News - 2020, Week 17

Sunday26th Apr 2020

  • Feature Days Gone - Why Sony Bend's PS4 Open Worlder Is Essential a Year Later

    The art of support

    Days Gone and Death Stranding are proof that 2019 was a divisive year for PlayStation 4 exclusives. The two blockbuster releases divided opinion between professional critics and fans playing the game, and in the case of the former, led to more of a positive backlash than one might expect. Sony Bend's first project on home consoles...

  • Guide How to Enable PS4 Pro Boost Mode

    Unleash the beast

    How do you enable PS4 Pro's Boost Mode feature? PlayStation 4 firmware update 4.50 has brought a bunch of welcome features, but none of them have been talked about more than the addition of Boost Mode for PS4 Pro users. Boost Mode basically allows you to take advantage of the PS4 Pro's extra power, using it to potentially make...

  • Guide Ghost of Tsushima FAQ - Everything We Know So Far

    All your questions answered

    Ghost of Tsushima is on the horizon, and we're all pretty excited here at Push Square Towers. This upcoming game from inFAMOUS and Sly Cooper devs Sucker Punch Productions is looking incredibly promising. We haven't seen much of the game in action, but we can glean a fair few details from what's been released so far...

  • News Days Gone Developer Sony Bend Recruiting for AAA PS5 Project

    Cinematic quality

    It won’t come as much of a surprise but it’s worth pointing out on Days Gone’s anniversary: Sony Bend is recruiting heavily for a AAA project, presumably for the PlayStation 5. Its job listings aren’t especially forthcoming, but a post for a Rigging Technical Artist position mentions “cinematic-quality facial...

  • Review MotoGP 20 - Another Exciting Ride, If You Can Handle It

    A tricky balancing act

    Milestone has made a name for itself as the de facto developer of motorbike racing games. If you trace it back, the Italian studio has been crafting this niche subset of racers for about 20 years. To say it has experience with two-wheeled motorsport would be a grave understatement. However, despite its expertise and dedication...

Saturday25th Apr 2020

Friday24th Apr 2020

Thursday23rd Apr 2020

  • Feature Which Studios Could Sony Realistically Acquire?

    Expanding the exclusive output

    While it’s never made quite the same song and dance about it as Microsoft has in recent years, Sony’s history is peppered with developer acquisitions designed to strengthen its first-party portfolio. It purchased Dutch developer Guerrilla Games in 2004 and long-time partner Sucker Punch in 2011. In the same general...

  • News PS5 DualSense Controller Could Be 'One of the Best in History'

    Dying Light 2 designer weighs in

    If it isn't already obvious, Sony's PlayStation 5 DualSense controller has both the gaming and development community very excited. With haptic feedback and adaptive triggers, the Japanese giant is taking a genuinely big step forward with the pad's feature set and design rather than iterating upon what it has done in...

  • News Tekken 7 Website Teases a New, Unknown Character

    "Nothing at all is known"

    It looks like a fresh Tekken 7 announcement is on the horizon, as the game's official website is teasing the game's 50th fighter. Head on over to the complete character list and you'll find an entry right at the end titled 'N/A'. It features a very nondescript silhouette and text that reads: "Nothing at all is known about...

  • Poll Do You Like the Final Fantasy VII Remake Ending?

    I'm waiting, Cloud

    Please note: This article does not contain direct story spoilers for Final Fantasy VII Remake. However, spoilers are allowed in the comments section. Final Fantasy VII Remake has been out for a couple of weeks now, and we imagine that many of you reading this will have seen the credits roll. But it's safe to say that the game's...

Friday24th Apr 2020

  • News WWE Confirms That WWE 2K21 Has Been Cancelled

    Rest in peace

    Following rumours that 2K would not be putting out a WWE game later this year, the World Wrestling Entertainment federation has confirmed that this is indeed the case. WWE 2K21 will not be a thing, making 2020 the first year to not play host to an official wrestling game based on the brand since 1998. However, it isn't too difficult...

Thursday23rd Apr 2020

Wednesday22nd Apr 2020

  • Rumour Watch Dogs Legion Will Be a PS5 Launch Game

    Set to "debut" with next-gen consoles

    Watch Dogs Legion was originally scheduled to release on the 6th March 2020. Kind of weird to think about, isn't it? But even before this whole coronavirus thing began, Ubisoft delayed Legion and a number of other titles that it still has in the works, including Gods & Monsters and Rainbow Six: Quarantine...

  • Soapbox I Want Better Levels on PS5, Not Bigger Worlds

    Size doesn't matter

    I think it was GoldenEye 007 that made me fall in love with big, varied levels in games. For those of you who’ve played Rare’s legendary Nintendo 64 first-person shooter, you’ll remember that the title gave you the tools to approach stages in a variety of different ways. In the opening objective Dam, for example, you could...

  • News Ubisoft Is Ready to Delay Games If PS5 and Xbox Series X Are Pushed Back

    Publisher will work with Sony and Microsoft

    We're living in very uncertain times right now, and although Sony has repeatedly said that the PlayStation 5 is still launching in holiday 2020, there's always a chance that plans will have to be reworked. Unsurprisingly, publishers are well aware of this. Speaking to The New York Times, Ubisoft CEO Yves...

  • News Is Classic Far Cry 3 Villain Vaas Teasing His Return?

    "My spirit animal"

    The Far Cry franchise doesn't exactly do memorable moments or characters. It's more about exploring the lush open worlds and taking advantage of the freedom bestowed upon you, but one of the few villains the series has managed to create a bit of nostalgia around is Vaas from Far Cry 3. “Did I ever tell you the definition of...

  • News UK Sales Charts: Call of Duty Kicks Final Fantasy VII Remake Off the Podium

    At ease, soldier

    It was hardly a surprise, but Final Fantasy VII Remake dominated the physical UK chart last week. With new releases slowing down, we were expecting it to top the latest chart as well, but alas, it's been bested by some old favourites. FIFA 20 takes the top spot this time, while Call of Duty: Modern Warfare is in third place, meaning...

  • Hands On Drop-Dead Gorgeous Guilty Gear Strive Could Be Something Special

    Smell of the game

    We've seen a lot of good looking games in our time, but Guilty Gear Strive had us staring at our TV screen in awe. Going into this past weekend's closed beta test, we already knew that we had a gorgeous fighting game on our hands -- we've all seen those amazing character trailers. But to watch the title in motion right before your...

Tuesday21st Apr 2020

Monday20th Apr 2020