Review Jeanne d'Arc (PSP) - Long Awaited Strategy RPG Remains Divine
The Maiden has arrived
Guide MultiVersus Guide: All Characters, Currencies, and Perks
Everything you need to know about MultiVersus
News Gacha Spinoff Persona 5: The Phantom X Coming to Console, with More on the Way
Collaborations with Persona 3 Reload, Persona 4 Golden planned
News - 2024, Week 30
Monday29th Jul 2024
Deals Sony Goes for the Jugular with Humongous PS5, PSVR2 Discounts in USA
Consoles! Games! Headsets! More!
Sony has plunged the price of the PS5 and PSVR2 in the United States, as it looks to build on the brand’s momentum moving into the holidays. Right now, across a variety of retailers, you can snag a PS5 Slim for $449.99 and a PSVR2 headset for $349.99. The Digital Edition model, which is a little harder to find, is...
Sunday28th Jul 2024
News Astro Bot Continues Its Quest for PS5 Game of the Year with Sublime Gameplay Demo
Let's flamingo
We finally have some direct-feed footage of Astro Bot from ChinaJoy 2024, as captured by Gematsu. This 30-minute stage gameplay demonstration recaps some of the levels you may have already seen from yesterday’s off-screen footage, but it also includes a full stage featuring flamingos which appears t
Review EA Sports College Football 25 (PS5) - Stunning Sim Worth the 10 Year Wait
She's cheer captain, we're all on the bleachers
While EA Sports College Football 25 is likely to prove an enigma for anyone outside of America, the PS5 game is already well on its way to becoming one of 2024’s best-sellers in the USA. Its release ends a decade-long wait for a new licensed NCAA title, after a protracted legal dispute pertaining to...
News There's Potential in This Anime-Style PS5 Soulslike, But It Needs Work
Early days
Many forget that Code Vein was quietly a pretty massive seller for Bandai Namco, so it’s a surprise we haven’t seen more anime-style adaptations of the Souls genre. Unending Dawn – announced as part of Sony’s incubation programme China Hero Project earlier this week – fits the bill, with a m
News Free RPG Wuthering Waves Is Running Flawlessly in PS5 Gameplay
It'll have an Impact
Wuthering Waves, the highly anticipated Genshin Impact-esque gacha game, is looking flawless in its first PS5 gameplay, presented on stage at ChinaJoy 2024 this weekend and captured by Gematsu. In this first direct-feed footage, which begins around the five minute mark, we see two presenters testing out different characters...
Saturday27th Jul 2024
News Anticipated PS5 Platformer Astro Bot Looks Absolutely Outstanding in Gameplay Demo
As expected
Almost 10 minutes of Astro Bot footage, direct from the ChinaJoy 2024 show floor, has emerged online – and perhaps unsurprisingly for fans of the franchise, it looks utterly essential. The first clip shows the adorable eponymous character using some extendable gloves to navigate a bunch of simple platforming puzzles, before battling...
News Mortal Kombat 1 Adds Outrageous Animalities, Massive Story Campaign, and Much More
Ghostface, Conan the Barbarian, and T-1000 joining the roster
Announced mere minutes ago at San Diego Comic-Con, fighter Mortal Kombat 1 is getting a monstrous expansion which adds an entire new story campaign, six characters, and much more from 24th September. The add-on is available to pre-order on PS5 starting today, and will cost $49.99, so...
News EXILEDGE Is a Larger Than Life PS5 Shooter with Some Impressive Production Values
Returnal vibes
EXILEDGE probably wasn’t on your PS5 wishlist, but this ChinaJoy 2024 demo looks decent. While a large chunk of the demo is dedicated to teaching attendees the gameplay mechanics, the latter half of the video focuses on a boss fight which has Returnal vibes. In addition to a two-pronged weapon loadout, the main character also has a...
The wait goes on
We first wrote about Lost Soul Aside in 2017, so it’s understandable why some fans are getting antsy about a release date. Back then, the title looked like a wildly impressive indie alternative to Devil May Cry, which at the time was a series somewhat in the wilderness, following Ninja Theory’s divisive franchise reboot. Of...
News Here's Your First Look at the Like a Dragon: Yakuza Television Show
Sick ink
You won’t extract a whole lot from this teaser trailer for Amazon Prime’s television adaptation of Like a Dragon: Yakuza, but we suppose it sets the scene. The 70-second clip shows protagonist Kazuma Kiryu getting his trademark ink before cutting to a couple of shots of seedy Shinjuku ward Kabukicho, which of course will be presented as...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 539
Va va voom
The Olympics are underway, which means you can expect a festival of sporting action on your television pretty much, well, 14 or so hours a day. Of course, if you’re not into archery or badminton, then you may still be looking to power up your PS5 this weekend. Here’s what we’re playing. Aaron Bayne: This weekend I'll be grinding...
Friday26th Jul 2024
Guide Mortal Kombat 1: All Confirmed Characters
Roster ready
Looking for all confirmed characters in Mortal Kombat 1? Fighting games are defined by their character rosters, and the latest violent brawler from NetherRealm Studios is no different. This edition of the long-running Mortal Kombat series is unique due to its introduction of Kameos, which we've also included below. On this page, as part...
News First Dynasty Warriors: Origins Gameplay Confirms Character Switching, World Map, More
Plus new screenshots
Raw gameplay from Dynasty Warriors: Origins has emerged from PlayStation's stage at ChinaJoy 2024. This is the first time we've seen the game itself in action, and the footage actually confirms a bunch of important details. For starters, Origins has character switching. In the gameplay, we see the nameless protagonist fighting...
News Sony's Going to Make Damn Sure You Pay Attention to Astro Bot on PS5
Big marketing in Shanghai and Hong Kong this weekend
Sony’s promoting Astro Bot at the annual Ani-Com & Games Expo in Hong Kong. There are a number of conventions all around Asia this weekend, and Team Asobi’s adorable mascot is appearing at all of them; he’s also being promoted heavily at PlayStation’s massive ChinaJoy 2024 booth in...
Poll Are You Sick of Soulslike Games?
Got soul
FromSoftware's got a lot to answer for. Through its increasingly successful crafting of dark fantasy action games, the Japanese developer has spawned an entire subgenre that most people refer to as 'Soulslike'. Typically, Soulslike titles adopt specific elements introduced through Demon's Souls and its descendants, ranging from high levels...
Get caught up on Kiryu and Ichiban
With the Like a Dragon: Yakuza television series set to debut on Amazon Prime this October, SEGA has published starter packs to the PS Store that bundle together some of the series' most important games for those getting started with the franchise. The Yakuza Series Starter Pack pairs Yakuza Kiwami with Yakuza...
News PS5 RPG Honkai: Star Rail Is Sponsoring the Paris Olympics in USA
Sign of the times
Want to know how big turnbased PS5 RPG Honkai: Star Rail is? It’s sponsoring NBC’s coverage of the Paris 2024 Olympics. We first saw images from the American television channel earlier today featuring the game’s logo, but now an X (or Twitter) account which specialises in gacha gaming has posted the full commercial. You can...
Deals PSVR2 Price Gets a Hefty Cut at Numerous UK Retailers
Time to dive in?
Sony's current-gen virtual reality hardware, PSVR2, is great, but only if you're willing to cough up some serious cash for it. With an RRP of £529.99, it's a big investment on top of your PS5, and likely a significant barrier to entry for many. Fortunately, the headset is currently heavily discounted at various outlets in the UK,...
Random US Vice President Kamala Harris Potentially Linked to Shadowy Federal Bureau of Control
The Deepest State
In news that could have a tangible effect on the upcoming presidential aspirations of current U.S. Vice President and presumptive Democratic candidate Kamala Harris, a link between the politician and the shadowy governmental organisation known as the Federal Bureau of Control has resurfaced. Discovered when Remedy Entertainment...
News Stellar Blade DLC Given the Green Light, New Evidence Suggests
Staying sharp
Earlier in the year, Stellar Blade developer Shift Up revealed that it was reviewing its options, following the action title's immediate commercial success. Both DLC and a sequel were under serious consideration, and now, new evidence suggests that a potential expansion is in the works. As spotted by Tech4Gamers, Shift Up has posted a...
News Your First Look at Wuthering Waves PS5 Was Filmed on a Potato, But It Looks Smooth
Off-screen, shaky cam footage emerges
Here we are, then: Wuthering Waves, the open world RPG from Kuro Games, running on PS5. Sony will be showing the game on its console for the first time this weekend at ChinaJoy 2024 in Shanghai, and a short snippet of footage has been filmed and shared online, as spotted by the eagle-eyed users at
News Ubisoft Strikes Back at Star Wars Outlaws Leaks, Contraband Clip Offers New Hope
The Force works in mysterious ways
Star Wars Outlaws is out at the end of August, and the marketing machine is spooling up like the Millenium Falcon's hyperdrive before a hasty jump to lightspeed. Unfortunately, a sizeable chunk of gameplay has leaked, which is always disappointing for the developers, but in this instance, the contraband clip is...
Video Our Most Anticipated PS5 Games Of Late 2024
Plenty to look forward to
We’re on the cusp of 2024’s latter gaming season, with everything from IP tie-ins to unexpected sequels. So our video producer Aaron is here to break down his most anticipated releases for the remainder of 2024. You can watch our full discussion on the biggest and most exciting games of 2024 over on the Push Square...
Review Earth Defense Force 6 (PS5) - More of the Same Insectoid Mayhem, and We Love It
Kill 'em all... again
Earth Defense Force feels like a relic of a bygone era. An era of arcade shooters with the sole purpose of throwing shapes, colours and sounds in your general direction. Ever since 2003’s Monster Attack, franchise dev Sandlot has gathered a faithful fanbase, who ignore the technical shortcomings and revel in a varied class...
News Your Opportunity to Pre-Order a Physical PS5 Copy of Lollipop Chainsaw Is Now
San Romero High School Football Rules
Lollipop Chainsaw is one of the most beloved PS3 character action games of all time, and if you missed out on snagging an increasingly rare physical copy for Sony’s last-last-gen console, here’s your opportunity to pick up the remastered RePOP edition for PS5. Available at Limited Run Games, pre-orders will...
News Dragon Quest Creator Says Silent Protagonists Look Like Idiots
The silent treatment
We don't see silent protagonists very often these days, and that's probably because, in this age of excellent voice acting and high-fidelity graphics, they look a little bit silly in comparison. That's according to a guy extremely familiar with the subject. Dragon Quest creator Yuji Horii was speaking to Persona series director...
News You Won't Believe Marvel Rivals' New Playable Character on PS5
This ain't clickbait
Look, we’re all familiar with the Internet: sometimes websites write needlessly dramatic headlines to catch your attention. But we’re really not exaggerating with this one: how many of you had Jeff the Land Shark on your Marvel Rivals bingo card? Okay, we know technically this character leaked so some of you may have already...
News Concord's Seemingly Unlimited Promo Budget Now Includes Animated Shorts
Why not?
Regardless of whether it’s a hit or not, you can’t accuse Sony of not trying to get eyeballs in front of PS5 and PC hero shooter Concord. A new video uploaded to the official PlayStation channel includes an animated short, intended to give players a deeper insight into Freegunners Teo, Jabali, and It-Z. You can watch it above...
News Date Everything in This Absurd Sandbox Dating Sim on PS5
Literally everything
Date Everything is a refreshing take on the ordinarily mundane human courtship process. It allows players to romance more than 100 fully voice-acted anthropomorphic objects, which can be found around the house, collecting them all in your Date-a-Dex. How about that hunky Hoover, huh? Everything leads to love in Date Everything,...
News Valorant Enters Open Beta on PS5, Up for Download Now
Tactical FPS opens its doors to everyone
Following a roughly two-month stint in an invite-only closed beta phase, Riot Games has progressed its popular tactical FPS Valorant into a PS5 open beta. The client is available to download now on the PS Store, granting you access to the full game. Similar to Counter-Strike, this is a tense online FPS where...
News Concord's PS5, PC Character Trailers Are Rolling Out
Meet Jabali, Teo, and It-Z
As announced earlier in the week, Concord is plotting a slew of individual character trailers for each of its 16 Freegunners, as it prepares for the FPS’ release in August. These short gameplay clips are designed to showcase the individual talents and gameplay abilities of each hero, which are as varied as you’d expect...
News GTA 6 Not Affected by Current Union Strike Over AI Issues
Not a struck game according to SAG-AFTRA
Next year's Grand Theft Auto 6 won't be impacted by the decision to call a SAG-AFTRA union strike — effective today — over concerns surrounding AI replacing video game performers, like voice actors. Confirming to Kotaku, a spokesperson for the publishers included in negotiations said GTA 6 "is exempt"...
News Two Years Later, Blizzard Ponders a Return to 6v6 Overwatch
"Whether that’s a world of 5v5, 6v6 or even both, we must figure out in the future"
Developer Blizzard is considering a return to the 6v6 Overwatch of yesteryear, following the controversial decision to opt for 5v5 with the launch of Overwatch 2. Judging from the amount of digital ink spilled on the subject, they don't appear to be taking it...
News Limited Run Brings Double Fine's Phenomenal PsychOdyssey Documentary to Blu-Ray
Bonus episode also out now
PsychOdyssey, a comprehensive documentary about the production of Psychonauts 2 and the team that made it, has been free to watch on YouTube since its launch at the beginning of 2023. We've already waxed lyrical about why it's worth watching, but if you'd rather do so via physical media, you'll soon be able to. Limited Run...
Thursday25th Jul 2024
Guide Stellar Blade: All Outfits and How to Get Them
Dressed to impress
Looking for all outfits and how to get them in Stellar Blade? Costumes, or Nano Suits, are a big part of Shift Up's console debut, with over 70 outfits to unlock. Many of the outfits are discovered within the world as Design Patterns which need to be crafted, although you'll also unlock others by completing quests or purchasing...
News Gacha Spinoff Persona 5: The Phantom X Coming to Console, with More on the Way
Collaborations with Persona 3 Reload, Persona 4 Golden planned
In case you don't already have enough Persona in your life, there's potentially a lot more coming down the pipeline, regardless of which cast is your favourite. Smartphone spinoff Persona 5: The Phantom X has been confirmed for a console release, with a port promised for some time after...
News Capcom Endures Some Truly Incredible Monster Hunter Wilds Investor Questions
"Will this game be limited to these non-portable consoles?"
The out-of-touch corporate suit is a popular trope gamers like to imagine: business types who know how to make money but seemingly don't engage in the medium more than is strictly required. While that archetype can and does exist, executives generally know what they are doing. But for our...
News PS Portal Update 3.0.1 Allows Connection to 5GHz Public WiFi, Here Are the Patch Notes
Get it downloaded now
Sony has released a new software update for its surprisingly popular remote play device, PS Portal. The handheld accessory, exclusively used to connect to and use your PS5 over WiFi, has now been updated to version 3.0.1. So, what does this latest patch do for the Portal? It's a fairly minor update, with the main addition...
Rumour Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver 1 & 2 Remastered Leaks Ahead of Imminent Reveal
Raziel finally returns
Is it finally happening? It certainly looks that way! Classic PS1 action adventure Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver, and its solid (but somewhat divisive) PS2 sequel Soul Reaver 2, are being remastered as one package. This supposed leak comes to us straight from San Diego Comic-Con, which is taking place over the weekend. At the...
Review SNK vs. Capcom: SVC Chaos (PS4) – A Barebones Port of an Arcade Curiosity
We have Capcom vs SNK at home
Capcom has always had a bit of an uneven relationship with its partners when it comes to crossover fighting games. We got Street Fighter X Tekken, but Tekken never returned the favour; plus, Marvel and Tatsunoko aren’t game developers, so there was obviously no return trip there. Naturally, we’re leading up to say...
News Stellar Blade's New Summer Song Is a Vibe on PS5
The swimsuits aren't bad either
Talented Korean studio Shift Up’s new Stellar Blade update brings big vacation vibes, as it adds a new temporary area to the Great Desert where protagonist Eve can take a well-earned break. The sun-kissed structural instalment includes some much-needed umbrellas, robot butlers, and a couple of beach balls – there...
News Crimson Desert, That Stunning PS5 Open World Adventure, Is Actually Playable at Gamescom
Much more info on the way
First announced way back at The Game Awards in 2020, Crimson Desert has since dropped jaws with gameplay snippets and last year's full trailer — to the point where onlookers have consistently questioned the project's legitimacy. Fortunately, developer Pearl Abyss has announced that the open world action adventure will...
News No Man's Sky: Worlds Part I Responsible for Nearly 500% Increase in PS5, PS4 Players
Ponies take a lookie-loo
No Man's Sky's big Worlds Part I refresh dropped just last week, free for all players, and in that time, an astronomical number of PS5 players returned to check out the difference. Not bad for an almost decade-old game, eh? As observed by The Gamer, the update caused not only a spike in players on Steam (which enjoyed its...
News Special Concord PS5 Controller Looks More Appealing Than the Game
Most expensive limited edition PS5 pad yet
Sony has shared a new PS5 DualSense limited controller themed around upcoming shooter Concord on the PlayStation Direct website. Priced at $84.99, it releases on the same day as the game and is available for pre-order now in the USA. The UK and European versions of PlayStation Direct don't appear to have a...
News Tiebreak Aims to Topple TopSpin 2K25 with a Huge Licensed Roster on PS5, PS4
Everyone's here
Perhaps the biggest criticism that’s been aimed at TopSpin 2K25, apart from perhaps its microtransactions, is that it has a very limited selection of licensed players. Tiebreak: Official Game of the ATP and WTA believes it has an advantage in that department, with over 120 professional players included in its roster. As the title...
News PSVR2 App for PC Now Live on Steam
The place to setup and update PSVR2 on PC
A dedicated PSVR2 app has been published to PC platform Steam ahead of expanded compatibility for the VR headset going live on 7th August 2024. The application will be available the day before, and it guides you through the setup of the device for use on PC as well as acting as the place to update the...
News Aim Your Blaster with the PS5 Controller's Gyro in Star Wars Outlaws
Tilted
Ubisoft’s much discussed open world Star Wars Outlaws game will feature a nifty additional perk for PS5 players: gyro aiming. As many of you already know, Sony’s controller has pretty accurate motion controls built into it, and many players prefer to use this feature to fine-tune their aiming. While the accuracy of a mouse can’t be...
News Stellar Blade's Eve Is Ready for the Summer in New Swimsuits Update for PS5
Swimsuits for days
Update: A new Stellar Blade update will launch later today, and while it won't include Photo Mode as previously speculated, it will feature a host of new swimsuits and summer outfits for protagonist Eve. As always, we'll compile all of the protagonist's different looks in our All Outfits guide, so be sure to keep your eye on that...
News Sony Signs Cel-Shaded PS5 Dark Fantasy RPG to China Hero Project
Anime Souls
Shanghai-based convention ChinaJoy 2024 will get underway this week, and Sony has a massive booth where it’s showing off a variety of local and international titles. As expected, the platform holder has also been expanding its slate of supported, China Hero Project titles – and dark fantasy open world RPG Unending Dawn looks like one...
News Polyphony Digital Is Eager to Fix Gran Turismo 7's Funniest PS5, PS4 Bug
Maybe leave it in?
A new physics upgrade to Gran Turismo 7, available now alongside a raft of new content, is causing some unexpected in-game behaviour. The issue – which appears to be triggered by suspension settings – is causing cars to fly into the sky from the starting line. You might call it a bug, but to us this looks more like a feature...
News Not Much Is Known About PS5's Loulan Yet, But We Bet It'll Be a Soulslike
Anyone want to bet against?
Sony has added PS5 action adventure Loulan to its China Hero Project lineup, and while not much is known about the title just yet, we’re going to assume it’ll closely resemble a Soulslike. According to Gematsu, the release will be featured on stage at ChinaJoy 2024 in Shanghai this weekend, so we should know more by...
Random Baldur's Gate 3 Sadist Completes 'Ultimate Durge Playthrough', Keeps the Corpses
Casualty count in the thousands
In what might be a potential cry for help, an exceptionally dedicated Baldur's Gate 3 player has completed what they've chillingly described as the "ultimate Durge playthrough". Playing on Honour Mode and walking the path of the evil Dark Urge as if born to it, they offered the lives of more than 2,000 characters and...
News Borderlands Film 'Final Trailer' Makes Another Play for Your Attention
Holding out for a hero
The upcoming film adaptation of Gearbox Studios' Borderlands is inching ever closer, arriving in cinemas on 9th August. Starring Cate Blanchett, Kevin Hart, and Jack Black, we aren't seeing much buzz for this one, but perhaps this "final trailer" will light a fire under all of you dormant Vault Hunters out there. In this...
News Project Jinyiwei Looks a Little Janky, But Sony's Signed It for PS5 Anyway
Add it to the list
Chinese developers love their action RPGs, and so we suppose it’s not real surprise to see ChinaJoy 2024 bring a flurry of them. The latest to be signed by Sony to its China Hero Project is Project: Jinyiwei, a title set during the Ming Dynasty which bears a passing resemblance to Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice we suppose...
News Video Game Performers to Strike Due to AI Concerns
USA strike begins tomorrow
Members of the USA actors union SAG-AFTRA have confirmed they'll be going on strike from tomorrow, 26th July 2024, over concerns relating to AI usage in the industry. Video game performers — such as voice actors — have been in talks with some of the biggest game publishers (including Activision, EA, Take-Two, and more)...
News Blasphemous Dev Posts Ominous Teaser for Incoming Announcement
Blasphemy!
Enrique Cabeza, the art and creative director behind both Blasphemous and Blasphemous 2 has teased some kind of new announcement on social media. The incredibly talented dev has simply posted an image of the Mea Culpa — the playable character's sword in the Blasphemous games — alongside the words "Announcement Coming...". Ominous!...
News Highly Acclaimed Roguelike Deckbuilder Monster Train Finally Pulls Up on PS5
Better late than never
Surprise! The highly acclaimed roguelike deckbuilder, Monster Train, has reached its final platform; it's now available on PS5. Already released on basically everything else, the game can now be bought and played on Sony's current-gen console. Marking the occasion is the trailer above. For those who don't know, Monster Train...
News Armored Core 6 Crashes Through 3 Million Sales as First Anniversary Approaches
Core support
We suppose it's quite easy to forget, but FromSoftware actually released another game between Elden Ring and Shadow of the Erdtree. Its hardcore mecha action title, Armored Core 6: Fires of Rubicon, launched in August of last year, and as it approaches its first anniversary, we've been handed news of it breaking through 3 million sales...
News Shuhei Yoshida Eats Spicy Wings Like a Champ in Hot Ones-Style SteamWorld Heist 2 Promo
Shuhei Yosh-eater
Everyone's favourite Sony suit, Shuhei Yoshida, is an indie games evangelist and seemingly always up for a bit of fun. The latest evidence of both these things is this recent video, in which the executive chats with Brjánn Sigurgeirsson, CEO of Thunderful, about all things SteamWorld while chowing down on hot wings. In what's...
Wednesday24th Jul 2024
Review Jeanne d'Arc (PSP) - Long Awaited Strategy RPG Remains Divine
The Maiden has arrived
Jeanne d'Arc is a pseudo-historical retelling of the story of Joan of Arc from developer Level-5, released on PSP in 2007. It always had a reputation as a rock-solid turn-based strategy RPG, but as publisher Sony never released the title in Europe and other territories, it was one many that players outside the U.S. and Japan...
Guide MultiVersus Guide: All Characters, Currencies, and Perks
Everything you need to know about MultiVersus
MultiVersus is the free-to-play platform fighter from Warner Bros Games and developer Player First Games. Available for PS5 and PS4, as well as other systems, this is a 2D brawler in the same vein as Super Smash Bros, with multiple fighters onscreen aiming to knock each other out of the arena. It...
Preview There's Nothing Super About Marvel Rivals on PS5
It's so over(watch)
Marvel Rivals isn’t quite what we were hoping for. In a time when hero shooters are questioned and criticised, we can’t deny that the Marvel meets Overwatch pitch is intriguing. Taking your favourite heroes like Spider-Man and Doctor Strange and then pitting them against each other in 6v6 modes is a slam dunk on paper. Yet...
Another one
Sony will kick off a new firmware beta for PS5 this week, beginning on Thursday the 25th July. The beta boasts three main features: audio customisation, additional Remote Play settings, and an "adaptive" charging method for your controllers. To start with, those who make use of the PS5's 3D audio functionality — via headphones or...
News The Huge Gran Turismo 7 1.49 Update Drops on PS5, PS4 Today
Patch deploys in the next 24 hours
As previously confirmed by Polyphony Digital, the big Gran Turismo 7 1.49 update arrives either later today or very early tomorrow morning depending on your timezone. It brings with it six new cars, the return of Gran Turismo 6 circuit Eiger Nordwand, an updated "physics simulation model", and an expansion of the...
News Marvel Rivals' Closed Beta Is Putting Concord's Player Numbers into Perspective
A big difference
Marvel Rivals’ closed beta launched overnight, and it’s blowing up. On PC platform Steam, the title peaked at over 52,671 players – a staggering number when you consider the online stress test requires an invite to be enjoyed. By comparison, the recent Concord open beta – which was free for everyone to download and try –...
News Sample Rise of the Ronin in New PS5 Demo Available Now
Get a taste for feudal Japan
Sony and Team Ninja have today uploaded a Rise of the Ronin demo for PS5 users to try free of charge, letting potential buyers to try the somewhat forgotten exclusive before they buy. It's available on the PS Store now, and gives you access to the first chapter of the game. If you like what you play, all your progress...
News PS5 Smash Hit Stellar Blade's Photo Mode Appears Imminent
Snap happy
It’s getting hotter outside, and it’s about to get hotter inside your PS5, too: Korean developer Shift Up appears to be teasing Stellar Blade’s previously announced – and long anticipated – photo mode. While the studio didn’t explicitly mention the feature, a pinned post on its X (or Twitter) account shows buxom protagonis
News Shadows of the Damned Remaster Out This Halloween, Only £20 / $25
Crazy trailer reveals all
Grasshopper Manufacture has confirmed Shadows of the Damned: Hella Remastered will release for PS5 and PS4 this Halloween, priced at just £19.99 / $24.99. Pre-orders are live on the PS Store now, and offer three days of early access prior to the 31st October 2024 launch. A suitably bonkers trailer has been published to...
News The Humble Games Team Has Reportedly Been Laid Off
All 36 employees from the publisher impacted
The team at publisher Humble Games has reportedly been laid off, with some 36 staff affected by the cuts. To clarify, the layoffs were made to the publishing arm, not the Humble Bundle store, where bundled games are sold to raise money for charitable causes. As reported by PSU, Humble Games has stressed...
Poll What Are Your Summer Gaming Habits?
Don't touch grass
Chances are, if you're a regular reader of Push Square, you tend to do a lot of gaming. But as the seasons come and go, our gaming habits can change quite dramatically — and this is especially true of the summer months. For countless people here in Europe and in North America, the summer is often defined by the fact that...
News Capcom Wants to Make Mega Man Games on an 'Ongoing Basis'
The Blue Bomber is so back
Publisher Capcom says the legendary Mega Man represents one of the company's most "highly valued IPs" and is looking into how to make more games in the series in the future. The news came from the company's recent general shareholders meeting, and IGN listened along. In surprisingly optimistic news for Mega Man fans, a...
News Fortnite Developers, Fans Team Up to Target Newly Added Cybertruck
Big, blocky bullseye on your back
The partnership between Fortnite video game developer Epic Games and Cybertruck manufacturer Tesla has only just begun, but already, it's proving to be a contentious pairing. Devs have taken to social media to voice their displeasure (directed mainly at billionaire truck maker Elon Musk), and fans and players are...
News Training Modes, No Battle Pass, More Details Confirmed for Concord in Post-Beta Q&A
What Larks
Developer Firewalk Studios has spent the last couple of weekends getting Concord into the hands of players on PS5 and PC, gathering feedback and info on its imminent multiplayer shooter. Now that things have wrapped up, the studio has posted a thread on social media, going over a few common questions that basically outline what to expect...
News Warhammer 40K: Space Marine 2's Heavy Bolter Is the Answer to the Tyranid Question
And most others, too
Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 thrusts players into an exceedingly dire universe full of horrible things, from hideous daemons to the ever-present threat of alien xenos. Thankfully, the answer to most of these problems was found a very long time ago (in the setting), and developer Saber Interactive and publisher Focus...
News Bleach: Rebirth of Souls Gets First Real Look at Explosive Gameplay
This is my Bankai
Bandai Namco has released a new trailer for Bleach: Rebirth of Souls, which provides our first proper look at gameplay. If you missed the initial announcement, this is a one-on-one arena fighter with an emphasis on mechanics that escalate over the course of a battle. As demonstrated in the video, you can build up towards utterly...
News 16-Player Train Game Railroads Online Making Tracks for PS5
Full speed ahead
Push Square's affection for a good train game is well-known, be it the Train Sim World or Railway Empire series, and so we're pretty excited to see Railroads Online be formally announced for PS5. Currently in Early Access on Steam, when it leaves the program sometime this Fall, other PlayStation train fans can look forward to laying...
Guide MultiVersus: Samurai Jack - All Costumes, How to Unlock, and How to Win
All you need to know about Samurai Jack in MultiVersus
Samurai Jack is one of the playable characters in MultiVersus, the free-to-play platform fighter from Warner Bros. Games. This Japanese prince turned warrior has already shifted through time, so entering another dimension won't faze him. As part of our MultiVersus guide, we will be outlining all...
Guide MultiVersus: Agent Smith - All Costumes, How to Unlock, and How to Win
All you need to know about Agent Smith in MultiVersus
Agent Smith is one of the playable characters in MultiVersus, the free-to-play platform fighter from Warner Bros. Games. A computer program with the appearance of a human, this character's power within The Matrix is nearly unlimited. As part of our MultiVersus guide, we will be outlining all you...
Tuesday23rd Jul 2024
News Latest PS5 Firmware Update Adds Game Session Sharing via URL, Here Are the Patch Notes
What does version 24.05-09.60.00 do?
Hold onto your hats: it's firmware time. Sony has just released PS5's latest system software version, namely 24.05-09.60.00 to give it its full title. Weighing in at about 1.2GB, what can we expect from this latest firmware update? Well, there's more to this one than just stability and performance improvements...
Guide GTA 6: Everything We Know So Far
All the key details you need to know
Are you looking for everything we know so far about GTA 6? With Rockstar Games having finally announced the much-anticipated sequel, interest in the game is currently sky-high. This GTA 6 guide is designed to document everything we know so far about the game, revealing important details about its release and...
News Ubisoft Responds to Assassin's Creed Shadows Criticism, Apologises to Japanese Players
Shadow games
Ubisoft has decided to release a lengthy statement with regards to Assassin's Creed Shadows. As you may already know, the upcoming open world title has sparked many an online debate. The game takes place in feudal Japan, but given the series' historical leanings, some onlookers have been quick to point out potential inaccuracies,...
News PS5, PS4 Looter Shooter The First Descendant Is Proving a Colossal Hit
Currently one of PlayStation's most played games
Free-to-play Korean looter shooter The First Descendant is one of the most played games on PS5 and PS4 right now, despite its muted critical reception. The game – which we awarded a lowly 3/10, much to the dismay of many readers – was the fourth most played game on PlayStation in the US for the...
News Baldur's Gate 3's Big Patch 7 Delayed, Highlights Teased
Embrace the evil
Closed beta testing for Baldur's Gate 3's big Patch 7 has been delayed, meaning it will take even longer to arrive for players on PS5. Something caused the game's passive dice rolls to stop working in internal testing, obviously a problem in a game based on D&D. Thankfully, that's the bad news; the good is that developer Larian...
News EA Sports WRC Reveals Season Expansion, DLC, More in 2024 Roadmap
It's (not) in the game (yet)
EA Sports WRC, the latest officially licensed rally racing game, has just lifted the lid on what's in store over the coming months. The roadmap outlines upcoming new content through to spring 2025, and it includes some major expansions and DLC that bring the game up to date with the real-world motorsport. Most...
News The Spirit of NBA Street Lives on in The Run: Got Next on PS5
Dropping dunks in 2025
If you’ve been itching for an arcade basketball game akin to the classics like NBA Street, then The Run: Got Next may be worth adding to your wishlist. The game – developed by Play by Play, a studio founded by former Electronic Arts producer Scott Probst – promises to “shake up the sports game landscape with something...
News Biggest Helldivers 2 PS5, PC Update Yet Deploys on 6th August
More enemies, areas, and a new difficulty level
Arrowhead Studios has announced its surprise mega-hit Helldivers 2 will be treated to its largest PS5, PC content patch to date on 6th August 2024, introducing a new difficulty level, bonus enemies, and extra locations. Named Escalation of Freedom, the free update has been designed as a thank-you to...
News You'll Need to Clear Everything to Get PS1 Classic Tomba!'s Platinum on PS5, PS4
Yes, including all 130 events
Earning the Platinum Trophy in Whoopee Camp’s iconic PS1 classic Tomba! won’t be a walk in the Village of All Beginnings. You’ll need to do everything in the game to unlock the game’s prestigious silver-blue gong, including completing all 130 in-game events. While speed runners can get all this done in around 90...
News Capcom Says It Won't Give Up on Physical Games, Despite Utter Domination of Digital Sales
No Cap
Capcom has no plans to abandon physical game releases, the company clarified during its latest shareholder meeting. The topic had been spotlighted recently, with the publisher deciding to launch Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess exclusively through digital storefronts. But if you're an enthusiast of physical media, it sounds like Capcom's...
We're all going on a summer holiday
If in doubt, add a swimwear-themed summer update to your game. That appears to be the mantra of Perfect World with its new seaside event coming to Tower of Fantasy from 6th August. As this trailer evidences, there’ll be super-soaker shootouts, all-day dancing, and volleyball minigames. Maybe don’t watch this...
News Wuthering Waves Officially Confirmed for PS5
Gotta gacha 'em all
This was somewhat of a foregone conclusion, but free-to-play action RPG Wuthering Waves is now officially coming to PS5. The gacha-based title launched earlier this year on PC and mobile, and developer Kuro Games has stated it's now in development for Sony's current-gen console. There's no mention of PS4. The news comes via the...
News UK Sales Charts: Prince of Persia, Cyberpunk Jump Back into Top 10
Found crown
The UK's latest physical games chart is here, and while it's largely what you'd expect at this point, there are one or two surprise reappearances from discounted titles. Cyberpunk 2077 Ultimate Edition is back in the top 10, moving from 14th to eighth place. It's an even bigger leap for Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown, which was out of...
Random Streamer One-Shots Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree's Final, Hardest Boss
Buffed up to the eyeballs
While we've come to appreciate the many masochistic ways in which some players choose to engage with FromSoftware's already difficult games, there is something immensely satisfying in seeing its big bads be brought low by statistical dominance. Case in point: Streamer Ainrun stacks a frankly silly number of buffs in order...
News Heinous Warhammer 40K: Space Marine 2 Statue a Guaranteed Conversation Starter
Have you met Titus?
We're about as excited for the upcoming Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 as it is politely acceptable to be and are well aware of the grimdark nature of the universe in which it takes place. Still, the statue offered alongside the game's pricey Collector's Edition is too rich for our blood, a grisly eyesore in the vein of that...
News Urban RPG Zenless Zone Zero Is Totting Up Tons of PS5 Playtime
Breaks top ten most played in USA
The First Descendant isn’t the only free-to-play game performing extraordinarily well on PS5, because HoYoverse’s urban RPG Zenless Zone Zero is also trending incredibly well according to Circana data. For the week ending 13th July, the gacha game was the tenth most played title on PlayStation platforms in the...
News MultiVersus Dev Player First Games Snagged by Warner Bros
MergerVerse
MultiVersus would be worthless without developer Player First Games’ alliance with Warner Bros and access to its bottomless intellectual property vault, so it perhaps makes sense that the publisher has put a ring on the independent outfit’s finger and acquired the studio outright. It seems like very little will change at the Los...
News Stardew Valley Creator Swears on Barone Family Name Never to Charge for DLC, Updates
"I will never charge money for a DLC or update for as long as I live"
Stardew Valley creator and Haunted Chocolatier developer Eric "ConcernedApe" Barone has sworn, on the honour of his family name, never to charge for a DLC or update for as long as he lives, and long may he. Barone made this bold pronouncement on X, asking fans to "screencap this...
Guide Zenless Zone Zero: Anomaly Proficiency and Anomaly Mastery Explained
A complete and utter Anomaly
Looking for more information on Anomaly Proficiency and Anomaly Mastery in Zenless Zone Zero, also known as ZZZ? While there are a number of different stats to learn in HoYoverse's urban fantasy RPG, many of them are self-explanatory. However, there's a good chance you may be wondering what Anomaly Proficiency and...
News Tekken 8 Patch 1.06 Adds an Awesome Photo Mode, Out Now
Devil's in the details
Patch 1.06 for Tekken 8 is out now. Primarily, it adds new DLC character Lidia to the game's already robust character roster — alongside the new Seaside Resort stage — but we'd argue that the update's true worth is hidden behind its introduction of a fully featured photo mode. Tekken 8's a great-looking fighter, and being...
News Forget Battle Bus, Tesla Cybertruck Touching Down Tomorrow in Fortnite
Elon's next-gen truck in action
As the barrier between our mundane, physical reality and that of the many shared multiverses continues to break down, Elon Musk's controversial-looking, medium-duty (but full-sized) electric pickup truck is set to debut in Fortnite. That's right, it's almost Cybertruck time. Epic Games unveiled its official...
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PS5 couch co-op and online co-op games ranked and rated
What are the best co-op games on PS5? For as long as video games have been around, there have been cooperative experiences to share with your friends and family. Co-op games are as prolific as ever on PS5, and we need your help to find the best examples. Playing a co-op game can be one of the...
This isn't the delay you're looking for
Last week, IGN published an exclusive look at a mission from Star Wars Outlaws. The video gave us our best glimpse of the open worlder so far, but the reception was actually quite negative. At the time of writing, the demo has 588k views, but it's sitting at just 11k likes versus 31k dislikes. And, as you...
News PS5 Pro Is Seemingly Starting to Appear in Source Code
Pro tip
More speculation about the imminent arrival of the PS5 Pro is circulating on social media, where it appears the source code for No Man’s Sky’s newest update includes a reference to the supercharged hardware. Eagle-eyed data miners spotted references to a graphics profile named ‘Trinity’, which is the rumoured codename of the new...
News Star Wars Outlaws Boasts Ubisoft's Biggest Ever Marketing Budget, Strong Launch Expected
Will it bring balance to the Force?
Ubisoft is going all-in on the upcoming Star Wars Outlaws, which drops next month on 30th August on PS5. Considering that "Star Wars" is in the name, it shouldn't be surprising to learn that some significant marketing money is going into the project and that the company expects the game to perform strongly...
News Xbox Console Exclusive Party Animals Will Soon Arrive Fashionably Late on PlayStation
Répondez s'il vous plaît-Station
Party Animals, a Gang Beasts-like party title from Recreate Games, looks set for its late arrival on PlayStation. A PS Store listing has been discovered for the game, pretty much confirming it's due for release on Sony's hardware in the near future. The game initially released on PC and Xbox almost a year ago on...
Review Arranger: A Role-Puzzling Adventure (PS5) - This Unique Puzzle Game Never Stands Still
Going on-grid
Jemma is a self-proclaimed mess of a person. Thanks to her unique way of getting around, with all tiles on the same row or column moving in step with her, she's always found it hard to fit in with those around her. Feeling limited by her quiet life among people who don't really understand her, it's no wonder her main goal is to venture...
Random Larian's Attention to Detail in Baldur's Gate 3 Remains Unrivaled
They seemingly did think of everything
A year on from the launch of revolutionary CRPG behemoth Baldur's Gate 3, developer Larian Studios' ridiculous attention to detail still manages to impress. We don't know how the wizards there managed to predict the strange, bizarre things players would do with their open-ended epic, but they seemingly thought...
News Publishers Bail on Live-Service Flops Too Quickly, Says Warframe Boss
"They eject too soon"
Steve Sinclair, the CEO of Warframe developer Digital Extremes, has spoken out against the large number of publishers that quickly drop their live-service titles if they don't attract the sales and player engagement numbers they were hoping for. Speaking to VGC in a new interview, Sinclair said: "They think the release is make...
News Don't Speak During 10 Minutes of Tense A Quiet Place: The Road Ahead Gameplay
Silence is golden
A Quiet Place: The Road Ahead is already shaping up to be a tense and terrifying first-person experience for prospective PS5 players, and courtesy of IGN, we have a 10-minute look at gameplay to get your pulse pounding. Inspired by the famous film franchise of the same name, The Road Ahead tells the story of Alex, an asthmatic...
News Become Fully Immersed with Persona 5 Royal's Official Line of Coffee, Hot Sauce
Social drinks
Atlus' mandate to bring Persona 5 Royal to every possible market continues, and the developer/publisher has unveiled a partnership with Jade City Foods to produce three separate lines of coffee beans and hot sauces graded along the Agi scale, fittingly enough. Spotted by IGN, Jade City Foods is offering a light roast called Shujin...
Guide Zenless Zone Zero: How to Pass Time
Clock watchers
Looking for how to pass time in Zenless Zone Zero, also known as ZZZ? HoYoverse's newest gacha game has a schedule system, similar to releases like Persona. This means that certain quests can only be discovered or completed at specific times of the day. On this page, as part of our Zenless Zone Zero guide, we're going to ex
Guide Zenless Zone Zero: What Is a Carrot?
Tango'd
What is a carrot in Zenless Zone Zero, also known as ZZZ? Throughout the campaign of HoYoverse's hit gacha game, you'll frequently hear characters refer to carrots. But what are they and what implications do they have on the plot? On this page, as part of our Zenless Zone Zero guide, we're going to answer the question: what is a carrot?...
News Fate/EXTRA Record Still Lives as Remade PSP RPG Teases August Announcement
EXTRA, EXTRA
A fresh teaser for Fate/EXTRA Record has arrived. The game was first announced in 2020, and while it's made brief appearances here and there over the years, it feels like the project is finally ramping up to some big news. We're getting more information on the 4th August, via this year's Fate/Grand Order Fes. For those totally out of...
News Sonic X Shadow Generations Physical Pre-Orders Include Reversible Cover
By popular demand
Sonic X Shadow Generations will be going really, ridiculously fast on PS5 and PS4, with the Blue Blur and the Ultimate Life form (Sonic and Shadow, respectively) set to hit the ground running in October. That in itself should be enough cause for celebration, but what if we told you that physical pre-orders of the game will be...
News Fatal Fury's Terry Bogard Tips His Iconic Cap in Street Fighter 6 PS5, PS4 Teaser
Okay
Here’s your first look at Fatal Fury’s Terry Bogard kicking ass in Street Fighter 6. The iconic SNK character, equipped here with his legendary red-and-white cap, is shown taking down a muscle-clad pretender before pulling out his famous win pose. This appears to be a cut-scene from World Tour mode, so there’s no actual gameplay footage...
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