News PS5 Is 'Awesome' and 'The Most Exciting Hardware in 20 Years'
High praise ahead of deep dive
News PS5 Is One of the Most Revolutionary, Inspired Consoles Ever Designed
Ready at Dawn co-founder chimes in
News - 2020, Week 12
Sunday22nd Mar 2020
News Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot's First DLC Detailed, Lets You Unlock Super Saiyan God Goku and Vegeta
Beerus boss fight confirmed
Bandai Namco has shared some additional information on the first DLC for Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot. As previously reported, it'll let you unlock the Super Saiyan God transformation for both Goku and Vegeta in the main game. The DLC features training with Whis, and an eventual boss fight with Beerus. It can apparently be...
Now we're talking
Okay, now we're listening. It's been confirmed that CyberConnect2, the developer being the fantastic Naruto Ninja Storm games and the decent Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot, is working on the recently announced Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba adaptation. It's still a little unclear what this Demon Slayer game is exactly, but early...
News Sonic the Hedgehog Movie Speeds to PS Store Soon Amid Coronavirus Craziness
Gotta go faster
Movie distributors are aggressively responding to the coronavirus crisis in ways which could change the face of cinema forever. After the early digital release of films such as Emma and The Invisible Man, now Paramount has announced that Sonic the Hedgehog will be available on digital platforms such as the PlayStation Store from 31st...
News Yep, Guilty Gear Strive Still Looks Unbelievable as It Adds Millia and Zato-1
Shadowy business
It's testament to just how incredible Guilty Gear Strive looks that we're still blown away every time we get a new trailer. The fighter's visuals continue to leave us in awe as it introduces two returning characters: Millia Rage and Zato-1. Millia's looking way more detailed than ever, while Zato-1's command of shadows is...
Saturday21st Mar 2020
News Nintendo Putting Pressure on Sony to Remove Dreams Creations on PS4
Never change
Nintendo despises it when its fans do cool, non-profit things with its intellectual property, so it’s no surprise it’s putting pressure on Sony to remove the awesome Super Mario-inspired creations being shared in PlayStation 4 exclusive Dreams. One creator, Piece_of_Craft, was contacted by the legal department of Sony Interactive...
Against the elements
Capcom has revealed its near future plans for Monster Hunter World: Iceborne, detailing the next update as well as teasing what's coming to the game in May. You can find all the info in the developer diary that we've embedded above, but if you're in a hurry, we'll quickly go over the main points in this article. First up, the...
Review My Hero One's Justice 2 - Disappointing Sequel Is Still Just an Average Arena Fighter
Less Plus Ultra, more Meh Ultra
My Hero One’s Justice 2 is the second fighting game based on My Hero Academia, arguably one of the most popular anime in the world. As its title suggests, My Hero One’s Justice 2 is the follow-up to 2018’s equally awkwardly titled My Hero One’s Justice -- and it's every bit as bland as its predecessor. My...
News Quantic Dream Classic Indigo Prophecy Getting Physical PS4 Release
Fahrenheit
Quantic Dream’s cult classic murder mystery Indigo Prophecy – better known as Fahrenheit outside North America – is getting a physical PlayStation 4 release, courtesy of Limited Run Games. The title, which originally launched on PlayStation 2 in 2005, was ported to Sony’s current console as part of its PS2 Classics programme...
Feature Amazing Dreams Creations You Need to See - Issue #2
Stylish skeletons, realism, and Dreams within Dreams?
We're huge fans of Dreams here at Push Square Towers, but it's difficult to define what this PlayStation 4 exclusive is. With the possibilities almost limitless, the variety of experiences available within this title is ridiculous. There's no way everyone will have time to play everything. If...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 316
Eternally grateful
Well, we don’t want to dwell on it because we like to think this website offers some form of escapism from the tragedies occurring outdoors. Nevertheless, we sincerely hope that you and your family are safe and comfortable this weekend – and, perhaps hopefully, playing some games together. Here’s what’s keeping us busy...
Friday20th Mar 2020
Guide All PS5 Games Confirmed or Rumoured
PS5 games at launch and beyond
What PS5 games have been announced? What PS5 games have been rumoured? In this guide, we're going to list every PlayStation 5 game that's been confirmed or rumoured ahead of the console's release, which is due in Holiday 2020. This list is based on at least partial confirmation from publishers or developers, rumours...
An update from Sony
Following all of the confusion surrounding Sony's plans for PS4 backwards compatibility on PS5, the company has added an update to its original PlayStation Blog post. Sony now says that "the overwhelming majority of the 4,000+ PS4 titles wi
Poll Do You Plan on Buying a PS5 After Sony's Deep Dive Video?
Have your plans changed?
Sony's PlayStation 5 deep dive presentation was divisive to say the least. Originally meant to be part of Sony's GDC 2020 showing, the video featured system architect Mark Cerny, who spoke at length about the intricacies of the PS5 hardware. In truth, it was exactly what Sony promoted -- an in-depth look at its next-gen...
News Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot Patch 1.06 Out Now on PS4, Adds Time Machine
Back in action
Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot has received a new update on PlayStation 4. Patch 1.06 adds the Time Machine, allowing players to travel back in time to any point in the main story. This means that you can revisit your favourite boss fights or complete side quests that you might have missed. Handy. You can find said Time Machine just outside...
New swing mechanics! Venom! Playable Miles!
There's a rumour causing a big old stink online right now, and we're not entirely sure why. A subreddit dedicated to video game leaks currently has a popular post all about Insomniac's inevitable PS5 sequel, Marvel's Spider-Man 2. It makes some specific points about the unannounced game, and everyone is...
Soapbox Assassin's Creed Odyssey Is Free This Weekend, and You Should Try It If You're Staying Home
Rob highly recommends
Did you know that you can download and play Assassin's Creed Odyssey for free right now on PlayStation 4? It's true! The game's totally free to try until Monday, so you've got a whole weekend to get stuck in -- at the time of writing this article, anyway. And no, this isn't some kind of weird sponsored post (we don't do...
News Much More PS5 News Coming in the Months Ahead
Are you Red E?
When do you expect Sony to talk about the PlayStation 5 next? That’s the question we asked in our regularly scheduled Friday poll today, but now we have a small indication from the manufacturer about when we can anticipate more on the next-gen device. As part of its
News PS5's Brain Melting Deep Dive Has Been Watched Over 12 Million Times
That's a lot of headaches
Proof that even with the worst marketing strategy since those wailing babies Sony can still command insane levels of attention: PlayStation 5 architect Mark Cerny’s fake Game Developers Conference speech has been watched over 12 million times since debuting earlier in the week. That’s
News Nioh 2 Update 1.05 Available to Download Now on PS4
Lots of bug fixes
PlayStation 4 exclusive Nioh 2 has been available for exactly a week now, but that hasn't stopped Team Ninja from getting straight back to work and patching some of the game's minor problems. They're not issues which had any effect on our playthrough, something we chose to highlight in the glowing Push Square 8/10 review, although...
News Call of Duty: Warzone Tops Apex Legends with 30 Million Players in 10 Days
50 million to beat
Call of Duty: Warzone keeps on going from strength to strength. In the 10 days since its launch, Infinity Ward has added official solo support to the Battle Royale and now it has recorded more than 30 million users playing during that short stretch of time. The Battle Royale shooter is proving to be more popular then EA's Apex...
News Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Remastered Reappears with Korean Rating
Is it finally coming?
More than a year after Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Remastered popped up all of a sudden with a European rating, the rumoured title has gone dark and reappeared once more with yet another rating. The game has been rated for release in South Korea, again sparking speculation that this remaster is still a thing. By now, it's...
News GDC Set to Return This Summer Following Coronavirus Cancellation
See you in August
This year's Game Developers Conference, or GDC, was due to take place this week, but concerns about the coronavirus outbreak put the entire event on ice. As with many large gatherings, it was outright cancelled, with the promise of a similar event later in 2020. In place of the original GDC, the organisers have just announced GDC...
News EGX Rezzed Is Coming Back in July, All Tickets to Remain Valid
Indie time
Hot on the heels of GDC Summer, EGX Rezzed is to return in a few months' time. As you'll no doubt be aware, the indie-focused event run by Gamer Network was postponed due to coronavirus. Initially planned for April, the exhibition will now take place from 2nd to 4th July 2020. It will return to its usual venue -- Tobacco Dock in London...
Thursday19th Mar 2020
News PS5's Backwards Compatibility with PS4 Still Has Fans Flabbergasted
Sony's not making sense
One thing fans wanted Sony to address during today’s PlayStation 5 deep dive is whether it’ll be fully backwards compatible with the PlayStation 4 – or any previous PlayStation platforms. While the latter always looked unlikely, the Japanese giant had already said that the next-gen console would be compatible with its...
News PS5 Is One of the Most Revolutionary, Inspired Consoles Ever Designed
Ready at Dawn co-founder chimes in
While there’s been a lot of d*ck measuring with regards to the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X specs taking place on social media, developers have been quietly discussing how great both consoles are. The SSD, and its lightning fast read speeds,
Ups and downs
Much has already been said about how Sony's custom, super fast SSD could be a real game changer, with developers in particular expressing real excitement over the PlayStation 5 hardware. But with Mark Cerny's dry deep dive presentation, it's clear that Sony made a mistake -- at least from a marketing perspective. And interestingly,...
Guide DOOM Eternal - What Difficulty Level Should I Start With?
Which is the best starting difficulty?
What difficulty level should I start with in DOOM Eternal? Which is the best starting difficulty mode in DOOM Eternal? Picking the right difficulty level for you in what amounts to id Software's best PlayStation 4 game yet is quite important as it'll influence the sort of experience you'll have. While it can be...
Guide DOOM Eternal - Best Praetor Suit Upgrades
What are the best upgrades?
What are the best Praetor Suit upgrades in DOOM Eternal? Where should you be allocating your ability points first? DOOM Eternal allows you to upgrade your suit with various perks across its campaign, unlocked by ability points dotted throughout levels. However, which ones are the most useful and which should you focus on...
Guide DOOM Eternal - All Cheat Codes
Tricking hell
What cheat codes are there in DOOM Eternal? Cheat codes are a collectible in id Software's return to hell, activated via mission select back at your home base in the Fortress of Doom. They enable fun, interesting tweaks on the experience which either make the game harder or add a comical twist to certain mechanics. You can't activate...
News PS5 SSD Represents 'Biggest Leap in My Career', Says The Last of Us 2 Co-Game Director
Gigantic strides in game design possible
While the Average Joes online have been bickering about PlayStation 5’s small teraflop disadvantage when compared to the Xbox Series X, developers have been quietly stressing how exciting Sony’s next-gen system really is. Kurt Margenau, the co-game director on The Last of Us: Part II, is one such industry...
Guide DOOM Eternal - Best Runes to Get First
What are the best Runes?
What are the best Runes to get first in DOOM Eternal? What are the best Runes to equip in DOOM Eternal? Runes are small bonuses you can equip after finding secrets throughout the game's various levels, but which three are the best for your loadout? What ones are the best and should be unlocked first? This quick guide will...
Guide Resident Evil 3 Demo - How to Get the Safe Code
How to Unlock the Safe
How do you get the safe code in the Resident Evil 3 demo? How do you unlock the safe in the Resident Evil 3 PS4 demo? So you're all excited about getting the chance to play Resident Evil 3 for yourself, and after progressing for a while and killing the zombies you encounter, this safe proves to be tougher than anything else...
News PS5 Should Bring an End to Disguised Loading Screens
No more boosting your buddy or crawling through cracks
We’ve all played a game where you’re frequently forced to squeeze through cracks in a wall or boost your buddy up a ledge. This form of game design can be found in dozens of titles, but Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End and God of War are particularly egregious examples. While the PlayStation...
News Sony's Poor PS5 Backwards Compatibility Clarity Prompts Damning Headlines
These stories could stick
PlayStation 5 will only play 2.5 per cent of the PlayStation 4’s library – or at least that’s the damning statement that Yahoo, via Business Insider, has published today. Sony’s l
News Mega March Sale Marches Onto US PlayStation Store with a Ton of Discounted PS4 Games
Joining the party
Yesterday not only saw the arrival of fresh PlayStation 5 info, we also saw the start of the Mega March sale over on the European PS Store. Thankfully, the offer has now landed on the North American Store too, and it's typically stuffed with good deals on a wide variety of PS4 titles. Sony's MediEvil PS4 revival has had
News PS5 SSD Sounds Like a Beast, Sony First-Party to Take Advantage of it Most
More than double the Series X
Sony's PlayStation 5 presentation yesterday might have been incredibly dry, full of technical jargon that the vast majority watching didn't have a clue about. However, one of the few things you could really pick up on is how much of a game-changer the next-gen console's SSD truly is. It might only have 825GB of internal...
News Instead of a New Splinter Cell Game, Ubisoft Forces Sam Fisher Into Ghost Recon Once Again
Deep State teaser reveals
Why does Ubisoft love to toy with our emotions so much? First, it adds the Prince of Persia to For Honor with a time-limited event, and now the French publisher is adding Splinter Cell's Sam Fisher to Ghost Recon: Breakpoint as part of the game's latest expan
Rumour Call of Duty: Black Ops to Return in 2020 with 'Gritty Reboot'
Treyarch at the helm
Yes, we will be getting a new Call of Duty this year. What we don't know is exactly what this new entry will be all about. Last year, rumours circulated that the 2020 title will be a return to the Black Ops universe, primarily developed by Treyarch, and will be set during the Cold War. That's all sounding a
News PS5 Has One More Confirmed Game, and It's WRC 9
Rally the troops
You read that right, WRC 9 is the latest game confirmed to be in development for PlayStation 5. Publisher Nacon (formerly Bigben Entertainment) has just announced the latest entry in the officially licensed series, and it's hooning it onto next-gen. The game is also getting a PS4 version, which is due for release on 3rd September...
News 'Lots of Chances' to Show PS5 Games in 2020, Says Sony
Patience
A quick and easy-to-miss quote from Mark Cerny's PlayStation 5 deep dive presentation suggests that no, Sony has not forgotten about the games. Said deep dive has not gone over particularly well with a lot of fans -- not after we've been waiting so long for new information on PS5 -- but let's not forget that we've got approximately eight...
News PS5 Changes Video Game Design, 3D Audio Is 'Dream Come True', Less Bugs and Glitches
How the devs reacted
Sony's PlayStation 5 deep dive reveal yesterday was targetted at developers instead of the consumer, so how did the development community across the globe actually react to the presentation? Well, it appears those who decided to post their thoughts to Twitter couldn't be more positive about the next-generation console. The ones...
News The Mighty Fahkumram Breaks Bones in Tekken 7 Next Week
He's not messing around
Tekken 7's final Season 3 DLC character, Fahkumram, has a release date and a new trailer. The brutal looking fighter comes with a new stage called the Cave of Enlightenment, as well as a couple of unique costumes. He launches next week, on the 24th March. Hopefully he's not borderline broken like previous DLC character Leroy...
Soapbox How PS5's Deep Dive Should Have Been Handled
Improving Sony's messaging
It’s always a pleasure to hear from system architect Mark Cerny, but yesterday’s PlayStation 5 deep dive was a mistake. I’ve already illustrated why it was misjudged in my reaction piece, but effectively I felt like Sony had the eyes and attention of its most rabid
News Dreams PS4 Patch 2.07 Available Now, Makes Art's Dream Prizes Remixable and More
The dream never dies
The latest patch for Dreams on PlayStation 4 has just been released. Media Molecule has made a few tweaks to the game, and you can download the update right now. The patch, which takes the title to version 2.07, weighs in at only about 94MB, so you may as well get it installed before you next dive into the Dreamiverse. First...
News Snakeybus Is What We Hope Public Transport of the Future Looks Like
Tickets, please
Sometimes, a video game will come along and just put a smile on your face. Snakeybus is one of those titles, a bus driving game which is the complete opposite of a simulator. Revelling in its absurdity, you'll need to guide an ever-growing bus to safety, making sure to not crash into yourself, any pedestrians, or buildings in your...
News Fighting Game Fans Rejoice: Guilty Gear Strive Will Use Rollback Netcode
Beta also announced
It's a fight that some fighting game fans have been, er, fighting for years: the implementation of rollback netcode in their favourite competitive beat-'em-ups. As you may or may not know, most fighters use delay-based netcode -- netcode meaning the way in which your game communicates with your opponent's when you're playing...
News Mekorama Is a Cute Puzzle Platformer Keeping the PS Vita Going in 2020
Coming to PS4 too, of course
Sure, it might be a port of a mobile game, but Mekorama looks like an adorable and enjoyable puzzler. It has you exploring mechanical dioramas (hence the name) with B, a little robot who needs your help completing each stage. You'll be solving some pretty simple puzzles throughout the game's 50 stages, but it looks like...
News The Messenger Dev Heads to Kickstarter for Turn-Based RPG Sea of Stars
It's a prequel
The Wonderful 101 Remastered has proved that there's still life left in the Kickstarter approach to video game development, and it's now the way that the studio behind The Messenger will fund its next game. Sea of Stars is a turn-based RPG from developer Sabotage which requires £78,900 of funding to become a reality. Planned for...
News Untitled Goose Game Scoops Up Another Game of the Year Award
Honk!
After bagging Game of the Year at the DICE Awards just over a month ago, Untitled Goose Game has added one more trophy to its growing cabinet at House House HQ. The game just won the coveted Game of the Year category at the Game Developers Choice Awards. The mischief simulator has now been voted the best video game of 2019 across both the...
Wednesday18th Mar 2020
News PS5 Is 'Awesome' and 'The Most Exciting Hardware in 20 Years'
High praise ahead of deep dive
Now that Sony has officially announced that we'll be getting PlayStation 5 information tomorrow (the 17th March at the time of writing), some juicy quotes are beginning to pop up online as the hype train leaves the station. On Twitter, id Software's lead engine programmer Billy Khan chimes in: "PS5 details will...
News Twitter Isn't Too Happy About This Clip of The Last of Us 2 Gameplay
Bloody hellie
Yesterday, developer Naughty Dog posted what seemed like a pretty innocuous tweet about its upcoming PlayStation 4 exclusive, The Last of Us: Part II. In said tweet, the studio talks about Ellie's more agile gameplay, with the ability to reach more areas and overcome more obstacles than Joel in the first game. It's something we already...
News Microsoft Responds to PS5 Deep Dive with Confidence in 2020 Launch for Xbox Series X
Cut the turkey
Update: And just as quickly as this story got out, Geoff Keighley is here to debunk it. He says on Twitter: "Sources tell me the Xbox Series X release date is unchanged and still "Holiday 2020." There is no announcement today about a release date." We don't know how this update to the website managed to get out all of a sudden,...
Reaction PS5 Deep Dive Was As Expected, But Was Shockingly Misjudged
Are you Cerny?
Even if Sony’s big PlayStation 5 deep dive was exactly what the platform holder said it would be, it was not what rabid fans wanted to see. The manufacturer has been blue-balling gamers for months now, keeping the most intimate details of its next-gen device underwraps. It’s now pulled back the curtain
News Japanese PS Plus Members Got a Far Better Free Game Than Sonic Forces
How lucky!?
If you weren't too happy about getting Sonic Forces for free with your PlayStation Plus subscription this month, look away now. Those residing in Japan and southeast Asia have been given Monster Hunter: World as part of their membership throughout March and April, making us extremely jealous in the process. What's more, subscribers get...
Guide PS5 Deep Dive - What Time Is It?
New PS5 information incoming
What time is Sony's PS5 deep dive? The platform holder has just announced it will be revealing some new information about PlayStation 5. The platform holder has been quiet for a long time, but it now seems it's ready to divulge some fresh facts about its upcoming next-gen console. Below, we're going to give you all the...
Live Watch the PS5 Deep Dive Video Right Here
Mark Cerny brings the goods on PS5
The wait is over. Sony is finally peeling back the curtain on PlayStation 5, giving us a fresh batch of information on its next generation console. You'll be able to watch lead system architect, the calming Mark Cerny, outline everything in the video livestream shortly. The PS5 deep dive video, titled 'The Road to...
Guide What PS5 Information to Expect from Sony's Deep Dive
All the PlayStation 5 announcements you should anticipate
Sony will provide a deep dive on the PlayStation 5 this week, and you can find dates, times, and details on where to watch through the link. This broadcast was originally intended to be a part of the Game Developers Conference, which was
News PS5 Deep Dive Announced, System Architecture and the Future of Games
Watch live at PlayStation Blog
Is this it, everyone? We think this is it. Sony has just shared word that it plans to "provide a deep dive into PS5’s system architecture, and how it will shape the future of games" tomorrow via a livestream on the PlayStation Blog. The event will be hosted by PS5 lead architect Mark Cerny. Tune in tomorrow,...
News PS5 Gets Rid of PS4 Game Installing and File Copying
As we know it
The PlayStation 5's custom SSD sounds seriously impressive. Not only does it apparently allow the console to eliminate load times, it also fundamentally changes how the system deals with data. During the PS5 deep dive with Mark Cerny, the soft-spoken host details how annoyances like game installations and update file copying will be...
News Fans Show Displeasure at Disappointing Road to PS5 Reveal
A non-event
Seven years ago, Sony put Mark Cerny up on stage to talk about the road to the PlayStation 4. It was a fascinating presentation that delved into the nitty gritty of designing the company’s uber-popular platform – the only difference is that it was publicly published several weeks after the full official reveal of the system itself...
News PS5 Comes with 825GB of Internal Storage on SSD
Save your games
While the PlayStation 4 initially came with a 500GB hard drive upon its launch back in 2013 and the PS4 Pro doubled that to 1TB, the PlayStation 5 will sit in between the two. The next-gen console will have a custom 825GB solid-state hard drive. What's important to note here is that SSDs are known to be far better than the standard...
News PS5 Has Less Teraflops Than Xbox Series X, Has 10.28 Teraflops of GPU Power
Box clever
The PlayStation 5 deep dive is happening right now but Eurogamer.net has already posted a full breakdown of the next-gen console's specifications. The standout detail is that the PS5 will come packaged with 10.28 Teraflops of GPU power. With the Xbox Series X coming in at 12 Teraflops, the Team in Green beats out Sony in this regard...
News PS5 Backwards Compatibility Will Support 'Almost' All PS4 Games
No sign of PS3, PS2, or PSone
As part of its PlayStation 5 deep dive reveal, Sony reiterated that the next-gen console will support backwards compatibility with PlayStation 4 games. However, it doesn't sound like every single game released for the console will be supported at launch. As part of the presentation, system architect Mark Cerny stated...
News Fan Noise Shouldn't Be a Problem for PS5
Sony adopts a new system
The PlayStation 4 can get really loud. Chances are that if you're a regular user, you'll have heard your PS4's fans kick into gear at some point, and with older consoles, it can be especially noticeable. But dreaded fan noise may be a thing of the past when it comes to the PlayStation 5. During the PS5 deep dive with system...
Round Up What Was Announced During Sony's PS5 Deep Dive Reveal?
All the PS5 announcements
Sony has finally fully revealed the PlayStation 5 console to the world, debuting some of the new features which are set to change the gaming industry forever as well as talking up the specs which will define the next generation. It's shaping up to be a fantastic platform, but what did the Japanese giant actually announce at...
Due to coronavirus
With the release date for Final Fantasy VII Remake fast approaching, Square Enix has issued a statement with regards to the ongoing coronavirus situation and how it could impact the game's launch. The good news is that Final Fantasy VII Remake has not been delayed. It's still set to release on the 10th April 2020. The bad news is...
News EU PlayStation Store Mega March Sale Discounts Lots of PS4 Games
Grab the bargains
Sony's previous EU PlayStation Store sale waved goodbye mere hours ago, but that creates an opportunity for yet another bundle of discounts to entice you into spending some money. The Mega March sale is here, and while it doesn't contain quite as many appealing prices, we're sure you'll still be able to uncover a good deal or two...
Talking Point Did Sony's PS5 Deep Dive Live Up to the Hype?
PlayStation presents
The PlayStation 5 has arrived. Sony just lifted the lid off its next-generation console with a livestream that focused on the system architecture and what that means for the future of video games. Helmed by the console lead Mark Cerny, we got a good look at the 825GB solid-state drive and some more details on how many Teraflops...
News Here's How PS5 Handles Expanded Storage
External HDDs, NVMe drives to work with PS5
The PlayStation 5 comes packing an 825GB SSD, where you'll be able to store all your PS4 and PS5 games. However, with lots of big titles being the size they are these days, that's going to fill up pretty quickly. Will you be able to expand PS5's on-board storage? The answer is a definitive "yes", and...
News PS5 Launch Still on Track for Holiday 2020, Despite Coronavirus
PlayStation 5's release date unaffected so far
Sony is still planning to release the PlayStation 5 at some point during Holiday 2020, despite coronavirus threatening to disrupt its plans. The news comes courtesy of BAAS Amsterdam, the organisation responsible for handling public relations for Sony Interactive Entertainment Benelux. Apparently, a...
Rumour PS5 Deep Dive Video Is 52 Minutes Long
A full presentation
The incoming PlayStation 5 deep dive video -- which premieres on YouTube in just under two hours at the time of writing -- may be longer than we first thought. If you embed the video onto a site other than YouTube and hit play, you're greeted with a very brief look at the video's length before it snaps back to the premiere...
News PS5 'Blindingly Fast' SSD Enables 'Instantaneous' Load Times
Blink and you'll miss it
"Blink and you'll miss it," says Mark Cerny, chief architect on the PlayStation 5. During the new developer-focused deep dive, Cerny broke down what could possibly end up being the system's biggest selling point outside of games: the custom SSD. Said SSD sounds seriously impressive. Without getting too technical, the...
Rumour Tales from the Borderlands 2 Teased, Redux Version of Original Game Planned
With new content
Tales from the Borderlands might be getting a sequel if this leaked set of clips from Reddit are anything to go by. Posted on the aptly named gamingleaksandrumours sub-Reddit, two lengthy pieces of footage appear to be cut from an upcoming trailer announcing Tales from the Borderlands: Redux for a 2020 release and then teasing a...
News PS5's 3D Audio Could Quietly Be a Game Changer
Surround sound
No one ever talks about audio when announcing new consoles, so it’s refreshing for Sony to place a huge spotlight on an oft-overlooked component. Those of you who’ve experienced sound on PlayStation VR will know what a huge game changer 3D audio can be, and it’s one of the core tenets of the PlayStation 5 courtesy of the Tempest...
News Final Fantasy VII Remake Adds Some Entirely New Areas to Midgar
The big city
At this point it's not exactly a surprise, but Final Fantasy VII Remake will introduce players to some entirely new areas inside Midgar. With the game taking place exclusively within the city's walls, Square Enix has had to expand the location significantly. Not only are places from the original title being fleshed out, but whole new...
News Resident Evil 3 Recap Trailer Tells the Series' Story Up to Now
Get caught up
If Resident Evil 3 is somehow going to be the very first entry you play in Capcom's horrifying franchise, you might want to take note of this latest trailer. The publisher has recapped the events leading up to the Raccoon City incident we'll be revisiting next month with a five-minute story explanation. Focusing on Resident Evil and...
News Trials of Mana Demo Out Now on PS4, Progress Carries Over to Full Game
The adventure begins
In case you haven't heard, classic action role-playing game Trials of Mana as been remade, and it's coming to PlayStation 4 in April. But you won't have to wait over a month to try the title for yourself, as there's a playable demo available right now on the PlayStation Store. Said demo weighs in at around 7GB, and it'll give...
News Video Game Engagement Up 75% Amidst Coronavirus Lockdowns
Beats out video streaming
Much of the world has been told to stay at home during these extremely uncertain times, and for many, video games are a welcome, temporary retreat from the worries of the current climate. Their ability to take your mind off of things, at least for a little bit, has never been more true than right now as Verizon claims that...
News Warborn Is Mecha Ready for Its June 2020 Release on PS4
Turn-based anime
If you love anime and tactical, turn-based titles such as XCOM 2, the latest experience from developer Raredrop Games might be for you. Warborn is its name, announced for PlayStation 4 last October, and it'll be arriving on Sony's current-gen console later this year on 12th June 2020. The game's director Josh Regan takes a deep...
Tuesday17th Mar 2020
Review DOOM Eternal - The Best First-Person Shooter on PS4
Hell's Bells
After a dismal start to the year for new releases, id Software has issued the industry with the firmest kick up the arse imaginable. DOOM Eternal is absolutely incredible. In building off of a fantastic predecessor, the Texas-based studio has reached new heights as its equation of intense, fast-paced action and enjoyable exploration has...
News PlayStation Communities Smartphone App Has Been Shut Down
Feature now only accessible on PS4
We're pretty fortunate to have a PlayStation 4 Community that still sees some activity, but we wonder how many people interact with it on their phones? Not many, it would seem, as Sony has pulled the plug on the iOS and Android app dedicated to the PS4 feature. Presumably closed due to a lack of activity, the...
Random PlayStation Hand Sanitizer Is Particularly Pertinent Right Now
Wash your mitts
If there’s one good thing coronavirus may bring, it’s more people caring about their personal hygiene. While there’s very little that we, as individuals, can do about the spread of this dangerous disease – we can at the very least keep ourselves clean. As such, this official PlayStation hand sanitizer – posted on Reddit by...
News Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot DLC Will Awaken Super Saiyan God Goku
To go even further beyond
The first major DLC for Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot has been outed by the latest issue of Japanese gaming magazine Weekly Famitsu. It'll be called 'A New Awakening: Part 1 - Whis' Training', and it'll be part of the game's season pass. Apparently, you can play this DLC episode either before or after the end of the main story...
News Play the Fantastic Assassin's Creed Odyssey for Free This Weekend on PS4, Unlock Ezio Armour
The adventure begins
Ubisoft is letting everyone play Assassin's Creed Odyssey for free this weekend. The free trial is available to download right now on PlayStation 4, but you won't actually be able to play it until the 19th March. It'll come to an end on the 22nd March, so you've got a couple of days to get stuck in. However, it's worth noting...
News Pick Up DOOM Eternal Early from UK GAME Stores
Hell yeah
DOOM Eternal is the best first-person shooter on the PlayStation 4, and you could be playing it as early as tomorrow morning. Despite not being scheduled to release until 20th March, it looks like GAME has been given the go-ahead to sell copies starting 18th March. The York branch was the first to confirm the early release date, but others...
News PS5 Update Was Originally Planned for GDC 2020
In the tub
We’ll get a deep dive on the PlayStation 5 from lead system architect Mark Cerny tomorrow, but what’s with the curious timing? Given that Microsoft revealed a ton of information about the Xbox Series X this week, many feel that Sony may be scrambling for a response. In fact, it’s
Round Up Persona 5 Royal Reviews - Currently One of the Highest Rated PS4 Games Ever
The revolution begins
Persona 5 Royal reviews are beginning to hit the web, and it's looking exceptionally good for the enhanced role-playing title. Right now at the time of writing, the game sits at a staggering 96 on Metacritic, making it one of the most highly rated PlayStation 4 titles ever released. Considering the original Persona 5 topped out...
News Assassin's Creed Odyssey Adds Free Ezio Armour Set in Strange 4GB Update
Requiescat in pace
Assassin's Creed Odyssey has received a lot of support since it first launched in October 2018. Between numerous, significant updates and a hefty amount of DLC, Ubisoft has done a fantastic job of keeping the already massive open world game relevant. Truth be told, we thought Odyssey was done and dusted, but a somewhat strange 4GB...
News Coronavirus Puts a Stop to Uncharted Movie Production
Oh, Nate
If it isn't numerous directors passing the baton between one another that's delaying the Uncharted movie, it's now real-life world events. Production on the film, which was scheduled to begin filming later this month, has been halted because of the Coronavirus. The movie starring Tom Holland, Mark Wahlberg, and Antonio Banderas has had its...
Site News Don't Forget to Visit Our Sister Site Pure Xbox
What's an Xbox?
Look, we’ve got colleagues who bat for the Team in Green, but you really shouldn’t hold that against them. Many of you will already be familiar with our fantastic, marginally-more-family-friendly sibling site Nintendo Life – but did you know we’ve just relaunched Pure Xbox, too? The website has been resurrected ahead of the...
News Free Demo for Moving Out Unpacked Today on PS4
Moving on up
Moving Out is the name of Team 17's latest venture into local co-op madness, and it's out pretty soon on PlayStation 4. It's a game all about moving furniture and large items out of houses and offices against the clock, and it looks more fun than that sounds. The game is out on 28th April 2020, but you can actually get your hands on...
News Trials of Mana Demo Launches Tomorrow on PS4, 30 Minutes of Gameplay Footage
Carry your progress over
After the listing was picked up on the PlayStation Store backend, Square Enix has now officially announced that a Trials of Mana demo will be making its way to PlayStation 4 from tomorrow. The playable teaser should last anywhere between 90 minutes and two hours, it'll let you carry over your progress into the main game, and...
Site News Where's Our Persona 5 Royal Review?
Take your time
The embargo on Persona 5 Royal reviews lifts today (that's the 17th March if you happen to be reading this at a later date), but where the heck is Push Square's definitive judgement? Well, the truth of the matter is that we simply haven't finished playing it yet. Honestly, we forgot just how gigantic Persona 5 actually is -- and this...
News There's a PixelJunk Eden Sequel, But It's Not Currently Confirmed for PS4
Que?
Long before chill indie platformers were dime a dozen, PixelJunk Eden was very much the first of its kind. A soothing, visual feast for PlayStation 3, the Q-Games developed exclusive even enabled you to export gameplay footage to YouTube – prior to anyone sticking a Share button on the DualShock 4. And now, out of the blue, it’s getting a...
Round Up DOOM Eternal PS4 Reviews Suggest It's One Hell of a Shooter
MOOD
The verdicts have come flying in today for DOOM Eternal, PlayStation 4's latest major game. It seems id Software's brand new first person shooter has impressed most critics, as the title stands with a very healthy metascore right now. Different publications all praise the frenetic gameplay, smooth performance, and new features of the brutal...
News Death Stranding Photo Mode All But Confirmed for PS4
More news next week
The recent PC release date announcement for Death Stranding brought with it confirmation of a Photo Mode. It had only been planned for the version coming to the personal computer in June, but after a bit of an outcry from the game's PlayStation 4 fanbase, the feature looks set to arrive on Sony's console. The community is...
Random Kratos and Atreus Play Ball to Commemorate MLB The Show 20's Release
God tier
Father and son time typically involves some kind of sporting activity, and while Kratos and Atreus don’t exactly have the simplest paternal relationship, even they’re not opposed to quick game of baseball. This awesome God of War artwork posted by Sony Santa Monica to commemorate the release of MLB The Show 20 today depicts the Nordic...
News The Last Campfire Reappears with New Trailer, Coming This Summer
From No Man's Sky dev
Do you remember The Game Awards 2018, when No Man's Sky developer Hello Games took to the stage to announce a small side project it had in the works for PlayStation 4? We're going to take assume that you don't because The Last Campfire hasn't sparked into life ever since that initial reveal. That all chang
News Sony Celebrates 15 Years of MLB The Show with Retrospective
At bat
MLB The Show 20 launches exclusively on the PlayStation 4 today, marking 15 years of baseball simulation from developer Sony San Diego. But how has the series evolved since its humble origins on the PlayStation 2? This celebratory retrospective trailer shows gameplay from every iteration thus far, leading up to the latest release. Home run!
News Call of Duty: Warzone Now Has Official Support for Solo Players
On your lonesome
Call of Duty: Warzone launched last week on PlayStation 4 with support for teams of three and nothing else. Fans have been asking Activision to add solo, duos, and squad queues ever since, and now some of those players have had their wishes granted. You can now play Call of Duty: Warzone as a solo player. It had gotten to the point...
News SnowRunner Overview Trailer Explains the Mucky World of Off-Road Trucking on PS4
Someone's got to do it
SnowRunner, the ice-capped follow-up to MudRunner, has just received a new gameplay trailer. Publisher Focus Home Interactive has provided a fresh, in-depth look at the off-roading sim, going over many of the game's features. It's nothing that will surprise you if you've played this type of thing before, but it's looking...
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Gallery All Final Fantasy VII Remake Character Art
Party members, villains, and summons
Square Enix has released a number of very high quality character (and creature) renders for Final Fantasy VII Remake. As you'd expect, the remake has given each member of the cast an overhaul, while also staying true to the original designs. Up to this point, we think everyone looks pretty much perfect. Below,...
Talking Point Why Isn't Sony Saying More About PS5?
The big question
Here we are again, then: Microsoft has raised the curtain on Xbox Series X, and PlayStation fans are pondering just what exactly Sony plans to do in response. In this industry of one-upmanship, the Japanese giant’s silence is not just being painted as problematic –
Rumour Sony Looking to Acquire Metal Gear Solid, Castlevania, Silent Hill from Konami
King of wishful thinking
Enthusiast forums and social media are ablaze with speculation that Sony is looking to acquire the Metal Gear Solid, Silent Hill, and Castlevania brands from Konami in an epic IP raid. The rumour is piggybacking off recent speculation that Sony is developing and fundin
News Xbox Series X Storage Drives Look a Lot Like This Sony PS5 Patent
Expandable SSD storage is a thing
Here's a recap. Last year, it was discovered that Sony had filed a patent in Brazil for a cartridge device of some sort. It resembles old-school game cartridges, or those you plug into your PS Vita, for instance, but its real purpose remained unclear. In November 2019, tech site LetsGoDigital created 3D renders of...
Rumour PS5 More Powerful Than Xbox Series X, Says Old Leak Given New Life
But we're not convinced
Microsoft has just released in-depth specifications for the Xbox Series X. It's shaping up to be an impressive machine, but we still don't know how it'll compare to the PlayStation 5. Sony's silence has become a meme at this point, but rumours and speculation consistently suggest that the two next-gen consoles will be very...
News Microsoft Beats PS5 to the Punch with Impressive Xbox Series X Features
When will Sony respond?
While we’d expected this year to be all about PlayStation 5, a combination of coronavirus and Sony’s general reluctance means we’ve had to make do with a logo thus far. Fortunately, that similar-looking symbol has gone on to become one of the most liked gaming images in Instagram history, but there’s no doubt that...
News Final Fantasy VII Remake Details Completely New Characters and Much More
Loads of new screens
Final Fantasy VII Remake has received a whole load of new screenshots, showing off some entirely new characters who weren't in the original. We also get a look at Wall Market, as well as the all-new Corneo Colosseum, which appears to be an arena in which you can test your skills in exchange for rewards. But first, let's take a...
News Streets of Rage 4 Scores Physical PS4 Release, Custom SEGA Genesis Cover
Genesis does what Nintendon't
Want to stash Streets of Rage 4 with your other SEGA Genesis games? Limited Run has announced a physical collector’s edition which includes a custom clam shell case for you to keep your PlayStation 4 copy inside. There’ll also be a standard Blu-ray release available from 20th March, with pre-orders open so there’s...
News PSN Steady Despite Increased Demand Worldwide
Coronavirus causing more to login
While it endured a somewhat shaky start to the generation, the PlayStation Network has generally been reliable for the past few years. That proved true over the weekend, when millions of people opted to stay home and play games rather than go out and further the spread of coronavirus through their communities...
News Resident Evil 3 Demo Confirmed for Thursday, Resistance Beta a Week After
S.T.A.R.S. incoming
Update: Well, would you look at that? Capcom has now confirmed that the Resident Evil 3 demo will actually release a day earlier than anticipated on Thursday 19th March. That's just a few days away, while a Resident Evil Resistance open beta will follow a week later on Friday 27th March. There doesn't appear to be a time limit on...
News UK Sales Charts: Nioh 2 on PS4 Slays with Number One Debut at Retail
Monster sales
Finally, a new release on PlayStation 4 has made an impact on the UK's physical chart. Nioh 2, Team Ninja's Souls-esque sequel, arrived last week, and has defeated a number of huge foes to debut in first place. It's a good result for the PS4 exclusive in an unusual week for games at retail. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare and FIFA 20 are...
News Fast & Furious Crossroads May 2020 Release in Doubt After Fast 9 Delay
Coronavirus strikes again
Fast 9 has been pushed back a year following the Coronavirus outbreak, and that could have a knock-on effect on the franchise's video game spin-off. Originally planned to launch alongside the movie, Fast & Furious Crossroads' May 2020 release on PlayStation 4 has now been called into question as Codemasters recently...
News One Piece: Pirate Warriors 4 Shows Off Every Character in New Special Moves Trailer
All aboard
As far as we're aware, every playable character in One Piece: Pirate Warriors 4 is featured in this new trailer as the crazy cast show of their special moves. It's a bit of a shame that some characters from previous games appear to have been cut, but this is still shaping up to be an explosive hack and slasher. Hopefully it reaches the...
News Dreams to Receive Demo on PS4, Media Molecule Confirms
The new demo scene
Like many others, we've made a habit of sharing our favourite Dreams creations. If you've yet to jump into Media Molecule's creative toolkit, you might look at these and wonder how on earth people are making all this crazy stuff. The good news is that you may get the chance to check out the game without splashing any cash. The...
News Dreams Development Updates Laid Bare with Media Molecule's New Trello Newsboard
Roadmap available to all
Dreams is all about the community, and Media Molecule is fully embracing that fact. Alongside embracing the weird and wonderful stuff people are making on a weekly basis, the developer has decided to share as much as it possibly can about what it's getting up to behind closed doors. If you're wondering what's next in the...
News CD Projekt RED Confident in September Release for Cyberpunk 2077 as it Swaps to Remote Work
Dystopian future
Not that it's of any real importance in the grand scheme of things, but the coronavirus pandemic may well cause delays for some of 2020's major game releases. There's a lot of uncertainty in all aspects of life right now, and the games industry is feeling the effects of the disease as much as any other. Having said that, it seems CD...
News Only Coronavirus Can Slow Geralt, as The Witcher Production Is Halted by Netflix
Toss a cure to your Witcher
Production of the second anticipated season of Netflix’s The Witcher series has been temporarily paused due to coronavirus, Deadline reports. The show – which is being shot at Arborfield Studios in Wokingham, England – will be put on ice for two weeks but could be pushed back further depending on the latest...
News Control Continues Its Weird Streak with The Foundation DLC Trailer
New power, area, and enemies
If you didn't get enough of Remedy's Control last year, you're in luck. The developer has two pieces of DLC planned for the unusual third-person shooter with the first dropping in less than two weeks on Thursday 26th March. Titled The Foundation, it takes places after the events of the main game and is shaping up to be...
News Pinball Triumph Creature in the Well Comes to PS4 on 31st March
Hack-and-slash action
Creature in the Well is another of those games which originally launched with Xbox One and PC exclusivity, but you always knew it would make its way to a Sony console eventually. Much like Ashen and Below, the genre mixup of top-down hack-and-slash action and pinball has now been announced for PlayStation 4 via a lovely...
News Gamescom 2020 Preparations Continuing Despite Coronavirus Concerns
The show must go on
Gamescom 2020’s not scheduled to start until 25th August, so it’s not currently in the crosshairs of the coronavirus. Of course, the world is in a state of uncertainty right now, and that could quickly change if the disease doesn’t disappear over the coming weeks. The organisers of the Cologne-based event have admitted that...
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