News Insomniac Raises Pulses with Unprompted Marvel's Spider-Man 2 PS5 GIF
Our spider-sense is tingling
News Departed Days Gone Game Director Says Sony Bend Punched Above Its Weight
After programmers thrown under the bus
Guide What Time Is The Game Awards 2022?
Dates, times, and what to expect
News Two PS Plus Extra Games Patched to Run Properly on PS5
AC Chronicles: India and Russia now playable
News Cyberpunk 2077 Will Get a Game of the Year Edition on PS5
But only after major expansion
Round Up What Was Announced at The Game Awards 2022?
All the PS5, PS4 reveals
News - 2022, Week 49
Sunday11th Dec 2022
News Departed Days Gone Game Director Says Sony Bend Punched Above Its Weight
After programmers thrown under the bus
Update: Sony Bend has already responded to writer John Garvin’s controversial comments about Days Gone, and its team. And now former game director Jeff Ross has followed up. In a series of tweets, he explained that the studio has a “small but incredibly talented engineering team who punched way above their...
Review Marvel's Midnight Suns (PS5) - Heroic Social Strategy Experiment Is Almost Super
A kind of Magik
In an era of samey mainstream games, Marvel’s Midnight Suns sticks out like a Spider-Man cosplay in a white collar working place. While this heroic effort from iconic XCOM developer Firaxis pulls liberally from a spectrum of different sources – the likes of Slay the Spire, Metal Gear Acid, and even Fire Emblem: Three Houses all...
Mini Review The Rumble Fish 2 (PS5) - Cult Arcade Fighter in Barebones Port
Beatrice flogger
One of the industry’s more positive movements right now is the preservation of cult classics on the PS Store. While there’s still a long way to go, we’re gradually beginning to see publishers dig deep into their catalogues, and resurrect releases from yesteryear for a whole new audience to enjoy. The Rumble Fish 2 is a...
Saturday10th Dec 2022
News Insomniac Raises Pulses with Unprompted Marvel's Spider-Man 2 PS5 GIF
Our spider-sense is tingling
Insomniac’s community director James Stevenson has set pulses raising with an unprompted GIF of Marvel’s Spider-Man 2. The moving image doesn’t really reveal much: it’s just a shot of Peter Parker and Miles Morales standing side-by-side. But without any context or captions, some are taking it as a tease. Late...
News PSVR2 Pre-Orders No Longer Require an Invite
Get it while it's hot
Sony has removed the invite requirement for PSVR2 pre-orders from its PS Direct storefront, meaning you’re now free to purchase a next-gen headset if you want one. Previously, the platform holder only allowed those who’d registered interest in the device to scoop it up, but that obligation has now been retired, and...
News Crime Boss: Rockay City Enjoys Its Payday with First PS5 Gameplay
Crimewave edition
With a cast featuring the likes of Kim Basinger, Chuck Norris, and Michael Madsen, we had hoped 90s-inspired organised crime outing Crime Boss: Rockay City would be some kind of story-driven GTA-esque adventure. Unfortunately, the reality is that it’s a Payday-esque co-op first-person shooter, although there will also be a single...
News Street Fighter 5 Owners Will Unlock SF2 Turbo Free in Street Fighter 6
Shoryuken
As an added bonus for veteran Street Fighter stans, those of you who own and have played Street Fighter 5 will unlock Street Fighter 2 Turbo in the upcoming Street Fighter 6. As we reported on previously, you can play emulated arcade games in Capcom’s anticipated sequel, but the aforementioned classic will be reserved for those
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 456
It's coming home?
A nervy day awaits at Push Square Towers, as England prepare for their quarter final clash against current world champions France. A fair nails will be bitten today, we daresay. Sammy Barker, Editor: I'm trying to clear out my reviews so I can have a clean run at some Christmas tasks I need to clean out, but Marvel's Midnight...
Friday9th Dec 2022
Round Up What Was Announced at The Game Awards 2022?
All the PS5, PS4 reveals
Geoff Keighley once again took to the stage for The Game Awards at a rather unreasonable time for anywhere outside of the USA, so if you're looking for a round up of all the PS5, PS4 news the day after, you've come to the right place. You will find listed below all the announcements pertaining to PlayStation, including first...
News Horizon Forbidden West DLC Takes Aloy to the Burning Shores Only on PS5
No PS4
Horizon Forbidden West: Burning Shores has just been announced, a DLC expansion for the open world action RPG. This follows a tease from The Snitch earlier in the week. Burning Shores will take Aloy beyond the main game's map to the south, where she will explore what was once Los Angeles. It's now a highly volcanic area made up of many...
News Death Stranding 2 Officially Announced for PS5
Sony to publish
Kojima Productions has officially announced Death Stranding 2. The sequel, speculated to exist for a while, has made its debut at The Game Awards with the above trailer. In it, we see Fragile caring for a small child as her home is attacked. Later in the trailer, main character of the last game Sam Bridges makes an appearance, and...
Gallery Star Wars Jedi: Survivor Looks Like a Force Leap Above Fallen Order on PS5
Also, Cal has a beard now
As promised, we got our first real look at Star Wars Jedi: Survivor in a new trailer, combining cutscenes and gameplay. The game, which is not releasing on last-gen consoles, is a real looker, as you can see from the below in-engine shots. Fallen Order was no slouch in the graphics department either, but this is definitely...
News Actress Ella Balinska Anchors Massive Forspoken PS5 Showcase
Frey to go
There’s no sign of the Forspoken media barrage slowing, with Square Enix and Sony unrelenting with their promotion of the release ahead of its 24th January launch. This video, anchored by Frey actress Ella Balinska, is not shy on spoilers, so if you’ve already decided to pick up the title and want to go in fresh – well, maybe give...
News Judas, from BioShock Creator Ken Levine, Announced for PS5
In-engine footage shown in debut trailer
Ghost Story, Ken Levine's independent studio, has finally announced its debut project. Coming to PS5, the game is named Judas, and it looks pretty darn impressive in its first trailer. Levine is known for spearheading influential games such as BioShock, so fans have been patiently awaiting the reveal of his...
Live Watch The Game Awards 2022 Right Here
Join us for all the announcements and award winners
A year has come and gone without a major Sony press conference, so all eyes will be on Geoff Keighley to see what surprises he has in store for PS5 and PS4 owners. The Game Awards is always a bit of an oddity – it straddles the line between industry celebration and multiformat press conference...
Guide All The Game Awards 2022 Winners
Every winner from each category revealed
The Game Awards are over for another year, but many developers have reason to celebrate after their titles won during the show. Geoff Keighley handed out more than 30 awards on the night, so we have listed every winner from the show below. For information on What Was Announced at The Game Awards 2022, click...
News FromSoftware Reveals Armored Core 6 for PS5, PS4, Out Next Year
From the Elden Ring developer
Previously leaked via a survey, FromSoftware has now officially unveiled Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon for PS5 and PS4. It's out at some point next year, and you can get your first look in the trailer above. What do you make of this sixth entry? Let us know in the comments below.
News The Last of Us: Part I on PC Costs Less Than PS5 Version
Money matters
The Last of Us: Part I is by and large a very successful remake of one of Sony's best games. However, upon launch, one thing left a bad taste in the mouths of its fans: the asking price. The PS5 remake costs $69.99/£69.99, which is quickly becoming an industry standard. It's pretty darn steep, and left a sour aftertaste on what...
News Crime Boss: Rockay City Is a Star-Studded FPS Heist Game Shooting for PS5
Michael Madsen! Kim Basinger! Vanilla Ice!
It took us a moment to work out what Crime Boss: Rockay City actually is, but it's actually pretty simple. The game sounds a bit like the Payday series, only with famous people in it. It's a first-person shooter that's all about pulling off big heists and working your way up the ladder of organised crime...
News Busted! The Game Awards Stage Invader Arrested After Bill Clinton Interruption
An eventful end
The Game Awards proved more eventful than ever last night – and not just because of World Premiere trailers for Death Stranding 2 and Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon. After Kratos voice actor Christopher Judge’s victory speech for Best Performance appeared to meander for an eternity, the show seemed to go off without a hitch,...
News Final Fantasy 16 Is Officially the First Mainline Game to Be Rated Mature, 18+
A bloody tale of vengeance
Yep, it's official: Final Fantasy XVI will be the first mainline game in the long-running RPG series to be rated M for Mature in the US, and PEGI 18+ in Europe. Now that the title can be pre-ordered following its release date announcement at The Game Awards, we know that the age ratings are going to stick (not that there...
Reaction The Game Awards Finally Fulfils Its Potential
The Keighley to success
For a few years now, we’ve argued The Game Awards is just about as good as it can be – after all, there’s a ceiling to how engaging an industry awards ceremony, organised by an independent third-party, can possibly be. It’s clearly an expensive production that needs funding, and so the advertisements aren’t going...
News Star Wars Jedi: Survivor Confirmed for March 2023 in Gameplay Reveal
The leak was right
EA and Respawn Entertainment have revealed Star Wars Jedi: Survivor will indeed release for PS5 on 17th March 2023 following an accidental leak on Steam this week. The PC marketplace briefly displayed the same release date, but it has now been made official in a gameplay trailer debuted at
News Final Fantasy XVI Has a Dog Party Member Who You Can Command in Battle
Get 'em, Torgal
Final Fantasy XVI may not have party members in the more traditional sense, but playable character Clive can be joined in battle by certain allies throughout his adventures. It sounds like his humanoid teammates will come and go depending on the story, but one trusty companion will be by his side more often than not, apparently...
News Tekken 8 Is Jaw-Dropping In First Gameplay Trailer, Complete with Character Reveals
Tekken it to the next level
Tekken 8 is an absolute stunner in its new trailer, which debuted at The Game Awards 2022. It's our first glimpse of actual gameplay, and we're still reeling (in a good way) from the visual style. Compared to Tekken 7, which is now over seven years old, this is easily a full generation ahead. The power of Unreal Engine 5,...
News Enjoy Endless Adventuring in Free-to-Play Online Action RPG Wayfinder
From the makers of Battle Chasers: Nightwar
Airship Syndicate has an interesting slate of games under its belt, and they're all pretty dang good. Battle Chasers: Nightwar, Darksiders Genesis, and Ruined King: A League of Legends Story were all warmly received. Now, the studio is back with an original IP, this time delving into the world of...
News Final Fantasy 16 Summons June 2023 Release Date, Another Superb Trailer
Finally
Well, we finally got it: the Final Fantasy XVI release date is here. The 22nd June, 2023 is the date to mark on your calendar, putting it just weeks behind the likes of Street Fighter 6 and Diablo 4. Next summer is officially taking the p*ss. Anyway, Final Fantasy XVI continues to look like a potential stunner. This new trailer's got more...
News Crash Team Rumble Is a Competitive Multiplayer Spin-Off for PS5, PS4
Bandicoot is back
After some teases, a man in a suit Crash Bandicoot himself announced a brand new game in the long-running series. Crash Team Rumble is a PvP multiplayer game, pitting two teams against each other in a mix of combat and platforming. There aren't too many details as yet, but you can get a taste for what the game's like in the above...
News Sonic Fanbase Heartbroken Over The Game Awards Loss
Genshin Impact wins Players' Voice Award
Sonic the Hedgehog fans have been consoling themselves after losing out to Genshin Impact in the huge social media war to win the Players' Voice Award at The Game Awards last night. While there were three other finalists in
News Splash Damage's Transformers: Reactivate Will Roll Out on Consoles in 2023
Autobots' greatest ever threat awaits
While there have been a handful of Transformers games on PlayStation since High Moon Studios’ acclaimed Cybertron series, it has been slim-pickings really. Transformers: Reactivate, announced overnight during The Game Awards, is certainly on our radar, then – it’s being developed by British studio Splas
Poll How Would You Rate The Game Awards 2022?
Share your thoughts
That's another set of awards and announcements over with, so it's time to share what you thought of The Game Awards for 2022. Geoff Keighley had some mixed messaging going into the show, hyping it up in places but downplaying some announcements elsewhere. Still, the show itself seemed to deliver. The big reveals went to Death...
News Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty Recruits Idris Elba, Shows Car Combat
Save the president
Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty got a new trailer at The Game Awards 2022, and CD Projekt Red's managed to lure another celebrity to Night City. That's right, acclaimed actor Idris Elba's in the expansion, as V appears to help the president of the New United States out of a jam. The trailer also gives us a very brief glimpse of...
News Bleak Blockbuster Behemoth Will Survive PSVR2
A brutal world inhabited by giant creatures
Skydance Interactive, the firm behind virtual reality survival hit The Walking Dead: Saints & Sinners, is cooking up a brand-new bleak and brutal world for PSVR2: Behemoth. The game, inspired by folk horror and giant monsters, will see you live as an outcast in a hostile world roamed by the eponymous...
News Suicide Squad Dated for 26th May on PS5
Kevin Conroy plays Batman
It was revealed at The Game Awards that Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League will release for PS5 on 26th May 2023. Revealed in a new cutscene, it was also announced the late Kevin Conroy will voice Batman in the game. He very sadly passed away after voicing the character for over 30 years last month. Check out the new...
News November 2022 NPD: Improved PS5 Stock Pushes Sony to Crucial Holiday Win
Top of the lot
PS5’s stock resurgence continues unabated, as Sony dominated the USA hardware sales charts for the fourth successive month – this time in the crucial November shopping period. PlayStation’s new-gen system outsold its competition in both units and dollars, making it a comfortable frontrunner overall. This success contributed to a...
News Amazon, Bandai Namco Take on Genshin Impact with Blue Protocol on PS5
Anime-inspired MMO launching next year
Bandai Namco’s anime-inspired free-to-play MMO Blue Protocol will launch on PS5 in the second half of 2023, as confirmed during The Game Awards today. Interestingly, the project – which was originally announced for PC in Japan only – has been picked up by Amazon Games, who will help bring the product to...
Feature The Results for Our Game Awards 2022 Quiz Are In
Did you beat TGA 2022?
The Game Awards 2022 has come and gone, and you know what that means! Yep, we're going to share the results of our predictions quiz, which was published earlier this week. In it, we asked the Push Square community to predict the events of Geoff Keighley's show, through 20 yes or no questions. Needless to say, the results make...
News Remnant 2 Is a PS5 Sequel to a Fan Favourite, Out in 2023
Sequel to From the Ashes
Gunfire Games has announced it's making a sequel to Remnant: From the Ashes, fittingly named Remnant II. Coming to PS5 next year, you can get a first look in the trailer above. The co-op follow-up once again allows you to play either alone or with up to two friends, and will evolve the Archetype class system with new...
Mini Review Samurai Maiden (PS5) - Rough Combat Cuts Fun Anime Adventure Short
Girls just want to have fun
It’s the 15th century and one of Japan’s leading figures, Oda Nobunaga, tasks a 21st century school girl and a trio of ninjas to slay the Demon Lord. With the power of friendship and kisses, off you go to save the world. Emphasis on kisses, by the way, because if the title didn't give it away, Samurai Maiden is that...
News The Lords of the Fallen Teases PS5 Gameplay in Moody Trailer
The name is still confusing
The Lords of the Fallen has shown off a brand new trailer, showing off snippets of gameplay for the first time. This action RPG is a sort of reboot, heading to PS5 — though there's no release date as yet. It looks pretty good; the dark fantasy comes across strong with eerie settings and lots of freaky enemies to slice...
PS Store Sales Charts God of War Ragnarok, Modern Warfare 2 Trade Blows
Who comes out on top?
November saw the release of some of 2022's biggest games, with God of War Ragnarok and Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 among them. Sony has just revealed the download charts for PS Store last month, and the two juggernauts both vie for the top spot. Santa Monica Studio's epic sequel takes the biscuit in the PS5 charts, landing...
News Diablo 4 Unleashes Hell on PS5, PS4 in June 2023
Hot, hot, hot
Diablo 4 now has a confirmed release date on PS5 and PS4. It adds to what's shaping up to be a very busy summer on PlayStation, set to launch on the 6th June, 2023. You can catch the date at the end of the trailer above, which features a rather stunning siege of hell cinematic. You can also give our Diablo 4 preview a read if you...
News Hades 2 Announced, But No PS5, PS4 Confirmation Yet
Launching in Early Access first
Supergiant Games announced its first-ever sequel at The Game Awards overnight: Hades II. The follow-up to the indie hit received a trailer confirming its existence, but platforms outside of a PC release were not revealed. However, since Hades did eventually make its way to PS5, PS4 we'd be surprised if a port of the...
News Warhammer 40K: Space Marine 2 Debuts PS5 Gameplay in Bombastic Trailer
Another 2023 game
Earlier this year, Focus Entertainment and Saber Interactive announced Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2, a sequel to the cult-hit PS3 shooter. Now, the game has debuted alpha gameplay in a brand new. trailer. As you'd expect, it looks pretty darn fun, with big weapons, bigger explosions, and legions of enemies to smack. There...
News Post Trauma Is All About That Classic Survival Horror, Out Next Year
All the hallmarks of the genre
Fixed camera angles? Check. A tape recorder masquerading as a save point? Check. Convoluted puzzles? Check. That's Post Trauma, announced at The Game Awards last night. Very much a classic survival horror experience, it is launching on consoles in 2023. PS5, PS4 weren't actually confirmed — no platforms were — but...
News WW2 Strategy Game Company of Heroes 3 Marches onto PS5 in 2023
The first in the series to hit consoles
SEGA has announced Company of Heroes 3 for PS5, bringing the World War 2 RTS to consoles for the first time. Check out the trailer above. If you don't know, this is a real-time strategy game in which you command your troops around the battlefield to complete tactical missions. The announcement trailer doesn't...
News Hellboy Web of Wyrd Brings the Comic's Style to Life on PS5, PS4
Hell-o
Hellboy Web of the Wyrd has been announced for PS5 and PS4. According to the game's official description, it's a "roguelite action adventure made in partnership with Dark Horse Comics and creator Mike Mignola". The game's clearly trying to stay true to the original Hellboy comics, as the visuals attempt to recreate Mignola's striking art...
News Atomic Heart Continues to Look Crazy in Action-Packed Gameplay Trailer
Still on track for February
It feels like this was announced a lifetime ago, but we're glad Atomic Heart is finally on the approach. This unusual FPS rewrites the history books, presenting an alternate, sci-fi tinged Soviet Russia, and it strikes an unsettling tone with its creepy robots and retro tech. The game recently received a 21st February...
News Return to Castlevania with Dead Cells' Crossover DLC on PS4
Coming soon
Dead Cells released over four years ago, and developer Motion Twin has been constantly adding to it and releasing DLC packs. The support has been pretty extraordinary for this rogue-like action platformer, and the trend continues with what seems like its most ambitious expansion yet. Dead Cells: Return to Castlevania brings the indie hit...
News Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden Is Ghostbusters in the 17th Century for PS5
Who ya gonna call?
Focus Entertainment attracts a certain type of project, and this latest from Life Is Strange developer Don’t Nod, Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden, certainly fits the bill. Described as an action RPG, you’ll play as “two proficient ghost hunters and lovers, faced with impossible choices”. Set in the late 17th century,...
News The Last of Us: Part I Endures and Survives on PC in March
For the real clickers out there
Returnal wasn't the only Sony game to get a release date for its PC port today. Yes, The Last of Us: Part I is also heading to Steam and Epic Games Store, as you can see with the above trailer. The port is heading to PC on 3rd March 2023, so it's only a couple of months away. We don't have any other details about any...
News Returnal Finally Confirmed for PC Release in Early 2023
The loop begins again
It's been leaked more than once, but Sony and Housemarque have finally announced Returnal for PC. The rogue-like third-person shooter is one of PS5's few true exclusives, and soon it'll be making the jump to PC via Steam and Epic Games Store. Details right now are thin on the ground, but over on the PS Blog, Housemarque says...
News Revive a Post-Human World in After Us, an Atmospheric Platformer on PS5
From the makers of Arise: A Simple Story
After Us has been announced for PS5, the new game from Piccolo Studio. You may know it as the creator of Arise: A Simple Story, which we really rather liked back in 2019. This new game looks to be in the same ballpark — a platformer with a sombre tale at its core. In After Us, you'll play as Gaia, the...
News Street Fighter 6 Confirms June 2023 Release Date, Shows Off Dee Jay, Manon, Marisa, JP
It's ready to fight
Street Fighter 6 will indeed launch for PS5 and PS4 on the 2nd June, 2023 (as per the leaks from the PS Store). The anticipated brawler got a new trailer at The Game Awards as well, which shows off returning character Dee Jay alongside newcomers Manon, Marisa, and JP. We even get to see the characters perform some special attacks...
News Immortals of Aveum Made by Dead Space, Call of Duty Alumni
Coming to PS5 next year
You've heard the story before: a couple of developers that have worked on prominent gaming franchises in the past have gotten together to form a new team. This time around, former Dead Space and Call of Duty developers have come together to form Ascendant Studios. Collectively, they're bringing Immortals of Aveum to PS5 next...
News Trippy Puzzler Viewfinder Proves It's All About Perspective on PS5, PS4
Say what you see
Looking for more trippy PS5 and PS4 puzzlers like Superliminal? Well, Viewfinder is certainly channelling that kind of energy. What you see is what you get in this weird and wonderful indie effort – and to be honest you’re better off just watching the trailer to get the gist than taking our word for it. Debuted during The Game...
Gallery Street Fighter 6 Showcases Style and Silliness with Minigames, More
Pre-orders available on PS Store now
Street Fighter 6 enjoyed another outstanding showcase during The Game Awards overnight, where four new characters were officially added to the roster – including returnee Dee Jay and newcomers Manon, Marisa, and JP. Capcom also showcased a little more of the World Tour mode, which will expand beyond Metro City,...
Thursday8th Dec 2022
Guide What Time Is The Game Awards 2022?
Dates, times, and what to expect
What time is The Game Awards 2022? Geoff Keighley is about to step onto the stage in his big trainers to send off the year with a bang. Comprising numerous awards given to the year's top talent and various trailers and announcements for 2023 and beyond, The Game Awards always makes a nice splash just before the year...
News Two PS Plus Extra Games Patched to Run Properly on PS5
AC Chronicles: India and Russia now playable
The PS Plus Extra lineup refresh for October 2022 wasn't quite as good as it could have been for PS5 owners because of technical setbacks preventing them from accessing three of the games. They were Assassin's Creed Syndicate,
News Earn 100 PS Stars Points Just for Playing PS Plus Games
Accumulator
If you’ve been paying attention to PS Stars, then you’ll be aware that you can accumulate Points pretty quickly – especially if you’re paying attention to the latest campaigns. Points, of course, can be spent on PS Store credit, with 1,250 Points netting you a cool £5/$5 voucher. If you’re a PS Plus member, you can get 10...
News New PS Store Sale Live Now, Big PS5, PS4 Games Included
All for The Game Awards
Alongside a new Demo Festival, the PS Store has put on a temporary sale in conjunction with The Game Awards. These PS5, PS4 deals are only available until midnight on 12th December 2022, so you've got to be quick if you spot anything you fancy. Listed below you'll find some of the most noteworthy discounts.
News US Government's FTC Will Attempt to Block Microsoft's Activision Buyout
Points to repeatedly withholding content
The FTC (USA's Federal Trade Commission) has confirmed it will attempt to block Microsoft's $69 billion acquisition of Call of Duty developer Activision. In a statement on its official website, the FTC pointed to Microsoft's record of buying other developers to suppress content from its rivals. "Microsoft...
News Sony Bend Distances Itself from Ex-Director, Thanks Fans for Days Gone Support
"Bend Studio does not share his sentiment"
Earlier this week, Days Gone’s writer and director John Garvin went on a social media rant, blaming “woke reviewers” for the open worlder’s softer than expected Metacritic score. Those messages, after going viral, have since been set to private. And now Sony Bend, the game’s developer, has...
Feature Predict The Game Awards 2022 With Our Ridiculous 20 Question Quiz
Can you predict TGA 2022?
It's that time of the year, folks! In what has become an annual tradition here on Push Square, we've put together a 'Predictions Quiz' for The Game Awards 2022. The end-of-year event always serves up some big talking points, so if you're looking forward to Geoff Keighley's show, you may want to give this quiz a shot...
News PS Plus Not Required for Online Multiplayer on PS5, PS4 This Weekend
How freeing
If you’re not a PS Plus subscriber and fancy a taste of online multiplayer on your PS5 and PS4, then Sony is removing the restriction this weekend. From 10th December through 11th December, everyone will be able to play online, at no extra cost. Of course, the paywall will be reintroduced once the temporary promotion has elapsed...
News Forspoken PS5 Demo Appears Ready for Release
PlayStation Japan tweets about it
Square Enix is ready to release a PS5 demo for Forspoken according to a now-deleted post from the official PlayStation Japan Twitter account. The text "demo announcement trailer" could very clearly be seen in the tweet, with official news of the pre-release tester expected at The Game Awards tonight. Alongside the...
News PS Store Hosting a Demo Festival for The Game Awards
Two PS5 demos available so far
Update: A demo for Season: A Letter to the Future has now appeared in the Demo Festival tab as the PS5, PS4 title confirms its late January 2023 release date. Original story: The PS Store is hosting a Demo Festival that looks set to bring a number of pre-release testers to PS5 users
News Hideo Kojima's Teases Continue on the Eve of The Game Awards
Princess Beach is in another castle
Well, it had temporarily gone quiet [Ahem – Ed] on the Kojima Productions front, but auteur Hideo has dropped one more tease ahead of tomorrow night’s The Game Awards. Previously, he’d posted silhouettes of actresses Elle Fanning and Shioli Kutsuna;
News Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake News Could Be Coming 'Soon'
Finally!
The awkwardly named Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake was announced back in May 2021 at a dedicated Dragon Quest event, and we've seen absolutely nothing of the project since. Its reveal trailer looked fantastic, with the reworked visuals breathing a whole new kind of life into the classic RPG, and so we've been patiently waiting on more news...
Mini Review Paper Cut Mansion (PS5) - A Slow-Paced and Repetitive Rogue-Lite
Fit for the Shredder
Paper Cut Mansion is a procedurally generated rogue-lite horror, set within a mansion made entirely of cardboard. You take on the role of police detective Toby, in search of clues to explain the strange goings on and how he came to be in this paper-craft property. You will explore the mansion floor by floor, with the aim being...
News Wanted: Dead Minigame Space Runaway Launching on PS5 for Free
Coming soon
Scrappy character action game Wanted: Dead will not launch on PS5 or PS4 until 14th February, 2023 – but it looks like there’ll be something to keep you occupied while you wait. In-game arcade minigame Space Runaway is launching as a free download on Sony’s new-gen console, although there’s no release date attached just yet...
News Street Fighter 6 June 2023 Release Date Leaked via PS Store
Ready, Fight!
What's that? Another release date has been leaked through an online storefront? You better believe it! And this time, it's the turn of Street Fighter 6. According to the game's PS4 PlayStation Store page — as shared on ResetEra — the anticipated brawler is set to launch on the 2nd June, 2023. Sometimes these dates end up being...
News Sell Psychedelics in GTA Online's Los Santos Drug Wars Update on PS5, PS4
Start a new business enterprise with Nervous Ron
GTA Online will be getting jacked with a new dose of story content next week, as the Los Santos Drug Wars descend on PS5 and PS4. Teased last week alongside a slew of gameplay improvements – including raytracing – the new content will see you travel to Blaine County to team up with Nervous Ron and...
News Sifu Title Update 3 Out Now, Adds Replay Editor, Gameplay Modifiers, Cheats, More
Direct hit
The third big title update for Sifu is out now on PS5 and PS4. The so-called 'Fall Update' adds a bunch of stuff, including new costumes, additional gameplay modifiers, and even some cheats. 'Vampire' mode decreases your age when you defeat a foe, 'Touch of Death' makes enemies die with a single blow, and 'Free Throw' lets you throw your...
News Bandai Namco Announces Sand Land Project, Based on Dragon Ball Creator's Short Series
Just add water
Well this could be interesting. All the way back in 2000, Dragon Ball artist Akira Toriyama created a short series called Sand Land. It's just eight chapters in length, fitting neatly into one manga volume that can still be bought today. It tells the story of a world where water is in incredibly short supply, and the people are ruled...
News Season: A Letter to the Future Brings Serene Exploration to PS5, PS4 in January
Limited time demo now on PS5
We've liked the look of Season ever since its announcement nearly two years ago. Initially planned to release in the latter months of this year, it was delayed into 2023, with no firm date attached. Now, developer Scavengers Studio is ready to announce exactly when we can all explore this picturesque adventure, and it's...
News Goat Simulator 3's Free Holiday Update Lets You Weaponise Christmas
Available now
The original Goat Simulator was supported after launch for a very long time with numerous DLC packs, and it looks like the sequel is heading the same way. Available today is a free content update for Goat Simulator 3, allowing you to get into the holiday spirit. With the latest patch installed, you'll have access to various festive...
News Dystopian Adventure The Last Worker Delivers Free PSVR2 Version
Consumerism up close
Update: Wired Productions has confirmed there’ll be no PS4 version of The Last Worker. It sent us the following statement: “Last-gen was considered early in the development process but, apart from a single trailer that incorrectly featured a PS4 logo, the focus since the start of this year has been to make the best PC,...
News Train Sim World 3 Books a Trip to Toy Town in Unexpected Xmas Expansion on PS5, PS4
Set in a 80s living room, complete with Famicom and CRT
Train Sim World 3 and its various predecessors are deeply realistic simulators, with an outrageous eye for detail when it comes to railway machinery. The release of the Holiday Express is unexpected, then: it delivers a festive route set in a 1980s themed living room, complete with a Famicom on...
Wednesday7th Dec 2022
Preview 20 Hours of Diablo 4 on PS5 Has Us Believing in Blizzard's Latest Trip to Hell
Heating up
Over the last week or so, we've spent around 20 hours with a preview build of Diablo 4 on PS5, with near full access to a generous (and mostly snowy) chunk of the game's open world map. Complete with a series of main story missions and a range of side quests, it's fair to say that we've developed a decent idea of what the upcoming action...
News Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII's PSP to PS5 Glow Up Is Outrageous
Fair play
Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII was a stunning PSP game when it first released on Sony’s handheld in 2007, but Square Enix has done an absolutely outstanding job remastering the release for PS5. While you’d expect a bump in quality on a cutting-edge new-gen console, you’ve got to respect how the company has upgraded virtually every...
News Questions Over Free PSVR2 Upgrades Raised by Moss, Moss: Book II
Polyarc takes the paid route
PSVR classics Moss and Moss: Book II are being given native PSVR2 versions that will be ready to release alongside Sony's new VR headset in February 2023, but the kicker for current owners is they'll need to pay full price to play them. Polyarc has confirmed to Push Square it won't be off
News Sony Says It's Resolved Long-Term PS5 Stock Shortages
Will deliver new-gen console to many customers
Sony bigwig Jim Ryan told an audience at the PlayStation Partner Awards a few days ago that Sony has resolved PS5’s stock shortages. His message, targeted at publishing partners, added that it will be able to deliver the new-gen console to “many customers in Japan and Asia” starting “this...
News Microsoft Invites Sony to Sign Its Own 10-Year Call of Duty Deal
As Nintendo and Steam sign up
Microsoft is inviting Sony to sign an agreement that would see the Call of Duty series appear on PlayStation platforms for another 10 years. Xbox boss Phil Spencer confirmed this morning Nintendo has already agreed to the deal, which takes effect should Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision go through. It now wishes...
News Tales of Arise Beyond the Dawn Trademarked by Bandai Namco in Europe
DLC? Sequel? Port?
Bandai Namco has trademarked something called 'Tales of Arise Beyond the Dawn' in European territories, as per a fresh page on the European Union Intellectual Property Office's website. The trademark doesn't give us much information beyond the title, but everyone's already thinking the same things: is Tales of Arise getting an...
News PlayStation Blog Opens Votes for Its Game of the Year 2022 Awards
Across 16 categories
Sony's official PlayStation Blog has published its Game of the Year 2022 categories and opened up user voting across 16 different awards. The polls close on 14th December 2022, so you've got exactly one week to make your picks. You can head on over to the website to place your votes, but we've listed the categories and nominees...
Poll Will You Be Watching The Game Awards 2022?
And why do you watch it?
The Game Awards 2022 is just over 24 hours away, and we want to know if you'll be tuning into Geoff Keighley's annual bonanza. Over the last few years, Geoff and his team have managed to expand the event beyond its original vision. What started out as a still relatively niche celebration of gaming has evolved into a huge...
News Sonic Frontiers, Genshin Impact Fans at War Over Players' Voice Award
The Game Awards gets heated
Battle lines have been drawn and a video game war is being fought across social media: it's Sonic Frontiers vs. Genshin Impact. Both titles have been nominated for the Players' Voice Awards at The Game Awards tomorrow night, and the hardcore fanbase of each game has taken it upon itself to try and make their chosen game...
News The Diablo 4 Release Date Might Have Leaked Ahead of The Game Awards
Go to hell this summer
It appears the release date of Diablo IV has leaked just one day prior to its expected reveal at The Game Awards. The Twitter account Aggiornamenti Lumina, which reliably scrubs the Microsoft Store for new information, has picked up a 5th June 2023 launch date for the Blizzard title, but this could slip into the day after...
News Both Moss Games Receiving PSVR2 Versions, Out on Launch Day
But there's no free PSVR upgrade
Polyarc has announced its porting Moss and Moss: Book II to PSVR2, and both will be available with native versions on the same day the headset launches: 22nd February 2023. The first game will cost $17.99 while the sequel is $26.99 after a 10 per cent PS Store discount for pre-ordering. You'll also be able to buy...
News Square Enix Will Debut 11 Minutes of Forspoken PS5 Gameplay on Friday
More from the PS5 console exclusive
A Forspoken livestream featuring new gameplay footage has been revealed for this Friday, 9th December 2022. Lasting 11 minutes, proceedings begin at 6pm GMT /10am PT / 1pm ET on the official PlayStation YouTube channel. The PS5 console exclusive is currently slated to release on 24th January 2023. You can catch...
News River City Girls 2 Flexes on PS5, PS4 from 15th December
Cruisin' for a bruisin'
Fans of sumptuous sprite-based artwork and classic beat-‘em-up gameplay will probably want to keep a keen eye on River City Girls 2 when it punches to PS5 and PS4 next week. Curiously, the WayForward sequel is already available in Japan and Asia, but will not arrive in the rest of the world until 15th December. At least...
News Togges Looks Like a Delightful Puzzle Platformer in PS5, PS4 Launch Trailer
First we've heard of it
It's impossible to cover absolutely everything when games come out at such a clip, so some genuinely interesting-looking stuff inevitably falls through the cracks. Case in point: we've just spotted the above launch trailer for Togges, a 3D puzzle platformer from Thunderful and Regular Studio, and it looks really neat...
News Get to Know PS Studio Firesprite in New Developer Profile Video
In the spotlight
One of the newest additions to Sony's PS Studios group is Firesprite. The developer is PlayStation's largest first-party studio in the UK, easily dwarfing Media Molecule and London Studio, but we still haven't learned a huge amount about it. That's where this new video, which aims to profile the 10-year-old studio, comes in. As...
News Jeff Minter Reimagines Atari Arcade Prototype Akka Arrh for PS5, PS4
Based modern Atari
Atari, under new management, is awesome at the moment, isn’t it? In addition to releasing some really worthwhile Recharged reimaginings of some of its biggest hits, it’s also blessed us with arguably the greatest retro compilation ever made in Atari 50: The Anniversary Celebration. And now it’s enlisted legendary Tempest...
News Across the Valley Is a Peaceful Farming Sim Cropping Up on PSVR2
Tend the fields with your own virtual hands
Ever been playing a farming sim and found yourself wishing it was a bit more hands-on? Well, that's what Across the Valley is looking to provide when it comes to PSVR2. Announced for release in early 2023, this virtual reality title is all about tending your crops and looking after livestock in peace. The...
Tuesday6th Dec 2022
News Cyberpunk 2077 Will Get a Game of the Year Edition on PS5
But only after major expansion
As we reported on recently, Cyberpunk 2077 is enjoying something of a resurgence on new-gen consoles, with more people playing than ever before. And as CD Projekt RED builds up to the release of the game’s first – and, admittedly, final – expansion, it’s confirmed that it is plotting a Game of the Year bundle...
Review Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII Reunion (PS5) - A Fantastic Remaster of a Fun But Flawed RPG
That's Fair enough
Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII is a PSP exclusive spinoff from 2007 that's often remembered fondly through the tinted goggles of nostalgia. In truth, the original Crisis Core was a messy game when it first released, and it's only gotten worse with age. Much like Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children, the animated film that flanked...
News PS Plus Essential Games for December 2022 Available to Download Now
Five games in one drop
The final batch of PS Plus Essential games for 2022 has arrived, providing you access to five PS5, PS4 games in one big drop. Mass Effect Legendary Edition is the big addition, granting you access to remasters of Mass Effect, Mass Effect 2, and
News GTA 5, GTA Online Getting Graphics Upgrade in PS5 Patch
Shark Cards get juiced, too
Los Santos will look lovelier than ever before later this month, as Rockstar adds raytraced reflections to the Fidelity Mode of Grand Theft Auto 5’s sumptuous PS5 remaster. This feature will be available across the single player campaign and multiplayer mode GTA Online, which is also getting a raft of quality of life...
Rumour Is Horizon Forbidden West DLC on the Verge of Announcement?
Focus up
We thoroughly enjoyed Horizon Forbidden West when it launched back in February. While it's been several months since we've explored the post-post apocalyptic United States hunting robo-monsters, we'd be more than happy to shake off the rust and dive back in for more. The latest teaser from The Snitch, a reliable leaker, suggests it's...
News You'll Gain Zombie Powers in Dead Island 2, New Gameplay Reveals
Undead yourself
A new Dead Island 2 gameplay showcase has revealed you'll be able to utilise zombie abilities via a Fury Mode — at least for a brief time — after being bitten. You're technically not a zombie, but you can then go on a bit of a rampage, clawing away at other members of the undead with your hands. The footage also reveals a large...
News PS5 Games Likely to Remain $70 as Xbox Bumps Prices
Pressure's off
Any hope of Sony feeling pressured into reducing the price of its first-party releases looks over, as Microsoft has announced plans to increase the cost of its own exclusives. While the dynamics aren’t directly comparable – Xbox owners will point to Game Pass as an alternative, cheaper means of playing the Redmond firm’s output...
News Gorgeous Indie Game GRIS Given PS5 Version, Runs at 4K 120fps
Out 13th December
It's been announced a native PS5 version of GRIS will be released next week on 13th December 2022. The game will run at a 4K resolution, utilising 120 frames-per-second. A free PS4 to PS5 upgrade has not been confirmed yet, but you can see the new version in action in the trailer above. The laidback indie title is all about the...
News Don't Forget, Platform Fighter Divine Knockout Is Free with PS Plus Today
Gods among us
It’s not often we get a new game with PS Plus, but that’s the case with Divine Knockout today – a platform fighter from Hi-Rez Studios. Subscribers will be able to grab the Founder’s Edition for free* until 2nd January, 2023, which includes the full game, eight gods, a bunch of cosmetics, and an exclusive skin for use in Smite...
News The Game Awards Will Be a Shorter Show, But Not by Much
Still a long one
The Game Awards host Geoff Keighley recently revealed this year's show will be "significantly shorter" after listening to years of feedback, but if you thought that would result in a tight 90-minute event or so, you might be surprised on the evening. In a recent Twitch livestream, Keighley said he thinks "it's probably going to be...
News Fresh Batch of PSVR2 Pre-Order Invites Sent Out in Europe
Are you VReady?
Those of you who missed the first wave of PSVR2 pre-orders may want to check your inboxes, as Sony has sent out a fresh wave of invites around Europe today. If you received one, you’ll have a short window of time to visit the PS Direct website and purchase the PS5’s next-gen headset. You won’t be charged until the headset...
News Elden Ring Adds Competitive Colosseums for Free This Week
You're already dead
Competitive Elden Ring players may want to sharpen their swords, as a free update incoming on 7th December will open the gates to the colosseums of Limgrave, Leyndell, and Caelid. This new PvP-themed content will allow you to battle in duels, free-for-alls, and even team skirmishes, putting your chops in combat to the ultimate...
News Cyberpunk 2077 Multiplayer Was Cut Because of Game's Troubled Launch, Admits CDPR
Working solo
Even before Cyberpunk 2077 had actually released back in 2020, developer CD Projekt Red had confirmed that it was working on some kind of multiplayer Cyberpunk title. Whether it would end up being a standalone game or a 2077 expansion, we never really knew, but all talk of the project pretty much died out after the open world RPG...
News The Toys Are Back in Town with Disney Dreamlight Valley's PS5, PS4 Update
Tons of new content and improvements
While it may be flying under the radar a little bit, Disney Dreamlight Valley is quietly becoming one of the bigger hits of the year. Available from today, the game’s latest major content update is named Missions in Uncharted Space, and includes the Toy Story Realm, where you’ll find new story arcs and...
News SpongeBob SquarePants: The Cosmic Shake Gets Ready for Release on PS4 in January
I don't need it
Are ya ready, kids? You'd better be, because SpongeBob SquarePants: The Cosmic Shake is just around the corner. Publisher THQ Nordic has announced the release date of this PS4 platformer, and it's closer than we were expecting. You can take a trip to Bikini Bottom on 31st January, 2023. To recap, the game is being developed by...
News Turnip Boy Will Commit Tax Evasion on PS4 from 20th December
Costs $14.99
Studio Snoozy Kazoo has announced it's porting Turnip Boy Commits Tax Evasion to PS4 on 20th December 2022. It'll have a launch price of $14.99 attached, and will bundle in the Limitless Line DLC with the base game along with some "additional improvements to optimize the game". First released for Nintendo Switch, PC, and Xbox One last...
News Destiny 2: Season of the Seraph Is Out Today on PS5, PS4
New activity, missions, and guns
Bungie has revealed its next season of Destiny 2 content, titled Season of the Seraph, begins today on PS5, PS4 and will stick around until 28th February 2023. It includes all the usual stuff you'd expect out of a Destiny 2 season: a brand new activity, more Exotic weapons, and another season pass to work through...
Monday5th Dec 2022
Review Need for Speed Unbound (PS5) - This Stylish Arcade Racer Has Substance to Match
Street artist
It feels great to have a properly good arcade racing game on PlayStation again. They don't come around too often these days, with petrol heads generally favouring more realistic driving experiences. Despite this trend, Need for Speed drops by every couple of years to provide some high-speed thrills and glorious power slides. The series...
News Dead Space PS5 Looks Like a Remarkable Remake
First 18 minutes of footage showcased
The first 18 minutes of gameplay have from EA’s upcoming Dead Space remake have been published by IGN, and it’s looking like a remarkable upgrade from the PS3 original. While this opening is largely identical to the 2008 original, there are some minor tweaks that long-time fans will notice. Protagonist...
News The Witcher 3 PS5 Is 'Hugely' Impressive, Says Super Positive Performance Preview
Geralt rides again
Those tech wizards at Digital Foundry are back, and this time, they've had a chance to go hands on with The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt - Complete Edition on PS5. Developer CD Projekt Red has already told us what to expect from the soon-to-release upgrade, which will boast two graphical modes and enhanced assets across the board, as wel
News God of War Ragnarok Update Adds Anticipated Photo Mode, Fixes a Bunch of Bugs
Patch 03.00 is here
Photo mode has been added to God of War Ragnarok, just under a month after the game's PS5 and PS4 release. The title's latest update is available to download now, and the photo mode itself appears to be everything that we've come to expect from a PlayStation studio. A full suite of editing tools are now yours to play around...
Mini Review Sable (PS5) - Beautiful Coming of Age Adventure
Sable is not so stable
After a year of exclusivity over on Xbox and PC, Sable — a coming of age exploration game — has finally made its way over to PS5. The important question, as always, is has the wait been worth it? And the answer is yes, but only if you’re willing to overlook its technical issues. On a desert planet called Midden, when a...
News UK Sales Charts: Pretty Mixed Results for New PS5, PS4 Games at Retail
NFS does poorly, The Callisto Protocol better
Every year, there's always one day when a huge amount of AAA titles all release at once. The 2022 version saw Need for Speed Unbound, The Callisto Protocol, and Marvel's Midnight Suns all come out on 2nd December 2022, and not all of them have gotten off to the best of starts in the UK sales-wise...
Feature 8 PS5, PS4 Predictions for The Game Awards 2022
What we think Keighley has cooking
It's that time of the year again: Geoff Keighley is taking to The Game Awards stage to crown the best games of this year and provide a look to the future with new reveals and announcements. As is also tradition, we are here to share a couple of PS5, PS4 predictions based on what we think will happen. Each member...
News Star Wars Jedi: Survivor Listed for a 16th March 2023 Release
Update: Response with gameplay confirmation
Update: The official Star Wars Twitter account has responded to the release date leak by confirming we'll see Star Wars Jedi: Survivor gameplay at The Game Awards this coming Thursday. You can assume the aforementioned launch date is true as a result. Or
News Monster Hunter Rise Will Only Be Available Digitally on PS5, PS4
Download festival
There’ll be no physical version of Monster Hunter Rise when it launches on PS5 and PS4 early next year. The port of the critically acclaimed Nintendo Switch and PC release was hastily announced last week, following a series of leaks. However, physical fans may need to curb their enthusiasm, as publisher Capcom has confirmed to...
News Hogwarts Legacy Is Now Putting Out Music Videos
From a 54-piece orchestra
You've had the ASMR, so now it is time for the music videos. The marketing lead-up to Hogwarts Legacy outside of its standard trailers hasn't exactly been of the usual type, with relaxing audio set to backdrops of Hogwarts castle posted to YouTube, and now official music videos. What this really is is a live capture of a...
News HBO's The Last of Us Looks Like It'll Be a Huge Hit
Trailer trends after attracting over eight million views
The latest trailer for HBO’s anticipated adaptation of The Last of Us is trending on YouTube, after attracting over eight million views in approximately 48 hours. That number’s just taking into account the official HBO Max upload – various mirrors and re-streams will, as you’d expect,...
News Elden Ring, Genshin Impact Take Top Honours at PlayStation Partner Awards
Sony schmoozes strongest performing partners
The annual PlayStation Partner Awards are a bit of an oddity, as they celebrate sales as opposed to critical success. The shindig – hosted by Sony’s Japanese department for decades now – is designed to reward publishing partners for their commercial success on PlayStation platforms, so it’s more...
News This Video Will Make You Want a Job at Horizon Dev Guerrilla
Delve deep inside studio's Amsterdam office
Recruitment is highly competitive in the video game industry right now, with major AAA studios competing for top talent to realise their visions. This clip published by Guerrilla Games will likely be used by the Dutch developer to attract employees to its team – and, to be fair, it does a pretty good...
News PowerWash Simulator Provides More Details on PS5, PS4 Versions Early Next Year
Hang in there
Back in September, we learned the cult-hit game PowerWash Simulator will indeed be coming to PS5 and PS4. However, the announcement stopped short of telling us exactly when we could join the fun. While we're still none the wiser, it looks like developer FuturLab is planning for a big update soon. In a statement on social media, the...
News Quick Dragon Age: Dreadwolf Trailer Talks Up Main Villain
Plus more for Dragon Age Day
As part of yesterday's Dragon Age Day celebrations, BioWare revealed a new work-in-progress cinematic from Dragon Age: Dreadwolf. It's a very brief look, but it discusses the backstory and motives of main villain Solas, who you'll know from Dragon Age: Inquisition. Check it out above. Elsewhere, the studio highlighted...
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