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Wednesday20th Nov 2024
News SEGA Heaps Praise on Atlus Following Strong Metaphor: ReFantazio Sales
ReFantastico
Atlus has become an integral part of the SEGA machine since its acquisition all the way back in 2013. SEGA snapped the Persona developer up when its previous parent company faced bankruptcy, and in more recent years, the publisher has pumped serious resources into key projects — especially with regards to marketing. The bottom line...
- SEGA
- Atlus
- PS5
- PS4
- Metaphor
Mini Review 8-Bit Adventures 2 (PS5) - Don't Sleep on This Superb Tribute to Old JRPGs
Better than OK, Computer
Many an indie developer has tried to recapture the magic of formative Japanese RPGs — but few have managed to pull it off with such charm and confidence as Critical Games. The Australian studio has delivered something quite special with 8-Bit Adventures 2 — a title that doesn't sacrifice its own identity in pursuit of...
- Reviews
- Ratalaika Games
- PS5
- 8-Bit Adventures 2
Rumour EA Going All-In on Battlefield 6 in Bold Attempt to Revitalise Franchise
The real battle begins
EA is pumping an unprecedented amount of resources into Battlefield 6, claims a new report from Insider Gaming. Essentially, the publisher is looking to right the wrongs of the franchise's most recent stumbles. Most importantly, it's keen to avoid another Battlefield 2042 situation, where the shooter was completely undercooked...
- EA
- PS5
- Battlefield
News Paid Fortnite Membership Upgraded to Include All Battle Passes
Battle Royale, LEGO, and Music all in one
Epic Games has revealed it's upgrading the Fortnite subscription service Fortnite Crew to include all the Battle Passes it releases across the main Battle Royale, LEGO, and Music modes. The update takes effect on 1st December 2024, and the price isn't changing: it remains £9.99 / $11.99 per month to be a...
- Epic Games
- PS5
- PS4
- Fortnite
News Shenmue 3 Publishing Rights Passed to ININ on Fifth Anniversary
Starts a "new chapter" for threequel
Long-time readers will know this author is a huge Shenmue nut to the extent where he actually left a message inside long-awaited threequel, Shenmue 3. Now, a day after the title’s fifth anniversary, an interesting development has occurred: publishing rights have been passed from Deep Silver to ININ. A...
- ININ
- PS4
- Shenmue
- Industry
News PlayStation Has Had More Heads of Mobile Than Mobile Games Since 2021
What exactly is Sony's mobile strategy?
Sony has promoted Olivier Courtemarche to head of mobile at PlayStation. He was previously made co-head of mobile alongside Kris Davis in June 2023, but has now taken on the role solo. The announcement came via an update from Courtemarche on LinkedIn (thanks, Mobilegamer.biz). In addition,
- Sony
- Mobile
- Industry
News Minecraft Movie Will Have You Yearning for the Mines with Much Better Second Trailer
Putting the block in blockbuster
A Minecraft Movie made its big debut a couple of months back with the first official teaser trailer, and it didn't go down very well. While it's obviously aimed at a younger audience, fans of the perpetually popular sandbox game weren't convinced by this live-action adaptation, but this latest trailer shows more...
- Warner Bros
- Minecraft
- Movies
- Trailers
News Forensics Detective Game TOKYO PSYCHODEMIC Builds a Case on PS5, PS4 This Month
Can you become Columbo?
Forensics detective game TOKYO PSYCHODEMIC may have been panned upon its release in Japan earlier in the year, but we’re still intrigued by its PS5 and PS4 western launch. Now scheduled to deploy on 28th November, it’ll be available both physically and digitally on Sony’s consoles. Here’s an overview of the gameplay...
- Gravity Game Arise
- PS5
- PS4
- TOKYO PSYCHODEMIC
- Release Dates
News Ultraman and Emi Join the Fight in Kaiju Brawler GigaBash Next Week on PS5, PS4
That's ultra, man
GigaBash has been receiving a pretty steady stream of DLC since its arrival back in 2022, and the latest addition sees another iteration of Ultraman joining the battle. This DLC is based on the Netflix movie Ultraman: Rising, and adds the hero and baby kaiju Emi, making for a combined playable character. Playing as the pair, you...
- Passion Republic
- PS5
- PS4
- GigaBash
- DLC
Tuesday19th Nov 2024
Guide Stray Guide: Walkthrough, Tips, Tricks, and All Collectibles
Your ultimate Stray resource
Stray is a narrative adventure in which you play as a cute little cat. It was initially released on PS5, PS4 and PC, but later came to Xbox platforms as well as Nintendo Switch. Developed by BlueTwelve Studio and published by Annapurna Interactive, this is a linear game in which you explore a futuristic dystopia...
- Guides
- PS5
- PS4
- Stray
Rumour FromSoftware Classic Getting the Remaster Treatment
Give the people what they want
While Bloodborne fans continue to writhe in agony, it appears that the Bandai Namco-published, FromSoftware-developed modern classic, Dark Souls III, could be getting the remaster treatment. That's if the rumour mill is to be believed. This one comes to us by way of insider Nick "Shpeshal_Nick" Baker, so take it with...
- Bandai Namco
- PS4
- Dark Souls
- Rumours
Effin and Geoffin
In case you missed it, Elden Ring expansion Shadow of the Erdtree has been officially nominated for Game of the Year at next month's The Game Awards 2024. And guess what? The DLC's inclusion has sparked a substantial backlash across social media, Reddit, and even the comments sections of sites just like Push Square. The Game...
- The Game Awards
- Geoff Keighley
Feature Why Would Sony Want to Buy Kadokawa?
We explore why alleged talks may be taking place
Sony is in talks to acquire media conglomerate Kadokawa, an enormous corporation made up of many subsidiaries across gaming, manga, and anime. The buyout – which, according to Reuters, could be completed in a matter of weeks – would significantly bolster the Japanese giant’s entertainment...
- Sony
- Kadokawa
- Industry
- Features
News Here's a Taste of Soul Reaver's Remastered Gameplay on PS5, PS4
Got Soul
Ahead of its PS5 and PS4 release in just a few short weeks, we've been handed a quick glimpse of gameplay from Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver 1 & 2 Remastered. As you'd expect, this reworking of the duology — which was originally split between the PS1 and PS2 — looks like a solid upgrade in the graphical department. The resolution's...
- Crystal Dynamics
- PS5
- PS4
- Soul Reaver
- Trailers
News Assassin's Creed Syndicate 60fps Patch Out Now on PS5, PS5 Pro
London calling
It's a good day to be a fan of Assassin's Creed Syndicate. The London-based excursion, which released all the way back in 2015 for the PS4, is finally getting a PS5 update. Out this week and weighing in at around 750MB, the patch doubles the title's frame rate when played on PS5 and PS5 Pro via backwards compatibility. That's a jump...
- Ubisoft
- PS5
- Assassin's Creed
- Patches
News Sony Reportedly in Talks to Acquire Elden Ring Dev's Parent Company Kadokawa Corp
Includes FromSoftware and more manga control
Sony has reportedly entered talks with Elden Ring maker Kadokawa Corporation with a view to acquiring the company, Reuters claims via two sources. Discussions are said to be ongoing, and if they're successful, a finalised deal could be signed within the coming weeks. The firm's stocks are estimated to be...
- Sony
- Kadokawa
- Industry
- Rumours
News Sony's Had a First-Party PS5, PS4 Game Nominated for Game of the Year Ten Times in a Row
Do not underestimate the power of PlayStation
Sony has had a first-party Game of the Year nomination at The Game Awards ten years in a row. In fact, the streak would be even longer if 2014 hadn’t been such a lean year for the industry as a whole. Here are the titles that have been nominated: 2015: Bloodborne 2016: Uncharted 4: A Thief’s...
- Sony
- The Game Awards
- Industry
News 17 More PS Plus Extra, Premium Titles Live Now, Including PS3 Classics
Time to join the Resistance
Today's the day for the biggest PS Plus Extra and PS Plus Premium content refresh in some time, with an impressive 17 PS5, PS4, and Classic games dropping onto the two tiers. They're all available to download or stream now, including the memorable PS3 titles Resistance: Fall of Man and Resistance 2. The
- PS5
- PS4
- PS Plus
Rumour Dragon's Dogma 2 Datamine Reveals Potential Multiplayer Plans
By the light of the moon
A new Dragon's Dogma 2 datamine has supposedly unearthed some interesting details regarding potential plans for the open world RPG. While these tidbits don't necessarily mean that significant updates are incoming, they do suggest that the developer was at least considering one or two eyebrow-raising additions. The headline...
- Capcom
- PS5
- Dragon's Dogma
- Rumours
News Stunning PS5 Sandbox Towers of Aghasba Out Now in Early Access
Build 'em higher
Towers of Aghasba is one of those projects that's always looked incredibly promising — but it seems to have flown under the radar somewhat. You may recall that it was actually featured in last year's PlayStation Showcase, where it was announced for PS5. Well, today's the day: Towers of Aghasba is now available in early access...
- Dreamlit
- PS5
- Towers of Aghasba
- Trailers
News The Largely Forgotten Need for Speed Unbound Is Still Getting Big Updates on PS5
Lockdown mode coming soon
We feel a bit sorry for Need for Speed Unbound; it launched back in December 2022 with almost no fanfare at all, despite being arguably the best game in the series in years. Still, while it's flown way under the radar, it's quietly been receiving great post-launch support all this time, with the next big update coming very...
- EA
- PS5
- Need for Speed
- Updates
News Silent Hill 2 PS5 Pro Issues Are Being Worked on, Dev Confirms
Polish dev aware of problems
Silent Hill 2 studio Bloober Team has acknowledged the problems affecting the game when running on PS5 Pro, stating it's working on a fix. Last month's horror remake is one of a few titles facing graphical flaws when played on Sony's new upgraded console, with reports of reflections constantly flickering on-screen. Now,...
- Konami
- PS5
- PS5 Pro
- Silent Hill
News Remedy Offers Control 2 Insight, AAA Action RPG on €50 Million Budget
Looking at 3-4 million units for 100% ROI
Remedy has shared an inside look at the budgeting and lifetime goals of creating Control 2, as it states the future game is working on a roughly €50 million budget and will need to sell between three and four million copies to improve on its investment costs. The game is a AAA action RPG, which going by...
- Remedy
- Control
- Industry
News PS Plus Premium's Legacy of Kain Classics Both Have Trophies on PS5, PS4
Have you Nosgoth the Platinum yet?
In this month's PS Plus Extra and Premium update, a pair of cult classics are being added to the retro collection. November's additions include PS1's Blood Omen: Legacy of Kain and PS2 sequel Blood Omen 2 — excellently timed arrivals with the Soul Reaver titles getting the remaster treatment in just a couple of
- Crystal Dynamics
- PS5
- PS4
- PS Plus
- Trophies
News Sony Leads Pack of Publishers Nominated at The Game Awards
Slow year for games, huh?
The Game Awards is undoubtedly the talk of the town today, not least because of Elden Ring's Shadow of the Erdtree expansion's controversial inclusion as Game of the Year nominee. Sony, and by extension, PlayStation, are set to continue dominating Geoff Keighley's award show, with first-party titles nominated
- Sony
- The Game Awards
- The Game Awards 2024
News UK Sales Charts: Farming Simulator 25 Crops Up in a Nintendo-Heavy Top 10
Game has sold 2 million worldwide so far
The Farming Simulator series is quietly very popular, and there's evidence of that in the UK's latest physical games chart. Farming Simulator 25 recently released on PS5, and it's made a debut at number six; just under half of those physical copies sold were for Sony's console. This decent start lines up...
- UK
- Sales
- Charts
- PS5
- PS4
News Definitive PS5 Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous Edition Not for the Faint of Heart
Six expansions bundled into highly replayable 150+ hour CRPG behemoth
How time flies. Just the second game this scribe reviewed for Push Square, Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous is getting a debatably warranted Game of the Year edition. Cramming together four free DLCs and six premium expansions, with ten Mythic Paths to follow and 25 classes to...
- Owlcat Games
- PS5
- Warhammer
- Trailers
News Final Fantasy 6 Remake Mentioned Again, A Dream Project for Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Producer
Return of the Returners
Widely regarded as one of the greatest Final Fantasy games, talk of a Final Fantasy 6 remake has been floating around for years. In particular, the epic RPG is an obvious candidate for Square Enix's trademark 'HD-2D' overhaul, given its 16-bit origins. And guess what? Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake producer Masaaki Hayasaka...
- Square Enix
- Final Fantasy
- Dragon Quest
News Starbreeze Plans 'Significantly Lower Level of Investment' for PAYDAY 3
The great escape
After a disappointing launch and then some brief moments of optimism, it seems like developer Starbreeze is stepping away from the multiplayer heist game PAYDAY 3. Despite some positive reception to recent year-one anniversary updates, it looks like the developer will be winding things down in the months ahead. In the firm's recent...
- Starbreeze
- PS5
- PAYDAY
News Lorelei and the Laser Eyes Hands TGA Nominated Puzzles to PS5, PS4
Launching on 3rd December
Lorelei and the Laser Eyes has been nominated in the Best Indie Game category at The Game Awards, and between now and then, PS5 and PS4 players will get the opportunity to play it for themselves. Swedish developer Simogo has announced ports of the unique puzzler will arrive on 3rd
- Annapurna Interactive
- PS5
- PS4
- Lorelei and the Laser Eyes
- Announcements
News Roblox Introduces New Protections in Face of Growing Scrutiny
Under 13s blocked from messaging outside of games
Roblox is not a game we paid much attention to previously, and it seems we weren't alone in that. In the wake of a bombshell report that shined a light on the "paedophile hellscape" the wildly popular platform has allegedly been allowed to become, Roblox Corporation, the publisher and developer...
- Roblox Corporation
- PS4
- Roblox
Monday18th Nov 2024
News Disgruntled PS5 Pro Owners Campaign to Disable Support After Slew of Shoddy Patches
Not a good look
PS5 Pro is generally posting really positive results in games like Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth and Hogwarts Legacy, but as with all things in life, there are inconsistencies. It’s worth underlining that it’s down to individual developers to get the most out of Sony’s hardware, and not all of them are doing a good job. We’ve...
- Sony
- PS5
- Hardware
News All The Game Awards 2024 Nominees Revealed, Astro Bot Up for 7 Awards
FF7 Rebirth also gets 7 nominations
Geoff Keighley has today announced the games nominated for all the categories at The Game Awards next month, with the fan-favourite PS5 platformer Astro Bot one of the titles leading the way with 7 nominations. It's been nominated for Game of the Year, Best Art Direction, Best Score & Music, Best Audio Design,...
- The Game Awards
- Geoff Keighley
- The Game Awards 2024
Poll Are You Happy with Your PS Plus Extra, Premium Games for November 2024?
Plus or minus?
November's PS Plus Extra and PS Plus Premium selection is bound to divide opinion. On the one hand, Extra's got some potential bangers in the form of Like a Dragon: Ishin!, and the vastly improved Dying Light 2. Oh, and there's a little game called Grand Theft Auto 5 — but who hasn't played Rockstar's eternal open worlder at this...
- PS Plus
- PS5
- PS4
- Polls
- Features
News 33 Characters Confirmed for Marvel Rivals PS5 Launch
Six more to be revealed
NetEase Games has announced its superhero-focused take on Overwatch, named Marvel Rivals, will release early next month with an impressive launch roster of 33 playable characters. 27 have been revealed so far, leaving a further six to be confirmed for the 6th December 2024 launch. All will be playable for free on release...
- NetEase Games
- PS5
- Marvel Rivals
News PS5 Pro Image Quality Issues Reported for Star Wars Jedi: Survivor
Looks "dramatically worse" than base PS5 performance mode
You can add Star Wars Jedi: Survivor to the mounting pile of games that somehow perform worse on PS5 Pro than on Sony's baseline hardware. The engineers at Digital Foundry put the game's alleged PS5 Pro-enhanced patch through its paces and came away unimpressed. While RT reflections
- EA
- PS5
- Star Wars
News Konami Quiet as PS5 Pro Players Report Issues with Silent Hill 2
Pro patch lost in purgatory
If you were planning on diving into Silent Hill 2 on that fancy new PS5 Pro, you might want to hold out. Players have been reporting technical issues since the new console came out. A dedicated PS5 Pro patch has been promised, but as both publisher Konami and developer Bloober Team aren't talking, it's hard to say when or...
- Konami
- PS5
- Silent Hill
News Capcom Strategy Game Kunitsu-Gami Fails to Meet Sales Targets
But other 2024 releases selling as expected
Capcom has shared a sales update for its slate of 2024 releases via a new GameBiz.jp article, where it's announced the publisher's PS5, PS4 strategy game Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess didn't meet the sales targets set by the firm. Its reasoning for the sales flop stems from a lack of awareness...
- Capcom
- PS5
- PS4
- Kunitsu-Gami
- Sales
News Oh No! Youtooz's Plastic PlayStation Tat Looks Lovely
Pre-orders open on 24th November
Have you otakus got enough space for a few more PlayStation-themed dust collectors? It looks like Yootooz, the Funko-esque toy company behind licensed collectible tat, is lining up a range of Sony goodies. A post on the company’s X (or Twitter) account includes the famous PlayStation slogan “live in your world,...
- Youtooz
- Toys
- Merch
News Do You Really Want Devs to Make Lower Budget, More Original Games for PS5?
Slitterhead studio in the eye of storm
As we wrote in our review this month, Slitterhead is an inventive and original game. It’s one we thoroughly enjoyed, but it currently commands a Metacritic rating of 62. It’s one of the rare occasions where our 7/10 is actually higher than the critical mean. And it’s started an interesting discussion on...
- Industry
- PS5
News Embracer Still Struggling, Despite Cutting Thousands of Jobs
Net sales down 23% year-on-year
It's been a little while since we checked in on Embracer Group, and with the publishing giant having posted its Q2 financial results, now seems as good a time as any. Despite cutting thousands of jobs and attempting to right the ship, Embracer reports significant declines across the board, with the all-important...
- Embracer Group
- Industry
News Fortnite's TMNT Islands Trailer Demonstrates How Far Epic's Platform Has Come
We'd have never left the house
Epic Games' Fortnite is either the greatest game ever made or a horrific blight on the minds of impressionable young gamers, depending on who you ask. While we don't feel that strongly one way or the other, one thing is sure: if we'd had unfettered access to this TMNT Islands thing when we were in the grip of '90s...
- Epic Games
- PS5
- PS4
- Fortnite
News There Is a God! Legacy of Kain PS5 Pre-Orders Are Exceeding Expectations
The Kain event
As we noted in a recent article, it’s a good time to be a Legacy of Kain fan. In addition to the upcoming Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver 1 & 2 Remastered bundle, tomorrow will also chart the release of emulated versions of Blood Omen (PS1) and Blood Omen 2 (PS2) on the PS5 and PS4.
- Aspyr
- PS5
- PS4
- Legacy of Kain
News Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake's Brutal Difficulty Spikes Are Shocking New Players
Feel the burn
We're now a few days removed from the release of Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake, and so players have had time to formulate some initial thoughts on the RPG. And perhaps surprisingly, the title's difficulty seems to be the biggest talking point at this early stage. Generally speaking, a lot of new players are quickly discovering that...
- Square Enix
- PS5
- Dragon Quest
News Venus Vacation Prism: Dead or Alive Xtreme Is a Pretty Girl Photography Sim for PS5, PS4
Sure, why not?
Koei Tecmo has released more details about Venus Vacation Prism: Dead or Alive Xtreme, the so-called romance release due out in Japan and Asia from 6th March. Remember, there are no plans to release this in the West right now, but the Asian version will feature English subtitles. In truth, this is a far cry from the volleyball games...
- Koei Tecmo
- PS5
- PS4
- Dead or Alive
News New LEGO Horizon Set Now Official, Includes, Aloy, Varl, and Machines
Put together a Sawtooth and Shell-Walker
Sony and LEGO have now officially confirmed the new LEGO set based on the Horizon series that leaked last week. It is exactly as it was claimed: the set features Aloy, Varl, and the Shell-Walker and Sawtooth machines. Pre-orders are now live on the LEGO website ahead of a release on 1st March 2025, and it'll...
- Sony
- LEGO
- Horizon
- Announcements
News PSVR2 Horror Alien: Rogue Incursion Goes Gold, Reveals New Trailer
Out for PSVR2 on 19th December
Survios has announced as part of a bundle of PSVR2 reveals that its upcoming VR horror game Alien: Rogue Incursion has gone gold and is ready for its 19th December 2024 release date. To mark the moment, the developer has published a new story trailer to help set the scene for the adventure ahead. Check it out above...
- Survios
- PS5
- PSVR2
- Alien: Rogue Incursion
- Trailers
News Hitman Brings a World of Assassination to PSVR2 in March 2025
Time to hit some men
Announced earlier this year during the most recent State of Play, Hitman World of Assassination is being brought to PSVR2. Unfortunately, it's been delayed by a few months; initially planned for December, it's now scheduled to arrive on 27th March, 2025. The game is essentially the full trilogy of modern Hitman titles, and was...
- IO Interactive
- PS5
- PSVR2
- Hitman
- Delays
News Patapon Spiritual Successor Ratatan Marches onto PS5, PS4 in 2025
And it looks delightful
Following a very successful crowdfunding campaign on Kickstarter, Ratatan — a spiritual successor to PSP's cult classic Patapon — is now confirmed for both PS5 and PS4. Publisher Game Source Entertainment announced the supported platforms for the game in an update on its website, where it also pencilled in a release...
- Game Source Entertainment
- PS5
- PS4
- Ratatan
- Trailers
News Remedy's Sam Lake Honoured with Andrew Yoon Legend Award
Kojima, Schafer, Druckmann, Lake
Charismatic Remedy Entertainment boss Sam Lake has been honoured with the Andrew Yoon Legend Award, named the recipient by the New York Videogame Critics Circle. Lake has spent over two decades at Remedy, serving as creative director on both the Alan Wake and Control franchises. He's also a wonderful dancer. The...
- Remedy
- Industry
