News PSN Download Speeds Slowed in USA and Europe to Preserve Internet Bandwidth
Coronavirus restricts PlayStation Network speeds
News Is Half-Life: Alyx Coming to PSVR? Here's What Valve Had to Say
Straight from the horse's mouth
News Will PSN Be Restricted to Save on Internet Bandwidth?
What about PlayStation Now?
Guide Is Disney+ Available on PS4?
How to get Disney Plus on PS4
News - 2020, Week 13
Sunday29th Mar 2020
News PS3 Messaging System to Be Stripped of PS4, PS Vita Support
Last legs
Is this the beginning of the very end for Sony's PlayStation 3 console? It could be. The Japanese giant has announced that from 30th June, the PS3 will no longer possess the ability to send messages to other platforms such as the PlayStation 4 and PlayStation Vita, nor will it be able to receive them. The last-gen platform can still trade...
News Dreams Photorealism Has Pretty Much Everyone Flabbergasted
Wait, what?
What’s possible in PlayStation 4 exclusive Dreams? Perhaps we should ask what isn’t possible at this point. Talented creator BadRobo82 has been attracting attention all weekend with some staggeringly photorealistic scenes, with the below river sequence proving particularly popular. At times, it’s genuinely difficult to tell whether...
News NieR Replicant Coming to PS4 with 10 Year Anniversary Revival
Original game getting an upgrade for PS4
Here's a very brief history lesson. 10 years ago, the original NieR came to PlayStation 3 in the West with no subtitle, and no differences between platforms. However, over in Japan, there were two versions of the RPG: NieR Gestalt on Xbox 360, and NieR Replicant on PS3. The West played the former regardless...
Saturday28th Mar 2020
News PSN Download Speeds Slowed in USA and Europe to Preserve Internet Bandwidth
Coronavirus restricts PlayStation Network speeds
Earlier this week, Sony announced that it will be restricting the PlayStation Network's download speeds in an attempt to preserve Internet access for as many people as possible, and lessen the impact on service providers during the coronavirus outbreak. Initially, this incentive was limited to...
Good stuff
PlayStation is doing right by its employees in both Europe and North America as the coronavirus continues to affect workforces around the world. According to a memo obtained by Waypoint senior reporter Patrick Klepek, the Japanese giant is insisting all staff work from home through 30th April. It’ll also be providing full pay,...
Random Jet Engine PS4 Fan Noise Goes Viral in Social Media Mocking
Fly away
If you’ve got a PlayStation 4, there’s probably a good chance you’re familiar with its absurd fan noise. While not everyone’s console sounds like a rocket – and there are steps you can take to reduce the sound – the reality is that the Japanese giant’s console is pretty, well, loud. In fact, it’s so common that Tweets like...
News Final Fantasy VII Remake Retail PS4 Copies Leak Weeks Ahead of Release
Uh oh
It’s a strange time for retail PlayStation 4 releases, with much of the world in lockdown and most stores closed. That hasn’t stopped Blu-ray copies of Final Fantasy VII Remake leaking ahead of the hotly anticipated exclusive’s 10th April release date, however. Reddit is awash with photographs of the title already in consumers’ hands,...
News PS5's First Confirmed Horror Game Is Quantum Error
Terror goes next-gen
The third-party announcements for PlayStation 5 games are starting to come in at a much quicker pace now that Sony has taken its first steps along the road to fully revealing the next-gen console. And today we have the announcement of the PS5's first horror game, named Quantum Error. Described as a "cosmic horror first-person...
Reaction PS5 Will Solve All Your PS4 Pet Peeves Once and for All
Fixing the future
Isn’t it funny how fast we forget? The PlayStation 4 felt like a revolution after almost a decade of PlayStation 3’s unwieldy game installs and barely functional PlayStation Store, but Sony’s current-gen console is considered tedious by contemporary standards. Huge patches, update copying, and a flaky operating system have...
Poll Should Free PS4 Games Be Given Away to Those in Isolation?
Vault hunter
April 2020’s PS Plus update is shaping up to be a corker, with the free PS4 games including Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End and DiRT Rally 2.0. Those two titles alone should keep you occupied if you’re in isolation, but with publishers such as
Random We'd Read This Incredible Retro The Last of Us Comic
Resident Evil and Metal Gear Solid also represented
Classic comic books look incredible even by modern standards, particularly the likes of Tales from Crypt. These inspired designs by Rockstar North illustrator Mark Scicluna have really captured our imagination, then. We love The Last of Us cover most, but his adaptations of Resident Evil, Metal...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 317
Hunting grounds
Well, that’s another week in isolation done, and goodness knows how many left to go. We sincerely hope you’re staying safe and sane during these unprecedented times. As always, we’d love to know what you’re planning to play this weekend. Let us know in the comments section. Sammy Barker, Editor: I’m agonisingly close to...
Friday27th Mar 2020
News Sony Is ‘Carefully Monitoring’ the Risk of Delays to Upcoming PS4 Exclusives
No issues yet
There will always be more pressing concerns when it comes to the Coronavirus epidemic, but one of the aspects the virus will impact most in the video game industry is release dates. Those Who Remain, from indie publisher Wired Productions, has already been delayed, and we expect more PlayStation 4 titles will follow in the near future...
News Sony Reiterates PS5 Launch Window of Holiday 2020
Will they, won't they?
Whether Sony will delay the PlayStation 5 to 2021 or not is a question on many people's lips in the current climate. Will the world have recovered from the Coronavirus epidemic by the time the next-gen console is planned for release or is this a situation that will stretch to next year? We don't have the answer to that, but...
News Final Fantasy VII Remake Being Bundled with PS4 Consoles in Japan
Will it come west?
We're just a couple of weeks away from the release of Final Fantasy VII Remake on PlayStation 4. To celebrate the arrival of this long-awaited revival, Sony and Square Enix have teamed up for an official bundle pack, allowing fans to buy a PS4 console with a copy of the game in the box. The catch is that, right now, it's only been...
News Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Remastered Key Art Leaks, Campaign Only
Bundles coming to Modern Warfare
It's looking increasingly likely that Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Remastered will be coming to PlayStation 4 at some point this year as data miners have uncovered key art for the long-rumoured remaster. Located within the PC files of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare, Charlie Intel has reported on a description of the...
Mini Review Moons of Madness - A Lovecraftian Snooze Fest
Inter-smellar
Secret World Legends developer Funcom dives into the ready-made well of creativity of H.P Lovecraft in Moons of Madness, a single-player cosmic horror title using modern generic tropes. Unsurprisingly, it takes similar thematic and aesthetic cues to last year’s Conarium, though in its mission to become the cosmos’ answer to...
News Sony's Michael Denny Leaves for TT Games After 25 Years at PlayStation
Exec to build on his career at LEGO game studio
Another of Sony Interactive Entertainment's top executives is leaving the company. Michael Denny, senior vice president of Worldwide Studios Europe, has announced he will soon depart for pastures new. Which pastures, exactly? Denny is moving to TT Games, where he'll take on the role of vice president...
News Bloodborne, Sekiro Composer Returns to Score Elden Ring
Kitamura is back
It's so strange to think that this is the first piece of official information we've received for Elden Ring ever since its unveiling at E3 2019 nearly a year ago. From Software's next big project has gone completely into hiding, but a small snippet of news posted to Twitter two days ago will surely delight those who loved the...
News Painterly PSVR App Tilt Brush Shadow Dropped on PS4
Google app out today
There have been several pretenders, but now Google has managed to squeeze the critically acclaimed Tilt Brush on the PlayStation 4. Ported by Falcon Age creators Outerloop Games, this package is considered a “staple in the virtual reality content creation space” and “encourages free-flowing creation with paint brushes...
Mini Review Roundguard - Peggle and Dungeon Crawling Makes for Unusual But Potent Mix
Tough bouncers
Peggle is possibly one of gaming's biggest guilty pleasures; the simple joy of clearing dots and racking up points is an addictive and satisfying time-waster. This simple puzzle template has remained largely untouched, but Roundguard builds upon the fun with dungeon crawler and rogue-lite elements, and it's kind of genius. You select...
News Shantae and the Seven Sirens Grants Your Wishes with a PS4 Release in May
New trailer released
Shantae and the Seven Sirens, the latest game in WayForward's cult hit series, is coming to PlayStation 4 very soon indeed. The fifth adventure in the franchise is dancing its way onto Sony's console on 28th May 2020. The brand new trailer, embedded above, gives us a quick overview of the story and some of what Shantae will be...
News Stylish Shooter My Friend Pedro Goes Bananas on PS4 in April
Put the banana down
My Friend Pedro is an unusual name for an unusual game, but the gist is this. You play as a man with itchy trigger fingers, acrobatic skills, and an imaginary banana friend. Devolver Digital sure does pick 'em. This 2D action game is finally confirmed for PlayStation 4 after a European rating leaked the port last month. As you...
News Latest Resident Evil 3 Trailer Makes Jill Valentine the Star of the Show
Beware of spoilers
Resident Evil 3 is just around the corner, which means that the marketing trailers are starting to come thick and fast now. Capcom has today given us another lengthy slice of the Raccoon City action with a full three minutes worth of footage. Be warned, however, that this trailer contains more spoilers than you might be...
News Horizon: Zero Dawn Comic Book Series Continues Aloy's Adventure This Summer
Warrior princess
Horizon: Zero Dawn is making the leap to PC later this year, but did you know it's also getting a new comic book series too? Multiplatform and multimedia -- Aloy's hitting the big time. Titan Comics has announced a new line of comics set after the events of Guerrilla's brilliant open world action title. Anne Toole, who helped write...
News Gunman Clive Draws His Weapon on PS4 in HD Collection
Ready at dawn
Sepia Western side-scroller Gunman Clive is coming to the PlayStation 4 as part of the HD Collection already available on Nintendo Switch. Previously a popular series on Nintendo 3DS, the release compiles two titles, and will find you “jumping and shooting your way across diverse and challenging levels and fighting massive bosses”...
News CD Projekt Red Donates Nearly $1 Million to Fight Against Coronavirus
Thumbs up from the Witcher
In the grand scheme of things, video games don't matter in these worryingly uncertain times. Coronavirus has brought the world to a standstill, canceling events around the world and forcing families into isolation to stave off the virus. Efforts to develop a vaccine are in the works, and we'll only draw closer to the day...
News No Straight Roads Brings an EDM Revolution to PS4 in June
Get that beat back
Besides Ghost of Tsushima, the upcoming summer months are looking incredibly quiet when it comes to PlayStation 4 releases. Therefore, we're always open to an indie gem plonking its release date right in the middle of the year's hottest time period. That's exactly what No Straight Roads has done, launching on PS4 on 30th June...
Thursday26th Mar 2020
Random Marvel's Spider-Man Has An Eerie Message Which Rings Frighteningly True Right Now
Caught in a web
A quarter of the entire world is in lockdown, as coronavirus continues its unwelcome spread across the globe. It’s a frightening time, but back when Marvel’s Spider-Man released in 2018, the idea of a deadly virus was all largely make-believe. That’s what makes this billboard discovered in the release’s fictional New York...
News Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled Is Getting New Features and Content Following Final Grand Prix
New characters, challenges, and more
Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled has enjoyed a steady stream of post-launch content in the form of Grand Prix seasonal events. It's an approach that's worked well for the kart racer, but with the last of these events now over, what's next for Crash and the gang? According to Activision and Beenox, there's plenty...
News PlayStation Fans Fidgety as Control, The Last Guardian Devs Pick Epic Over Sony
An Epic move
The next games from the creators of The Last Guardian and Control will launch on the PlayStation 5, but they will not be published by Sony, as many had expected. The awkwardly named genDESIGN is helmed by legendary creator Fumito Ueda, who previously operated as part of Japan Studio before going indepen
News Nintendo 64's Star Wars Episode I: Racer Being Revamped for PS4
Now this is podracing
We all know Star Wars Episode I was a bit of a Phantom Menace, but its Nintendo 64 tie-in title Star Wars Episode I: Racer was a lot of fun. It also holds the Guinness World Record for best-selling sci-fi racer of all-time, beating out the cult classic franchises like WipEout and F-Zero. Despite all of that it never actually...
News Resident Evil 3 May Face Launch Day Shortages at Physical Retail in Europe
Capcom releases statement amid coronavirus crackdown
Capcom Europe has today released a statement regarding the status of Resident Evil 3, which is on the cusp of release. Due out on 3rd April 2020, the survival horror title is just days away, but the world's elevated measures against coronavirus left many assuming the game would be pushed back...
News Control Dev Remedy Entertainment Partners with Major Publisher for Two Upcoming Games
But it's not Sony
Update: It's been announced that the publisher in question is Epic Games Publishing. You can read more about that through the link. Original Story: Remedy Entertainment sure is keeping itself busy right now. In addition to developing DLC for its last action adventure title Control, the studio has a number of other projects on the...
News Epic Games to Publish New Games from Remedy, Playdead, and gen DESIGN
Makers of Control, Inside, and The Last Guardian
Earlier today, we reported that Remedy Entertainment had entered a deal with a major publisher. We now know that publisher is the newly formed Epic Games Publishing. However, the Control developer is not the only studio that's hopped into bed with Epic. As you can see in the above video, two other...
News PlatinumGames' Next Project Will Be an April Fools Treat
Jokes on you
Would PlatinumGames have wanted to do it any other way? We think not. The prestigious Japanese developer will be rounding out its collection of four announcements with a final reveal on April Fools Day. It will follow on from The Wonderful 101 Remastered, Project G.G., and the studio's new team in Tokyo, assumedly being the biggest...
News Haohmaru Looks Amazing in SoulCalibur VI, Arrives Next Week
Say hi to death for me
Bandai Namco has dropped a new trailer for Haohmaru, the next DLC fighter coming to SoulCalibur VI. It's our best look yet at the Samurai Shodown guest character, and we think he looks fantastic. His moves, his trash talking -- what's not to like? Haohmaru finally has a release date as well. He launches next week, on the 31st...
News Dreams Celebrates Women's History Month with Creation Dedicated to Sony Employees
The inspiring females
Women's History Month has been running throughout the entirety of March 2020, and one Sony employee has taken it upon herself to celebrate the wonderful females who work at PlayStation and its varied selection of worldwide studios. Kara Johnson has put together a new creation in Dreams to commemorate the month of celebration,...
News Make Handsome Jack Happy with Exclusive Borderlands 3 Clothing
Hard to Vault
If you’re looking for a pick-me-up while locked up in your own personal Vault, why not treat yourself to Zavvi’s exclusive Borderlands 3 clothing line? Released to coincide with the looter shooter’s latest expansion pack, the range spans everything from t-shirts to hoodies and much more. Some of the items will only be available...
Wednesday25th Mar 2020
Guide Is Disney+ Available on PS4?
How to get Disney Plus on PS4
Disney is getting into the streaming game with its very own subscription service, Disney+. For those living under a rock, Disney Plus is the company's answer to the likes of Netflix, exclusively streaming a huge variety of beloved movies and TV shows from its enormous catalogue. But can you stream Disney+ on PS4? Can...
News Here's What PS5's Operating System Could Look Like
It's glorious
PlayStation 5’s operating system is a big talking point at the moment, after Sony patented new technology which will allow it to integrate game menus into the hardware’s main hub. It’s since emerged that the manufacturer wants to make playing its next-gen console as “easy as Netflix”, as
News PS5's 3D Audio Technology Even Has Dolby Atmos Excited
Hear, hear
Dolby Atmos may technically be a competitor to PlayStation 5’s proprietary 3D audio technology, but it still seems excited for the Tempest Engine, which was
News Sony Wants Playing PS5 Games to Be 'as Easy as Netflix'
Load up games immediately
The PlayStation 5's operating system sounds like it's really going to prioritize speed and efficiency above all else, putting that high-speed SSD to very good use in the process. That's a far cry from the PlayStation 4's current dashboard, which almost instantly slows to a crawl as soon as y
News Final Fantasy VII Remake's Soundtrack Stretches Across 7 CDs
Seven heaven
Based on what we've heard so far, Final Fantasy VII Remake's soundtrack is shaping up to be outstanding. We've played though the demo at least four or five times just to hear that amazing orchestral boss battle theme swell as we tear the guard scorpion apart. We simply can't wait to hear what the rest of the game sounds like. Square...
Soapbox All I Want the PS5 to Do Is Track My Play Time Across Games
Liam wants the stats
I, surely amongst others, really enjoy tracking how much time I've sunk into a video game. From the grand looter shooters of Destiny 2 and The Division 2 through to huge RPGs such as The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt and Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age, I always like to take note how of many hours I've played them for. I'll...
News Just Cause Dev Avalanche Studios Reveals New Branding, Teases New Game
Hello, Avalanche Studios Group
Avalanche Studios, the studio behind the Just Cause series, has today announced a new branding identity for itself and two other teams. Avalanche Studios Group is the new name, which covers the aforementioned developer as well as Expansive Worlds, known for Hunter: Call of the Wild, and Generation Zero makers Systemic...
Rumour God of War PC Port Speculation Fuelled by Missing Label
"Only on PlayStation" absent from webpage
Rumours, rumours everywhere. We're warming up to the next generation of gaming hardware, and in this period, you usually see some pretty crazy things being shared around. One of the latest rumours doing the circuit online concerns PlayStation 4 exclusive God of War. Some believe that the Santa Monica Studio...
News Rogue Company Could Be the Next PS4 Multiplayer Craze
Alpha sign-ups available
Announced back in September 2019, Rogue Company is a third-person online shooter from SMITE and Paladins developer Hi-Rez Studios. It's coming to PlayStation 4 at some point this year, and if this gameplay debut is anything to go by, the game looks like it could
News Former Xbox Exclusive Below Comes to PS4 on 7th April
Explore mode detailed
Following the recent reveal of a PlayStation 4 port, Below now has a confirmed release date for Sony's current-gen console. You'll be able to play this former Xbox One and PC exclusive from Tuesday 7th April 2020 alongside a new Explore mode which is said to make the experience much fairer and entertaining. Kris Piotrowski,...
News Sounds Like DOOM Eternal Had a Hell of an Opening Weekend
Breaks franchise records
One of 2020's big new games, DOOM Eternal, landed at the end of last week, and by the sound of it has done very well for Bethesda. The hellishly good first person shooter had a record-breaking opening weekend, according to the publisher. Although no sales figures have been provided, Bethesda says the sequel more than doubled...
News Fairy Tail RPG's Inside Box Art Will Be Chosen By Fans, and You Can Vote Now
There can only be one
The upcoming Fairy Tail role-playing game from Koei Tecmo looks quite promising from what we've seen of it. The turn based adventure is set to launch on the 25th and 26th June in Europe and North America respectively, but before it hits store shelves, the publisher is giving fans the opportunity to choose the artwork for the...
News Code Vein Rounds Out Its DLC Plans with Lord of Thunder
Save the best for last?
Code Vein did surprisingly well for itself last year, selling over a million copies upon its launch, but we haven't really heard any community chatter about it since. That hasn't stopped Bandai Namco from capitalising on its DLC plans, however, with the third and final expansion arriving on PlayStation 4 today. Named Lord of...
Tuesday24th Mar 2020
Review Uncharted 4: A Thief's End - Nathan Drake's Swan Song Is Another Stunner
Greatness from small beginnings
Republished on Tuesday 24th March 2020: We're bringing this review back from the archives following the leak of April's PlayStation Plus lineup. The original text follows. Uncharted 4: A Thief's End will not redefine the gaming landscape like its predecessors, but Drake's latest adventure is undoubtedly his greatest...
News PSN Download Speeds Restricted as Sony Works with Internet Providers in Europe
Coronavirus situation continues
With so many people stuck at home due to the ongoing coronavirus situation, the internet is taking a beating. Services, such as Netflix, have already confirmed that they're limiting things like streaming quality in order to lessen the impact on internet providers. And now, Sony is also having to take action. In an...
Review DiRT Rally 2.0 - The Lean Mean Rally Sim Makes a Triumphant Return
The long and winding road
Republished on Tuesday 24th March 2020: We're bringing this review back from the archives following the leak of April's PlayStation Plus lineup. The original text follows. Codemasters' DiRT franchise, which has roots in its historic Colin McRae series, has gone through a few changes. It's swerved between flashy,...
Poll Does PS5's Teraflop Disadvantage Matter to You?
We appreciate power
Ah, teraflops. Where would we be without them? Well, truth be told, we'd probably just be comparing some other number that means very little to the vast majority of people who eventually go out and buy a next-gen console -- but that's not the point. We now know the on-paper technical specifications for both the PlayStation 5 and...
News PS5's SSD Has Developer Dreaming Big and Thinking of New Frontiers
"My mind was racing"
Fans may be bickering about teraflops as PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X comparisons continue to dominate social media, but developers are clear:
News Yakuza: Like a Dragon Charges Just $0.60 for New Game+, But Rises to Nearly $9 in May
Nani!?
This might be the most bizarre and suspect handling we've seen of a piece of DLC in quite some time. SEGA has stripped Yakuza: Like a Dragon of its New Game+ feature in Japan so that it can sell it back to purchasers at a later date after every previous entry had the mode packed in from launch. That's bad enough on its own, but the situation...
Mini Review DOOM 64 - After More Than 20 Years, DOOM's Oft-Forgotten Third Instalment Packs a Punch
It's been 64 years
It’s easy to forget that DOOM 64 is not simply a port of the original DOOM to Nintendo 64, but a fully-fledged sequel that was developed Midway Games. It’s even easier to forget that this was actually a pretty impressive step forward. While aiming is still archaic – lateral aiming only – the level design represents a...
News Streets of Rage 4 PS4 Trophies Will Have You Fighting for That Platinum
Full Trophy list revealed
Streets of Rage 4 doesn't have a firm release date yet, but here we have a PlayStation 4 Trophy list. The upcoming retro beat 'em up -- which seems to be coming soon -- is looking great, and we can't wait to get started on that list of trinkets. However, to earn the Platinum, it's going to take some degree of skill. At...
Reminder Predator: Hunting Grounds Free Trial Is This Weekend, and Here's a Trailer
Be the Predator
The PlayStation 4 release of Predator: Hunting Grounds has slowly crept up on us, situated rather snugly in between Final Fantasy VII Remake and The Last of Us: Part II. It represents Sony's first major foray into the world of multiplayer gaming for quite some time, and better yet, you can get a taste of it for free with an open beta...
News Silent Hill PS5 Reboot Rumours Are False, Konami Claims
Not closing the door on the series
Rumours of two Silent Hill reboots broke the internet a few weeks back as website Rely on Horror reported that the cancelled Silent Hills is going to be brought back on PlayStation 5 alongside an overall soft reboot of the core franchise. The speculation got a lot of us here at Push Square rather excited, but...
News Could SEGA's Superb Tokyo Olympics Game Come to PS5 After Postponement?
Going for gold?
We reviewed SEGA’s brilliant Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 title last year, after importing the Japanese version. However, with today’s postponement of the event until 2021, the publisher now has big decisions to make. The release was scheduled to launch on the PlayStation 4 in Western territories this summer, ahead of the global...
News Bloodborne Fans Celebrate Game's Fifth Anniversary with Lovely Artwork
Join the hunt
Five years ago to the day, PlayStation 4 exclusive Bloodborne released in the US. Competing with the likes of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt for Game of the Year 2015, From Software's effort is still widely considered to be one of the very best titles you can only find on Sony's current-gen system. A hardcore community built up around that...
News Call of Duty: Warzone Gets a Much-Needed Loot Pool Expansion Today
Four new weapons
It's very safe to say that Call of Duty: Warzone has already become a major success for Activision, pulling in over 30 million players in the space of 10 days. Impressive stats indeed, but one of the biggest problems with the Battle Royale shooter is its lacking selection of weapons at the common and uncommon ranks. It's an issue we...
News Disney+ PS4 App Now Available in the UK and Select European Countries
The mouse has arrived
After launching last year in the US, the Disney+ streaming service has finally arrived here in the UK and across certain European countries, with the company planning on rolling it out to even more territories in the near future. For £5.99 a month or £59.99 if you wish to shell out for a yearly subscription, you can gain...
News Death Stranding Photo Mode Officially Announced for PS4
Snapshot future
After all but confirming that Photo Mode will be added to the PlayStation 4 version of Death Stranding, Kojima Productions has now taken to Twitter to officially reveal the news. The feature will be "coming soon", with more details expected in the near future. It's been
News This Ripped Old Man Is Granblue Fantasy Versus' Next DLC Character, Out Next Month
Ultimate muscle
The next DLC character for Granblue Fantasy Versus looks like an absolute blast. Soriz used to own a weapon shop, but one day he decided to walk away and get super buff. Now his own body is the only weapon he needs as he looks to perfect his martial prowess. Soriz arrives soon, on the 7th April. Meanwhile, Europe's still waiting on...
Monday23rd Mar 2020
News PS5's Operating System Sounds Like a Thing of Beauty
Live and kicking
What will the PlayStation 5’s operating system be like? We know a lot about Sony’s next-gen system, like PS5's SSD hard drive and PS4 backwards compatibility – but we don’t yet know what it’ll be like when you power it up. M
News Is Half-Life: Alyx Coming to PSVR? Here's What Valve Had to Say
Straight from the horse's mouth
Half-Life: Alyx generated a lot of interest when it was announced at the end of 2019. It's a brand new, fully-fledged entry in Valve's seminal first person shooter series, but as you can see in the recently released gameplay clips, it's played entirely in virtual reality. In terms of compatibility, the company has...
News Will PSN Be Restricted to Save on Internet Bandwidth?
What about PlayStation Now?
Netflix has lowered its streaming quality across Europe for the next 30 days, as coronavirus quarantine has prompted those in isolation to guzzle up more bandwidth than usual. While ISPs have been eager to stress that they can cope with the increased demand, the streaming giant has reduced picture quality across the...
News PS5 Is Coming Sony Insists, As Official Website Is Updated
Holiday 2020 release window reiterated
The official PlayStation 5 website has been updated, following last week’s behemoth blowout from lead architect Mark Cerny. The page now says ‘PS5 is coming’ and reiterates the console’s Holiday 2020 release date. It also includes brief information on the device’s
News Square Enix Explains Decision to Split Final Fantasy VII Remake Into Multiple Games
It was immersion, or cut content
Square Enix has, on numerous occasions, attempted to explain its decision to remake Final Fantasy VII as a series of games, as opposed to just one big release. However, the wording has always been a bit flimsy -- primarily because we've been having to translate Japanese speech into English text. Fortunately, a new...
News More Developers Sing PS5's Praises After Tech Specs Reveal
Sony potentially keeping more secrets
The difference between the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X’s tech specs has been discussed in detail all over the web since last week’s big reveal. We now know that Sony’s system is marginally less powerful in terms of teraflops, but
Guide Should You Use Game Mode on Your TV for PS4?
What does your TV's Game Mode do?
What's Game Mode on your TV? What does your TV's Game Mode do, and how does it benefit your games on PS4? If you have a modern television, chances are you'll be able to find something called Game Mode within its settings. But what does it actually do? Should you be using it when you play PlayStation 4 games? We're...
Talking Point What Free April 2020 PlayStation Plus Games Do You Want?
When will April 2020's PS Plus lineup be announced?
What’s the April 2020 PlayStation Plus lineup? And when will the April 2020 PS Plus games be announced? We suppose you could describe March 2020's lineup as a mixed bag, with the excellent Shadow of the Colossus accompanied by the cumbersome Sonic Forces. With coronavirus causing widespread...
News God of War: Fallen God Is a New Comic Series Covering the Time Between Greek and Norse Eras
Where've you been, Kratos?
Many Kratos fans will no doubt have been wondering, what the heck did he get up to between the end of God of War III and his latest adventure on PlayStation 4? It's a huge span of time that we know very little about. How did Kratos end up in the realm of the Norse gods after what happened in the previous title? If you've...
News Final Fantasy VII Remake's Endgame Won't Disappoint Fans
The same size as any other Final Fantasy
In today's world, the word "endgame" draws connotations to the likes of Destiny and The Division 2. However, the Final Fantasy franchise has actually been implementing new tasks and challenges to complete into its games after the ending for decades. Final Fantasy VII Remake is said to be no different with...
News PS5 SSD Could Reduce Game Sizes and Save Storage Space
Another pro
A really nifty thing about the PlayStation 5’s SSD hard drive is that it could actually result in smaller game sizes, thus reducing the footprint of titles in its 825GB storage space. The way games are designed now, many assets are replicated dozens of times over in order to enable them to be drawn into the scene quicker us
News UK Sales Charts: DOOM Eternal Secures Second Place Amid Huge Surge in Demand for Games
Coronavirus prompts spike in game sales
It's an extremely turbulent time right now, as fears surrounding coronavirus see businesses shutting up shop, employees working from home, and streets clearing as people are forced to stay indoors. It would be insensitive to make light of the situation, of course, but one interesting side effect of all this is...
News Those Who Remain Is the First of Many Expected Coronavirus Related PS4 Delays
They're coming, unfortunately
Those Who Remain is a psychological thriller that really caught our eye here at Push Square when a 15th May 2020 release date was initially announced for the PlayStation 4 release. Taking place in a town caught between dimensions, you'll need to avoid troublesome shadow monsters and work to set things right. The trouble...
Mini Review Twin Breaker: A Sacred Symbols Adventure - A Fun Adaptation of Arkanoid
Beyond
Colin Moriarty has been one of the most prominent names in PlayStation fandom for over a decade now, so it’s perhaps no surprise that Lilymo Games’ alternate take on Arkanoid goes above and – ahem – beyond to squeeze in the heroes of the popular Sacred Symbols podcast. Accompanied by his co-host Chris Ray Gun, this arcade brick...
Review Paper Beast - Novel PSVR Experience Is Another World Worth Exploring
Paper view
The thing that's so great about virtual reality is that it opens up all new possibilities for video games. By putting you right into the world, PlayStation VR can provide experiences that a flat TV screen simply can't. It makes a game more tangible and believable when you can literally reach out and grab something, or throw a real punch...
Random Animal Crossing Player Proudly Displays PlayStation Characters in Their Home
For the players
Animal Crossing: New Horizons is the only thing social media can talk about in a positive light at the moment, to the point where it's even got some residents of Push Square Towers turning their heads towards the Big N. It looks like a really good game, and our friends over at Nintendo Life certainly think so with a 10/10 review, but...
News Persona 5 Royal PS4 Trophy List Goes Hard on New Location
See the sights of Kichijoji
The Persona 5 Royal Trophy list has just popped up on Exophase, giving us our first look at the re-release's all-new collection of trinkets which can be earned throughout the 100+ hour JRPG. Some of it remains the same while a handful of new Trophies can be yours by engaging with everything on offer in the new location of...
News Gundam Extreme VS. Maxiboost ON Locks Down a Worldwide July 2020 Release Date
Closed beta also announced
The latest Gundam VS. game, Mobile Suit Gundam Extreme VS. Maxiboost ON -- to give it its full title -- now has a confirmed worldwide release date on PlayStation 4. It's set to launch on the 30th July 2020 across the globe, and the announcement comes with a brand new gameplay trailer that we've embedded above. It's a...
News Resident Evil 3 Makes Knife-Only Runs a Possibility All Over Again
Ditch the bullets
Last year's Resident Evil 2 made knife-only runs all but impossible for speedrunners by adding a durability meter to the weapon, meaning they'd break after a handful of slashes. That won't be the case in Resident Evil 3 next month, however, proving once again that Capcom's second remake in as many years is really laying into its...
News Acclaimed Virtual Reality Title Budget Cuts Slashes Its Way onto PSVR in May
Hope you have the budget for it
One of the early success stories for virtual reality games was the PC-only Budget Cuts, a tense stealth game about evading sinister robots as you escape from an office block. The highly acclaimed title is getting a sequel soon, but PlayStation VR owners can at least look forward to the original title, which was...
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