiple regions -- as pointed out by Wario64 -- and although the actual product page...
Review Maid of Sker - Welsh Horror Fails to Inspire
Mae'n iawn
Maid of Sker represents a change of pace for Wales Interactive. After helping to spearhead a bit of an FMV renaissance over the past couple of years with The Bunker, Late Shift, and The Shapeshifting Detective, the publisher has returned to a genre it dipped its toes into back in 2017. Don't Knock Twice fell well short of expectations...
Reminder Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2 Is Available to Download Now for PS Plus Members
On your feet, soldier
August's PlayStation Plus games were announced a littler earlier than normal yesterday, but next month is a corker. Not only are we getting Fall Guys launching on the service on 4th August, we're also being treated to Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Campaign Remastered. All in all, it's a great month for PS Plus members. It was...
News Skater XL Launch Trailer Can't Stop Taking Shots at EA's Skate
It knows its audience
Skater XL is out today on PlayStation 4, and since this is a traditional marketing cycle, we've got a launch trailer to go with it. You can view that above, but perhaps the most interesting thing about it are the potshots it takes at EA's own digital version of the sport. Footage is accompanied by fans who have been playing the...
News Suikoden Spiritual Successor Reaches PS5 Stretch Goal in Just Seven Hours
Eiyuden Chronicle comes to PS5
Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes will be coming to PlayStation 5 after the game's Kickstarter page received enough pledges to see its funding total reach $1 million. This was the goal set by Rabbit & Bear studios in order to ensure a PS5 version is developed and the Suikoden fanbase has blown past that target in...
News Of Course Halo Infinite's Already Been Recreated in Dreams
No sign of Craig, though
Halo Infinite was the tentpole title showcased during Microsoft’s big Xbox briefing last week, and the web’s still aflutter with chatter regarding the first-person shooter. Some kind of Dreams adaptation was inevitable, then, and one of the PlayStation 4 exclusive’s more famous creators Disarmed has taken it upon...
Call of the wild
Rockstar's big update for Red Dead Online is now live on PlayStation 4. The headline act here is an all-new Frontier Pursuit -- or job -- that players can adopt. The Naturalist is all about tracking down and either hunting or studying wild animals, which adds to a newly implemented 'Animal Field Guide'. It all sounds rather in-depth...
News Gundam Extreme VS. Maxiboost ON Details Its New Single Player Mode
ON point
Mobile Suit Gundam Extreme VS. Maxiboost ON is out in just a couple of days on PlayStation 4, and the game's latest trailer goes over what you can expect from the single player side of the experience. Brand new for the PS4 version is the 'Maxi Boost Mission' mode, which sees you tackle a series of increasingly difficult missions while...
News Media Molecule Made a Music Video for Noah Cyrus Entirely in Dreams
A Sony collaboration
Here's an interesting story. Media Molecule, developer of the powerful PlayStation 4 creation game Dreams, worked with music artist Noah Cyrus to make an original video for her song, 'July'. It's part of a Sony Collaboration series, in which the company's various branches come together to work on a joint project. In this case,...
News PS5 Was a Top Global Trend on Twitter Earlier This Year
Sony utilising social network effectively
Coronavirus induced lockdowns may have caused headaches for PlayStation this year, but Sony has also benefited greatly from the increased importance of home entertainment. And while the manufacturer’s had to alter its marketing model slightly, it’s also effectively leveraged increased interest in video...
News You Can Play Disintegration for Free This Weekend on PS4
Get 40% off the full game
The weekend may be a few too many days away right now, but if you're looking for a reason to get yourself excited about that potential time off, why not take Disintegration for a spin? The PlayStation 4 game, released just a month ago, will be free to download and play this coming weekend. You'll have access to its complete...
Guide Destroy All Humans: Tips and Tricks for Beginners
Glory to the Furon Empire
Destroy All Humans is a PS4 remake of the cult classic PS2 sci-fi adventure. Crypto returns in this modern recreation, earning a decent 6/10 in our Destroy All Humans review. In this Destroy All Humans guide, we'll be going over all the basics, as well as some beginner's tips and tricks to get you off to a flying (saucer)...
Monday27th Jul 2020
Hands On Fall Guys Is an Ultimate Knockout on PS4
Takeshi's Castle IRL
Fall Guys will be one of the two PlayStation 4 titles available as part of the August 2020 PS Plus lineup, and it couldn't be better suited to the service. We've been putting this comical 60-player Battle Royale title through its paces over the past couple of days through a closed beta, taking part in every event possible and...
Rumour PS5 'Shell' Pictures Leak Showing Outer White Casing in the Wild
Case to case
A trio of PlayStation 5 images have surfaced online (through Chinese forum A9VG), supposedly showing the console's outer casing before it's fixed to the system. Riveting, we know, but it's interesting to see how they look. As expected, the console's white 'plates' are separate from the machine itself -- but going by the number of...
Review Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Campaign Remastered - FPS Classic Is Worth Revisiting
Stay frosty
Republished on Monday 27th July 2020: We're bringing this review back from the archives following the announcement of August's PlayStation Plus lineup. The original text follows. It's been nearly 11 years since Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 changed the game for online play on consoles. Capitalising on the popularity of Call of Duty 4:...
Poll Did You Get Free PlayStation Store Credit from Sony?
PlayStation Plus plus
Late last week, Sony started sending out free PlayStation Store credit to PlayStation Plus subscribers. Some users had £10/$10 automatically added to their PlayStation account in celebration of PS Plus' 10th anniversary, and they were told of this through the notifications screen on PS4. However, not everyone was lucky enough...
Review Destroy All Humans - Faithful Remake Can't Disguise Archaic Design
Alienated
Over the last few years, many classic games have been brought back with a bang on PlayStation 4. Whether it's Crash Bandicoot, Spyro the Dragon, or Shadow of the Colossus, we've been treated to some superb remakes that not only bring the visuals up to date, but also make them feel modern again. Destroy All Humans is the latest title to be...
Soapbox Sony's Next PS5 Showcase Needs to Be a Scorcher
And it needs to start telling us more
And just like that, all eyes are on PlayStation once again. After the manufacturer’s big blowout in June, we haven’t learned a whole lot more about Sony’s next-generation console, beyond its box art design and some minor tidbits about upcoming titles. The Japanese giant rightly resisted the temptation to...
Tuesday28th Jul 2020
Guide Destroy All Humans: All Trophies and How to Get the Platinum
A walkthrough for all the Trophies in Destroy All Humans
In this Destroy All Humans Trophy roadmap, we're going to outline all of the game's Trophies and how you unlock them. As with any notable PS4 game, Destroy All Humans has a long list of Trophies to collect. In this guide, we'll tell you what they are and how to get them all, including the...
Review Othercide - Gothic Horror Tactical Thrills
Bring your daughter to the slaughter
The easiest way to describe Othercide to somebody who hasn't played it is that it's goth XCOM. While that description is broadly accurate, it should also be noted that the game does differentiate itself from other tactical turn-based games with some interesting ideas that mostly work. There are some issues here...
Monday27th Jul 2020
Feature Push Square Readers' Top 10 PS4 Games of 2020 So Far
Voted for by you
Last week, we decided to take stock on the year so far. It's been a very, very strange seven months for the wider world and the gaming industry has been massively affected by that. E3 2020 was cancelled completely and a multitude of PlayStation 4 titles have been delayed, but there has been a silver lining. The games that have made...
News Persona 5 Scramble Is Planned for a Western Release According to Koei Tecmo Report
Get up, get out there
According to publisher Koei Tecmo's latest financial report, Persona 5 Scramble: The Phantom Strikers will be heading West at some point. The title is listed as one of the company's Western projects -- Koei Tecmo being the developer -- and while we were always expecting Scramble to launch in North America and Europe eventually,...
News Eiyuden Chronicle, the Suikoden Spiritual Successor, Blasts Past PS5 Stretch Goal
It'll need more than 100 heroes
Update: It took just seven or so hours for Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes to blast past its $1 million PS5 Stretch Goal. Further funding will now be invested in a culinary minigame ($1.25 million) and New Game + ($1.5 million). It's got well over 30 days to reach them. Original Article: The Kickstarter campaign...
News Virtual Reality Rhythm Shooter Pistol Whip Delayed on PSVR By Two Whole Days
Oh the humanity
Upcoming rhythm shooter Pistol Whip has had its release date slightly adjusted. The PSVR title that marries the gun-fu of John Wick with the rhythm gameplay that really shines on everyone's favourite headset was originally scheduled to launch on 28th July. But now it's set to release on... 30th July. Okay, it's not a very long delay...
Hands On Dreams Just Got Bigger, Better, and Weirder with PSVR Support
Living the dream
Whenever we step into the world of Dreams, we're reminded just how brilliant it is. There's never a shortage of weird and wonderful things to discover, and that's if you don't bother making anything yourself. No matter how you enjoy Media Molecule's mecca for user-generated content, it provides countless hours of entertainment. Now,...
News Netflix Reveals The Witcher Spin-Off Series Named Blood Origin
1200 years before Geralt
The Witcher proved to be a gigantic success for Netflix, and with a second season confirmed for the future, that's not the only tale we'll be getting from the world inhabited by Geralt of Rivia. The streaming service has just announced The Witcher: Blood Origin, but this spin-off won't feature the famous monster slayer. The...
News Fighting Game Publishers are Getting Together for an Online Event This Week
Ready? Fight!
The likes of Capcom, Bandai Namco, Arc System Works, and more are getting together for a livestream later this week. Titled 'Japan Fighting Game Publishers Roundtable', the event kicks off on Saturday the 1st August at 1AM BST. That's 5PM PT/8PM ET on Friday the 31st July for you Americans. It's unclear what the purpose of this...
Sunday26th Jul 2020
News Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War Leaked on Doritos Bag
A new Pope
Modern gaming, eh? Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War – which, unbelievably, still hasn’t been officially announced – has leaked on a bag of Doritos chips. First spotted by ModernWarzone, the packaging alludes to a promotion where you’ll be able to maximise your XP in the first-person shooter. Aside from a logo, there’s very...
Monday27th Jul 2020
News UK Sales Charts: Ghost of Tsushima Retains First Place in Slow PS4 Week
Samurai masterclass
PlayStation 4 exclusive Ghost of Tsushima has found itself at the top of the UK sales chart for the second week running. This means it has just one more week at the top to go before it matches the The Last of Us: Part II's record last month. It'll have to fend off some mighty competition from Nintendo titles in order to do that,...
Saturday25th Jul 2020
Find your dream theme
What are the best free PS4 themes? Nothing says more about you as a gamer than the theme you choose to customise your PlayStation 4 home screen with. Thankfully, the PlayStation Store is filled with hundreds of different themes you can use to pay tribute to your favourite characters, worlds, and games. To browse different...
News Ghost of Tsushima Players Are Already Pining for New Game +
And so are we
Ghost of Tsushima isn't a short game, but it has been out a whole week and some players have already polished it off. And as you'd expect of a quality release, a lot of fans want more. Sadly, Sucker Punch's open world epic doesn't come equipped with a New Game + mode -- a way to restart the story with all of your gear and abilities...
Quiz Can You Name These PS2 Games?
Say what you see
The PlayStation 2 -- what a machine. Sony's second gaming device was an absolute monster; it remains the best selling console in history, and has an absolutely gargantuan catalogue of software. Some of them are so iconic, you can tell which game they are by looking at a single image. But what about games that look kinda similar to...
News Demon's Tilt Is the 16-Bit Pinball Game of Your Dreams
Join the Crüe
Sonic the Hedgehog and Streets of Rage are unquestionably legendary SEGA Mega Drive games, but when this author thinks back to the classic console, Crüe Ball is the release that immediately springs to mind. Inspired by glam metal band Motley Crüe, this was an arcade pinball game that defied the rules of the real bar room pastime...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 334
Japanese retreat
Guess who's back? Back again! Sammy's back, er, let's WAYP? It's been a couple of weeks since your humble host spearheaded an issue of Push Square's longest running series, but MC duties have been reclaimed, so let's dig into the meat of this week. Sammy Barker, Editor: I'm putting a lot of time into Ghost of Tsushima at the...
Friday24th Jul 2020
Talking Point What Free August 2020 PS Plus Games Do You Want?
Plus what?
What’s the August 2020 PlayStation Plus lineup? And when will the free August 2020 PS Plus games be announced? July 2020's anniversary offering included a strong selection of software, spanning NBA 2K20, Rise of the Tomb Raider, and bonus game Erica. It'll be tough for the manufacturer to top that selection with August 2020's lineup,...
Gallery Here Are Our Community's Best Ghost of Tsushima Photo Mode Screenshots
Sakai style
At the start of this week, we asked you to send in your very best Ghost of Tsushima screenshots taken with the game's excellent Photo Mode. And boy did you lot deliver. We've got more than 40 entries featuring Jin Sakai, the island of Tsushima, and its Mongolian invaders to admire, so thank you to everyone who participated. None of them...
News 'Massive' Red Dead Online Update Set to Arrive Next Week
Finally
Rockstar says that a "massive" Red Dead Online update is coming next week, on Tuesday the 28th July. It's safe to say that fans have been waiting a while for this one -- players protested the game's lack of support by dressing up as clowns earlier this month -- and general criticism has been building for weeks. Unfortunately, we don't have...
News The Last of Us 2 Sets a New Record with 2.8 Million Digital Sales in June
Sony's biggest digital first-party launch
Love it or loathe it, The Last of Us: Part II has been a humongous success. Sony reported the game sold over 4 million copies in just three days, and it went on to smash the UK's physical chart, selling more than the rest of the top 10 combined. We know
News Xbox Sure Did Announce a Lot of Timed Exclusives This Week
But it's not a fan of them
Microsoft bigwig Phil Spencer is not a big fan of timed exclusives, but his company announced plenty of them for the Xbox Series X this week. A large chunk of its press conference was dominated by so-called “console launch exclusives”, which means they’ll deploy day-and-date on Xbox and PC, but contractual...
Poll What Review Score Would You Give Ghost of Tsushima?
Sharpened steel
Ghost of Tsushima has been out for a full week now, and as always, we want to know your thoughts. The game's already been a huge success for Sony -- news just broke that the title sold through a whopping 2.4 million copies in just its first three days on the market -- but do you think that it deserves the hype? That's what we're here...
News Ghost of Tsushima Sells a Staggering 2.4 Million Copies in 3 Days
Another blockbuster IP for Sony
Sony has done it again: the PlayStation maker and publishing powerhouse has created yet another blockbuster property. Alongside the likes of Horizon Zero Dawn and Days Gone, Ghost of Tsushima can be labelled an undeniable hit, as it managed to sell a staggering 2.4 million copies in just three days. Sony has made a...
News Viral Social Media Montage Showcases PS4's Impressive Generation
Simply the best
We think it’s probably fair to say that the PlayStation 4 has played host to some pretty good games. Sony, in particular, has transformed its first-party portfolio into an unrivalled industry titan, and this social media montage celebrates that. Give it a watch, we’ll wait: Yeah, the video editing is obviously outstanding, but...
News S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 Will Probably Come to PS5, Eventually
Timed exclusive
Timed exclusivity, who isn't a fan of this new battleground for nonsensical console wars to take place on? Sony has gotten in on the action with PlayStation 5 games Deathloop and Ghostwire: Tokyo, and yesterday Microsoft put together its own little army of titles that will be exclusive to Xbox Series X for a limited time...
Guide New PS4 Games This Week (20th July to 26th July)
Creaks! Rock of Ages! Tannenberg!
This week's PlayStation Store Update brings with it a bunch of new PS4 games to look forward to, including the critically acclaimed Creaks, which we awarded a 9/10 in our review. Other noteworthy releases include Rock of Ages III: Make & Break and Tannenberg. For a full list of all new PS4 game release dat
News GTA Online to Get Its 'Biggest Ever Update' Later This Year
Shark business
Grand Theft Auto Online, much like its compatriot Red Dead Online, will be updated this summer, as Rockstar continues its commitment to its evolving online multiplayer sandboxes. There’s not much information on what residents of Los Santos should realistically expect, but a press release mentions “a fun mix of diverse new content...
News Don't Expect to Play The Gunk on PS5
"It'll be Xbox exclusive, period"
Another game announced at yesterday's Xbox Games Showcase which has raised questions over its exclusivity is The Gunk. From third-party publisher Thunderful Games, this was revealed as a Console Launch Exclusive but it doesn't look like the game will actually come to the PlayStation 5. Speaking with Kotaku, a...
News Warhammer 40K Darktide Developer Fatshark Will Discuss PS5 at a Future Date
Xbox console launch exclusive for now
Co-op first-person shooter Warhammer 40K Darktide was announced as a “console launch exclusive” for the Xbox Series X this week, which means one thing: it’ll release on the PlayStation 5 at some point thereafter. Kotaku contacted developer Fatshark to check, and it was told that it’ll discuss “other...
News FIFA 21's Career Mode Sounds Like a Massive Improvement
It's in the game
While the Madden NFL 21 community continues to criticise EA Sports for the lack of improvements to the series’ staple Franchise mode, it looks like the FIFA 21 team has been busy in the aftermath to last year’s dreadful Career mode. You may recall the soccer sim launching in an abysmal state, with all kinds of wacky bugs and...
The stars have aligned
Fans of the Suikoden series might want to pay attention to this one. A number of key staff who worked on the classic role-playing series have taken to fan funding platform Kickstarter in order to announce Suikoden's "spiritual successor". Titled Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes, it's set to be an old school adventure -- but...
News World War I FPS Tannenberg Marks PS4 Release with Launch Trailer
Trench storming
World War I is a time period that hasn't been explored too much in games, but Tannenberg is trying to change that with today's PlayStation 4 release. Based on the eastern front, up to 40 players can battle it out for territory and dominance in online multiplayer matches. The main mode appears to revolve around capturing key sectors...
News It's About Time We Got Some New Crash Bandicoot 4 Gameplay
Four minutes of fun
We're staring down the barrel of Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time, with the PlayStation 4 platformer due to arrive in early October. We're all seriously looking forward to it here at Push Square, but some lucky media outlets had the chance to go hands on with it early. GameSpot is just one of those websites in question, with...
Random This Pencil Art PS4 Is a Real Marvel
Comic book console
We’ve seen a lot of cool custom PlayStation 4 consoles over the years, but we may just have to hand the award to Shubhomoy Biswas for this stunning creation. The avid Spider-Man fan covered the top layer of his console with paper, and then proceeded to create an Into the Spider-Verse sketch on the top. He uses a variety of...
News Sonic the Hedgehog Movie Sequel Zooms into Theatres in 2022
Fast work
Yep, the Sonic movie sequel has been dated. After the original film was lambasted for its version of the character, it totally revamped the design, and ended up becoming a big success. It's one of the most successful game-to-movie adaptations, earning over $100 million in its opening weekend. A follow-up was inevitable, and it now has a...
News Destiny 2: Beyond Light Trailer Shows Off Stasis in All Its Forms
Weild the Darkness
We now have to wait until November to play it, but Destiny 2: Beyond Light looks like it's going to genuinely change the way Bungie's popular looter shooter is played. The expansion introduces a completely new element -- a first for the franchise -- named Stasis, and it's a power that Guardians can utilise in a number of different...
Thursday23rd Jul 2020
News Expect More PS5 Game Announcements Today
Microsoft to reveal all
It’s a big day for the Team in Green, but with Microsoft set to showcase third-party titles alongside first-party releases during an Xbox Series X showcase today, PlayStation fans should end up feasting as well. It’s unclear what the ratio will be between exclusives and multiformat titles, but we’re sure there’ll be a...
News PS4 Firmware Update 8.00 Beta Invites Being Sent Out
Quality of life tweaks to community features
Sony’s rolling out beta invites for PlayStation 4 firmware update v8.00, so take a quick look at your inbox to see if you got in. This is actually a surprisingly beefy update considering the current-gen system is entering its twilight years, with the emphasis clearly on quality-of-life improvements to...
Poll Did PS5 or Xbox Series X Have the Better Next-Gen Showcase?
First impressions
Microsoft just closed the curtain on its Xbox Series X showcase, which means both Sony and its Redmond rival have now revealed their first hands in the next-gen fight. It’s important to remember that both manufacturers will have plenty more to show in the future, but these livestreams are the inaugural sales pitches from the two...
News Dragon Quest XI S on PS4 Is a Switch Port, No Upgrade for Existing Dragon Quest XI Players
Official site spills the beans
When Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age was announced for PlayStation 4 earlier today, existing Dragon Quest XI players on Sony's system wondered whether they'd have to buy the game again. S is essentially a definitive edition of the role-playing release. It packs in new story content with additional gameplay...
Random PS5 to Get 24-Karat Gold Makeover for the Uber-Rich
Gold
Worrying about how you’re going to make ends meet this holiday? Don’t worry, because the uber-rich are pondering how they’re going to get their pudgy mitts on a 24-karat gold PlayStation 5 for Christmas. Truly Exquisite, a UK-based personalisation company, is launching a bespoke PS5 collection later this year, and you’ll be able to buy...
News The Definitive Edition of Dragon Quest XI Is Coming to PS4 This December
Best Quest is back
Update 2: The game's Japanese website has confirmed that PS4 owners won't be able to upgrade to Dragon Quest XI S. The title is also a port of the Nintendo Switch version. You can read more about all of that through this link. Update: There's no mention of any free update for existing Dragon Quest XI players in the official...
News Phantasy Star Online 2: New Genesis Is Grinding onto PS4 Next Year in Japan
No word on the West
Despite being unveiled during the latest Xbox showcase, Phantasy Star Online 2: New Genesis is also heading to PlayStation 4 in 2021. Well, in Japan at least. It seems to be a timed exclusive on Xbox One and Xbox Series X here in the West, but we're hoping to get more confirmation on this as soon as possible, so stay tuned. New...
News Ghost of Tsushima Has the Best Launch Ever for a First-Party PS4 Game in Japan
Nothing ghostly about it
Ghost of Tsushima has done incredibly well for itself in Japan. The numbers are in, and the open world title has enjoyed the best launch sales of any first-party PlayStation 4 game. Sucker Punch's latest moved 222,000 copies, which was more than enough to rocket the title to the top of the Japanese software charts. Its...
News Assassin's Creed Valhalla Reveals How You'll Switch Between Heroes
Adam and Eivor
Unlike Assassin’s Creed Odyssey, you won’t be tied to a specific gender when you play Viking open worlder Assassin’s Creed Valhalla. Instead, you’ll have the opportunity to toggle between male and female incarnations of protagonist Eivor on the fly. It’s all a bit weird, but it’s justified by the franchise’s...
News Tetris Effect: Connected Is a Multiplayer Expansion Coming to PS4 in a Free Update
Yours forever together
The only way to make Tetris Effect better is to make it bigger, and that's exactly what the team at Enhance Games is doing. The stunning take on the classic puzzler is getting a major update next year on PlayStation 4, and it's called Tetris Effect: Connected. As you may have guessed from the name, this expansion is all about...
Mini Review Superliminal - Fresh Perspective on First Person Puzzling Is Small in Scale
Perception is reality
As you're constantly reminded, perception is reality in Superliminal. Like other first person puzzlers, one single, mind-bending concept is the focus, and this time, it's all about scale and perspective. Objects are as they should be before you pick them up, but depth vanishes once you do. To borrow an example from Father Ted:...
News Psychonauts 2 Razzle Dazzles with New Musical Trailer, Still Coming to PS4
Double Fine with us
As expected, Double Fine showed up during Xbox's just-finished broadcast, and it's given us a fresh look at its latest project. Is Psychonauts 2 still coming to PS4? Don't worry -- despite the studio being bought up by Microsoft, Raz's brain-bending sequel is still en route to PlayStation. This new trailer gives us our first...
News PS5 Games Published by Ubisoft Won't Cost More for Now
But no comment beyond Christmas
Ubisoft will not hike the price of its PlayStation 5 games this year, although it’s refrained from commenting on its plans post-2020. 2K Sports recently sent shockwaves through the industry by announcing that it will increase the cost of NBA 2K21 on next-gen consoles, charging $69.99 instead of the established...
News PS5's Godfall Won't Have Microtransactions
And it's not a service game
Ever since it was announced, PlayStation 5 console exclusive Godfall has been described as a melee-themed Destiny. According to a new interview with technical producer Richard Heyne, however, that’s not the case. Speaking with Arekkz Gaming, he explained that the next-gen release will not adopt the divisive “games as...
News PS4 Is Still the Best Place to Play According to New Trailer
Until the holidays, anyway
PlayStation 5 may be right around the corner, but Sony’s still busy flogging the PlayStation 4 ahead of the holidays. The platform holder has released a brand new trailer showcasing some of the biggest titles on the format right now, and it goes big on third-party partnerships, with the likes of Fortnite, Marvel’s...
News Shin Megami Tensei III: Nocturne HD Debuts 14 Minutes of Gameplay
Coming in 2021
PlayStation 2 JRPG Shin Megami Tensei III: Nocturne is getting a surprise remaster next year, and to demonstrate what it looks like in action, Atlus has given us a lengthy glimpse at the current-gen rerelease with 14 minutes of gameplay. We've embedded footage of this PlayStation 4 remaster above, which details its turn-based combat,...
Friday24th Jul 2020
News Yakuza: Like a Dragon Finally Comes to the West This November
Feel the power
It seems that Yakuza: Like a Dragon has received an official release date and Sony hasn't even decided to kick up a fuss about it. Available for pre-order on the PlayStation Store right now, the current-gen version is coming to PlayStation 4 on 13th November 2020. Don't forget that there will also be a PlayStation 5 version further...
Thursday23rd Jul 2020
News Balan Wonderworld Is Yuji Naka's Next Game, Coming to PS5 and PS4 Next Year
It's a 3D platformer
Sonic the Hedgehog creator Yuki Naka has teamed up with Square Enix for his next game, named Balan Wonderworld. It's coming to PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 in Spring 2021 and is being pitched as a family-friendly 3D platformer set in a mysterious land packed full of theatre. If you purchase the PS4 version, you'll gain free...
News King Eric Cantona Narrates FIFA 21's First Trailer
Ooh-ah Cantona
There are no fancy pyrotechnics in FIFA 21’s debut trailer; this is a patchwork put together during a global pandemic, and it shows. Cover star Kylian Mbappé headlines the whole thing, but there are cameos for Borussia Dortmund’s Erling Braut Håland and Liverpool’s Trent Alexander-Arnold. Manchester United legend Eric...
News The Outer Worlds: Peril on Gorgon Expansion Launches September on PS4
Get the crew back together
The first of two expansions for The Outer Worlds will launch on PlayStation 4 this September, developer Obsidian has announced. Titled 'Peril on Gorgon', the DLC will whisk you and your party away to an abandoned Spacer's Choice facility on an old asteroid. We're sure plenty of wacky adventures will ensue. You'll be able...
News Watch Dogs Legion Reveals Its Recruitable Resistance
A-Team
We already know Watch Dogs Legion’s unique selling point, but just in case you’ve been living under a lockdown rock, here’s a reminder: you can recruit anyone to your team. This trailer doubles down on that message, and while there’s very little new on display – well, it looks like good ol’ goofy fun, doesn’t it? It’s due out...
Wednesday22nd Jul 2020
News Sony Says PlayStation Kiosks Snapped in Stores Are Not PS5 Related
Sony's ramping things up
Update: In a statement issued to IGN, Sony has denied that the retail kiosks spotted in stores are PlayStation 5 related. The Japanese giant didn't elaborate on what the displays are being used for, but presumably they were running PlayStation 4 demos prior to the coronavirus crisis. In fact, given the ongoing pandemic,...
News PlayStation Store Summer Sale Is Packed Full of PS4 Game Bargains
Judgment! Disintegration! Hitman!
As teased by Sony on Monday night, the PlayStation Store Summer Sale has arrived. It brings with it a long, long list of great deals on PlayStation 4 games that replace the July Savings discounts which started a few weeks back. This new sale la
News These Are the Five Best-Selling PS4 Exclusives in the US
An impressive list
With the release of Ghost of Tsushima, Sony has pretty much capped an outstanding generation of support for the PlayStation 4. But which titles have raked in the most cash in the United States thus far? NPD analyst Mat Piscatella has revealed the ranking of the top five exclusive games based on life-to-date dollar sales, and it...
Random Ghost of Tsushima Player Has a Real Tough Time with Archers
Ouch
Is there anyone out there who hasn't developed a grudge for the archers in Ghost of Tsushima? Those buggers can be a real pain in the arse during combat, especially when there's more than one of them. This scribe always makes sure to target them first in a fight, but the Twitter user in the clip below didn't have the chance to do that. In fact,...
News Mafia Definitive Edition Isn't Going Open World, Still Has a Linear Story
An accurate remake
The original Mafia is being remade from the ground up on current-gen consoles, and going by the most recent gameplay footage, it's looking pretty good. Titled Mafia: Definitive Edition, there has been some concern among existing fans that the remake might be adopting the open world formula of something like Mafia III, but director...
News Don't Expect an Elden Ring Reveal Tomorrow
So says Grubb
Last week, we reported on the fact that the Elden Ring Reddit community was placing its hopes of a long-awaited reveal on tomorrow's Xbox Games Showcase. It made sense to us -- marketing rights are assumed to be wrapped up with the team in green and it's been more than a year since that initial announcement. However, industry insider...
Rumour Next PS5 Event Pegged for 6th August, But We're Not Convinced
Questionable source
Here we go again. Following on from Sony's big PlayStation 5 showing last month, the question on everyone's lips has been, when's the next one? With Microsoft gearing up for a Series X game showcase this week, PlayStation fans have been wondering if the Japanese giant will counter with another event of some sort. If recent...
News Cloud Tops Final Fantasy VII Remake Popularity Poll in Japan by Some Distance
Jessie breaks top 4
Update: Oh, apparently the original translation of the poll was wrong. It was actually Cloud alone that won the vote -- and by some distance. Source @aitaikimochi has updated her findings along with the number of votes each character received. The top three -- that's Cloud, Tifa, and Aerith -- were actually miles ahead of the...
News Ghost of Tsushima Sells Out in Japan, Sony Promises More Copies
A literal ghost in Japanese stores
Early indications suggest Ghost of Tsushima could become Sony’s fastest-selling new IP, and one territory the title’s taking by storm is Japan. The platform holder released a statement on Twitter earlier today, explaining that the release has exceeded expectations, and that some stores have now run out of...
News Yakuza: Like a Dragon PS5 Upgrade Confirmed, Will 'Release at a Later Date'
Timed exclusivity for Xbox
It's old news now that Yakuza: Like a Dragon will be enhanced for Xbox Series X. Microsoft has seemingly struck a deal with SEGA to promote the title exclusively on the company's next-gen console, leaving PlayStation fans wondering whether the game will receive any PlayStation 5 support. As it turns out, Yakuza: Like a...
Poll What's Your Favourite PS4 Game of 2020 So Far?
The community decides
It might not have felt too much like a summer drought thanks to the releases of The Last of Us: Part II and Ghost of Tsushima, but we are slowly approaching the business end of the year. More big PlayStation 4 games are on their way, and not to mention the PlayStation 5 launch, and so we wanted to take a quick look back at what...
News Persona 5 Royal Sells More Than 1.4 Million Copies Worldwide
Scramble nears 500,000
The Persona franchise is doing better than ever at the moment, and that's largely thanks to the JRPG masterpiece that is Persona 5 Royal. It currently sits in second place in our Best PS4 RPGs list, losing out only to The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, and now Atlus has annou
News FIFA 21 Confirms PSG's Kylian Mbappe for PS4 Box Art
Trent, Mbappe, Haaland, and Felix
Update: Electronic Arts has now posted the official box art for the standard edition of FIFA 21 on PS4, and it does indeed feature Kylian Mbappe of PSG. Original story: FIFA 21 is due a proper reveal trailer tomorrow, and while that slice of footage is yet to hit the internet, the footballers who will don the...
News Bomb Rush Cyberfunk Is the Jet Set Radio Revival You've Been Dreaming Of
Hello Allison
JET SET RADIOOO! Okay, it’s not a new Jet Set Radio game, but it also kinda is. Lethal League developer Team Reptile has announced Bomb Rush Cyberfunk and, well, we’ll just let you watch the embedded video for yourself. The title’s currently live on Steam, but there’s no release date. “Start your own cypher and dance,...
Live Watch the Bandai Namco Play Anime Livestream Right Here
Manga mania
Bandai Namco is putting on its own little showcase via the capabilities of the internet this evening, with a livestream dedicated to all things anime. Given its name, we expect Play Anime Live to focus on the publisher's line-up of licensed titles as well as games such as Scarlet Nexus. In other words, don't expect Elden Ring and we're...
News Dreams Update 2.16 Adds PSVR Support, Here's All the Patch Notes
Available to download now
The time has finally come -- Dreams gets PlayStation VR support today after months of waiting. The latest patch for the game takes the PS4 title to version 2.16, and it's available to download right now. It's one meaty update, so let's go through everything below. Inside The Box - A showcase for Dreams VR, with examples...
News Mafia: Definitive Edition Looking Good in 14 Minutes of Gameplay Footage
Tommy gun
We've all been curious to see Mafia: Definitive Edition in action, especially after those gorgeous screenshots. Courtesy of IGN, we now have a lengthy video to watch, giving us about 14 minutes of gameplay and cutscenes. The visuals look pretty damn good, and it's obviously a significant step up from the 2002 original. As developer Hangar...
Interview Amanita Design on Its Eight Year Journey Making Creaks
From concept to final release
Creaks is out on PlayStation 4 today and it's the best indie title of 2020 so far. If you happened to miss the recent Push Square review, in which we awarded the latest game from Amanita Design a 9/10, we recommend you double back and check it out first. Last week, we said: "With a stunning art style to boot as well as...
Interview How Game Composers Are Coping with the COVID-19 Pandemic
A smattering of guests
Recently, we had the uniquely exciting opportunity to have a chat with a handful of composers around the industry. Some of them are folks we’ve talked to before, but some are brand new faces! We opted to cover a unique and rather pressing topic this time out -- the ongoing worldwide pandemic. More specifically, the impact...
News Ubisoft's Next Digital Showcase Dated for September
First Ubisoft Forward was a huge success
Ubisoft has confirmed that its next digital showcase will take place this September. The publisher debuted 'Ubisoft Forward' earlier this month, showing off titles such as Assassin's Creed Valhalla and Watch Dogs Legion. It also officially announced Far Cry 6. Unfortunately, despite the blockbusters present,...
News Yakuza: Like a Dragon English Dub Announced, Stars George Takei
And Greg Chun from Judgment
SEGA has revealed that Yakuza: Like a Dragon will feature an optional English voice track when it launches later this year here in the West. The upcoming role-playing title will follow the same path as Judgment, which released in 2019 complete with a great English dub. Kaiji Tang will voice protagonist Ichiban Kasuga,...
News Yakuza: Like a Dragon Looks Superb in New English Dub Trailer, But Still No Release Date
Party time
As gigantic fans of the Yakuza series, we here at Push Square can't wait to get our grubby mitts on Yakuza: Like a Dragon -- and the game's newest trailer has done an amazing job of feeding our hype. Once again, the role-playing title looks absolutely mental. Yakuza has always been wacky, but this latest entry looks to be taking things to...
News Rogue-Like Biking Game Descenders Finally Rides onto PS4 in August
On yer bike
Descenders was announced for PlayStation 4 all the way back in January, but it's now got a release date at last. The game is a rogue-like mountain biking adventure, with procedurally generated stages that go from muddy inclines to active volcanoes. If that sounds like your cup of tea, you'll be pleased to know the game is right around...
Tuesday21st Jul 2020
Poll Would You Still Pay for PS Plus if Online Multiplayer Was Free Elsewhere?
Paradigm shift
There are intensifying rumours that Microsoft is planning to scrap the multiplayer paywall on its Xbox consoles, meaning that you wouldn’t need to pay a subscription fee to play online. It’d be a bold move considering the Redmond firm was the first to introduce such a scheme on consoles, but would it impact your relationship with...
Please be excited
Key members of Final Fantasy VII Remake's development team have spoken more about its sequel, which is apparently now in full development. "I fully understand the importance of releasing a continuation soon. We want to deliver as quick as possible. We’ve grasped where the level of quality should be this time too," director...
News Ghost of Tsushima Pays Homage to PS4 Exclusives with In-Game Origami
The origami king
Sony's first-party studios love to congratulate one another upon the launch of their games, sharing custom artwork that portrays protagonists fighting alongside each other. It's always nice to see when a new PlayStation 4 exclusive releases, but Ghost of Tsushima takes things one step further by actually featuring select Sony titles...
News Unsurprisingly, Xbox Game Pass Will Not Be Coming to PS5, PS4
Mild shock
The video game industry is weird at the minute, so it’s perhaps no surprise that Microsoft bigwig Phil Spencer has been asked whether Xbox Game Pass could come to other consoles, like the PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5. Obviously, the answer is no, but given the executive’s platform agnostic approach in recent years, we can...
News Rocket League Goes Free-to-Play This Summer
Get all the DLC at no extra cost
Rocket League recently celebrated its fifth anniversary, and now the next step for this incredibly popular, vehicular take on football is going free-to-play. Psyonix will ditch the price tag later this summer as part of the game's biggest update yet. This patch also includes overhauled menus and improvements to...
News New Destruction AllStars PS5 Screenshots Are All Flying Sparks and Twisted Metal
London Thunderground
Destruction AllStars was announced during Sony's PlayStation 5 reveal event, but has somewhat faded into the background. It's a multiplayer vehicle combat game with some on-foot action to boot, and it looks fairly promising from what we've seen so far. It's akin to something like Rocket League, only with less football and more...
News New Artbook May Suggest Mass Effect Trilogy Remaster Is a 2021 Release
Pass effect
A new, official artbook for the Mass Effect Trilogy has been spotted on a number of websites, including Amazon. Titled 'Art of the Mass Effect Trilogy: Expanded Edition', the book is currently up for pre-order, and it's set to release on the 23rd March, 2021. Ever since the book's existence was discovered earlier this week, fans have...
News Colourful PS4 Fighter Fantasy Strike Is Now Free-to-Play
All characters unlocked
Fantasy Strike launched roughly one year ago today on PlayStation 4. By most accounts it's a solid fighting game with some interesting characters, but it's fair to say that its release didn't have much of an impact. But now, developer Sirlin Games has announced that Fantasy Strike has adopted a free-to-play model. You can...
Mini Review Rock of Ages 3: Make & Break - Fun, Oddball Tower Defence with Awkward Level Editor
Rock 'em, sock 'em
Rock of Ages 3: Make & Break isn't a huge departure for the series; it's still an odd mix of tower defence and, er, chucking a boulder down a precarious hill. The comical, historical story mode remains the main attraction, with plenty of adversaries to defeat and side activities to play. You'll be playing skee-ball and racing...
News Here's How Dreams Will Help You Categorise Creations After PSVR Update
Brass tacks
After months in the oven, Dreams' big PlayStation VR expansion is finally done. It's out tomorrow in a free game update, adding support for PSVR owners to play and create original content in virtual reality. We recently spoke to Media Molecule co-founder and technical director David Smith all about it. If you're at all interested, we'd...
News 13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim Delayed to Late September, English VO at Launch
As part of Day One patch
We've been waiting a very long time for SEGA's 13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim to make its way west on PlayStation 4, and unfortunately, we'll now have to wait a couple more weeks on top of that. The publisher has delayed the title to 22nd September 2020, but to make up for that, we will now be getting English voice-over as part of...
Monday20th Jul 2020
News PS5 Fans Are Pondering the Future of PS Plus
Changes afoot
There’s much discussion among future PlayStation 5 owners about what impending Xbox announcements could mean for PlayStation Plus. For those of you who don’t know, Microsoft recently discontinued the 12-month tier of its long-running Xbox Live subscription service, prompting plenty of speculation. There are multiple theories...
Tuesday21st Jul 2020
News The Big PlayStation Store Summer Sale Starts on Wednesday
Up to 60% off
If there's a PlayStation 4 game you've been wanting to get your hands on for quite some time but its price is holding you back, your luck might be about to change in just over 24 hours time. Sony has been sending out promotional emails this evening advertising a brand new PlayStation Store summer sale that is set to kick off on 22nd...
Monday20th Jul 2020
News Spider-Man Miles Morales Can Run at 4K, 60FPS on PS5 with Optional Performance Mode
Now we're talking
Developer Insomniac Games has confirmed that PlayStation 5 exclusive Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales will have an optional "performance mode", which offers 4K resolution (we assume checkerboarded) at 60 frames-per-second. For reference, Marvel's Spider-Man runs at 30 frames-per-second on PlayStation 4, so it's safe to say that...
News Watch Over 10 Minutes of the Sucker Punch Game That Never Got Made
Prophecy
Update: The video has been pulled from YouTube, but you can still watch the full demo through here. Original Story: Well, well, well. Many of you will be settling down with another session of Ghost of Tsushima today, but you could have ended up with Prophecy instead. A full 10-minute vertical slice of the cancelled release has emerged...
News Actual Tsushima Tourism Page Partners with Ghost of Tsushima
It's only natural
Despite all of the war and bloodshed, Ghost of Tsushima does an amazing job of showing off the natural beauty of Tsushima. The Japanese island is famously rural even today -- so much of it is still coated in lush forests, which sit alongside uninhabited hills and mountains. As such, it's a popular tourist destination -- and its...
News Sony's First-Parties Have Perfected the Art of Compelling Trophy Lists
Seeing things through
Regardless of whether you care about Trophies or not, they’ve clearly established themselves as an enormous part of PlayStation culture. Introduced over a decade ago alongside titles like Super Stardust HD, they’ve often felt like an afterthought. But in recent years there’s clearly been a concerted effort from Sony’s...
Community Show Us Your Best Ghost of Tsushima Photo Mode Screenshots
Looking good, samurai
There's no doubting that Ghost of Tsushima is one of the very best looking games on PlayStation 4, and it just so happens to launch with perhaps the most robust and easy-to-use Photo Mode we've seen yet. That is the perfect recipe for a bit of community fun, so we want to feature your greatest in-game creations on the site...
News Gamer Girl Dev Removes Announcement Trailer and Marketing Following Backlash
Stream killer
Last week, publisher Wales Interactive unveiled Gamer Girl -- an FMV title in which you play as a livestream chat moderator. You're tasked with "guiding" the choices of up and coming streamer Abicakes99 while uncovering the identity of an "anonymous predator" who lurks in the chat. It sounds like a unique premise if nothing else, but...
Review Neon Abyss - Fast-Paced Rogue-Like Can Be a Little Too Chaotic
Gotta hatch'em all
Neon Abyss is a procedurally generated, rogue-like platformer that takes heavy inspiration from the likes of Enter the Gungeon and The Binding of Isaac. You play as part of the Hades formed ‘Grim Squad’ and are thrown into the Abyss, equipped with nothing more than a gun to blast through room after room of menacing foes in...
News Cult Classic JRPG Shin Megami Tensei III: Nocturne Is Being Remastered on PS4 in 2021
Featuring Dante?
Originally released on the PS2 all the way back in 2003, Shin Megami Tensei III: Nocturne remains a beloved entry in Atlus' role-playing franchise. For those totally out of the loop, Shin Megami Tensei birthed the Persona series, and shares many similarities in terms of gameplay. Anyway, a remaster of Nocturne was announced for...
News Yakuza: Like a Dragon PEGI, ESRB Ratings Skip Speculated PS5 Version
Back compat it is, then
It is looking increasingly likely that PlayStation fans will have to settle for just a current-gen version when Yakuza: Like a Dragon launches in the west this holiday season. The game has been confirmed for PlayStation 4, PC, Xbox One, and the next-gen Xbox Series X, but a PlayStation 5 version is nowhere in sight. The...
Random Bloodborne Comes to PC with Yarntown, an Adorable Pixel Art Demake
Cuddle the old blood
Is Bloodborne getting a PC port? Some scattershot sources certainly think so, but PC fans will have to sit tight for now, and play Yarntown instead. Developed by Max Mraz, Yarntown reimagines FromSoftware's action RPG by way of old Legend of Zelda games. You can watch a lengthy gameplay video above, or just check out this quick...
Tuesday21st Jul 2020
Interview How Dreams' PSVR Update Empowers Players to Be Even More Creative
Lucid Dreams
Dreams has been out since February, and ever since, fans have been patiently awaiting the arrival of support for PlayStation VR. That day is very nearly upon us, with the expansion hitting the PS4 title tomorrow, 22nd July. If you're curious about the thinking behind this update, and how Media Molecule is expanding the already enormous...
Monday20th Jul 2020
Interview Lake Is an 'Escape From Today's Always Online State of Mind'
Gamious on its relaxing mail simulator
How inviting does that headline sound? In an age of smartphones, tablets, laptops, and game consoles that feel the need to stay up to date with the wider world and social media, it can be nice to disconnect and take some time for yourself. Lake, from Dutch developer Gamious, is attempting to replicate the...
News Overcooked: All You Can Eat Is a PS5 Remaster of Both Games and All DLC
Main course
It's well documented that we're big fans of Overcooked here at Push Square Towers, so news that we can play an updated version on PlayStation 5 is most welcome. Yes, Overcooked: All You Can Eat is coming to PS5, and it includes both games as well as all the additional DLC in one huge package. All You Can Eat remasters the original...
News Bugsnax Theme Song Available Now Digitally, Vinyl Release Up for Pre-Order
Talkin 'bout Bug Trax
Bugsnax looks like a legitimately cool PlayStation 5 title, but let's face it — that song is what it's all about. Officially titled It's Bugsnax!, the unbelievably upbeat earworm has kept the game in everyone's minds since its debut at Sony's PS5 reveal event. Now, you can listen to the full length, three-and-a-half-minute...
News Explore Hand-Pencilled Horror in the Swiss Alps with Mundaun
Coming to PS4 in Spring 2021
Just announced as part of Geoff Keighley's Summer Game Fest Developer Showcase, Mundaun is a brand new horror game coming to PlayStation 4 next year that has been developed by one-man team Hidden Fields. The Swiss studio has taken inspiration from its home country to craft a terrifying, hand-pencilled experience all...
News A Fisherman's Tale Dev Returns to PSVR in Maskmaker
If the mask fits
After putting out A Fisherman's Tale last year for PlayStation VR, developer Innerspace is back with yet another experience for the virtual reality headset that is set to launch in the Spring of 2021. Maskmaker is its name and the announcement trailer above will provide you with slightly more context. The studio describes the game...
Sunday19th Jul 2020
News PS5 Pre-Orders Look Like They'll Be Restricted to One Per Person
Fastest finger first
An error message added to the source code of PlayStation’s official store page suggests that PS5 pre-orders will be restricted to one per person. An eagle-eyed ResetEra member dug into the website’s JavaScript, and found the disclaimer for customers attempting to purchase more than one system at a ti
News Sony on PS5 Exclusives: We Can't Take Everyone with Us from Previous Gens
"A big pillar of our company is innovation"
The debate on PlayStation 5 exclusives is ongoing, as Microsoft continues to discuss its commitment to cross-gen releases. While it’s traditionally been expected that new consoles bring new experiences, Sony has consistently had to defend its approach to generational transitions, as the conversation gets...
Monday20th Jul 2020
News UK Sales Charts: Ghost of Tsushima Is the Next PS4 Exclusive to Get Top Spot
The Last of Us 2 in fifth
Ghost of Tsushima is the second big PlayStation 4 exclusive of the summer, and just like last month's counterpart, it has debuted in first place in the UK sales charts. The latest open world experience from Sucker Punch Productions didn't manage to come close to the sales figures of The Last of Us: Part II, as noted by...
Sunday19th Jul 2020
News PS5 Controller Colour Schemes Will Be Revealed at Some Point
Stay tuned
Sony’s not talking about alternative DualSense colour schemes right now, but it plans to “at some point” in the near future. The platform holder intends to roll out its next-gen system later this year, and it’s promised that PS5 pre-orders will be telegraphed, rather than opened at a “moment’s notice”. Speaking with Geoff...
Saturday18th Jul 2020
News After The Last of Us 2's Review Bombing Scandal, Metacritic Paused Ghost of Tsushima Verdicts
Spend some time playing
Perhaps a little red-faced that its user reviews became one of the key battlegrounds in The Last of Us: Part II's well-documented backlash, Metacritic temporarily paused Ghost of Tsushima verdicts while it encouraged fans to play the behemoth open world game. It only held the feature back for 24 hours, bu
Gallery Ghost of Tsushima Is One of the Best Looking Games We've Ever Played
Island life
Ghost of Tsushima is a truly gorgeous game. The PlayStation 4 exclusive has blown us away time and time again with its beautifully crafted open world, complete with so many vibrant colours and outstanding art direction. It's one of those games where we found ourselves reaching for the Share button every two minutes. As such, we thought...
Quiz How Well Do You Know Sony's First-Party Studios?
PlayStation knowledge
Sony's line-up of first-party developers consistently put out some of the very best experiences in the industry, to the point where it's sometimes tough to compete. Earlier this year, the Japanese giant brought every one of its teams under the same umbrella of PlayStation Studios, but how well do you know those developers? Have...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 333
333's a magic number
Three-hundred-and-thirty-three issues of What Are You Playing This Weekend? You better believe it. They say three's a magic number, so 333 has to be pretty special, right? Let's hope so, because this weekend marks the launch of Sony's final PlayStation 4 exclusive: Ghost of Tsushima. We imagine a lot of our readers will be...
Interview Maintaining Our Humanity with Disintegration Composer Jon Everist
Man vs. machine
We recently had the chance to chat with Jon Everist, composer of V1 Interactive’s curious hybrid of RTS and third-person shooter: Disintegration. We got to discuss the balancing act between these two genres, the rather heart-breaking passing of music legend Ennio Morricone, and the struggle to maintain humanity amidst a synthetic...
Friday17th Jul 2020
News Sony: We're Not Going to Open PS5 Pre-Orders at a Moment's Notice
There'll be some warning
In conversation with Geoff Keighley, PlayStation's worldwide head of marketing Eric Lempel commented on the recent panic over PlayStation 5 pre-orders. For those of you who don't know, word somehow got out that Sony was opening pre-orders for its next-gen console -- mostly through Amazon -- which resulted in many an eager...
News Danganronpa Games Will Be Pulled From PlayStation Store in September
Vita is the worst hit
If you've been thinking of picking up digital versions of Danganronpa titles, particularly on PlayStation Vita, you'll want to act sooner rather than later. Publisher NIS America has announced that multiple entries in the visual novel franchise will be taken off the PlayStation Store in September without any obvious reason why...
News PS5 Dualsense Controller Is a Little Bigger, a Little Heavier Than the DualShock 4
Geoff Keighley confirms
Hype master Geoff Keighley has gone hands on with the PlayStation 5's DualSense controller. We already knew that the DualSense would be a bit bigger than the PlayStation 4's DualShock 4, but it's nice to see the two controllers lined up together. The next-gen device is slightly larger than its predecessor with some additional...
News Ghost of Tsushima's Shockingly Short Load Times Were Originally Even Quicker
That's the long and the short of it
Ghost of Tsushima gets a lot of stuff right, as you can read in our review, but one of the most impressive aspects is actually its loading times. For an open world game, Sucker Punch's latest has unfathomably fast load speeds. Whether you're fast travelling across the map or respawning after taking a fatal blow,...
Poll Did You Buy Ghost of Tsushima?
Greetings, samurai
It's been a busy couple of months for Sony and PlayStation. Not only have we been shown the PlayStation 5 in action, we've been lucky enough to play two stellar PlayStation 4 exclusives: The Last of Us: Part II, and Ghost of Tsushima. The latter has just released on Sony's current-gen console, and as always, we're here to ask...
News No, the PS5 DualSense Controller Doesn't Have Buttons on the Back
Confirmed
Does the DualSense controller for PlayStation 5 have back buttons? As we now know, the short answer is an emphatic no. Ever since the PS5 controller was revealed earlier this year, fans have been curious to know whether it would feature paddles or buttons on the rear of the device. Given we've never had a good look at the back of the pad,...
News Elden Ring Fans Are Pinning Their Hopes on a Reveal Next Week
At the Xbox Games Showcase
Seriously, what has happened to Elden Ring? It has now been more than an entire year since the latest From Software project was revealed and we haven't seen anything of it since. We're not about to give up on it just yet, it'll surely come out at some point in the future, but we can't deny that the long, long wait is...
Mini Review Warhammer 40,000: Mechanicus - Stylish, Turn-Based Tactical Combat
Cyberpunk 40k
The Adeptus Mechanicus is a faction of cybernetically enhanced warrior priests. They seek divinity through the pursuit of knowledge and consider organic flesh as a form of weakness. Your enjoyment of Warhammer 40,000: Mechanicus will hinge on how you engage with a fusion of religious iconography and cyberpunk. The Tech-priests of the...
Live Watch the PS5 DualSense Controller Hands On Livestream Right Here
Keighley's thoughts
Summer Game Fest lead Geoff Keighley has been lucky enough to get his hands on a PlayStation 5 DualSense controller, and today he plans to livestream his first thoughts on the pad. We're not entirely sure what this stream will entail, but we expect the man himself will share his feelings on the DualSense's haptic feedback and...
News June 2020 NPD: The Last of Us 2 Tops the Chart Across the US
The biggest June since 2009
Not only was The Last of Us: Part II Sony's quickest selling PlayStation 4 exclusive ever and the most downloaded title from the PlayStation Store for the month of June, it has also topped the sales chart in the US. NPD reports that Naughty Do
News Astro's Playroom Demo Showcases PS5 Controller Features
Sound, adaptive triggers, and breathing
Astro's Playroom will come pre-installed on every single PlayStation 5 console Sony sells this holiday season, and it looks to be a game that takes full advantage of the unique capabilities of the next-gen DualSense controller. Summer Game Fest lead Geoff Keighley had the chance to go hands on with both the...
News Ghost of Tsushima Dev Considered Pirates and Rob Roy Before Feudal Japan Setting
The Three Musketeers too
After putting out inFAMOUS: Second Son and its expansion back in 2014, Sucker Punch Productions has been working on its brand new IP for the best part of the entire PlayStation 4 generation. That's a seriously long six years, but it seems to have paid off. Ghost of Tsushima was awarded an impressive 9/10 in the Push Square...
Thursday16th Jul 2020
News Xbox Boss Takes More Shots at PS5 Exclusives Saying Fans Won't Be 'Forced' into Next-Gen
Doesn't think players should be locked out
Update: Xbox boss Phil Spencer has continued his assault on Sony and its PlayStation 5 strategy, saying that fans "won't be forced into the next-generation" as Microsoft commits continued support to Xbox One's various permutations. "Unlike others, we believe that your investments in gaming should move with...
News Pretend You're Playing Assassin's Creed Valhalla with Odyssey's New Armour Set
Become the viking
Do you wish you were playing Assassin's Creed Valhalla right now? If your answer to that question is yes, you're not the only one. We here at Push Square can't wait to get our hands on the Viking-inspired outing from Ubisoft, and soon we'll be able to take one very small step to making that a reality through Assassin's Creed...
Feature 15 Samurai Games, Movies, and Anime That Will Help You Get Hyped for Ghost of Tsushima
Way of the samurai
With Ghost of Tsushima releasing on the 17th July 2020, we thought it might be fun to look at and recommend other samurai media in an effort to fuel your hype. As such, we've compiled a list of 15 samurai games, movies, and anime that we think are well worth checking out, even if you're totally new to samurai stuff in general...
News PS5 Controller to Get Hands On Showcase Tomorrow
Geoff Keighley has a DualSense
Geoff Keighley’s big Summer Game Fest will continue tomorrow with a first hands on look at the DualSense controller. The popular journalist-turned-presenter has the PlayStation 5 controller, and has been putting it through his paces. Here’s what he wrote on Twitter:
News Gamer Girl Is an FMV Game All About the Life of a Streamer
How much is a sub?
Come on, it's time to own up. Who doesn't want to be a Gamer Girl? If the trailer above is anything to go by, you get to sit in one of those cosy gaming chairs all day, have cash thrown at you from men sat alone in their basement, and occasionally play a game or two on a site that definitely isn't Twitch. That sounds like the sort...
Review Creaks - Another Inventive and Stylish Puzzler From the Machinarium Team
Hole in the wall
Amanita Design has only gone and done it again. After wowing the gaming world more than a decade ago with point-and-click adventure Machinarium, the Czech-based studio is back with another 2D brain-teasing experience that represents one of 2020's best PlayStation 4 indie games. Creaks is the puzzle genre at the very top of its game,...
News New Planet Coaster Trailer Gives Us a Glimpse at Console Gameplay on PS5, PS4
What a ride
PlayStation is no stranger to management sims. Back on PS1, we were playing the likes of Theme Park and Theme Hospital, and Two Point Hospital is proof the genre still works a treat on consoles. Planet Coaster is the latest tycoon game heading to Sony's systems, with the Console Edition riding onto both PS5 and PS4 this holiday. A brand...
News No Man's Sky: Desolation Update Adds New Playable Environments
Search for loot and story
No Man's Sky only just added cross-play to its long list of features last month and now it's already back with another PlayStation 4 update. Titled Desolation, this latest update adds a new playable environment to the vast reaches of space in the form of seemingly abandoned freighters packed full of loot and story beats...
News Increased PS5 Production Suggests Sony Expects Greater Demand Than PS4
Is such a thing even possible? Yes, it is
Sony appears to have real confidence in the PlayStation 5, as it’s increased production on the next-gen platform. Previously, the Japanese giant had planned to ship between 5-6 million units by the end of March 2021; it now expects that number to be somewhere in the region of 10 million during the same...
News Eastern Exorcist Brings Brutal 2D Melee Combat to PS4
Check out that art style
Eastern Exorcist, formerly known as The Oriental Exorcist, has popped up again after nearly a year's worth of silence. This 2D melee-based action RPG is being put out by Wildfire Game and is due for release on PlayStation 4 at some point in the future. However, the lucky devils among you who own a PC will gain access to the...
Random This Retailer Had Fun with Its Custom Ghost of Tsushima Box Art
Only in Slovakia, though
Occasionally, retailers will go the extra mile to tempt you to pre-order in their store. It could be the promise of a free sticker or a midnight launch. In Slovakia, however, ProGamingShop has come up with its own custom cover for Ghost of Tsushima – and it’s incredible, as this image attests: The slipcase is free for...
News Full Length Bugsnax Song to Debut on Summer Game Fest's Next Developer Showcase
Talkin 'bout Bugsnax
Bugsnax was one of the most memorable announcements made during PlayStation 5's reveal event. This is partly down to it looking like a wonderfully mad and very different experience, but mainly because of that unbelievably catchy theme song. Even now, the music flashes back into our minds, and it stays there for some time. The...
News Bungie Delays Destiny 2: Beyond Light Expansion to November
First DLC to not hit September
Bungie has made the difficult decision to delay the upcoming Destiny 2: Beyond Light expansion to 10th November 2020 following the continued worldwide struggle to cope with the coronavirus. Originally scheduled to launch in late September, this marks the very first time that the developer has missed a DLC launch for...
Wednesday15th Jul 2020
News Neil Druckmann Explains The Last of Us 2 Deleted Scene at the Farm
Boar killing
Just like pretty much every game ever, not every single scene that was envisioned for The Last of Us: Part II made it into the final version. Voice actor Laura Bailey recently commented on one sequence which explained the relationship with between Abby and WLF leader Isaac, and now Naughty Dog vice-president Neil Druckmann has revealed...
News Kaitlyn Dever Would 'Love' to Play Ellie in The Last of Us TV Adaptation
Huge fan of the game
HBO has partnered with PlayStation Productions and Naughty Dog to transform The Last of Us into a big budget TV series, and Unbelievable actress Kaitlyn Dever has admitted she’d “love” to play Ellie in the show. The actress is no stranger to Sony’s games, having previously portrayed Cassie Drake in Uncharted 4: A...
News Ghost of Tsushima Is the Third Western Game to Earn a Famitsu Perfect Score
Samurai sensation
Ghost of Tsushima is based on a historical Japanese setting, and developer Sucker Punch has invested extra effort into representing the backdrop accurately. The Seattle-based team collaborated with Sony’s Japan Studio to work on a full localisation, and you can choose whether to play the title in English or Japanese. In addition,...
News PES 2022 Focusing on PS5, PES 2021 Will Be a Season Update
Kick off
There will be a Pro Evolution Soccer game this year, but Konami has admitted that it’ll be a “pared back” season update while it focuses its efforts on next year’s PES 2022 for the PlayStation 5. According to a website update, Konami is scrapping the Fox Engine and switching to Unreal Engine as it aims to “truly embody our core...
News Former Argonaut Games CEO Wants to Remake Croc: Legend of the Gobbos
Why not?
If even the likes of Ty the Tasmanian Tiger can make a return in the year 2020, then sure, we wouldn't say no to a remake of Croc: Legend of the Gobbos. This classic 3D platformer, which released on the PlayStation 1, is one of those titles that certain pockets of gamers have far too much nostalgia for, but then we suppose most titles from...
News Codemasters Confirms DIRT 5 Free PS5 Upgrade Option, Returning Modes with New Trailer
Trade in the old model
Update (15/7/20): Codemasters has officially released the above DIRT 5 trailer after it leaked earlier this month. To recap, the latest video goes over returning game modes, such as Gymkhana, and also confirms a free upgrade to the PS5 version if you buy a PS4 copy. You can read up on it over on the PlayStation Blog...
Deal Far Cry Series Going Dirt Cheap on PlayStation Store Following Far Cry 6 Reveal
All main games heavily discounted
In case you somehow missed it, Far Cry 6 was officially announced during the recent Ubisoft Forward event. The open world shooter returns to a more exotic setting, this time taking place on the fictitious, Cuba-esque island Yara. To celebrate the announcement, Ubisoft is feeling generous, and has dramatically...
Mini Review Superhot: Mind Control Delete - More of the Same Slow-Mo Action, But No Less Satisfying
More is more
Superhot: Mind Control Delete treads very familiar ground to the original. Time slows to a crawl when you don't move, and you use this quirk to outmanoeuvre and kill countless crimson crystalline men. In terms of gameplay, this follow-up isn't a huge leap forward, but there's plenty of twists to the formula that make this a must-play...
News Oh, Crap! The Uncharted Movie Hasn't Started Filming At All
But Sony hopes to begin soon
Update: Nope, there's still time for the director to leave, as Sony Pictures Entertainment has clarified that filming has not started on the Uncharted movie. Yet. According to a statement sent to Games Radar, the film crew is currently prepping, and the company is "hoping to start soon". Progress, but it's still not...
News PS5 Production Reportedly Being Doubled to Meet Demand
10 million units by year end
Sony is increasing its output of PlayStation 5 consoles, according to a new report from Bloomberg. The publication released a report earlier this year which stated Sony would be making fewer PS5 units for launch than it did for PS4. However, this new story suggests the platform holder will in fact be increasing...
News How PS5 Launch Game Godfall Makes Full Use of the DualSense Controller
Vibrations mimic surfaces
Did you really think we'd pass on the opportunity to talk about the PlayStation 5 DualSense controller just a little bit more? Of course we wouldn't, and that's because one of the launch titles for Sony's next-gen machine will be making full use of its features. Not only will Godfall take advantage of the PS5 SSD, it also...
Random Don the Ghost of Tsushima's Mask with This Snapchat Filter
Intimidating
Jin Sakai is a devout samurai warrior, but when the Mongols invade his home, he becomes the shadowy Ghost of Tsushima. To protect his identity -- and to intimidate his foes -- Jin wears a fearsome face mask, which we've seen in several trailers now. If you've ever wanted to wear the mask yourself, now's your chance. As demonstrated...
News Dragon's Dogma Anime's First Artwork Is Foreboding, Series Launches on Netflix This September
Greetings Arisen
Dragon's Dogma, the brilliant Capcom action RPG, is getting an anime adaptation later this year. The series will launch through Netflix on the 17th September 2020, and the company has given us our very first look at the project with the artwork embedded below. Given the dark undertones and foreboding nature of the game, we're...
News Marvel's Avengers Beta Starts Next Month, PS4 Pre-Orders Get Early Access
Second War Table livestream confirmed
If you've been looking forward to the Marvel's Avengers beta, you might want to listen up. Confirmed via an IGN First post, the pre-release taster will start next month on Friday 7th August for PlayStation 4 players who have pre-ordered the game. The Crystal Dynamics-developed title will then enter an open beta...
Tuesday14th Jul 2020
Review Ghost of Tsushima - One of the Greatest Open World Games of the Generation
Ghost with the most
When the Mongol Empire invaded the Japanese island of Tsushima in 1274, the occupation was nothing short of a massacre. The Mongol army had no reason to respect the island's samurai and their desire for traditional, honourable warfare, and so the natives were quickly and decisively overwhelmed. It was a brutal and bloody chapter...
News Red Dead Online Fans Demonstrate Their Disappointment by Dressing as Clowns
Jokers
You may not have noticed Rockstar’s abandonment of Red Dead Online, but franchise fans certainly have. While the company continues to pour obscene sums of money into adding features to GTA Online, it’s been a whopping seven months since the Western’s acclaimed Moonshine update, and the wait for additional content is clearly getting to...
Guide Where to Buy Ghost of Tsushima
All the options you need
Ghost of Tsushima is available right now – you can read what we think of it in our 9/10 review – but suffice to say it's a fantastic open world adventure. If you're wanting to pick up Sucker Punch's samurai action title, here's a guide featuring all the links you might need to nab your copy. Where to Buy Ghost of...
News PS5 Fans Thought They Were Getting a Price and Release Date Yesterday
Didn't happen
Insanely enthusiastic PlayStation 5 fans drove themselves nuts waiting for a PS5 price and PS5 release date yesterday which never came. Social media sites like Twitter and communities on Reddit were abuzz with speculation after
Round Up Ghost of Tsushima Reviews Are Sharp As a Samurai's Blade
The scores are in
Reviews for Ghost of Tsushima went live a little earlier today, and it seems Sucker Punch has delivered once again. Verdicts are largely positive for the samurai open world title, which impresses with its gorgeous open world and fluid combat. Between this and The Last of Us 2, Sony is sending off PlayStation 4 in brilliant style...
News Death Stranding PC Is Like a Movie Compared to TV Drama PS4 Version, Says Kojima Productions
A BRIDGES too far
Death Stranding deploys on PC today, and Kojima Productions has been hyping up the re-release in an interview with Geoff Keighley. Speaking as part of the stream, Kojima Productions’ Yoji Shinkawa pointed to the improvements that the developer has made since releasing the title on the PlayStation 4 last year, with wide-screen...
News PS4 Players Are Getting Some 'Very Spicy' Fall Guys News Soon
PS Plus?
Fall Guys, the cutesy battle royale inspired by knockout game shows, is coming to PlayStation 4 on 4th August. This is obviously great news -- we've been extremely curious to play this madcap multiplayer title ever since it was announced last year. 60 players duke it out online in a series of different rounds, with each obstacle course or...
News TikTok Star HollyH to Cameo in Aquatic PS4 Platformer Slide Stars
Demi Rose and other social media stars including
Despite living on the idyllic pseudo-French island of Guernsey, HollyH’s claim to fame is being Britain’s biggest TikTok celebrity. And now the “professional weirdo” is set to star in her very own PlayStation 4 game, as Slide Stars promises to deliver the system’s “first water racing...
News Skull & Bones Reportedly Rebooted Into an Ongoing 'Live' Game
Sounds like Sea of Thieves
Remember Skull & Bones? Ubisoft announced a nautical open world game about pirates on the high seas, with Assassin's Creed's naval combat serving as a base for the action. It sounded like a winner, and we were pretty interested to see how it turned out. Unfortunately, the game has been delayed multiple times since its...
News Creaks Brings Creepy, Surreal Puzzling to PS4 Next Week
Bump in the night
Creaks was only just announced for PlayStation 4 two weeks ago and now it's already gone and got itself a confirmed release date. It's coming sooner than you might think too with a launch scheduled for next week on Sony's current-gen console. You'll get to play this creepy 2D puzzler from 22nd July 2020. As described by the team...
Deal Glow in the Dark with Exclusive Assassin's Creed Valhalla Tee
And get an extra 10 per cent off
With all of those late-night crusades, the ability to see in the dark effectively was essential for Vikings. Fortunately, you won’t need to light a fire or feast on a diet of carrots in order to navigate the twilight hours leading up to Assassin’s Creed Valhalla’s launch, as we’ve partnered with Zavvi to...
Interview Finding Out Where the Heart Is with Dev Armature Studio
"Life is a dream. Shared with others."
Two weeks ago, you may have caught the PlayStation 4 announcement of Where the Heart Is. Revealed alongside eight other indie titles coming to Sony platforms, this narrative-based adventure title caught our eye with a beautiful art style and the sort of in-game decisions and choices which never fail to make us...
News Narrative Adventure Where the Heart Is Targets More Than 12 Endings
Other characters receive conclusions
Where the Heart Is was announced for PlayStation 4 just two weeks ago as part of a spree of indie-related reveals from Sony, and this title from Armature Studio was one of those which left a real lasting impression. It's an adventure all about the narrative it's trying to tell, packed full of choices to make and...
Monday13th Jul 2020
News PS5 Pre-Order Pages Live on Amazon Australia
But currently unavailable
Sony’s yet to confirm specifics regarding PS5 pre-orders, but Amazon Australia is ready to go, having listed a bunch of product pages pertaining to the next-gen console. Unfortunately, the system and its various accessories are listed as ‘Currently Unavailable’, although these are legit listings and could be...
Guide PS5 3D Audio: What Is PlayStation 5's Tempest Engine?
How PlayStation 5's 3D audio tech will improve games
What is 3D audio on PS5? How will 3D audio affect PlayStation 5 games, and what is the Tempest Engine powering the technology? You may have already read about some of the technical capabilities of Sony's next-gen console, and one term that's being thrown around is 3D audio. Mark Cerny, who's...
Guide PS5 Ray Tracing: What Is It?
More realistic lighting on PS5
What is PS5 ray tracing? Every time that Sony has brought up the PlayStation 5, it's also mentioned ray tracing, using the term as a selling point. But just what is ray tracing, and what does it bring to Sony's next-gen console? Without getting too technical, we're going to answer that question as part of our PS5...
News Oh No, There's More Modern Day Stuff in Assassin's Creed Valhalla Than the Two Previous Games
We hope you like Layla
Regular readers will know that we have very little love for the modern day segments in Assassin's Creed games. Quite frankly, we couldn't give a damn about the terribly written adventures of Layla Hassan -- especially when we're ripped from our gorgeous open world in order check out what she's up to. Imagine our...
News Watch Dogs Legion Season Pass Includes Free Copy of the First Game
The Complete Edition
After bundling Assassin's Creed III Remastered with the season pass for Assassin's Creed Odyssey and doing the same thing with a free version of Far Cry 3: Classic Edition when you bought Far Cry 5, Ubisoft is set to continue this initiative with Watch Dogs Legion. If you buy the game's season pass, which comes
Gallery First Far Cry 6 Screenshots Show Cuba-Inspired Setting
Welcome to Yara
Far Cry 6 is now official following the leaks, and we have the first trailer for the open world FPS. Coming to both PlayStation 5 and PS4 next year, this new iteration of the popular series takes place in an island nation called Yara, and it takes grand inspiration from the Republic of Cuba. Check out these first screenshots to get a...
News Of Course the Far Cry 6 Collector's Edition Comes with a Flamethrower
Three pieces of DLC too
Last night's Far Cry 6 announcement trailer took itself pretty seriously, but if you were to dig a little deeper, you'll find out that this will probably still be an experience full of comical stupidity. Alongside the pre-order bonus of a Libertad skin for your canine companion, the Collector's Edition also includes a...
News Assassin's Creed Valhalla Has World Events Rather Than Side Quests
To promote exploration
One of the criticisms leveraged at Assassin's Creed Odyssey is that it is simply too big. Packed full of side quests, optional missions, and gigantic landmasses to explore, it can very easily take upwards of 100 hours to see and do everything it has to offer. However, rather than upping the ante even further, follow-up...
News UK Sales Charts: F1 2020 Races Past The Last of Us 2 for Pole Position
Victory lap
It was going to happen sooner or later -- The Last of Us: Part II has been booted off the top spot in the UK's physical chart. After three weeks at number one, the Naughty Dog title is now in third place. Racing sim F1 2020 takes its place on top of the podium. Elsewhere, Marvel's Iron Man VR is still just about in the top 10; it's...
News EA Sports UFC 4 Out on PS4 Next Month, Puts an Emphasis on Single Player Career
Out next month
EA Sports UFC 4 is real and it’s releasing in just a few weeks: 14th August. The sequel was revealed as part of UFC’s big bout on Yas Island in Abu Dhabi this weekend, and includes Jorge Masvidal and Israel Adesanya on the cover. As rumoured, anyone who pre-orders will unlock access to boxers Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury, which...
News Ubisoft's Battle Royale Shooter Hyper Scape Is Coming to PS4 This Summer
Have a new trailer while you wait
Is Hyper Scape coming to PlayStation 4? If you're unclear on whether the battle royale shooter is coming to Sony's console, fear not -- it was announced for PS4 earlier this month. Ubisoft is entering the free-to-play, battle royale arena with its futuristic FPS, and it's currently in open beta on PC. While you...
News Ghost of Tsushima Launch Trailer Brings the Hype Ahead of PS4 Release
Blades of glory
We finally made it, everyone. Ghost of Tsushima, the open world samurai action game from Sucker Punch, is out in just a few days. The PlayStation 4 exclusive comes right before PS5 is due to arrive, but it looks like it should be a great way to end the current generation. The game releases this Friday, 17th July, but Sony has gone...
News Ty the Tasmanian Tiger PS4 Release May Be Just Around the Corner
Trophy list appears
In case you didn't know, Ty the Tasmanian Tiger is coming to PlayStation 4 in the form of a remaster. This cult classic which made a name for itself on PlayStation 2 already came to Nintendo Switch earlier in the year and now it looks like Krome Studios is gearing up for launch on Sony's system. We know that because a Trophy list...
Gallery Watch Dogs Legion Screenshots Bring Mayhem to London
Careful now
Watch Dogs Legion will be one of the PlayStation 4's very last big titles and it looks like the console will be going out in style. Also confirmed for PlayStation 5, with a free upgrade available for anyone who purchases the current-gen version, the Ubisoft game is looking really quite good in this latest batch of screenshots. You'll get...
Sunday12th Jul 2020
Round Up What Was Announced at Ubisoft Forward?
All the PS5, PS4 reveals
Ubisoft has just shared more details on its upcoming slate of PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 titles as part of an entirely digital event named Ubisoft Forward. Featuring lots of different open world titles, the publisher once again proved how it has grown to become one of the biggest names in the industry. The showcase took...
Talking Point Did Ubisoft Forward Meet Your Expectations?
The French battle cry
E3 2020 might have been cancelled, but that didn't stop the French powerhouse of Ubisoft from putting on its own digital event and showcasing a selection of its upcoming titles. So, what did the event actually play host to? We saw much more of Assassin's Creed Valhalla and Watch Dogs Legion with in-depth gameplay demonstrations...
News Far Cry 6 Officially Revealed for PS5, PS4
Launches next year
Far Cry 6 has been officially announced. Ubisoft's big surprise for the end of its just-finished live stream was ruined by leaks, but at least we have a sinister CG trailer now. It focuses on Anton Castillo, main antagonist and dictator of fictional country Yara, and his son, Diego. The country is in the midst of a revolution,...
News Ubisoft Execs Resign Following Sexual Harassment Allegations
Hascoet, Cornet, and Mallat gone
Update: The publisher has now issued a statement ahead of Ubisoft Forward this evening: Original story: Members of Ubisoft's executive team have resigned from the company after multiple allegations of sexual harassment were made against them. The chief creative officer, named Serge Hascoet, human resources...
News Assassin's Creed Valhalla Finally Gets Gameplay Overview, 30 Minute In-Depth Demo
Release date also confirmed
Assassin's Creed Valhalla was announced back at the end of April, and we've been waiting on official gameplay ever since. Ubisoft finally delivered during its Ubisoft Forward showcase, giving us at look at roughly five minutes of the upcoming open world title. You can watch the overview trailer above. Ubisoft has also...
News Watch Dogs Legion Hacks London This October on PS4, Free Upgrade to PS5 Version
Plus lengthy gameplay overview
Watch Dogs Legion will be coming to PlayStation 4 on 29th October 2020. The Ubisoft Forward livestream failed to mention the next-gen PlayStation 5 version, but we do know that it will be available for free should you purchase the PS4 edition. You'll also gain access to some free enhancements following that upgrade...
Live Watch the Ubisoft Forward Livestream Right Here
We are Legion
Ubisoft Forward is the French juggernaut’s E3 2020 press conference alternative, and it’s shaping up to be a blockbuster show. With the publisher remaining quiet for much of the year, it will almost certainly have plenty to say. Assassin’s Creed Valhalla and Watch Dogs Legion are guaranteed to be the star attractions, but we...
Monday13th Jul 2020
Gallery New Assassin's Creed Valhalla Screenshots Are Certainly Colourful
English destroyer
Alongside half an hour's worth of gameplay for Assassin's Creed Valhalla, Ubisoft has also issued three new screenshots for the upcoming open world experience. You'll get to play this one on 17th November 2020 on PlayStation 4 at the very least, with a next-gen PlayStation 5 version surely also in the works. We don't know which...
Sunday12th Jul 2020
News Ubisoft Confirms Another Forward Showcase for Later in the Year
Here we go again
In terms of console releases, the first Ubisoft Forward showcase focused solely on Assassin's Creed Valhalla, Watch Dogs Legion, Far Cry 6, Hyper Scape, and Brawlhalla. That's a lot of games we already knew about, so it's welcome news that the French publisher isn't done just yet. It has confirmed that it'll hold another digital...
Saturday11th Jul 2020
News Assassin's Creed Valhalla Release Date Leaked Through Instagram
Launches two days before Cyberpunk
The release date for Assassin's Creed Valhalla has supposedly been leaked ahead of Ubisoft Forward. As posted on Reddit, it appears as though an Instagram advert for the upcoming action RPG has spilled the beans. According to the ad, Valhalla is due to release on the 17th November 2020. That's obviously right...
Sunday12th Jul 2020
Guide What Time Is Ubisoft Forward?
Dates, times, and where to watch
After E3 2020 was scrapped entirely thanks to the coronavirus pandemic, lots of publishers have been taking to the internet with an entirely digital showcase to debut their game announcements. Ubisoft has also decided to take this online route with Ubisoft Forward, a livestream that promises to share the future of...
Saturday11th Jul 2020
Feature Rocket League: A Celebration to Five Years
Calculated!
Rocket League celebrated its fifth anniversary on Wednesday, and we can hardly believe it. Introducing many players to Soccar back in 2015, this once-indie game has become a defining multiplayer experience for PlayStation 4 and, according to Psyonix’s latest figures, an incredible 75 million players have registered since launch...
Live Watch the Devolver Digital Direct Livestream Right Here
What madness is this?
Devolver Digital. That’s it – that’s the article. No, not really: the indie publisher is planning another one of its infamous livestreams, and you can probably expect all of the usual shenanigans from the label. In among the madness should be a couple of games, so join us from 12PM PDT / 8PM BST to watch the insanity...
Quiz How Well Do You Know inFAMOUS?
Hero time
Sucker Punch is on the verge of releasing its latest PlayStation exclusive with Ghost of Tsushima, but before that came inFAMOUS. The series started life on PS3, and earned itself a sizeable fan base across three major titles. Do you consider yourself one of these fans? Want to put your knowledge to the test? Here's a quiz that'll do just...
News Shadow Warrior 3 Is Deliriously Gory in New Gameplay Trailer
Still not announced for PS4, though
The Shadow Warrior series is often forgotten, but it's a highly entertaining first person action franchise. It's about to get its third instalment, and while it's yet to be announced for PlayStation 4 -- or PS5 -- we can't help but get excited. Take a look at this brand new gameplay trailer and tell us it doesn't...
News Battle Royale Party Game Fall Guys Stumbles Onto PS4 Next Month
Jump in the line
Fall Guys, the 60-player, Takeshi's Castle inspired party game, has a release date. We're looking forward to getting our hands on this colourful and chaotic title, and fortunately, the wait is nearly over. The game hits PlayStation 4 on 4th August 2020. The release date comes at the end of the above new trailer, which shows some...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 332
The one Barker skipped
What's this? A weekly issue of What Are You Playing This Weekend not penned by Push Square overlord Sammy Barker? That's right, he has scrapped his duties this weekend for a nice little getaway along the south coast of England. It's not like he can do too much down there, considering the current circumstances, but we'll still...
Friday10th Jul 2020
Rumour Black and Red PS5 Console Spotted in Sony Marketing Material
Would you buy one?
Hmmm, what do we make of this, then? Originally posted over on ResetEra, a Sony marketing pamphlet supposedly shows a black and red PlayStation 5 console. The pamphlet itself seems legitimate -- it's marketing that's directed at store employees, and covers various Sony products. The real question is whether the black and red PS5...
News Meet the Adorable, Mocapped Dogs of The Last of Us 2
Good dog
For the most part, it's probably a good idea to avoid dogs in The Last of Us: Part II. Once their owners let them loose, they can quickly catch up to Ellie and rip her throat out. It's a completely different story in real life though. Say hello to the lovely dogs who mocapped for Naughty Dog's latest masterpiece. In the image above, from...
News Far Cry 6 Leaks for PS5 and PS4, Launches 18th February 2021
Ubisoft responds to leak
Update: Ubisoft has acknowledged the leak with the following tweet: Original story: If it isn't the Microsoft Store doing all the leaking, it's the Hong Kong PlayStation Store! Yes, Far Cry 6 has leaked ahead of this Sunday's Ubisoft Forward digital event with a listing that reveals a whole host of details. M
Poll Would You Pay $70 for a Brand New PS5 Game?
Making the investment
Over the past week or so, the price of games has once again become a major topic of discussion. Sparked by the next-gen NBA 2K21, the basketball simulator plans to charge its users $69.99 for a copy of the game on PlayStation 5. This is, of course, a $10 increase over what consumers have come to expect out of major AAA titles...
Saturday11th Jul 2020
News Godfall Cover Art Released Following PS5 Box Reveal
Lookin' good
Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales was the first PlayStation 5 game to show off its official box art, and now we have a second. Joining the Insomniac Games superhero adventure at the PS5's launch will be Godfall from Gearbox Publishing. The looter slasher has just had its cover art unveiled, and here it is: We think this actual
Friday10th Jul 2020
Hands On Sword Art Online: Alicization Lycoris Is a Technical Mess on PS4
A seriously disappointing return
The latest Sword Art Online game, Sword Art Online: Alicization Lycoris, is out today on PlayStation 4. We have a copy of the game for review, but we haven't played enough of it to deliver any kind of final judgement just yet. However, we felt that it was worth writing up a quick Hands On article just to let you know...
News Why Yes, We'd Love to Watch Another Badass Japanese Trailer for Ghost of Tsushima
Thanks very much
Ghost of Tsushima is now just one week away, and we're beginning to feel the hype. With pre-load available now for digital pre-orders, Sucker Punch's latest has snuck up on us all like the stealthy ghost it is. If you're in the mood, there's a great new trailer for the game embedded above, courtesy of PlayStation Japan. It's a...
News Ghost of Tsushima PS4 Pre-Load Is Available Now
Get ready, samurai
If you've been itching to get your hands on Ghost of Tsushima, you can now move one step closer to making that a reality. The PlayStation 4 exclusive is now available for pre-load from the PlayStation Store, putting you in prime position for when midnight rolls around on 17th July 2020. Ghost of Tsushima weighs in at 35.37GB at...
News Leyou Technologies Halts Trading Ahead of Possible Sony Takeover
Tencent already in talks
Less than 24 hours after announcing a $250 million cash injection into Fortnite developer Epic Games, Sony may be due another round of business talks. Leyou Technologies, the Hong Kong company that has been linked to a potential acquisition by the Japanese giant,
News Hitman 3 Is the Darkest Entry Yet, a 'Love Letter' to Hardcore Fans
The end of a journey
The epic conclusion to IO Interactive's rebooted Hitman franchise will be coming to PlayStation 5 in January 2021, and to get us all a little bit more excited, the development team has shared a couple of insights which detail what fans should expect. Hitman 3 is said to be the darkest entry in the franchise to date, but the...
First Impressions Twin Mirror Is DONTNOD's Most Cinematic Game Yet
Doppelgänger danger
DONTNOD Entertainment has made a name for itself over the PlayStation 4 generation thanks to the compelling narratives of two Life Is Strange titles. The tales of Max Caulfield and her buddy Chloe Price as well as the brotherly duo of Sean and Daniel Diaz have both helped to really launch the developer into the public eye, but...
Random Insert Coin Clothing's Latest Collection Focuses on PS5 Exclusive Horizon Forbidden West
Suits you
Insert Coin Clothing has been around for about 10 years, and in that time it's made countless stylish shirts, hoodies, and accessories all about games. For its latest collection of gear, though, the company has taken inspiration from a game that's not even out yet. The brand has today announced an officially licensed line of apparel based...
News Nowhere Prophet Is a Post Apocalyptic Deck Building Game Coming to PS4 in July
Do the shuffle
Deck-building card games are becoming more popular these days. Games such as Slay the Spire are popping up all over the place, offering a blend of random elements and strategy as you slowly create a powerful combination of cards. Nowhere Prophet is another such game heading to PlayStation 4. This title, which released last year on PC...
Thursday9th Jul 2020
News After The Last of Us 2's Record Success, Naughty Dog Is Staffing Up for PS5
And it's working on a single player game
The Last of Us: Part II may be on store shelves and a colossal success, but that’s not stopping developer Naughty Dog from turning its attention to the future. The Californian team is currently on a hiring spree, and particular interest must be paid to the role of a Level/Environment Designer which makes...
News As Microsoft Looks Poised to Discontinue Xbox One, Sony Has a Huge Opportunity with PS4
Entry levels
This year is all about the PlayStation 5 in enthusiast circles, but Sony’s real Top Trump could yet prove the existing PlayStation 4. Despite comments to the contrary from the manufacturer, rumours are rife tha
News God of War Director Prefers PS5 Price Increases Over Microtransaction Hellscape
Cory Barlog weighs in on next-gen costs
PlayStation 5 games could cost more than the PlayStation 4 if NBA 2K21 is anything to go by. The basketball simulation will cost $69.99 on Sony’s next-gen console, compared to the more traditional $59.99 on the company’s current-gen device. And God of War director Cory Barlog believes this is the correct...
Guide Best PS4 Games of 2020 So Far
2020's best PS4 games so far
We're half way through 2020, and what an eventful six months it's been. Our world has been a chaotic place lately, and even the games industry has felt the effects of these unprecedented times. However, the show must go on, and despite everything, 2020 has delivered some cracking PlayStation 4 games. Here are our top 10...
News Here's Your First Look at Official PS5 Game Box Art
White theme
The first official PlayStation 5 box art has hit the Internet via the PlayStation Blog and it looks absolutely gorgeous. See for yourself: Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales is used to show off a similar layout to PlayStation 4 physical retail boxes, but this time around the packaging dons a white rim on the top and sides. It's...
News Horizon Forbidden West Writer John Gonzalez Exits Guerrilla Games
Lore master
Horizon Forbidden West narrative director John Gonzalez has left Guerrilla Games, moving to a new AAA studio in Barcelona where he’ll be tasked with building an original open world with “a new cadre of like-minded, crazy-ambitious devs”. It’s unclear exactly which team he’s joined, though online scuttlebutt points to Smilegate...
News Want Ellie's Guitar from The Last of Us 2 in Real Life? There's a Cost
Face the music
With The Last of Us: Part II, the acoustic guitar has become symbolic of the relationship between Joel and Ellie. Without going into spoiler territory, there are several points in the game where Ellie can pick up this instrument and play, giving you the freedom to pick chords and strum using the controller's touch pad. It's already...
Competition Win Exclusive Access to the Rogue Company Alpha on PS4
In good company
Hi-Rez Studios and First Watch Games is firing onto the PlayStation 4 with its third-person online shooter Rogue Company, and we’ve partnered with the developer to give away a whopping 1,000 PS4 alpha codes for users with a European PSN Account. Simply answer the question and you’ll be in the running to try out the title from...
Friday10th Jul 2020
News Turok Trophy List Spotted, PS4 Release Likely Incoming
No dinosaur is safe
It looks like the remastered version of the 1997 classic Turok is coming to PlayStation 4 in the near future. A Trophy list for the title has been spotted on Exophase after being available for just over two years over on the Xbox One. Unfortunately, it doesn't come with a Platinum Trophy, but we'd still welcome the facelift this...
Thursday9th Jul 2020
Soapbox Beat Saber, or How I Learned To Stop Hating the Song Packs and Love Imagine Dragons
Radioactive! Radioactive!
The final notes slain, Beat Saber takes me back to the menu. My arms can finally rest, having been put through the wringer. Not a full combo, but still an S rank. That’s something, but I’ve full-combo’d this before. I better try again. Just one more try. Just one more. The lights fade. 'Radioactive' starts again, and...
News Sony Pumps $250 Million into Fortnite Maker Epic Games
Now owns a minority stake in Unreal Engine creator
Sony has invested an eye-watering $250 million into Epic Games, the creators of Fortnite and the Unreal Engine. The transaction makes the Japanese giant a minority shareholder, alongside organisations such as Chinese juggernaut Tencent which purchased a 40 per cent stake in the firm back in 2012...
News Superhot: Mind Control Delete Comes to PS4 This Month, Free for Owners of the Original
SUPER. HOT.
We do love Superhot here at Push Square, whether it's in PlayStation VR or not. The original game is small, but has a fantastic central idea that turns the first person shooter into a slow-mo puzzle. If you want more of that stylish, time-moves-when-you-move action, Superhot: Mind Control Delete is right around the corner. This brand...
News Capcom Wants to Know What You Think of Resident Evil Village
Take the survey
It has become a bit of a tradition for Capcom to ask for fan feedback following the announcement of a new entry in its classic horror franchise, and Resident Evil Village is no different. The Japanese publisher has posted a new survey for fans to take concerning the eighth mainline instalment, covering everything from the village...
Guide Resident Evil Village: Everything We Know So Far
All the information you need
Resident Evil Village is Capcom's first next-generation game announced for PlayStation 5. Scheduled to launch at some point in 2021, it returns to the first-person perspective that Resident Evil 7: Biohazard standardised rather than a third-person camera seen in the remakes of Resident Evil 2 and
News Remothered: Broken Porcelain Has Been Delayed to 20th October
Insert Miyamoto quote here
Less than a month after announcing a PlayStation 4 release date for Remothered: Broken Porcelain, publisher Modus Games has made the difficult decision to delay the title. It will now launch just before Halloween on 20th October 2020 in an effort to give the development team more time to polish the experience amid the...
Wednesday8th Jul 2020
News Boss Fight and 30 Minutes of Assassin's Creed Valhalla Gameplay Leaked Online
Looks a lot like Odyssey
Update: More Assassin's Creed Valhalla footage has made its way online, this time in the form of a boss fight against some kind of witch. The video's already been taken down, but we got a good look at it. First off, this seems to be a newer build of the game -- it's not quite as janky as the previous leaked footage. It's...
Guide PS5 vs PS4: Full Tech Specs Comparison
How does PS5 compare to PS4 Pro and PlayStation 4?
In this full tech specs comparison, we're going to compare the PS5 vs PS4. We'll be looking at both versions of the PlayStation 4, including the PS4 and PS4 Pro. With Sony revealing all about the PS5's tech specs, you may be curious how the next-gen console compares to its current-gen counterparts...
Guide PS5 and 4K UHD Blu-rays: Can PlayStation 5 Play Them?
Can you watch Ultra-HD movies on PS5?
Can the PS5 play 4K UHD Blu-rays? Despite marketing the PS4 Pro as a 4K Ultra-HD console, Sony decided to save costs on the system's disc drive, meaning it couldn't play 4K UHD Blu-rays. But has it repeated the same mistake with the PlayStation 5? As part of our PS5 guide, we're going to reveal all about the...
Guide PS5 SSD: Why It's Better Than HDD
PlayStation 5's speedy SSD storage explained
PS5's SSD storage is a huge part of Sony's PlayStation 5 package, but what makes it so much better than a traditional HDD? Sony has confirmed that the PS5 will make use of an SSD, or Solid-State Drive, which will help with things like load times. But what does this actually mean? How does it make the PS5...
Guide Erica: How to Unlock All Endings
Thank You Trophy guide
How do you unlock all endings in Erica? Much like Telltale games, Flavourworks' FMV title features multiple endings based on the choices you make, the characters you engage with, and the actions you take. We thought Erica was a great game upon its release, awarding it an 8/10 in the Push Square review. There are six different...
News PlayStation Store July Savings Sale Has Mouth-Watering PS4 Game Deals
Far Cry 3! Resident Evil 7! Ni no Kuni!
It's Wednesday so you probably know what's coming. Yes, another PlayStation Store sale has gone live this morning, giving the sleight of Multiplayer Days discounts some company. We now have the July Savings sale, with its list of deals available through until midnight on 22nd July 2020. As always, let's take a...
News Xbox Is Pushing for Free Next-Gen Upgrades, And That's Good News for PS5
Cross-buy
Sony doesn’t have a fancy marketing slogan for next-gen upgrades from the PlayStation 4 to the PlayStation 5, but practically every third-party title supporting Smart Delivery on Xbox is also offering a similar solution on the Japanese giant’s family of formats. A report by VGC reveals that Microsoft is actively encouraging publishers...
News Ghost of Tsushima's Black and White Mode Has Official Blessing of Akira Kurosawa's Estate
Kurosawa mode
Ghost of Tsushima is Sucker Punch's triple-A love letter to Japanese samurai movies. Set during the Mongol invasion of the titular island, the studio has made it well known that the game is heavily inspired by classic samurai films, particularly those directed by Akira Kurosawa. In fact, the team loves these old flicks so much that...
PlayStation Store Sales Charts The Last of Us 2 Is June's Most Downloaded PS4 Game
Hardly a surprise
The Last of Us: Part II has been both a critical and commercial success, breaking launch weekend records and absolutely smashing the UK physical charts. It should come as no surprise to learn that it's seen similar momentum digitally. While we don't have any figures, Sony has revealed that Naughty Dog's game was last month's most...
Talking Point Is the PlayStation Store Starting to Rival Steam Sales?
Crunching data
This morning's PlayStation Store July Savings sale sparked a bit of a discussion in the Push Square Slack channel. Is Sony's digital storefront now at a point where it can consider itself just as good as the legendary Steam sales which PC players have fallen in love with for years? Indeed, as the PlayStation 4 generation has...
News Werewolf: The Apocalypse - Earthblood Adds PS5 Version, Coming February 2021
Out for blood
Hot off the heels of its announcement last month is the confirmation that Werewolf: The Apocalypse - Earthblood will also be coming to PlayStation 5 as a native release and will be launching on 4th February 2021. Accompanying that reveal as part of the Nacon Connect digital showcase was a slice of gameplay which we're sure will satisfy...
News Official The Last of Us Podcast Turns Its Attention to The Last of Us 2
Behind the scenes chatter
For several weeks, the Official The Last of Us Podcast has been focused on the original game. Neil Druckmann, Troy Baker, and other key players were brought in to discuss and dissect the first adventure, and it's worth giving these conversations a listen. However, with the latest episode of the podcast, the spotlight has...
News Get an Inside Look at the Horizon Zero Dawn Comic Book Sequel
Available from 5th August
Horizon Forbidden West might not be launching until 2021 exclusively on PlayStation 5, but that doesn't mean you have to wait until then to find out what happened following the events of the original game. Horizon Zero Dawn is getting a direct sequel in the form of a comic book, and it'll be available to read both...
News The Dark Pictures Anthology: Little Hope Is A Halloween Treat on PS4
Release date revealed
Following a significant delay which pushed it beyond a summer launch, The Dark Pictures Anthology: Little Hope has now been dated for 30th October 2020 on PlayStation 4. This follow-up to Man of Medan is the second title in the Bandai Namco-published series and will follow the events of an isolated town trapped in amongst a...
News WWE 2K Battlegrounds Lays the Smackdown from 18th September
Pin king
Larger-than-life arcade wrassler WWE 2K Battlegrounds will drop the people’s elbow on the PlayStation 4 from 18th September, publisher 2K Sports has announced. The title, which is developed by NBA 2K Playgrounds 2 maker Saber Interactive, will feature 70 WWE Superstars and Legends at launch – with more to be added post-launch. In...
News Earth Defense Force: World Brothers Is a Peculiar Spin-Off Coming to PS4 Next Year
Enemies approaching
We thought that Earth Defense Force: Iron Rain got the classic bug-battling franchise very much back on track, but it looks like D3Publisher now wants to take it down another route. Visually that is at the very least. Earth Defense Force: World Brothers is the latest entry in the series and it's coming to PlayStation 4 next year...
Tuesday7th Jul 2020
News PS Now July 2020 Update Adds Watch Dogs 2, Street Fighter 5, and More
The Turing Test, Infinite Minigolf
Update: The additions of Watch Dogs 2, Street Fighter V, and Hello Neighbor have now been confirmed for both the EU and US PlayStation Now alternatives via the PlayStation Blog. However, that's not all. The Turing Test and Infinite Minigolf have also been added to the service, but Sony has decided not to highlight...
News PS Plus July PS4 Games Available to Download Now
Raid some tombs
And so the cycle continues. Sony recently announced the PlayStation Plus lineup for the month of July, and now the month of July is here. Today's the day you can get your hands on the latest complimentary PS Plus titles, and European members can start downloading them right now. The games will roll out in North America in due course...
News Steelrising Is a PS5 RPG From GreedFall Developer Spiders Studio
Join the robotic revolution
GreedFall developer Spiders Studio promised it would unveil its next title as part of the Nacon Connect digital showcase and boy did it deliver. Steelrising is its name and it's coming to PlayStation 5, but the real talking point here is its concept. The female protagonist of Aegis will attempt to overthrow the robotic...
News Watch Dogs Legion Screenshots Leak Ahead of Media Previews
Shows HUD, menus, and gameplay
Watch Dogs Legion will be out in full force during this weekend's Ubisoft Forward event, and following that, select media sites will be publishing hands on impressions after playing the game over the past week or so. However, because of that, a couple of in-game screenshots have been leaked onto the internet and you...
News GTA Online Fans Want One Thing for the PS5 Version
And that's to get into the game quicker
If you’ve played GTA Online at all, you’ll know that it can take minutes to get into the game. And when we say minutes, we mean minutes – like, four or five of ‘em at least. It’s no surprise, then, that with all the talk of the PlayStation 5’s uber-fast SSD hard-drive, fans are hoping it’s a bit...
News inFAMOUS Domain Name Renewal Sparks PS5 Revival Hopes
First light
Sucker Punch recently renewed the domain infamousthegame.com, sparking fresh hope for a return to the superhero series. The developer has been beavering away on Ghost of Tsushima for a large part of the generation, which is finally slated to release next week. However, the inFAMOUS franchise has a small but faithful fanbase, and many of...
News The Last of Us 2 Could Have Been Open World
Ultimately "didn't make sense"
We're now in a post-The Last of Us 2 world, and fans are still coming to terms with everything that happens throughout the story. Wherever your opinion falls, there's no denying that Naughty Dog's sequel is an incredibly ambitious game, featuring the largest open spaces the studio has made yet. Exploring Seattle as...
News Test Drive Unlimited: Solar Crown Revealed with Abrupt Teaser Trailer
No platforms confirmed yet
We've known about a new Test Drive Unlimited game for a while, but now it's finally been officially announced. Test Drive Unlimited: Solar Crown is the next title in the racing series, this time coming from publisher Nacon and developer Kylotonn. Unfortunately, we don't know much more about the game at this point. We've...
News Vampire: The Masquerade - Swansong Bites PS5, PS4 Next Year
Boston blood party
There’s no question that Vampire: The Masquerade is a confusing franchise. Based on a tabletop role-playing game, there are multiple publishers and developers all contributing to the same franchise, and The Council maker Big Bad Wolf Studio is just one of them. Due out next year on the PlayStation 5 and the PlayStation 4,...
News Kingdoms of Amalur: Re-Reckoning Launches 8th September, New Expansion in 2021
Fatesworn
It had been widely accepted that Kingdoms of Amalur: Re-Reckoning would be coming to PlayStation 4 next month following a leak, but that isn't actually the case. The remaster of this last-gen RPG is releasing on current-gen consoles on 8th September 2020, and what's more, it's getting an entirely new expansion in 2021 named Fatesworn...
News Final Fantasy IX Is 20 Years Old Today
And what a game it still is
Classic PlayStation role-playing game Final Fantasy IX celebrates its 20th anniversary today -- a grim reminder to the Push Square staff of just how old we are. The immaculate Squaresoft title first launched in Japan on the 7th July 2000, and if you're looking for a charming turn based adventure, Final Fantasy IX still...
News Action RPG CrossCode Gets Several Physical Editions on PS4
Available to pre-order now
CrossCode is now available digitally on PlayStation 4, and we'd highly recommend it. However, if you're more of a collector who prefers physical media, you may want to hold off for a bit. The top-down action RPG from Deck 13 is getting not one, not two, but three physical retail editions on PS4. You can put your name down...
News Mafia: Definitive Edition Delayed to Late September
Extended look in two weeks
If you thought we had come out the other side of delays related to COVID-19, you might want to think again. Mafia: Definitive Edition, which was originally scheduled to launch next month, has been delayed to 25th September 2020. Developer Hangar 13 cites the ongoing coronavirus pandemic as the reason why, but it hopes to...
Live Watch the Nacon Connect Livestream Right Here
Allons-y
Nacon is one of the newest publishers on the block, having paired its peripherals division with Bigben Interactive to create a games-maker-cum-accessories giant. And the French firm is holding a livestream today to showcase a handful of upcoming titles. You can watch the whole thing live from 1PM EDT / 6PM BST. Nacon Connect: <liveblog...
Random God of War Is Now Also an Illustrated Story Book
B Is for Boy
God of War is a vast PlayStation 4 game about an epic quest, with drama and bloodshed at every turn. It will soon also be available in the form of a children's book. Titled God of War: B Is for Boy, Santa Monica Studio has worked alongside Insight Editions to produce an illustrated story book based on the adventures of Kratos and...
Monday6th Jul 2020
Guide All NBA 2K20 Locker Codes
All known NBA 2K20 Locker Codes and rewards
NBA 2K20 Locker Codes can really help you flesh out your MyTeam, as they can be redeemed for bonuses which can then be spent on new cards to bolster your squad. In this guide, we’ll be listing all NBA 2K20 Locker Codes, and we’ll be keeping the page updated right through the year so you can ensure your...
Guide PS5 Teraflops: What Are They and How Many Does PlayStation 5 Have?
Does Xbox Series X have more teraflops than PS5?
PS5 teraflops has been a big topic of conversation, but what are teraflops and how many teraflops does the PlayStation 5 have? A while ago, you probably heard all about Xbox Series X and its freshly revealed technical specifications. A big buzz word doing the rounds right now is "teraflops". Microsoft...
News Naughty Dog Condemns Hate Speech As The Last of Us 2 Cast, Developers Receive Death Threats
Content warning
Update: Naughty Dog has spoken out against the tidal wave of hate speech that has surrounded The Last of Us: Part II since launch. On its official Twitter account, the studio said that it encourages critical discussion but that it condemns harassment and threats. Here's the studio's statement in full: Director Neil Druckmann has...
News Guerrilla Details New Machines in Horizon Forbidden West on PS5
Developer introduces us to new creatures
There are many things that make Horizon Zero Dawn special, but one of the most iconic things about the game is its roster of robot creatures. The far future landscape is dominated by machines resembling dinosaurs and other animal life, and this juxtaposes with the beautiful environment you explore as Aloy...
News EA Sports UFC 4 Will Finally Enter the Cage on 11th July
Fight night
Do you remember EA Sports UFC 4, the mixed martial arts game that leaked eons ago but wasn’t announced during the publisher’s recent E3 2020-eque livestream? Looks like the title is finally scheduled to be revealed this week, as part of UFC 251. A fight card for the forthcoming event includes a logo for the upcoming PlayStation 4...
News Expect Much More PS5 News in the Coming Months
State of Play on the horizon
You didn’t think Sony was done, did you? Obviously last month’s excellent PlayStation 5 showcase was a huge success, but there are still many secrets the manufacturer’s keeping under wraps. For example, we don’t know the PS5’s price or release date, although we do have a growing list of
Review F1 2020 - More Complete Than the Real Thing
Simulating
2020 has been hurtling down the grid in turbulent air. You know something’s gone awry when Codemasters release the latest in its annual Formula 1 series in line with the beginning of the real F1 season. Usually the developer’s fashionably late; this year, thanks to a worldwide pandemic delaying the start of the season, it’s...
News UK Sales Charts: The Last of Us 2 Remains Number One Despite Heroic Debut for Iron Man VR
Top (naughty) dog
You probably don't need us to tell you this, but The Last of Us: Part II is selling extremely well. Last week, the game outsold the rest of the UK top 10 combined, and it sold through 4 million copies in its opening weekend. It should come as no surprise to learn it remains atop the UK physical chart, then. However, perhaps more...
News Is GTA 5 Getting a VR Mode on PS5?
LinkedIn post suggests so
An updated version of Grand Theft Auto V is confirmed to be coming to PlayStation 5 next year, but could one of the upgrades it sports over the current-gen edition be a VR mode? That's the current speculation as the studio who put out L.A. Noire: The VR Case Files states that it is hiring for a "AAA open world VR title for...
Mini Review CrossCode - Fast-Paced Action RPG with Beauty and Brains
A game within a game, within a game
CrossCode is a fast-paced action-RPG for those who love old-school style adventures. It’s set in the distant future where MMO’s are played with physical avatars that get to run around in a sort of high tech theme park, complete with large dungeons to explore and NPCs giving out quests to every hero willing to...
News PlayStation Fans Are Worried Microsoft Could Buy Warner Bros' Gaming Division
Take Two, EA, and Activision Blizzard also interested
Warner Bros’ gaming division is still very much up for sale, and a new report from The Information reveals that Microsoft has expressed an interest. The Xbox business has been on an acquisition charge for a few years now, gobbling up both close partners and independently owned studios on the...
Reminder Grab June's PS Plus Free PS4 Games Before It's Too Late
Last chance saloon
A triple threat of new, free PlayStation Plus titles will be available for download on the PlayStation Store starting tomorrow, so make sure you've at the very least redeemed last month's offering. Leaving the service tomorrow will be Call of Duty: WWII and Star Wars Battlefront 2 -- multiplayer-focused titles that are more than...
News Shadow Warrior 3 Looks Awesome But PS5, PS4 Versions Unconfirmed
Wang is back
After being teased last week, Shadow Warrior 3 has been officially announced ahead of this weekend's Devolver Digital showcase. You can get a look at the teaser trailer above with gameplay promised for the digital presentation in question on Saturday. It looks sublime, with a 2021 release window confirmed, but the issue from our point...
News The Next Test Drive Unlimited Game Will Be Revealed During Nacon Connect
Start your engines
Within a matter of hours, we'll know about the next game in the Test Drive series. Quietly announced earlier this year, publisher Nacon is bringing the open world racing franchise back, with developer Kylotonn at the helm. Test Drive Unlimited 3, or whatever it turns out to be called, is due to be officially unveiled during the...
News Left 4 Dead, Evolve Dev Reveals New Back 4 Blood Concept Art
Is this a PS5 game now?
It's been more than a year since Back 4 Blood was announced and we haven't seen even a tiny snippet of it since. Therefore, there's probably a good portion of you questioning what this game even is. It's the next title from Left 4 Dead and Evolve developer Turtle Rock Studios, and it's basically being pitched as
Interview Dustborn Dev on Word Play, Diversity, and Representation
Making language matter
Ever since Sony's PlayStation 5 games reveal event, we've seen a flurry of next-generation titles announced at various different digital events. We're quite excited about pretty much all of them, but one game which really caught our eye here at Push Square was Dustborn. Revealed as part of
Feature Best Playstation Music of June 2020
The month we’ve all been waiting for
June was a very big month for Playstation, seeing the launch of one of the most hotly anticipated sequels of not just the generation, but maybe all time. The Last of Us is kind of a big deal, and the music is a big part of that. But there were some other really great soundtracks that dropped this month too!...
Saturday4th Jul 2020
News PS Plus Free PS4 Games Announced for July 2020
Another early reveal
Sony has gone and done it again and announced the new PlayStation 4 titles coming to PlayStation Plus next month early. For the month of July 2020, PS Plus subscribers can look forward to three games. Those are Erica, NBA 2K20, and Rise of the Tomb Raider. Remember, you can find a full list of
News Madden NFL 21 Devs Comment As #FixMaddenFranchise Trends
But it has very little to say
EA Sports has commented on a social media campaign which trended earlier this week, as fans registered their dissatisfaction with Madden NFL 21’s improvements to the popular Franchise mode. Earlier this week, the publisher released a blog post outlining the additions and improvements
News Horizon Zero Dawn Rockets Straight to the Top of Steam Best-Sellers List
Aloy joy
It’s not a huge surprise given the profile of the title, but Horizon Zero Dawn has shot straight to the top of Steam’s best-sellers list following this week’s release date announcement. In case you missed it, the title will launch on PC from 7th August – and it’ll also be available on the Epic Game Store if you prefer to do your...
Quiz How Well Do You Know Final Fantasy VIII?
Follow your Leonhart
Final Fantasy VIII may not be as beloved as its immediate predecessor, but it still stands as a classic PlayStation RPG. The long and winding tale of Squall and his quest for purpose and romance has captured the heart of many a Final Fantasy fan over the years, but just how well do you know Final Fantasy VIII? Are you an elite...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 331
Something for the weekend
Have you finished The Last of Us 2 yet? It’s a difficult title to replace really, isn’t it? Fortunately, the promising Ghost of Tsushima is right around the corner. Some of us are already playing it. Sammy Barker, Editor: I fancied something light to follow up The Last of Us 2 with, so I've been playing Spyro...
Friday3rd Jul 2020
News Track Your PS4 Play Time with This Website
Always good to know
There are a bunch of unofficial websites providing features that, frankly, Sony should as a standard. The likes of PSN Profiles, for example, offer in-depth Trophy tracking, while this new website will document your PlayStation 4 play time. Getting set up with PS Timetracker is a little convoluted, as you’ll need to send a...
News PS Plus 10th Anniversary PS4 Theme Is Available Now for Free
That's a plus
PlayStation Plus has been around for 10 years. The service has changed a lot in that time, but it's provided us with thousands of PS3, PS4, and PS Vita games as part of the package. To celebrate, July's PS Plus lineup of games includes three titles instead of just two. However, that's not all -- you also get a free PS4 th
News The Last of Us 2 Outsells the Entire UK Top 10 Combined in June
Sales juggernaut
The Last of Us: Part II is the fastest-selling PlayStation 4 exclusive ever with more than four million copies shipped to players around the world in just three days. That incredibly impressive statistic will have only risen in the near two weeks since, but here's another phenomenal fact for you. Naughty Dog's latest masterpiece
News DIRT 5 on PS5 Will Have an Option for 120 Frames-Per-Second
Smooth ride
As usual, racing games will play a big role in showcasing next generation hardware. With titles like Gran Turismo Sport or DriveClub, the genre is often home to some of the best looking games around, and that will continue as we head towards PlayStation 5. Case in point: DIRT 5 from Codemasters. It was stated a while back that the Xbox...
News Far Cry 6 Announcement at Ubisoft Forward Appears Increasingly Likely
Breaking Bad's Giancarlo Esposito involved
If you're planning on tuning in to the Ubisoft Forward digital showcase on Sunday 12th July, chances are you'll get to see the first glimpse of Far Cry 6. The game has been heavily rumoured ever since Bloomberg's Jason Schreier let the cat out of the bag a while back, and now it looks like Breaking Bad and...
Poll What New PS5 Games Are You Most Excited About?
Time to get hyped
A few weeks ago, the Push Square team came together to discuss the new PlayStation 5 games we're most excited about. Our list included the likes of Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart, Resident Evil Village, and Demon's Souls. However, do your tastes align with ours?
News Unravel Horizon Zero Dawn's Mysteries from 7th August on PC
Could the improvements make their way to PS5?
PlayStation 4 exclusive Horizon Zero Dawn will point its bow-and-arrow at both Steam and the Epic Game Store from 7th August, publisher Sony has announced in what is shaping up to be a bold new move from the platform holder. This is the first major first-party title that the Japanese giant has pledged...
News Tennis World Tour 2 Ditches Original Developer, Adds Doubles
Fault! Second serve
After the disappointing Tennis World Tour, publisher Nacon has scrapped original developer Breakpoint and tapped up AO Tennis 2 studio Big Ant to build the sequel. Due out in September – just nine months after the aforementioned Australian Open tie-in – it appears to be built upon the same Top Spin-inspired blueprints as its...
News Sword Art Online Alicization Lycoris' Opening Movie Is Very Anime, Very Pretty
Sword Angst Online
Yep, this is definitely Sword Art Online. All the angst gives it away. And the swords. Bandai Namco has released the opening movie for Sword Art Online: Alicization Lycoris, and it's just about everything that you'd expect. Catchy, punchy Japanese pop rock, cool-looking shots of main characters, and a lot of pretty animations...
First Impressions Street Power Soccer Is PS4 Footie for the YouTube Era
'Megs
After a coronavirus enforced hiatus, the Premier League has returned. But while VAR remains as bemusing as ever, it’s not really the same: the pace is slow, the quality is generally quite low, and Liverpool are champions. Street Power Soccer is promising a haven away from a world where Jordan Henderson has a Champions League title stuffed in...
News EVO 2020 Online Officially Cancelled Following Sexual Misconduct Allegations
All publishers pull support
Evo 2020 was cancelled earlier this year due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, but a series of online events were set to replace it. Now, those events are officially cancelled as well. Joey Cuellar, commonly known as Mr. Wizard, has been accused of sexual misconduct. Cuellar was the CEO of Evo, but he's now been...
Rumour Call of Duty: Warzone Season 5 Brings Map In-Line with Next Game
Updated areas and a train
According to reliable information which has been shared by the likes of Eurogamer and Video Games Chronicle, this year's Call of Duty game will be teased inside Activision's Battle Royale behemoth Call of Duty: Warzone. This is being done through various updates
News Maid of Sker Brings Welsh Horror to PS4 Later This Month
Calon Lân
The survival horror experience Maid of Sker from Wales Interactive now finally has a confirmed PlayStation 4 release date. The title, which is based on folklore from the publisher's home country, will be available on the PlayStation Store from 21st July 2020 with a physical version following a week later. What's more, we've also got a new...
News Shadow Warrior Dev Teases Its Next Game Ahead of Devolver Digital Event
Filming in progress
The developer behind Shadow Warrior and Shadow Warrior 2 is teasing its next project on Twitter. Studio Flying Wild Hog has posted an image sporting the text: "Teaser trailer filming in progress. Quiet please!" Our takeaway from this hint is that a third instalment in the Shadow Warrior franchise is imminent -- the tweet even...
News PSVR Stealth Action Game Budget Cuts Delayed to September
But it's getting new content
For those out of the loop, Budget Cuts is a highly acclaimed title that became an early success story for virtual reality on PC. It's a stealth action adventure in which you must sneak and stab through a company building full of hostile robots. It was announced to be coming to PlayStation VR last year, and was planned...
News There's a Lot of Variety in DIRT 5's Car Classes
New info and screenshots released
Codemasters has lifted the lid just a little more on DIRT 5, the upcoming, cross-gen, off-road racer. We recently learned more about its ambitious career mode, but today is all about the vehicles themselves. The publisher has revealed numerous car classes within the game, and it seems there will be plenty of...
Thursday2nd Jul 2020
News Sony Considering Bid for Warframe, Brink Developers
Could buy Hong Kong-based holding company
According to Bloomberg, Sony is considering a bid for Hong Kong-based holding company Leyou Technologies, which owns Warframe developer Digital Extremes. The group also lists Brink creator Splash Damage among its subsidiaries, and has a significant stake in support studio Certain Affinity. The multiplayer...
Friday3rd Jul 2020
Guide Marvel's Iron Man VR: Tips and Tricks for Beginners
Become the armoured avenger
Marvel's Iron Man VR is here, and we rather like it. With its intuitive controls, the game is successful in making you feel like the popular superhero. However, if you're just learning the ropes, you might be looking for some pointers. In this guide, we'll be going through the basics as well as some gameplay tips so you...
Thursday2nd Jul 2020
News More Publishers Pondering PS5 Game Price Hikes
Sticker shock
Just like 2K Sports, more publishers are pondering price hikes for their PlayStation 5 software. The speculation comes courtesy of research firm IDG Consulting, which noted in an interview with Games Industry.biz that game pricing has remained relatively static since 2005 – despite development costs increasing between 200 and 300 per...
Review Marvel's Iron Man VR - Armoured Avenger Flies High on PSVR
Put on the suit
Marvel's Iron Man VR represents another concerted effort from the comic book powerhouse to bring its characters to gaming in a meaningful way. Following the immense success of Marvel's Spider-Man, this PlayStation VR exclusive had a lot to live up to. The end result is a highly impressive action title that goes the distance to...
Guide Marvel's Avengers Game: All Playable Characters
Every playable superhero
What characters can you play as in Marvel's Avengers? As a game all about fulfilling your superhero dreams, it's probably a good idea to know who you'll actually be able to play as in the upcoming PlayStation 4 title. In this Marvel's Avengers game guide, we're going to tell you the characters you can play as in the game...
News Ubisoft Announces 100-Player Battle Royale Game Hyper Scape for PS4
Next global superstar
You're not bored of the Battle Royale genre just yet, right? No matter what your answer to that question is, Ubisoft has decided to throw its own take on the concept into the mix with Hyper Scape. This free-to-play 100-player online FPS is another battle for first place and it's coming to PlayStation 4 in the near future, but...
News PS5 Games Could Cost $10 More Than PS4
NBA 2K21 publisher comments on $69.99 price point
Update: We asked 2K Sports whether NBA 2K21's increased price point would set a new precedent for the publisher's titles on the PlayStation 5. Here's its response: "2K’s suggested retail prices for its games are meant to represent the value being offered," an NBA 2K spokesperson said. "With nearly...
Friday3rd Jul 2020
Guide Marvel's Iron Man VR: All Trophies and How to Get the Platinum
Platinum Man
In this Marvel's Iron Man VR guide, we're going to tell you how to get the Platinum and earn all the Trophies in the game. We'll be revealing every Trophy the game has to offer along with their descriptions, and any relevant tips on how best to achieve them. Be sure to check out our Marvel's Iron Man VR tips and tricks guide if you're...
Thursday2nd Jul 2020
Guide Marvel's Avengers Game: Everything You Need to Know
All the information we have
Marvel's Avengers is the latest PlayStation 4 game from developer Crystal Dynamics. Scheduled to launch on 4th September 2020, it represents the studio's first title since rebooting the classic Lara Croft franchise with Tomb Raider, Rise of the Tomb Raider, and Shadow of the Tomb Raider. The game will be published by...
News PlayStation Temporarily Pulls the Plug on Facebook, Instagram Advertising
Organisations ally to put pressure on social network
PlayStation has added its name to a growing number of brands that have temporarily ceased advertising on Facebook, as firms put pressure on the social network to reduce the amount of hate speech appearing on the platform. Juggernauts such as Coca-Cola, Ford, Starbucks, Unilever, and Honda have...
News GreedFall Dev Spiders Will Announce Its New Game Next Week
Time to get greedy
GreedFall was a fairly good RPG when it launched in September 2019, but it didn't exactly light the world on fire like we were hoping it would prior to launch. Still, it seems to have done well enough to keep developer Spiders Games afloat and kickstart work on its next project. And we won't have to wait too much longer before we...
News Recompile Is a Gorgeous 3D Metroidvania Coming to PS5
Hack and slash
Recompile has been announced for PlayStation 5, and it looks great. It's an indie metroidvania-style title set within a 3D digital world. You play as a sentient computer virus attempting to hack into The Mainframe, and to do that, you'll be platforming, fighting, and solving environmental puzzles. The game's twist comes with hacking...
News Worms Rumble Swaps Turn-Based Action for Real Time Battle Royale on PS5 and PS4
Doing away with tradition
It's the 25th anniversary of the Worms franchise, and Team 17 is celebrating by changing things up with the latest entry. Worms Rumble has been announced for PlayStation 5 and PS4, and it's a big departure from the turn-based warfare we all know and love. Instead of the tactical battles we've come to expect from the series,...
News Carto Lets You Rearrange the World Map on PS4 in 2020
Mapping it out
What if you could dynamically rearrange the world map of the game you're playing? That's what Carto is all about, and it seems like a neat idea. Coming to PlayStation 4 this fall, the game is a blend of story driven adventure and environmental puzzles. As you can see in the trailer, a major part of the gameplay revolves around...
Wednesday1st Jul 2020
News Sony's Not-So Secret New First-Party Studio Adds More Naughty Dog Talent
Uncharted endeavour
It’s probably the worst kept secret in the industry at the moment, but Sony has a new first-party team based in San Diego, and it’s expected to be working on the Uncharted franchise. As a reminder that the studio continues to recruit talent, Naughty Dog environment artist Zak Oliver – who most recently worked on The Last of...
News Sony Commits to Smaller Games on PS5 and PS4 with PlayStation Indies Initiative
Headed by Shu
Today, Sony has formally announced PlayStation Indies. It's what Shuhei Yoshida has been working on since he left his previous post as president of Worldwide Studios. In his new role as Head of Indies Initiative for PlayStation, everyone's favourite executive has been looking after the industry's little guys, culminating in this new...
News Naughty Dog Explains Why It's Excited for PS5
It's all about that SSD again
The Last of Us: Part II is far-and-away the most visually impressive release on the PlayStation 4 thus far, so it’s hard to imagine what Naughty Dog will be able to achieve with the new, uber-powerful PlayStation 5 hardware. Speaking as part of a podcast with Reggie Fils-Aime, vice president Neil Druckmann explained...
Poll Which Version of the PS5 Do You Plan to Buy?
To physical or not to physical
That there are two versions of the PlayStation 5 came as a bit of a shock, and it’s something we haven’t really discussed yet. Unlike what’s being rumoured for Xbox – that is two disparate models, with a more affordable alternative to the Xbox Series X still to be announced – Sony’s essentially unveiled two...
Guide Best PS4 External SSD Hard Drive Upgrades
SSDs to suit every budget
So you are a busy guy, you don't have time to change PS4 discs? Well you will definitely benefit from picking up a PS4 external hard drive, loading games from either your PS4's internal HDD or an external hard drive. But what if you want to take things to the next level? Transfer times faster than the speed of light? Games...
News The Last of Us 2 Director Discusses Online Vitriol
"You just have to deal with it"
The Last of Us: Part II, for lack of a better phrase, has pissed some people off. Whatever your opinion on the game – and you’re welcome to share your impressions in our full spoiler discussion – we’d like to hope you were able to express yourself without resorting to posting personal insults on the Internet...
News PlayStation Store Multiplayer Days Sale Discounts PS4 Games to Play with Friends
Overcooked! Moving Out! Dead Rising!
Have you been eyeing up a certain PlayStation 4 game to play with your group of friends? Well, you may be in luck because the PlayStation Store's Multiplayer Days sale has a ton of enticing deals dedicated to titles which bring the family and friends together. These deals are available through until midnight on...
News World War I FPS Tannenberg Storms the Trenches on PS4 This Month
40-player online battles
Surprisingly, World War I is a historic battle that has been largely unexplored in the gaming industry. Battlefield 1 took a stab at it and building off of its predecessor, Verdun, is Tannenberg. This online FPS allows up to 40 soldiers to battle it out on the Eastern Front and it's finally coming to PlayStation 4 after...
News Crysis Remastered Delayed Following Poor Reception to Leaks
What a crysis
Crysis Remastered was due to be officially unveiled later today, but plans have abruptly changed. You may have seen that the game leaked recently, with the reveal trailer and a batch of screenshots available online. After a deflated reaction from fans, the remaster is getting a delay. On the game's official Twitter page, the following...
Random Kanye West, Travis Scott Feature GTA 5 in Latest Music Video
Wash Us In The Blood
The entertainment blockbuster that is Grand Theft Auto V is showing absolutely no signs of tapering off when it comes to popularity. The Rockstar Games behemoth has been confirmed for PlayStation 5 and now it's put in an appearance during Kanye West's latest track. Titled Wash Us In The Blood and featuring Travis Scott,
News Zion Williamson Fronts NBA 2K21 on PS5, Damian Lillard on PS4
Third cover still to be revealed
Update: As expected, Zion Williamson has been announced as the cover star for NBA 2K21 on PlayStation 5. "His game seems built for the next-generation of NBA superstar; fittingly, a perfect choice to usher in the next-generation of sports gaming with NBA 2K21 on PS5," publisher 2K Sports announced. “Being on the...
News Stunning Narrative Adventure Where the Heart Is Comes to PS4 This Year
Make decisions with different outcomes
We love a good story here at Push Square, and the narrative-based adventure title Where the Heart Is looks to deliver on that in spades. Announced as part of Sony's new PlayStation Indies initiative, Armature Studio has crafted a title which takes characters through various points in the
News Kena: Bridge of Spirits Video Breaks Down PS5 Reveal Trailer
Devs talk combat and exploration
One unexpected game announcement really caught our attention during the PlayStation 5 reveal event, and it was Kena: Bridge of Spirits. This cross-gen action adventure had a great debut trailer, and we can't wait to see how it all plays when the game arrives this holiday. IGN has just released a new video, which...
News A Plague Tale: Innocence Sells More Than One Million Copies Worldwide
Bring on the sequel
A Plague Tale: Innocence is one of the greatest titles publisher Focus Home Interactive has ever put out and that appears to have translated into a lot of sales more than a year after release. Asobo Studio today announced that the game has sold more than one million copies across the globe, surely making it a successful project...
News F.I.S.T: Forged In Shadow Torch Brings a Weapon-Wielding Bunny to PS4
It's launching soon
If you're into the weird and wonderful world of indie games then boy do we have a PlayStation 4 title for you. F.I.S.T: Forged In Shadow Torch is described as "a dieselpunk-style action adventure featuring an anthropomorphic bunny wielding a huge, weaponized metal fist" and it's launching soon as part of Sony's China Hero...
News You Should Really Check Out the DreamsCom Expo in Dreams on PS4
In-game show floor is immense
Dreams is a hotbed for creative PlayStation 4 players, and that's more apparent than ever this week. DreamsCom, or Dreams Community Showcase, is taking place within the game right now, providing hundreds of creators with space to share their vision with the wider audience. We've had a look -- it's wonderful, and not...
News Snoop Dogg to Star in Madden NFL 21's Rags-to-Riches Campaign
High school prospect to superstar
Snoop Dogg will make a cameo in Madden NFL 21’s revised Face of the Franchise mode, which will see you work your way up from high school prospect to bonafide NFL superstar. As part of a blog post, EA Sports has revealed how the campaign will expand upon last year’s effort, as you start out playing backup...
News Physics-Based Brawler Party Animals Coming to PS4 Later This Year
Console release inbound
Party Animals is a wonky, physics-based multiplayer brawler, and those are nearly always a good laugh. Developed by Recreate Games, the title pits plushies against each other in four-player bouts, not unlike the popular Gang Beasts. Having said that, a point of difference is a co-op twist, in which some levels will feature...
News Heavenly Bodies Is a Physics Based Zero Gravity Adventure Coming to PS5, PS4
A load of floaters
No, Heavenly Bodies isn't a game about Push Square's editorial staff. Instead, it's a title all about the unpredictable and complicated nature of zero gravity. The game, developed by 2pt Interactive, is headed for PlayStation 5 and PS4 in 2021. We like the look of it so far; it's a co-op game in which you and one other are tasked...
News Marvel's Iron Man VR Launch Trailer Is Here to Save the Day
Suit up
Believe it or not, we're just a couple of days away from the launch of Marvel's Iron Man VR. It's the most high profile title to hit PlayStation VR in quite some time, allowing players to don the iconic metal suit of this popular hero. Of course, what would a game launch be without a final trailer to get the hype pumping? The new trailer...
News Haven Will Be Gliding onto PS5 As Well As PS4
Follow your heart
Haven, the dreamy role-playing game from Furi developer The Game Bakers, is coming to PlayStation 5 as well as PlayStation 4. The studio says that the lovely looking title will launch this year on Sony's next-gen system, and that additional details are heading our way soon. In the meantime, you can check out the game's newest...
News Devolver Digital Holding Direct-Style Event Later This Month
Check a look
Devolver Digital has a recent history of showing up at E3 with increasingly ridiculous press conferences, and we love it. It's no surprise that, this year, the indie label will be hosting a Nintendo Direct inspired broadcast, appropriately named Devolver Direct. In a press release, the publisher teases "new game reveals, gameplay...
News Creaks Explores Pareidolia in Creepy 2D Puzzler Coming to PS4 Soon
Turn creatures into objects
Pareidolia is the scientific term for "seeing things", and it's this concept that Creaks explores. The 2D puzzler from Amanita Design is coming to PlayStation 4 in just a couple of weeks and it appears to have a couple of tricks up its sleeve. Check out the announcement trailer above for further context and information...
News First Person Puzzler Maquette Brings a Recurring World to PS5, PS4
And it looks awesome
We do love a good puzzle game here at Push Square Towers, so it makes us happy to see games like Maquette. This first person head-scratcher is coming to both PlayStation 5 and PS4 "soon", and you can see what it's all about in the above trailer. Maquette is set within an infinitely recurring world. This means that within each...
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