News Sony Breaks Silence with PlayStation Studios Reveal
PlayStation Studios presents
Poll How Will You Play Ghost of Tsushima?
Samurai Cinema? Japanese voices?
News PS5 Is Absolutely Phenomenal, According to Epic Games
Blows past architectures out of the water
News - 2020, Week 20
Sunday17th May 2020
News Ghost of Tsushima Will Kill You Quickly
Jin is vulnerable like his foes
Enemies drop relatively quickly in PlayStation 4 exclusive Ghost of Tsushima, as evidenced by the title’s enormous gameplay demo during this week’s State of Play. Of course, that means that you’re just as vulnerable, so don’t expect to be feeling too comfortable during intense combat encounters, because one...
News Ubisoft Is Suing Google, Apple Over Rainbow Six Siege Mobile Clone
Tactical approach
Ubisoft certainly isn't happy about a mobile game called Area F2. The French publisher calls it a "near carbon copy" of its incredibly popular team-based shooter, Rainbow Six Siege. As such, the company's looking to sue Google and Apple for continuing to sell Area F2 on their digital storefronts, despite requests to remove it...
News Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2 Soundtrack Won't Bring the Noise
But it's still a superman
Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1 + 2 will not include Anthrax and Public Enemy’s legendary duet Bring the Noise, as its one of five songs from the original two titles that Activision couldn’t secure for the remaster. Every other track, however – including Superman by Goldfinger and Blood Brothers by Papa Roach – will be...
Saturday16th May 2020
News PS5 Is Absolutely Phenomenal, According to Epic Games
Blows past architectures out of the water
It’s unclear whether Sony paid Epic Games to showcase Unreal Engine 5 on the PlayStation 5 this week, but one thing’s for sure: the company is smitten with the Japanese giant’s new console. Speaking as part of a livestream this week, boss Tim Sweeney described the next-gen system as “absolutely...
Quiz How Well Do You Know Crash Bandicoot?
Use your Cortex
If you're a PlayStation fan, there's a good chance you also love Crash Bandicoot. Gaming's most famous marsupial was an early icon for Sony's hardware, pioneering 3D movement and high quality visuals -- but more than that, everyone just loved that goofy grin. The wacky character has endured over the years, and he even made a...
Rumour Sony's Annual Days of Play Promotion Scheduled to Return 25th May
Wallet busters
Sony first launched Days of Play as a celebration to coincide with E3, but seeing as it doesn’t even attend the annual convention anymore, it’s transformed into more of a summer promotion for the platform holder. It’s been historically successful, too, driving huge hardware and software sales. And it all looks set to return on...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 324
Forever alone
One response! Just one person replied to this week’s WAYP – the muppet who pens it every week. Alas, these comments sections have been huge in lockdown, so please make up for the lack of staff input below. It’s appreciated! Sammy Barker, Editor: I’m more than halfway through Assassin’s Creed Odyssey’s main story, although...
News Multiplayer Game Flea Madness Makes Leap to PS5
To flea or not to flea
Flea Madness, a “maddening multiplayer melee” game, will be making the leap to PlayStation 5 in 2021. The title – which is currently hosting a free pre-alpha weekend on PC – sees you “join a team of alien fleas” and “hunt, eat, and squash your friends and frenemies in team play – or Flea for All, where there...
Interview Hacking and Yacking About Darksiders Genesis with Composer Gareth Coker
Angels & demons
Up next in our ongoing series of composer interviews, composer Gareth Coker stops to chat with us about one of his newest projects, the score for the latest Darksiders title, Genesis. We talk about getting the tone of the game just right while doing something new, how demonic dubstep found its way into the series, and what on earth a...
Friday15th May 2020
News Gap Squeezing in PS5's Unreal Engine 5 Demo Was Not a Disguised Loading Screen, Says Epic
Phew
The recent Unreal Engine 5 demo has certainly left an impression. Running on a PlayStation 5, it was all real-time footage, captured while someone actually played through the thing. It was pretty much our first in-depth look at what Sony's next-gen console is capable of, and it was gorgeous. But many have been quick to point out a potential...
Poll How Will You Play Ghost of Tsushima?
Samurai Cinema? Japanese voices?
Ghost of Tsushima has finally emerged from the shadows with an impressive gameplay blowout. We got 18 minutes of footage to trawl through thanks to Sony's latest State of Play broadcast, and simply put, we can't wait to play it. But how will we actually play Ghost of Tsushima? For those who don't know, the game...
News LEGO Ninjago Movie Video Game Is Currently Free for Everyone on PS4
Update: Available in all regions
Update: TT Games has officially confirmed that LEGO Ninjago is going for free on PS4. In a tweet, the developer has said the game will be available to all from now until 21st May, giving you just under a week to redeem your free copy. Also, all regions now have access to the game for free. Get it downloaded!...
Interview The Story Behind Sony's Amazing 21-Second Viral Video on Used Games
The "big, dumb idea" of Adam Boyes
Sony's E3 2013 press conference lives long in the memory for a number of reasons. It was where Jack Tretton announced that the PlayStation 4 would undercut the Xbox One by $100 at launch. Final Fantasy Versus XIII was reintroduced as Final Fantasy XV, followed up by the reveal of Kingdom Hearts III. And exclusives...
News Of Course Someone Has Remade Part of the Unreal Engine 5 Demo in Dreams
Dreaming of next-gen
We were all pretty blown away by Epic Games' Unreal Engine 5 demo earlier in the week. The level of detail and lighting are pure insanity, and it's all running on a PlayStation 5. While we probably won't ever get to play this gameplay demo ourselves, we can at least rely on the Dreams community to take inspiration. One...
Reaction State of Play's Ghost of Tsushima Deep Dive Feels Like the Future of the Format
An entertaining and informative broadcast
Sony’s State of Play livestreams have largely divided opinion over the past year – well, up until yesterday. Whatever your thoughts on Ghost of Tsushima – and, according to our poll, the vast majority of you plan to buy it – last night’s 18-minute broadcast was excellently executed, with a deep...
News Nioh 2 Update Adds Photo Mode and New Missions, First DLC Detailed
The Tengu's Disciple
The wonderful Nioh 2 may have gotten lost amongst all the hullabaloo of March and April 2020's PlayStation 4 releases, so this is the perfect opportunity to remind you that it's still very much worth checking out. Garnering an 8/10 in the Push Square review, the game is about to get even better with a number of new updates that...
News Resident Evil Resistance Adds Playable Nemesis with Latest Update
Wield the rocket launcher
Resident Evil 3 might have been far too short of an experience, but at least the multiplayer pack-in named Resident Evil Resistance could have you coming back for more. The 4v1 online mode features many classic monsters from the franchise's past, and now you can add Nemesis itself to the list. Starting today, you can play...
News Ruin Family Holidays in Hotel R'n'R, Coming to PSVR on 28th May
Butlins would be proud
We all know the feeling. You're coming to the end of a two-week holiday with your family which you're sure only ever needed to last seven days and you're bored stiff. What do you do to pass the time? Read a book by the pool? Visit the beach for the third time? No, of course not. You trash the hotel you're staying in and...
News There's a New The Smurfs Game in Development
Feeling blue
What’s the deal with The Smurfs these days? Are the little blue dudes still popular, or did that evaporate after Sony’s dodgy animated movies? We’re not sure, but Microids is banking on the franchise, announcing a new 3D adventure developed by Asterix & Obelix developer OSome Studio. We’re not sure this press release could...
News Gorgeous PS4 Fighter Guilty Gear Strive Delayed Into 2021
Coronavirus strikes again
Guilty Gear Strive, the upcoming fighter from Arc System Works, has been delayed. The studio recently put out a statement from producer Takeshi Yamanaka. The game, which is famed for its amazing visual style, was originally scheduled for late 2020. The team has made the decision to push back the release to "early 2021"...
Thursday14th May 2020
News Assassin's Creed Valhalla Has the Most Character Customisation in the Series
Hair, beards, tattoos, war paint, and more
While you won't be able to sculpt protagonist Eivor's face in Assassin's Creed Valhalla, you do have quite a lot of control over his or her appearance. At least, when compared to the main characters of previous Assassin's Creed games. We already knew that you'll be able to get tattoos and apply war paint...
Random Gravity Rush's Raven Swoops into Nintendo Switch Trailer
We must stop meeting like this
We’ll say it so you don’t have to bother typing it in the comments: Nintendo’s doing more to promote Gravity Rush than Sony. That was funny, wasn’t it? In truth, this trailer isn’t actually made by Nintendo, but a small company who’s taken its Switch exclusive painting app Colors Live to Kickstarter...
Preview Ghost of Tsushima PS4 Gameplay Blowout Reveals Combat, Exploration, Customisation, and More
Full breakdown of 18 minutes footage
As promised, Sony delivered 18 minutes of Ghost of Tsushima gameplay via the latest State of Play broadcast. If you missed it, or you just want to watch it all over again, we've embedded the full video above. It covers exploration, combat, character customisation, photo mode, and more. All in all, it's looking...
Mini Review Ticket to Ride - A Basic But Fun Version of a Classic Board Game
Who is John Galt?
If you’re thinking to yourself, “Wait a minute, didn’t this come out years ago?” you would be correct. But given the pandemic and the fact we never actually reviewed it, now seems like the perfect time to draw some attention to Days of Wonder’s digital version of the renowned board game, Ticket to Ride. While the...
Guide When Is the Ghost of Tsushima State of Play?
Dates and times for next State of Play
Get ready: we're on the brink of a full blowout on Ghost of Tsushima. Sucker Punch's upcoming samurai actioner has been pretty elusive so far, with Sony only showing a couple of trailers. Now, though, we're being treated to a State of Play broadcast dedicated to the game. But when is it, exactly? What should we...
News Skull & Bones Practically Walks the Plank as Game Skips Next Fiscal Year
It's probably dead
Skull & Bones was announced at Ubisoft's E3 2017 press conference and we have seen absolutely nothing of the game for nearly two years. Will it come out at some point in the future? Probably not, and you won't be seeing it around the launch of the PlayStation 5 either. That's because the French publisher has just confirmed its...
Talking Point Will You Be Buying Ghost of Tsushima?
Did State of Play convince you?
Sony has just wrapped up its deep dive into PlayStation 4 exclusive Ghost of Tsushima in the latest State of Play livestream. The near 20-minute showcase focused on combat, exploration, and how we'll be getting about the open world. This was our first proper look at gameplay outside of a few glimpses during cinematic...
Round Up The Wonderful 101 Remastered Reviews Are Very Divisive
Wonderful Ones
The digital release of The Wonderful 101 Remastered is quickly approaching, and that means that it's time for reviews to hit. This is the first time PlatinumGames' weird but fascinating title has come to a PlayStation console, after originally releasing on the Nintendo Wii U. And, well, thoughts and opinions are still all over the...
Review Super Mega Baseball 3 - A Golden Era for Virtual Baseball Continues
Deserving of the superlatives
Don’t pay too much mind to the freakish aesthetics of Super Mega Baseball 3’s fictional stars: this cartoony sports sequel has all the trappings of a true simulation, but it’s all packed up in an alarmingly accessible wrapper. It means that practically anyone can step up to the plate and knock out a Home Run or...
Feel the tension
If you want to play Ghost of Tsushima like it's your favourite Kurosawa movie, then you're in luck. Developer Sucker Punch has detailed a 'Samurai Cinema' mode that you can enable at any time. It places a black and white filter over the game, while also adding film grain and additional wind effects to create the kind of atmosphere...
News Dreams Patch 2.11 Is Available to Download Now on PS4
Here's all the patch notes
Dreams has just received yet another update, taking the PlayStation 4 exclusive to version 2.11. Media Molecule's latest is an ongoing and evolving project, so it seems we can expect pretty regular patches as the developer refines the experience. So, what does this latest upgrade bring to the table? We've got all the...
News New The Last of Us 2 Video Is All About the Story
No spoilers, though
The marketing machine is kicking into gear for The Last of Us: Part II. We recently were treated to a new trailer, but Sony isn't stopping there. It's announced a video series named Inside The Last of Us: Part II, and the first entry is embedded above for your viewing pleasure. This video takes a spoiler-free look at the game's...
Live Watch the Ghost of Tsushima State of Play Right Here
Sucker punch
Sony’s resurrecting its State of Play format for a special Ghost of Tsushima broadcast, and you can watch the whole thing live right here. The livestream is set to get underway from 1PM PDT / 4PM EDT / 9PM BST, and you’ll find the video feed alongside live commentary and live chat on this page. We’d love it if you joined us...
News Fallout 76 Is Free to Play on PS4 This Weekend
Atomic
If the ongoing coronavirus pandemic isn’t apocalyptic enough for you, then you may appreciate the dilapidated backdrop of Fallout 76, which is free to play on the PlayStation 4 this weekend. Starting from 12PM EDT today (14th May) through 12PM EDT on 18th May, you’ll be able to test out the base game in its entirety, as well as its new...
News PGA Tour 2K21 Tees Off 21st August on PS4, Features 15 Licensed Courses
Justin Thomas is inaugural cover star
As promised, 2K Sports has pulled back the curtain on PGA Tour 2K21, the studio’s upcoming golf simulation game. Due out 21st August on PlayStation 4, the release will build upon HB Studios’ previous effort The Golf Club 2019, bringing back the course creator and online societies that already proved popular...
News Bethesda Remains Committed to Fallout 76 with New Roadmap
Through until 2021
No matter what you think of Fallout 76, you've got to give Bethesda props for sticking with the fully online experience beyond its disaster of a launch. Its fanbase has reacted positively to the recent Wastelanders update, and there's even more for those still playing the game to look forward to. A new content roadmap outlines...
News Colourful Anime Action RPG Zengeon Announced for PS4
Arriving this year
Publisher PQube has announced that Zengeon, a colourful action-based dungeon crawler, is "coming soon" to PlayStation 4. The title offers up six distinct playable characters, randomised loot in the form of power-ups, and support for up to four players online. It's also a 'roguelite', with the game promising that each and every run...
News There Isn't a Single Titanfall Game 'Currently in Development'
2019 project likely scrapped
Last February, developer Respawn Entertainment teased that it had a "new twist" on Titanfall in the works with a release date of that same year. That quite clearly never happened and it doesn't look like that project will ever actually see the light of day. In a new interview with IGN, the studio has said that "there's...
News RIDE 4 Is the Latest Motorbike Sim from Milestone, Arrives on PS4 This October
Ride or die
MotoGP 20 just released last month on PlayStation 4, but developer Milestone ain't finished yet. In addition to the officially licensed racing series, the company has been producing the RIDE series, an attempt at a two-wheeled Gran Turismo. RIDE 4 is the latest entry, just unveiled with the above trailer, and it's not looking too shabby...
News Little Town Hero Details Its Combat System Ahead of PS4 Release
Woah
Little Town Hero is coming to PlayStation 4 next month, which means it's time to learn more about the former Nintendo Switch exclusive. In a new trailer, developer Game Freak has detailed the game's combat system with a three-minute deep dive. You can check it out above. You'll be battling monsters in Little Town Hero through the use of Ideas...
News Latest SpongeBob Rehydrated PS4 Trailer Is All About Boss Fights
This is one stubborn robot
PlayStation 4 has introduced us to many new franchises and worlds, but it's also given us plenty of trips down memory lane. SpongeBob SquarePants: Battle for Bikini Bottom Rehydrated is the latest in a long line of remakes, bringing back the cult hit PS2 platformer. It's just weeks away from release, and THQ Nordic is...
Wednesday13th May 2020
News PS5 Unreal Engine 5 Gameplay Demo Finally Shows Us What Next-Gen Games Look Like
Next-gen is here
Today's big reveal is actually the unveiling of Unreal Engine 5 from Epic Games. The above video gives us our first real, in-depth look at what the PlayStation 5 is capable of, as the Unreal Engine 5 tech demo is running in real-time on Sony's next-generation console. The demo is called 'Lumen in the Land of Nanite', and needless...
News Mafia II: Definitive Edition Appears to Launch on PS4 Next Week
Lots of screenshots
Update: Here's a first look at Mafia II: Definitive Edition, courtesy of a leaked trailer shared on Twitter. Original Story: Well, the Mafia Trilogy was teased just a few hours ago with the confirmation of a full reveal coming next week. However, the Mi
Deal NBA 2K20 Is a Slam Dunk at £3.99 on PS Store
The last dance
Looking for a top-notch sports game to keep you occupied during lockdown? NBA 2K20 is a snip at just £3.99 on the European PlayStation Store right now. The series may have its issues with microtransactions, but for less than an Uber ride you’ll get a full-length story campaign, a robust Franchise mode, and the best playin’...
News PS5 Will Drive the Future of PC, Sony's System Is Remarkably Balanced
Epic Games boss chimes in
Epic Games just showcased the first real-time gameplay footage of PlayStation 5, and it looks extraordinary. While the company’s upcoming Unreal Engine 5 will naturally be compatible with multiple formats – including, of course, PlayStation 4 – the firm has been really talking up the design of Sony’s next-gen...
News Sony Unphased by Aggressive Xbox Series X Marketing, CFO Says Proof Will Be in PS5 Sales
The battle begins
Over the last few months, it's become abundantly clear that Microsoft is trying its best to make a big comeback with the Xbox Series X. With the next-gen console set to go head to head with the PlayStation 5 in holiday 2020, the team in green has been talkative to say the least -- while Sony has largely remained silent on its...
News PlayStation Store Extended Play Sale Offers Discounts on PS4 Games and DLC
Keep it going
The latest PlayStation Store sale is upon us. Starting today on both the European and North American stores, Sony is bringing us the Extended Play offer, which focuses on DLC, season passes, and PS4 games bundled with goodies. As you might expect, there's lots of stuff included. The games in this sale all offer something extra;...
Review Huntdown - A Glorious Homage to 80s Action Movies
Remember when I said I'd kill you last? I lied
The future sucks, doesn't it? There's always something. Either we're enslaved by robotic overlords, starving because we ran out of natural resources, or we just blow ourselves up with weapons of mass destruction. We've all seen the movies. Even if by some small chance the human race isn't eradicated by...
News PS4 Console Sales Surpass 110 Million with 41.5 Million PS Plus Subscribers
That's a lot of moolah
As part of its financial results for the fiscal year ending 31st March 2020, Sony has provided another sales update for its PlayStation 4 console. The platform has now sold through 110.4 million units in total, up from the 106 million it reported earlier this year at CES 2020. Joining those stats is the number of PlayStation...
News Tony Hawk PS4 Remake Pre-Order Bonuses and Retail Editions Detailed
All the ways to buy Pro Skater 1 + 2
If you're as pumped as we are about Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2 coming back on PlayStation 4, you're probably ready to hit that pre-order button. Activision is giving the PS1 skateboarding classics the same remake treatment it gave to Crash Bandicoot and Spyro, and it's looking great so far. Of course, the...
Gallery Tony Hawk PS4 Comparison Shots Show Enormous Leap in Visuals
20 years later
It goes without saying that a full PlayStation 4 remake is going to look infinitely better than a 20-year-old PS1 title. Still, it's fun to see the difference, isn't it? The latest series to get the remake treatment is Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2, which follows Activision's other retro revivals. The original game released in 1999,...
News Mafia Trilogy Announcement Teased for Next Week
I kill for my family
Update: Mafia II: Definitive Edition will launch on 19th May and Mafia: Definitive Edition is a full remake, due out on 28th August. Original Story: After teasing an announcement over the past couple of days, publisher 2K has officially confirmed that M
News UK Bank NatWest Has Released a PS4 Game to Help Kids Understand Money
Island Saver
Here's something you don't see every day. UK bank NatWest has released a PlayStation 4 game for free that aims to help children better understand the concept of money, savings accounts, tax, and foreign exchange. It's called Island Saver and it's available right now on the PlayStation Store. The store listing is as follows: A group...
News PS5 Release Date of Holiday 2020 Unaffected by COVID-19, Claims Sony
It's still on course
Despite bringing the world to a complete standstill, Sony has today reiterated that the launch of the PlayStation 5 has not been affected by the coronavirus pandemic. Revealed in the Japanese giant's latest financial results for the fiscal year ending 31st March 2020, it states that PS5 is still on course to release this holiday...
News Assassin's Creed Valhalla Shares Image of Idyllic English Settlement
Countryside scene
The settlement you'll be coming back to time and time again forms an important part of the experience in Assassin's Creed Valhalla. Situated in England, the game's creative director has given us a quick glimpse of what to expect when we get our hands on the cross-gen PlayStation 5 title later this year. Ashraf Ismail states that...
News Square Enix Supposedly Ditching Plans for Digital E3-Esque Event
Individual game reveals incoming
Unlike EA and Ubisoft, with EA Play 2020 and Ubisoft Forward respectively, it sounds like Square Enix won't be holding its own digital showcase to make up for the fact that there's no E3 this year. According to journalist Takashi Mochizuki, the
News Fortnite Is a PS5 Launch Game, Will Switch to Unreal Engine 5 Next Year
The battle goes on
Epic Games has just announced the existence of Unreal Engine 5, the next big leap in its gaming technology. If you've yet to see the PlayStation 5 gameplay demo, we suggest you do so -- it looks stunning. However, an offshoot of this news relates back to Epic's super-popular battle royale shooter, Fortnite. Amid all the info...
News Games Industry Will Feel Real Impact of Coronavirus Next Year
Expect a next-gen software drought
The gaming industry is booming right now, as coronavirus is providing people with more opportunity to play than ever before. However, while the immediate slate of upcoming software seems largely unaffected, it’s next year where we’ll see the affects of the global pandemic. That’s according to Xbox boss Phil...
News Mortal Kombat 11: Aftermath's Gory Gameplay Trailer Shows Off New Characters
Sheeva, Fujin, and RoboCop gameplay
In case you missed the memo, Mortal Kombat 11 is getting a substantial expansion later this month named Aftermath. In addition to delving deeper into the storyline with this DLC, it's bringing three new playable characters to the fore. Sheeva and Fujin are returning fighters from previous entries, while guest...
Live Watch the Summer Game Fest Special Showcase Right Here
What will it be?
Following hot on the heels of yesterday's announcement of Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2, Geoff Keighley is back today with another broadcast. The latest event in his Summer Game Fest is labelled a Special Showcase, but almost no further details have been shared. We know there will be an interview of some kind, and that it'll last...
News Get a Second Chance at Life with Skully, Coming to PS4 This August
Claymation
We love all the weird and wonderful indie games that have hit PlayStation 4 over the years here at Push Square, and Skully might be another one to add to the list. From the team behind Maize, Finish Line Games has today debuted its latest title. It's coming to PS4 later this year on 4th August and stars a skull which has been given a...
Tuesday12th May 2020
News Sony Breaks Silence with PlayStation Studios Reveal
PlayStation Studios presents
Sony has revealed a new branding for its exclusive games lineup, which will launch alongside the PlayStation 5. All exclusive games will now be branded under the 'PlayStation Studios' umbrella, which sounds rather slick and snappy. PlayStation Studios even has its own opening animation, which will play whenever you boot...
News Don't Expect Assassin's Creed Valhalla to Run at 60 Frames-Per-Second on PS5
Ubisoft guaranteeing 30 frames-per-second for now
Assassin’s Creed Valhalla is a cross-gen title, scheduled to release on the PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 later this year. But does that mean that the next-gen version will run at 60 frames-per-second if its current-gen counterpart is targeting 30 frames-per-second? Microsoft’s official website...
Poll Are You Noticing PS4 Loading Times More Since PS5's Reveal?
Sit tight
Sony’s hoping to practically eliminate loading times with the PlayStation 5’s super-fast SSD hard drive, but has all the talk of next-gen efficiency prompted you to pay more attention to PlayStation 4 delays? This author’s been catching up on Assassin’s Creed Odyssey in the wake of Ubisoft’s recent Valhalla reveal, and whi
News Divinity: Original Sin, Baldurs Gate 3 Reveals Planned for Guerrilla Collective Event
Console content?
Larian Studios has made a name for itself in the console space over the past generation with Divinity: Original Sin and its excellent sequel, and the developer looks to be in pole position to replicate that success with Baldurs Gate 3. That's only confirmed to be releasing on PC and Google Stadia at the time of writing, although...
Wednesday13th May 2020
News Free FIFA 20 Added to PS4's EA Access Vault
No neutral venues needed
Real-world football may be on hiatus in most parts of the world, but FIFA 20 is about to get a jolt of life as it’s been added to the EA Access Vault. This means that existing subscribers to the PlayStation 4 service can download and play the soccer sim without spending a penny, which is great news for those enduring...
Tuesday12th May 2020
News Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 and 2 Remakes Confirmed for PS4, Launches This September
Full remakes inbound
Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2 are skating back onto PlayStation 4 for their glorious return. Following a curious leak just moments before the official announcement, Activision has confirmed the original two games are being given the remake treatment on PS4. You can check out the first trailer above -- it looks great. The...
News Your First Look at Tony Hawk Remake PS4 Gameplay Comes Courtesy of Jack Black
What's jablins, jables
Well, here's a twist we didn't see coming. Jack Black, over on his popular YouTube channel Jablinski Games, has secured the first glimpse at gameplay of the newly announced Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2. More than that, he's joined by the birdman himself. A couple of minutes into the above video, the Hollywood actor / musician...
News Summer Game Fest 'Special Showcase Event' Announced for Wednesday
Showtime
Bloody hell, it's getting harder to keep track of all these digital events and showings isn't it? Fortunately for you, we'll soon have a way to keep track of everything right here on Push Square in the near future -- but all you need to know right now is that there'll be a 'Special Showcase Event' happening this Wednesday (that's the 13th...
News Tony Hawk Remakes Include All the Old Modes, Including Create-a-Park and Split-Screen
Everything old is new again
We've just had the announcement of Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2, bringing the first two games to PlayStation 4. Vicarious Visions is back on remake duties, and judging by the debut trailer, it's looking fantastic. More details have emerged, of course, and it sounds like this will be a comprehensive return. In addition to...
News State of Play Livestream Announced for This Thursday, Ghost of Tsushima Deep Dive
Extended gameplay look
Sony loves to surprise its fanbase, and it has just gone and done it again. The Japanese giant has just announced a new State of Play livestream focused entirely on upcoming PlayStation 4 exclusive Ghost of Tsushima. It takes place this Thursday at 1pm PT / 4pm ET / 9pm BST. Over on the PlayStation Blog, Sid Shuman describes...
Video 10 PS5 Games We'd Absolutely Love to See
Wishful thinking
It's funny to think we're just months away from PlayStation 5. Seven years after PS4 came into our lives, next-gen is on the approach, arriving this holiday. We already know some of the titles heading to PS5, but what are some games we're hoping to see emerge on the new platform? That's just the subject of our latest video. Join...
News PS5 Release Date Listed for October 2020, But Sony Says It's an Error
Just five months away
Update: Japanese gaming magazine Famitsu contacted Sony about the PlayStation 5's planned October 2020 release date mentioned in a job listing, and the manufacturer stated that it's an error. "It was due to a mistake in the recruitment site, not content that was written by our company," a spokesperson said. As it stands, the...
News PlayStation Studios Branding to Adorn PS5 Box Art, Game Trailers, and More
A cohesive message
Sony has just unveiled PlayStation Studios, the new branding it will affix to all its first party games going forward. Launching alongside PS5 at the end of this year, the new ident is purpose built to mark all the output of SIE's Worldwide Studios as a way of unifying the platform holder's software. You'd best get used to it, as...
News Capcom Plans to Release Multiple 'Major' Games Before April 2021
Fiscal year reveals
Capcom has been going from strength to strength across the PlayStation 4 generation, boasting record sales with Monster Hunter: World and revitalising the Resident Evil franchise with Resident Evil 7: Biohazard and Resident Evil 2. It's a feel-good story, and it doesn't look like the Japanese publisher has any plans to stop the...
News Assassin's Creed Valhalla's Hidden Blade Brings Back Instant Stealth Kills
With the right timing
We think Assassin's Creed Origins and Assassin's Creed Odyssey are both fantastic open world games, but their heavy focus on role-playing systems and mechanics often leaves them feeling very different from how older Assassin's Creed games used to play. One key example of how the series has changed can be found in how Origins...
News Star Wars Episode I: Racer Delays PS4 Podracing Yet Again
This isn't podracing
Today should have been the day that PlayStation 4 players could get one over Sebulba and pip him to first place again in Star Wars Episode I: Racer. The port of the classic podracer was scheduled to launch today, but publisher Aspyr Media has had to delay the title one more time due to its struggle with working from home during...
Random Sony's PlayStation Studios Ident Actually Debuted Years Ago
Looks familiar
Sony’s created a new logo and ident to brand its first-party titles under the PlayStation Studios umbrella. The intro video in particular has become a source of much discussion, as many have pointed out its similarities to an Xbox ident introduced last year. But did you know that the Japanese giant actually introduced an alarmingly...
Preview Remothered: Broken Porcelain Is a Bigger, Bolder, and Better Sequel
Jennifer, I'm home
Remothered: Broken Porcelain is what every sequel should aspire to be. Instead of resting on its laurels and trying to repeat the success of Remothered: Tormented Fathers, developer Stormind Games along with Darril Arts have put together an experience which feels like a genuine step forward. Sure, it's still not going to convince...
Random Skate 4 Trends on Twitter After Tony Hawk Remake Reveal
Where is it EA?
A certain group of people on the internet really, really want Skate 4 to become a reality and boy do they want you to know about it. The unannounced project trended yet again on Twitter earlier today following the announcement of Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2 on PlayStation 4 with memes, jokes, and a vocal outcry questioning why EA...
News PlayStation Studios Animation Can Be Tailored to Certain Franchises
Nostalgic hit
Sony has just unveiled the new branding that all of its first-party studios will fall under when the PlayStation 5 rolls around later this year. PlayStation Studios is the name, with a new animation that will play after booting up all of its games. It features classic PlayStation characters such as Kratos, Nathan Drake, and Aloy, but...
News Trails of Cold Steel IV Stirs Some Emotion with New Story Trailer
Smile like you Rean it
Trails of Cold Steel IV has a new story trailer, and those already invested in the series will know the significance of this final chapter in the Erebonian arc. With the previous game ending on a total cliffhanger, the trailer sets the stage for what should be an engrossing Class VII adventure. We've said it once and we'll...
News Marvel's Iron Man VR Suits Up on 3rd July for PSVR
Back on track
Coronavirus couldn’t keep Tony Stark contained for long, as Sony has attached a 3rd July release date to PlayStation VR exclusive Marvel’s Iron Man VR. The title was originally due out this week but was pushed back due to the ongoing COVID-19 crisis. The company is now confident
News Predator: Hunting Grounds Brings Back Arnold Schwarzenegger's Dutch in New DLC
More content coming
Predator: Hunting Grounds isn't a very good game, but at least developer Illfonic is tackling its DLC in the right way. Arnold Schwarzenegger's Dutch will be returning to the franchise as a new playable character on 26th May alongside a set of collectible tapes voiced by the man himself. They piece together what the solider has...
News F1 2020 Gameplay Trailer Takes the Chequered Flag
Speedy Vettel
Codemasters is still planning on putting out F1 2020 later this year despite the real-life season it replicates not actually getting underway just yet. We have the coronavirus pandemic to thank for that, but at least you can still help Sebastian Vettel lift the championship trophy in a game before he leaves Ferrari. Better yet, we now...
News Assassin's Creed Valhalla Enlists 'Vikings' TV Show Composer
Alongside series veterans
The Assassin's Creed series has a long history of great soundtracks, and it's starting to sound like Assassin's Creed Valhalla will offer another excellent score. Spotted on Ubisoft's German website -- the same page that told us about the Beowulf DLC quest -- Norwegian musician Einar Selvik is listed as one of the game's...
Live Watch the Summer Game Fest Sunrise Game Announcement Right Here
What will it be?
Geoff Keighley's Summer Game Fest marches on, and the latest broadcast is Sunrise #1, a surprise game announcement. It's scheduled to go live 30 minutes after this article is published -- that is to say, 9am PDT / 12pm EDT / 5pm BST. What the heck could this announcement be, then? Well, we're not really sure. We do know what it...
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News PS Store Suspended Indefinitely in China for Supposed Security Upgrades
No roadmap for return
Update: Sony has declined to comment on whether backdoor hacks, allowing Chinese players to access and download content not currently licensed for release in the region, have played a part in the PlayStation Store's closure in the country. According to Reuters, "some vendors were offering to crack the restrictions on the...
News Mafia II: Definitive Edition Looking Likely After Multiple Ratings
The plot thickens
Update: Mafia II: Definitive Edition has also been rated for release in Brazil, as spotted by Gematsu. This is all in addition to
News Recent Cyberpunk 2077 News 'Just a Tip of an Iceberg'
Much more to come, dev teases
Last week, the official Cyberpunk 2077 Twitter account announced something called 'Night City Wire', which is happening on the 11th June. Supposedly, it's an online event (probably a stream of some kind) that's going to provide us with a deep dive into the game. In other words, we could be getting an in-depth look at...
News UK Sales Charts: Final Fantasy VII Remake Leaves the Top 10 as GTA V Gains Ground
Still got it
The world has ground to a halt, and so too has the physical UK games chart. There's sadly not much to report this week, as new releases have dried up and we're left with the usual suspects. In fact, a game that's been in the top 10 nearly every week for many years, Grand Theft Auto V, is very nearly back at the very top. It's in second...
Random Incredible PlayStation Cartoon Goes Viral on Social Media for Second Time
Plash Speed
Enable closed captions in the above video for English subtitles. We hadn't seen this brilliant PlayStation ad until today, but we can see why it's blown up across social media. The South Korean cartoon was originally released on YouTube in June 2019 by an incredibly popular animation channel called 장삐쭈. The video really took off...
Soapbox PS5 Will Be Sold on the Strength of Its Sequels
And that's a good thing
This industry craves new intellectual property at every opportunity, but I believe the PlayStation 5 will be sold on the strength of its sequels. Sony has been excellent at re-imagining its roster of franchises every generation: Naughty Dog famously ditched Jak & Daxter in favour of Uncharted; Sucker Punch moved away from...
News Assassin's Creed Valhalla DLC Mission Will Feature the Famous Beowulf Legend
Epic
Assassin's Creed Valhalla will be dipping into the realm of myths and legends with one of its DLC story missions, it seems. The game's product page on Ubisoft's German website mentions that 'The Legend of Beowulf' will be included in the season pass. Beowulf started life as an epic poem written in Old English, and it's been retold countless...
News The Elder Scrolls 6 News and Details Are Still Years Away
It's after Starfield
We've always known that The Elder Scrolls VI is a game we won't be seeing for a very long time, but that still hasn't stopped fans from pestering Bethesda's Pete Hines about it. The next instalment in the huge RPG franchise releases after the publisher's new IP, Starfield, meaning that news and details surrounding that sixth...
News Mafia Social Media Continues to Tease Amid New Game, Remaster Rumours
Strictly business
Update: Some had suggested that yesterday's Twitter post from the official Mafia account was connected to Mother's day. However, a new message suggests that some kind of promotional campaign is underway. A new message maintains the one word theme: "Power." Seems like something is happening, presumably this week. Original...
News Tomorrow's Summer Game Fest Reveal Is a 'Cool and Fun' Title, Says Geoff Keighley
But it's not Batman
As you might be aware, we're being treated to a new game announcement tomorrow. As revealed on the schedule for Geoff Keighley's Summer Game Fest, a new title will be revealed on 12th May. We're on the brink of a new generation of console hardware, which naturally means there are all sorts of rumoured games floating about at the...
News Geoff Keighley Hypes Up Incoming Next-Gen Game Reveals Following Xbox Criticism
Bring it on
Geoff Keighley, also known in the Push Square office as the Master of Hype, is confident that future next-gen game reveals are going to meet expectations. In response to an IGN article that suggests lowering your expectations ahead of imminent announcements, Keighley writes on Twitter: "This article will likely not age well." Them's...
News Gravity Well Is a New AAA Studio From Former Titanfall Developers
The team is anti-crunch
We're on the brink of a new console generation, which means alongside renewed optimism and excitement, more and more people are trying to break into the industry than ever before. Gravity Well is a perfect example of that, a brand new developer set up by members of the industry who have worked on the likes of Titanfall 2,...
News Dreams Player Blows Us Away Once Again with Amazing Wind Field Video
A storm is coming
Some people playing Dreams are getting seriously good. While part of the beauty of Media Molecule's PlayStation 4 title is the sheer breadth and variety of user-made stuff, the creations that capture the attention most often are the ones pushing visuals the hardest. BADROBO82 is one such creator who has made a name for themselves...
News Call of the Sea Publisher Raw Fury Has 'No Further Information' on PS5 Release
Just Xbox and PC
Following the recent Inside Xbox broadcast, which introduced us to several third party next-gen games, we reached out to some of the teams about the status of any PlayStation 5 versions. There was some ambiguity as to which of the titles shown will be exclusive to Xbox and which are coming to Sony's console too. One game we were...
News Civilization VI Reveals Content Roadmap, New PS4 Season Pass
Ongoing support into 2021
2K Games has big plans for Civilization VI on the PlayStation 4 through into 2021 and beyond, and it all starts with a fresh Season Pass named the New Frontier Pass. For a somewhat hefty £32.99/$39.99, the one-time purchase will gradually unlock access to eight new civilizations, nine leaders, six game modes, and much...
News Ubisoft Forward Takes Place This July, Digital Event with Reveals and News
Expect next-gen games
Publishers are finally starting to reveal their plans for replacements to E3 2020, and French publisher Ubisoft is the next to share its hand with the world. Ubisoft Forward is an entirely digital showcase event taking place on 12th July that promises "exclusive game news, reveals and more". So, what can we expect Ubisoft to...
News Bubble Bobble 4 Friends Is the Jolt of Cute Your Monday Needs
Bob job
It’s a pretty bleak Monday morning wherever you are in the world, with global pandemics and whatnot dominating the headlines. Take a moment to cheer yourself up with this Bubble Bobble 4 Friends trailer, then, which promises a “greatly expanded” version of Taito’s co-op platformer this winter on the PlayStation 4. The game – which...
Feature The Best Playstation Music of April 2020
A return to Midgar, and also some other places
Well, that’s another month done and dusted, yeah? We had at least one absolutely massive release, quite a few years in the making. We are, of course, talking about Construction Simulator 3. Oh, and there was some game from Square Enix, that just a handful of people have been talking about. Final...
News Pixel Ripped 1995 Is Another Bizarre Blast From the Past, Coming to PSVR Tomorrow
Back to the past
Pixel Ripped 1989 is definitely one of PlayStation VR's weirder experiences and its sequel, Pixel Ripped 1995, looks set to continue that lineage. Out on PSVR tomorrow, this trip back to the 90s is apparently as grounded as it can be with rip-offs of gaming, TV, and movie classics. Bárbara Framil, narrative designer and writer at...
News June's Guerrilla Collective Event Will Be Packed Full of Indie Game News
Hosted by Greg Miller
Were you already feeling slightly overwhelmed by the number of individual events, livestreams, and digital showcases planned for the next couple of months? Don't worry, you're not alone, but at least the Guerrilla Collective will focus on the indie scene rather than the long list of upcoming AAA titles. This is a series of live...
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