News PS Plus Free PS4 Games Announced for July 2020
Another early reveal
News PS Plus Celebrates Its 10th Anniversary Today
Can we expect anything special?
News - 2020, Week 27
Saturday4th Jul 2020
News PS Plus Free PS4 Games Announced for July 2020
Another early reveal
Sony has gone and done it again and announced the new PlayStation 4 titles coming to PlayStation Plus next month early. For the month of July 2020, PS Plus subscribers can look forward to three games. Those are Erica, NBA 2K20, and Rise of the Tomb Raider. Remember, you can find a full list of
News Madden NFL 21 Devs Comment As #FixMaddenFranchise Trends
But it has very little to say
EA Sports has commented on a social media campaign which trended earlier this week, as fans registered their dissatisfaction with Madden NFL 21’s improvements to the popular Franchise mode. Earlier this week, the publisher released a blog post outlining the additions and improvements
News Horizon Zero Dawn Rockets Straight to the Top of Steam Best-Sellers List
Aloy joy
It’s not a huge surprise given the profile of the title, but Horizon Zero Dawn has shot straight to the top of Steam’s best-sellers list following this week’s release date announcement. In case you missed it, the title will launch on PC from 7th August – and it’ll also be available on the Epic Game Store if you prefer to do your...
Quiz How Well Do You Know Final Fantasy VIII?
Follow your Leonhart
Final Fantasy VIII may not be as beloved as its immediate predecessor, but it still stands as a classic PlayStation RPG. The long and winding tale of Squall and his quest for purpose and romance has captured the heart of many a Final Fantasy fan over the years, but just how well do you know Final Fantasy VIII? Are you an elite...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 331
Something for the weekend
Have you finished The Last of Us 2 yet? It’s a difficult title to replace really, isn’t it? Fortunately, the promising Ghost of Tsushima is right around the corner. Some of us are already playing it. Sammy Barker, Editor: I fancied something light to follow up The Last of Us 2 with, so I've been playing Spyro...
Friday3rd Jul 2020
News Track Your PS4 Play Time with This Website
Always good to know
There are a bunch of unofficial websites providing features that, frankly, Sony should as a standard. The likes of PSN Profiles, for example, offer in-depth Trophy tracking, while this new website will document your PlayStation 4 play time. Getting set up with PS Timetracker is a little convoluted, as you’ll need to send a...
News PS Plus 10th Anniversary PS4 Theme Is Available Now for Free
That's a plus
PlayStation Plus has been around for 10 years. The service has changed a lot in that time, but it's provided us with thousands of PS3, PS4, and PS Vita games as part of the package. To celebrate, July's PS Plus lineup of games includes three titles instead of just two. However, that's not all -- you also get a free PS4 th
News The Last of Us 2 Outsells the Entire UK Top 10 Combined in June
Sales juggernaut
The Last of Us: Part II is the fastest-selling PlayStation 4 exclusive ever with more than four million copies shipped to players around the world in just three days. That incredibly impressive statistic will have only risen in the near two weeks since, but here's another phenomenal fact for you. Naughty Dog's latest masterpiece
News DIRT 5 on PS5 Will Have an Option for 120 Frames-Per-Second
Smooth ride
As usual, racing games will play a big role in showcasing next generation hardware. With titles like Gran Turismo Sport or DriveClub, the genre is often home to some of the best looking games around, and that will continue as we head towards PlayStation 5. Case in point: DIRT 5 from Codemasters. It was stated a while back that the Xbox...
News Far Cry 6 Announcement at Ubisoft Forward Appears Increasingly Likely
Breaking Bad's Giancarlo Esposito involved
If you're planning on tuning in to the Ubisoft Forward digital showcase on Sunday 12th July, chances are you'll get to see the first glimpse of Far Cry 6. The game has been heavily rumoured ever since Bloomberg's Jason Schreier let the cat out of the bag a while back, and now it looks like Breaking Bad and...
Poll What New PS5 Games Are You Most Excited About?
Time to get hyped
A few weeks ago, the Push Square team came together to discuss the new PlayStation 5 games we're most excited about. Our list included the likes of Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart, Resident Evil Village, and Demon's Souls. However, do your tastes align with ours?
News Unravel Horizon Zero Dawn's Mysteries from 7th August on PC
Could the improvements make their way to PS5?
PlayStation 4 exclusive Horizon Zero Dawn will point its bow-and-arrow at both Steam and the Epic Game Store from 7th August, publisher Sony has announced in what is shaping up to be a bold new move from the platform holder. This is the first major first-party title that the Japanese giant has pledged...
News Tennis World Tour 2 Ditches Original Developer, Adds Doubles
Fault! Second serve
After the disappointing Tennis World Tour, publisher Nacon has scrapped original developer Breakpoint and tapped up AO Tennis 2 studio Big Ant to build the sequel. Due out in September – just nine months after the aforementioned Australian Open tie-in – it appears to be built upon the same Top Spin-inspired blueprints as its...
News Sword Art Online Alicization Lycoris' Opening Movie Is Very Anime, Very Pretty
Sword Angst Online
Yep, this is definitely Sword Art Online. All the angst gives it away. And the swords. Bandai Namco has released the opening movie for Sword Art Online: Alicization Lycoris, and it's just about everything that you'd expect. Catchy, punchy Japanese pop rock, cool-looking shots of main characters, and a lot of pretty animations...
First Impressions Street Power Soccer Is PS4 Footie for the YouTube Era
'Megs
After a coronavirus enforced hiatus, the Premier League has returned. But while VAR remains as bemusing as ever, it’s not really the same: the pace is slow, the quality is generally quite low, and Liverpool are champions. Street Power Soccer is promising a haven away from a world where Jordan Henderson has a Champions League title stuffed in...
News EVO 2020 Online Officially Cancelled Following Sexual Misconduct Allegations
All publishers pull support
Evo 2020 was cancelled earlier this year due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, but a series of online events were set to replace it. Now, those events are officially cancelled as well. Joey Cuellar, commonly known as Mr. Wizard, has been accused of sexual misconduct. Cuellar was the CEO of Evo, but he's now been...
Rumour Call of Duty: Warzone Season 5 Brings Map In-Line with Next Game
Updated areas and a train
According to reliable information which has been shared by the likes of Eurogamer and Video Games Chronicle, this year's Call of Duty game will be teased inside Activision's Battle Royale behemoth Call of Duty: Warzone. This is being done through various updates
News Maid of Sker Brings Welsh Horror to PS4 Later This Month
Calon Lân
The survival horror experience Maid of Sker from Wales Interactive now finally has a confirmed PlayStation 4 release date. The title, which is based on folklore from the publisher's home country, will be available on the PlayStation Store from 21st July 2020 with a physical version following a week later. What's more, we've also got a new...
News Shadow Warrior Dev Teases Its Next Game Ahead of Devolver Digital Event
Filming in progress
The developer behind Shadow Warrior and Shadow Warrior 2 is teasing its next project on Twitter. Studio Flying Wild Hog has posted an image sporting the text: "Teaser trailer filming in progress. Quiet please!" Our takeaway from this hint is that a third instalment in the Shadow Warrior franchise is imminent -- the tweet even...
News PSVR Stealth Action Game Budget Cuts Delayed to September
But it's getting new content
For those out of the loop, Budget Cuts is a highly acclaimed title that became an early success story for virtual reality on PC. It's a stealth action adventure in which you must sneak and stab through a company building full of hostile robots. It was announced to be coming to PlayStation VR last year, and was planned...
News There's a Lot of Variety in DIRT 5's Car Classes
New info and screenshots released
Codemasters has lifted the lid just a little more on DIRT 5, the upcoming, cross-gen, off-road racer. We recently learned more about its ambitious career mode, but today is all about the vehicles themselves. The publisher has revealed numerous car classes within the game, and it seems there will be plenty of...
Thursday2nd Jul 2020
News Sony Considering Bid for Warframe, Brink Developers
Could buy Hong Kong-based holding company
According to Bloomberg, Sony is considering a bid for Hong Kong-based holding company Leyou Technologies, which owns Warframe developer Digital Extremes. The group also lists Brink creator Splash Damage among its subsidiaries, and has a significant stake in support studio Certain Affinity. The multiplayer...
Friday3rd Jul 2020
Guide Marvel's Iron Man VR: Tips and Tricks for Beginners
Become the armoured avenger
Marvel's Iron Man VR is here, and we rather like it. With its intuitive controls, the game is successful in making you feel like the popular superhero. However, if you're just learning the ropes, you might be looking for some pointers. In this guide, we'll be going through the basics as well as some gameplay tips so you...
Thursday2nd Jul 2020
News More Publishers Pondering PS5 Game Price Hikes
Sticker shock
Just like 2K Sports, more publishers are pondering price hikes for their PlayStation 5 software. The speculation comes courtesy of research firm IDG Consulting, which noted in an interview with Games Industry.biz that game pricing has remained relatively static since 2005 – despite development costs increasing between 200 and 300 per...
Review Marvel's Iron Man VR - Armoured Avenger Flies High on PSVR
Put on the suit
Marvel's Iron Man VR represents another concerted effort from the comic book powerhouse to bring its characters to gaming in a meaningful way. Following the immense success of Marvel's Spider-Man, this PlayStation VR exclusive had a lot to live up to. The end result is a highly impressive action title that goes the distance to...
Guide Marvel's Avengers Game: All Playable Characters
Every playable superhero
What characters can you play as in Marvel's Avengers? As a game all about fulfilling your superhero dreams, it's probably a good idea to know who you'll actually be able to play as in the upcoming PlayStation 4 title. In this Marvel's Avengers game guide, we're going to tell you the characters you can play as in the game...
News Ubisoft Announces 100-Player Battle Royale Game Hyper Scape for PS4
Next global superstar
You're not bored of the Battle Royale genre just yet, right? No matter what your answer to that question is, Ubisoft has decided to throw its own take on the concept into the mix with Hyper Scape. This free-to-play 100-player online FPS is another battle for first place and it's coming to PlayStation 4 in the near future, but...
News PS5 Games Could Cost $10 More Than PS4
NBA 2K21 publisher comments on $69.99 price point
Update: We asked 2K Sports whether NBA 2K21's increased price point would set a new precedent for the publisher's titles on the PlayStation 5. Here's its response: "2K’s suggested retail prices for its games are meant to represent the value being offered," an NBA 2K spokesperson said. "With nearly...
Friday3rd Jul 2020
Guide Marvel's Iron Man VR: All Trophies and How to Get the Platinum
Platinum Man
In this Marvel's Iron Man VR guide, we're going to tell you how to get the Platinum and earn all the Trophies in the game. We'll be revealing every Trophy the game has to offer along with their descriptions, and any relevant tips on how best to achieve them. Be sure to check out our Marvel's Iron Man VR tips and tricks guide if you're...
Thursday2nd Jul 2020
Guide Marvel's Avengers Game: Everything You Need to Know
All the information we have
Marvel's Avengers is the latest PlayStation 4 game from developer Crystal Dynamics. Scheduled to launch on 4th September 2020, it represents the studio's first title since rebooting the classic Lara Croft franchise with Tomb Raider, Rise of the Tomb Raider, and Shadow of the Tomb Raider. The game will be published by...
News PlayStation Temporarily Pulls the Plug on Facebook, Instagram Advertising
Organisations ally to put pressure on social network
PlayStation has added its name to a growing number of brands that have temporarily ceased advertising on Facebook, as firms put pressure on the social network to reduce the amount of hate speech appearing on the platform. Juggernauts such as Coca-Cola, Ford, Starbucks, Unilever, and Honda have...
News GreedFall Dev Spiders Will Announce Its New Game Next Week
Time to get greedy
GreedFall was a fairly good RPG when it launched in September 2019, but it didn't exactly light the world on fire like we were hoping it would prior to launch. Still, it seems to have done well enough to keep developer Spiders Games afloat and kickstart work on its next project. And we won't have to wait too much longer before we...
News Recompile Is a Gorgeous 3D Metroidvania Coming to PS5
Hack and slash
Recompile has been announced for PlayStation 5, and it looks great. It's an indie metroidvania-style title set within a 3D digital world. You play as a sentient computer virus attempting to hack into The Mainframe, and to do that, you'll be platforming, fighting, and solving environmental puzzles. The game's twist comes with hacking...
News Worms Rumble Swaps Turn-Based Action for Real Time Battle Royale on PS5 and PS4
Doing away with tradition
It's the 25th anniversary of the Worms franchise, and Team 17 is celebrating by changing things up with the latest entry. Worms Rumble has been announced for PlayStation 5 and PS4, and it's a big departure from the turn-based warfare we all know and love. Instead of the tactical battles we've come to expect from the series,...
News Carto Lets You Rearrange the World Map on PS4 in 2020
Mapping it out
What if you could dynamically rearrange the world map of the game you're playing? That's what Carto is all about, and it seems like a neat idea. Coming to PlayStation 4 this fall, the game is a blend of story driven adventure and environmental puzzles. As you can see in the trailer, a major part of the gameplay revolves around...
Wednesday1st Jul 2020
News Sony's Not-So Secret New First-Party Studio Adds More Naughty Dog Talent
Uncharted endeavour
It’s probably the worst kept secret in the industry at the moment, but Sony has a new first-party team based in San Diego, and it’s expected to be working on the Uncharted franchise. As a reminder that the studio continues to recruit talent, Naughty Dog environment artist Zak Oliver – who most recently worked on The Last of...
News Sony Commits to Smaller Games on PS5 and PS4 with PlayStation Indies Initiative
Headed by Shu
Today, Sony has formally announced PlayStation Indies. It's what Shuhei Yoshida has been working on since he left his previous post as president of Worldwide Studios. In his new role as Head of Indies Initiative for PlayStation, everyone's favourite executive has been looking after the industry's little guys, culminating in this new...
News Naughty Dog Explains Why It's Excited for PS5
It's all about that SSD again
The Last of Us: Part II is far-and-away the most visually impressive release on the PlayStation 4 thus far, so it’s hard to imagine what Naughty Dog will be able to achieve with the new, uber-powerful PlayStation 5 hardware. Speaking as part of a podcast with Reggie Fils-Aime, vice president Neil Druckmann explained...
Guide Upcoming PS4 Games for July and August 2020
Iron Man! Ghost of Tsushima! Destroy All Humans!
The summer burns on, and you know what? There's a surprising number of exciting PlayStation 4 games on the way. In addition to some major PS4 exclusives from Sony, there are plenty of titles arriving in July and August. As always, we've gathered them all up for you here in one convenient place. What...
Poll Which Version of the PS5 Do You Plan to Buy?
To physical or not to physical
That there are two versions of the PlayStation 5 came as a bit of a shock, and it’s something we haven’t really discussed yet. Unlike what’s being rumoured for Xbox – that is two disparate models, with a more affordable alternative to the Xbox Series X still to be announced – Sony’s essentially unveiled two...
Guide Best PS4 External SSD Hard Drive Upgrades
SSDs to suit every budget
So you are a busy guy, you don't have time to change PS4 discs? Well you will definitely benefit from picking up a PS4 external hard drive, loading games from either your PS4's internal HDD or an external hard drive. But what if you want to take things to the next level? Transfer times faster than the speed of light? Games...
News The Last of Us 2 Director Discusses Online Vitriol
"You just have to deal with it"
The Last of Us: Part II, for lack of a better phrase, has pissed some people off. Whatever your opinion on the game – and you’re welcome to share your impressions in our full spoiler discussion – we’d like to hope you were able to express yourself without resorting to posting personal insults on the Internet...
News PlayStation Store Multiplayer Days Sale Discounts PS4 Games to Play with Friends
Overcooked! Moving Out! Dead Rising!
Have you been eyeing up a certain PlayStation 4 game to play with your group of friends? Well, you may be in luck because the PlayStation Store's Multiplayer Days sale has a ton of enticing deals dedicated to titles which bring the family and friends together. These deals are available through until midnight on...
News World War I FPS Tannenberg Storms the Trenches on PS4 This Month
40-player online battles
Surprisingly, World War I is a historic battle that has been largely unexplored in the gaming industry. Battlefield 1 took a stab at it and building off of its predecessor, Verdun, is Tannenberg. This online FPS allows up to 40 soldiers to battle it out on the Eastern Front and it's finally coming to PlayStation 4 after...
News Crysis Remastered Delayed Following Poor Reception to Leaks
What a crysis
Crysis Remastered was due to be officially unveiled later today, but plans have abruptly changed. You may have seen that the game leaked recently, with the reveal trailer and a batch of screenshots available online. After a deflated reaction from fans, the remaster is getting a delay. On the game's official Twitter page, the following...
Random Kanye West, Travis Scott Feature GTA 5 in Latest Music Video
Wash Us In The Blood
The entertainment blockbuster that is Grand Theft Auto V is showing absolutely no signs of tapering off when it comes to popularity. The Rockstar Games behemoth has been confirmed for PlayStation 5 and now it's put in an appearance during Kanye West's latest track. Titled Wash Us In The Blood and featuring Travis Scott,
News Zion Williamson Fronts NBA 2K21 on PS5, Damian Lillard on PS4
Third cover still to be revealed
Update: As expected, Zion Williamson has been announced as the cover star for NBA 2K21 on PlayStation 5. "His game seems built for the next-generation of NBA superstar; fittingly, a perfect choice to usher in the next-generation of sports gaming with NBA 2K21 on PS5," publisher 2K Sports announced. “Being on the...
News Stunning Narrative Adventure Where the Heart Is Comes to PS4 This Year
Make decisions with different outcomes
We love a good story here at Push Square, and the narrative-based adventure title Where the Heart Is looks to deliver on that in spades. Announced as part of Sony's new PlayStation Indies initiative, Armature Studio has crafted a title which takes characters through various points in the
News Kena: Bridge of Spirits Video Breaks Down PS5 Reveal Trailer
Devs talk combat and exploration
One unexpected game announcement really caught our attention during the PlayStation 5 reveal event, and it was Kena: Bridge of Spirits. This cross-gen action adventure had a great debut trailer, and we can't wait to see how it all plays when the game arrives this holiday. IGN has just released a new video, which...
News A Plague Tale: Innocence Sells More Than One Million Copies Worldwide
Bring on the sequel
A Plague Tale: Innocence is one of the greatest titles publisher Focus Home Interactive has ever put out and that appears to have translated into a lot of sales more than a year after release. Asobo Studio today announced that the game has sold more than one million copies across the globe, surely making it a successful project...
News F.I.S.T: Forged In Shadow Torch Brings a Weapon-Wielding Bunny to PS4
It's launching soon
If you're into the weird and wonderful world of indie games then boy do we have a PlayStation 4 title for you. F.I.S.T: Forged In Shadow Torch is described as "a dieselpunk-style action adventure featuring an anthropomorphic bunny wielding a huge, weaponized metal fist" and it's launching soon as part of Sony's China Hero...
News You Should Really Check Out the DreamsCom Expo in Dreams on PS4
In-game show floor is immense
Dreams is a hotbed for creative PlayStation 4 players, and that's more apparent than ever this week. DreamsCom, or Dreams Community Showcase, is taking place within the game right now, providing hundreds of creators with space to share their vision with the wider audience. We've had a look -- it's wonderful, and not...
News Snoop Dogg to Star in Madden NFL 21's Rags-to-Riches Campaign
High school prospect to superstar
Snoop Dogg will make a cameo in Madden NFL 21’s revised Face of the Franchise mode, which will see you work your way up from high school prospect to bonafide NFL superstar. As part of a blog post, EA Sports has revealed how the campaign will expand upon last year’s effort, as you start out playing backup...
News Physics-Based Brawler Party Animals Coming to PS4 Later This Year
Console release inbound
Party Animals is a wonky, physics-based multiplayer brawler, and those are nearly always a good laugh. Developed by Recreate Games, the title pits plushies against each other in four-player bouts, not unlike the popular Gang Beasts. Having said that, a point of difference is a co-op twist, in which some levels will feature...
News Heavenly Bodies Is a Physics Based Zero Gravity Adventure Coming to PS5, PS4
A load of floaters
No, Heavenly Bodies isn't a game about Push Square's editorial staff. Instead, it's a title all about the unpredictable and complicated nature of zero gravity. The game, developed by 2pt Interactive, is headed for PlayStation 5 and PS4 in 2021. We like the look of it so far; it's a co-op game in which you and one other are tasked...
News Marvel's Iron Man VR Launch Trailer Is Here to Save the Day
Suit up
Believe it or not, we're just a couple of days away from the launch of Marvel's Iron Man VR. It's the most high profile title to hit PlayStation VR in quite some time, allowing players to don the iconic metal suit of this popular hero. Of course, what would a game launch be without a final trailer to get the hype pumping? The new trailer...
News Haven Will Be Gliding onto PS5 As Well As PS4
Follow your heart
Haven, the dreamy role-playing game from Furi developer The Game Bakers, is coming to PlayStation 5 as well as PlayStation 4. The studio says that the lovely looking title will launch this year on Sony's next-gen system, and that additional details are heading our way soon. In the meantime, you can check out the game's newest...
News Devolver Digital Holding Direct-Style Event Later This Month
Check a look
Devolver Digital has a recent history of showing up at E3 with increasingly ridiculous press conferences, and we love it. It's no surprise that, this year, the indie label will be hosting a Nintendo Direct inspired broadcast, appropriately named Devolver Direct. In a press release, the publisher teases "new game reveals, gameplay...
News Creaks Explores Pareidolia in Creepy 2D Puzzler Coming to PS4 Soon
Turn creatures into objects
Pareidolia is the scientific term for "seeing things", and it's this concept that Creaks explores. The 2D puzzler from Amanita Design is coming to PlayStation 4 in just a couple of weeks and it appears to have a couple of tricks up its sleeve. Check out the announcement trailer above for further context and information...
News First Person Puzzler Maquette Brings a Recurring World to PS5, PS4
And it looks awesome
We do love a good puzzle game here at Push Square Towers, so it makes us happy to see games like Maquette. This first person head-scratcher is coming to both PlayStation 5 and PS4 "soon", and you can see what it's all about in the above trailer. Maquette is set within an infinitely recurring world. This means that within each...
Tuesday30th Jun 2020
News No Microtransactions in Crash Bandicoot 4, States Dev
Spin to win
Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time developer Toys For Bob has said that the upcoming platformer will not feature microtransactions. The studio saw fit to set the record straight after the game's Microsoft Store listing noted "in-app purchases". "We're seeing confusion about microtransactions in Crash Bandicoot 4 and want to be crystal...
Site News Yes, We're Playing Ghost of Tsushima
Just so you know
As of right now, we're allowed to tell you that we're playing through Ghost of Tsushima for review. What, you want more than that? Unfortunately, you're going to have to wait until the embargo lifts for our full review. You'll be able to read it right here on Push Square at 3PM BST on Tuesday, 14th July. That's three days before...
News You Won't Need a PS Plus Subscription to Play PS4 Multiplayer This Weekend
Free for all
Sony is celebrating PlayStation Plus’ big 10th anniversary this week, and it wants everyone to share in the festivities. If you’re not currently a subscriber but fancy playing some PlayStation 4 online multiplayer, you’ll be able to jump into any game from 12:01AM 4th July in your local timezone through 11:59PM 5th July. This...
V nice
When The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt released in 2015, the game came with several cool extras -- even if you just bought the standard version -- and CD Projekt Red is at it again with Cyberpunk 2077. Each copy of the upcoming open world title will include a bundle of digital goodies, including the original score, an art booklet, a Cyberpunk 2077...
News Ex-Nintendo Boss Reggie Fils-Aimé Interviews Neil Druckmann on The Last of Us 2
The game is fun
The Last of Us: Part II is out and causing chaos among its fans -- but did you know its fanbase includes the Regginator? That's right -- Reggie Fils-Aimé, who retired from his tenure as president of Nintendo of America last year, has played Naughty Dog's latest, and it sounds like he rather enjoyed it. In the latest of a podcast...
Wednesday1st Jul 2020
News Bandai Namco Announces Play Anime Live Digital Showcase for 22nd July
Don't expect Elden Ring
Bandai Namco is the latest publisher to announce its own digital showcase as the gaming industry continues to adjust to the lack of an E3 this summer as well as the coronavirus pandemic. Titled Play Anime Live, this livestream will feature news and trailers for the publisher's line-up of upcoming games on consoles, PC, and...
Tuesday30th Jun 2020
News Crysis Remastered Release Date, Trailer, and Screenshots Leak Through Microsoft Store
Achievement list too
The Microsoft Store has only gone and done it again. After recently leaking information pertaining to the Mafia: Trilogy and Kingdoms of Amalur: Re-Reckoning, the site has now accidentally posted an early listing for Crysis Remastered. Of course, we already knew this remaster was a thing, but now the release date, screenshots,...
News Here's a Glimpse at New Crash Bandicoot 4 Gameplay
New footage surfaces
Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time was announced earlier this month, and it's looking pretty great. A direct sequel to Warped, this time-hopping platformer is a return to the roots of the series, with side-scrolling sections mixed with 3D corridor running and jumping. Beyond the reveal trailer and some sni
News PSVR Support Finally Comes to Dreams in July
Inside the Box
Before Dreams was even released, Media Molecule has been talking about PlayStation VR support. At one point it was thought to be included from day one, but fans of the play create share title have been waiting months for an update. To cap off the just-finished DreamsCom live stream, the studio has finally announced a release date...
Feature Amazing Dreams Creations You Need to See - Issue #5
Platforming, ghost towns, and getting meta
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 you're simply...
News Dreams Update 2.14 Is Ready to Download Now on PS4, Here's All the Patch Notes
Keep on dreaming
Dreams is going strong as ever while we're all going crazy over The Last of Us: Part II. Media Molecule is continuing its tireless support of the PlayStation 4 create-'em-up, and today has released the latest patch. This update takes the game to version 2.14, and it's available for download right now. So, what does it do? We've got...
News Capcom Is Planning a Monster Hunter Game Aimed at Kids and Teenagers
Who knows what that means
Capcom is planning a new Monster Hunter game, apparently. The topic was brought up during the company's most recent investor question and answer session, in which a representative said (as translated by Gematsu): "We are planning to develop a Monster Hunter that middle and high-school students can enjoy, so please look...
News Cutesy Co-Op Game Bake 'n Switch Rises to the Occasion on PS4 in 2020
Get that bread
Cooperative cooking games work wonderfully, so we're always happy to see more of them. Bake 'n Switch is doing things a little differently from its clear inspiration, however. This adorable-looking game takes place in a land with living bread, and it's the job of up to four players to turn the dough-like critters into flavourful baked...
News Call of Duty: Warzone Adds 200-Player Limited Time Mode, And 21GB Update
Is that it?
After a few months of teasing, Call of Duty: Warzone has finally been expanded to accommodate up to 200 players in a single match of Battle Royale Quads. This means that 50 different teams will now battle for first place in the time-limited mode, but in order to access it on PlayStation 4, you'll have to download a 21.875GB update first...
News Monster Hunter World: Iceborne's Big Alatreon Update Launches Next Week
It's finally here
Monster Hunter World: Iceborne's Title Update 4 was supposed to launch back in May, but it was delayed due to the coronavirus. Fortunately, the development team's now getting back on track, and it plans to unleash Alatreon next week, on the 9th July. As for what else the update will bring, Capcom is set to release a Title Update 4...
Live Watch Media Molecule's First Ever DreamsCom Live Stream Right Here
An in-game convention
What the heck is DreamsCom, anyway? Well, DreamsCom was announced earlier this month, and it's an in-game event for all things Dreams on PlayStation 4. If you boot up the game later today, you'll find a digital expo, complete with stalls for a bunch of upcoming, community-made creations. It's just one more way Media Molecule is...
Monday29th Jun 2020
News PS Plus Celebrates Its 10th Anniversary Today
Can we expect anything special?
While we’re all waiting for July 2020’s free PS Plus games to be confirmed, it’s perhaps worth pointing out that Sony’s subscription service will celebrate its 10th anniversary today. The Japanese giant introduced the membership model on the PlayStation 3, and it was a very different beast in its early days...
Review Erica - FMV Masterclass Worthy of Your Attention
Mambo number five
Republished on Monday 29th June 2020: We're bringing this review back from the archives following the announcement of July's PlayStation Plus lineup. The original text follows. If you need any further proof that video games don’t have to be about the constant act of pressing buttons, then look no further than Erica. The...
News These Are the Five Most Redeemed PS Plus Games Ever
And the most played multiplayer titles
As reported earlier, PlayStation Plus has handed out over 1,000 games since it debuted a decade ago, but which titles have been redeemed by the most members? An infographic released by Sony shows the most popular freebies thus far, accurate as of April 2020. They are as follows: Call of
News The Last of Us 2 Voice Actor Explains Deleted Abby Flashback Scene
Firefly connections
Pretty much every game ever has sequences and story beats that have to be left on the cutting room floor and The Last of Us: Part II is no different. Speaking with Kinda Funny's Greg Miller as part of the We Have Cool Friends video series, Laura Bailey describes one such scene that didn't make it into the final game. The voice...
Review Rise of the Tomb Raider - Another Great Adventure with Lara Croft
There's no place like home
Republished on Monday 29th June 2020: We're bringing this review back from the archives following the announcement of July's PlayStation Plus lineup. The original text follows. The most controversial exclusivity deal since the Xbox 360 release of Final Fantasy XIII is over: Rise of the Tomb Raider has finally launched on...
News The 'New and Improved' PlayStation Blog Goes Down Poorly with Fans
The Drop takes a tumble
At the start of this month, Sony announced that it would be merging its EU and US PlayStation Blog websites into one cohesive platform for its gigantic audience spread across the globe. It was all about streamlining the message the Japanese giant delivers to its fans. That's fine when it is applied to generic posts concerning...
Review NBA 2K20 - Brilliant Basketball Sim Soured by Businessmen
Tank for Zion
Republished on Monday 29th June 2020: We're bringing this review back from the archives following the announcement of July's PlayStation Plus lineup. The original text follows. There has to be tensions at NBA 2K20 developer Visual Concepts behind-the-scenes. We’re not ones to gossip, but the California-based team must be frustrated...
News PS5 Is a 'Masterpiece of Systems Design', Says Epic Games
A huge leap forward
Ever since debuting the new Unreal Engine 5 demo running on a PlayStation 5, Fortnite developer Epic Games hasn't stopped talking up Sony's next-gen machine. After describing the new hardware as "absolutely phenomenal", the studio now reckons it's a "masterpiece of systems design". That's high praise indeed. In a new interview...
Random John Oliver Sketch Compares PS5 to a Penguin Designed by Apple
Horizon Forbidden West name dropped
PlayStation 5 hype appears to have infected even John Oliver, who mentioned the next-gen system in the latest episode Last Week Tonight. Segueing from a story about crazy crowds, Oliver suggests that “trampling” should only be allowed on Thanksgiving and “whatever day in the future the PS5 comes out”...
News Project CARS 3 Scraps Pitstops, Tyre Wear, and Fuel Usage, But Says It's Still a Simulator
Make it make sense
This is a bit of a weird one, isn't it? Project CARS 3, the third instalment in what has been one of the PlayStation 4's most hardcore racing simulators, has confirmed that it will not feature pitstops, tyre wear, or even fuel usage. That is despite developer Slightly Mad Studios stating the driving title is still a racing sim...
News PS5 Harry Potter RPG to Launch Late Next Year, Says New Report
Studio worried by Rowling comments
The long rumoured Harry Potter RPG coming to PlayStation 5 is one of Push Square Towers' most hotly anticipated games. We still have some questions surrounding the sort of structure it'll take, but we'll be playing it no matter what happens. It looks like budding wizards and witches across the globe will still have...
Feature Best PlayStation Game Making Of Documentaries
Behind-the-scenes
It’s obviously fun playing games, but it can also be entertaining getting a glimpse into the creative process that helped make them a reality. Documentaries designated to game development are generally quite rare, but in this article we’ve compiled some of the must watch Making Ofs inspired by several of PlayStation’s biggest...
Mini Review Namco Museum Archives Volume 1 & 2 - A Basic Trip Down Memory Lane
Double trouble
Namco Museum Archives Volume 1 and 2 bring back classics in two separate collections, each offering 11 games. Titles originate from both arcade and home console, and span an acceptable range of genres, as well as including its most famous IPs, such as Pac-Man and Galaga. Perhaps unsurprisingly, both volumes lean into the shmup genre...
News Rocket League Is Celebrating Fifth Anniversary with In-Game Event, Starts Tomorrow
Here's to another five
Rocket League married arcade driving to physics-based footie nearly five years ago on PlayStation 4, and it took the community by storm. The rest is history, and the game is still going strong as ever thanks to excellent post-launch support. To help celebrate the game's upcoming milestone, developer Psyonix is holding a...
News Ghost of Tsushima Cinematic Trailer Brings the Hype Ahead of Release
A storm is coming
Ghost of Tsushima is just a few weeks away, and PlayStation has cranked out a lovely looking cinematic trailer to get you hyped. We imagine that the PS4 exclusive's marketing campaign will be kicking into full gear very shortly, especially now that The Last of Us: Part II is on store shelves. Ghost of Tsushima is going to be...
Random Ghost of Tsushima the Latest PS4 Title to Get the Twitter Emoji Treatment
Jinfluencer
Sony is really getting into this Twitter marketing lark. Over the last month or two, we've noticed the platform holder utilising hashtag emojis on the social site for major games and products. First, there was The Last of Us: Part II, which saw an angry Ellie affixed to any related hashtags. Then, the company pulled a similar move for...
News Crysis Remastered Still Exists, Gameplay Trailer Coming Wednesday
Suit up
Remember when Crysis Remastered was announced for PlayStation 4 back in April and then proceeded to disappear off the face of the planet? Yeah, we'd forgotten it was a thing until now as well. And while it is an announcement of an announcement, we can now look forward to a new gameplay trailer set to debut for the remaster this Wednesday...
News PS Plus Has Given Out Over 1,000 Free Games Since Launching
Play time
If you’ve been a PlayStation Plus subscriber since it launched exactly 10 years ago, then you’ll have been able to add over 1,000 games to your library over the course of the decade. The statistic comes courtesy of a Sony infographic designed to celebrate the service’s 10th anniversary, which we’ve embedded below: The platform...
News Dying Light DLC Support Continues with Hellraid on 23rd July
Priced at $9.99
Techland has done a pretty incredible job of supporting Dying Light long, long past its January 2015 launch. Yes, five years later, the first-person parkour experience that just so happens to have a horde of the undead on your tail at all times is still being updated on PlayStation 4. The latest piece of DLC, titled Hellraid, comes...
News No Straight Roads PS4 Release Date Rescheduled for Late August
And there's a new trailer
After being delayed late last month past an original release date that would have seen No Straight Roads launch tomorrow, it now has a new confirmed date of release. The title from developer Metronomik will now come to PlayStation 4 on 25th August and a new trailer embedded above gives us a fresh look at this EDM-conquering...
News Marvel's Iron Man VR About 10 Hours Long, More New Details Revealed
Suits you
With The Last of Us: Part II in our hands and Ghost of Tsushima keeping the party rolling later in July, it's easy to forget about that middle child -- Marvel's Iron Man VR. This PlayStation VR exclusive action title puts you in the armoured suit of Tony Stark on 3rd July, which is just a few days away. The game's director, Ryan Payton,...
News Marvel's Iron Man VR Trophies Won't Require Superpowers to Get the Platinum
A straightforward list
Marvel's Iron Man VR is flying into view in just a few days, and it seems like a promising superhero adventure for PlayStation VR fans. With release just around the corner, you may be wondering what the Trophy list might look like. The good news is, the list of trinkets has made its way online. The other good news is that it...
News Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon 2 Dated for 10th July on PS4
Full moon
Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon 2 was only just announced a week ago and it's already gotten itself a confirmed release date. It's coming to PlayStation 4 on 10th July 2020 for a price of $14.99. This sequel to the 2018 spin-off of Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night will feature six playable
