PS Plus News (Page 8)
Soapbox PS Plus Might Be Gaming's Best Subscription Service Now
Liam's a happy member
While Sammy doesn't see subscription services becoming the industry standard in the future, I at least think PS Plus is the best one you could be a member of right now. Following a long and impressive streak of monthly updates, I believe what Sony is doing with its three-tiered setup just about edges the offerings of
News This Is the Impact PS Plus Can Have on a Game's Player Numbers
Ascenders
We've seen it many times by now: a game that appears on PS Plus Essential's monthly lineup often receives a huge boost in players. That might sound obvious, but the impact certainly varies from game to game. Some, like Rocket League and Deep Rock Galactic, thrive thanks to PS Plus, and it sounds as though it's happening again. No More...
News Three More PS Plus Essential Games Up for Download Now on PS5, PS4
And they're off
Today's the day for your monthly PS Plus Essential update, with three new PS5, PS4 titles available to download now on the base tier of Sony's subscription service. UK and European users can get GRID Legends, Chivalry 2, and Descenders now, with availability rolling out across the USA later in the day. You've got until Tuesday, 6th...
Reminder You're Running Out of Time to Claim April 2023's PS Plus Essential Games
Get 'em while you can
The selection of PS Plus Essential games will rotate starting tomorrow, meaning it’s last chance saloon for April 2023’s inclusions. As of the time of publication, you’ll have hours to add Meet Your Maker, Tails of Iron, and Sackboy: A Big Adventure to your library. The latter, it should be noted, was recently added to PS...
Poll Are You Happy with Your PS Plus Essential Games for May 2023?
Plus or minus?
May 2023's PS Plus Essential games were leaked just hours ahead of their official reveal earlier this week, and it's fair to say that the lineup divided opinion on both occasions. To be fair, it is a bit of an odd selection. We've got GRID Legends headlining things — a solid racer with some questionable FMV story stuff thrown in...
Soapbox I No Longer Think Subscriptions Like PS Plus, Xbox Game Pass Are the Future of Gaming
Sammy weighs in on the subscription debate
In this job, there are clear and obvious trends that dominate the discussion, sometimes for years at a time. I’ve been running Push Square for well over a decade now, and I’m lucky enough to have reported on many of the defining moments that have engaged enthusiasts: there was the battle for motion...
News Sony's PS Plus Subscriber Count Is on the Rise Once Again
Another one million members join
Sony gained one million PS Plus subscribers from January through to the end of March 2023 to see its members count increase again to a total of 47.4 million. Having experienced a small dip earlier in the year, the growth sees the number of paying accounts return to what appears to be the service's general peak: just...
News PS Plus Essential Games for May 2023 Announced
Hope you like racing
Update: PlayStation has officially announced the PS Plus Essential games for May 2023, and they're just as the leak said. You've got GRID Legends on PS5 and PS4, Chivalry 2 on PS5 and PS4, and Descenders on PS4. All three games will be available to add to your library from the 2nd May. You can rea
News PS Plus Premium Embraces Evil with Cult of the Lamb Trial
Just in time for the new update
Another playable game trial has been added to PS Plus Premium subscriptions. If you're paying for Sony's most expensive tier, you can now try indie darling Cult of the Lamb for up to one hour. The sudden arrival of this trial coincides with the game's latest update, which brings a wide range of improvements and...
News 3 More Big PS4 Games Will Leave PS Plus Extra, Premium on 16th May
Batman, Injustice 2, LEGO Harry Potter
Three more PS4 games are going the way of the dodo, or at least are leaving the PS Plus Extra and Premium subscription services. Injustice 2 (Extra), LEGO Harry Potter Collection (Premium), and Batman: Return to Arkham (Premium, US only) will all be departing for greener pastures on
News PS Plus Premium's LocoRoco Midnight Carnival Getting PS5, PS4 Trophies
Ballin'
As has become a pretty common trend of late, Sony is updating PSP classic LocoRoco Midnight Carnival, released as part of PS Plus Premium, with Trophies. This is something we’ve observed several times recently across a number emulated first-party titles: Echoshift added gongs earlier in the month, while the likes of
News PS Plus Extra Adds Another Exciting Game on Launch Day in May
Japan Studio fans, pull up a pew
The bizarrely beautiful Humanity looks a lot like the kind of game Japan Studio would have made for the PS Store during the PS3 era – and it will be made available on PS5 and PS4 day one with PS Plus Extra. Releasing on 16th May alongside the next round of Game Catalogue additions, the title will be playable either...
News Consumer Spending Growth on Subscriptions Like PS Plus Is Slowing
Maybe not the future after all
A chunk of the discourse this generation has revolved around subscriptions, and Sony’s reluctance to offer its first-party releases day one with PS Plus. Many felt that the PS5 would begin to fall behind its rivals due to a perceived lack of value compared to competing services like Xbox Game Pass, but in reality the...
News PS Plus Premium Adds Two More Full Game Trials for New PS5, PS4 Titles
Another hit
As we mentioned over the weekend, full game trials aren’t better than outright being able to play a title in its entirety, but there’s a growing selection of them available with PS Plus Premium – and right on time, Sony’s added two more. Alongside today’s enormous update, the manufacturer has added a three hour trial f
News 16 More PS Plus Extra, Premium Games Available to Download Now
Bethesda all over the place
Following last week's lineup announcement, the 16 PS5, PS4 games coming to PS Plus Extra and PS Plus Premium for the month of April 2023 can all be downloaded now. You'll be able to play all these titles until they leave the service. In case you need a reminder of what's on offer from today, the full list can be viewed...
News PS Plus Premium Quietly Adds Another Full Game Trial
Eternal matters
The unsung hero of PS Plus Premium, perhaps understandably, are its full game trials. Sure, we’d all prefer to have the full game available as part of our subscription, but these meaty demos can give you a good idea of what to expect from a title – and can be crucial in convincing you to part with your hard-earned cash. There are...
Poll Are You Happy with Your PS Plus Extra, Premium Games for April 2023?
It was all Bethesda
We hope you like Bethesda games, because they make up the bulk of this month's PS Plus Extra and Premium offerings. Might this business decision be down to some kind of big deal that's happening elsewhere in the industry? Hmmm, sounds like a conspiracy to us... So, Extra continues to be pretty good value as far as we're...
News PS Plus May Have Finally Stopped Spamming You for Claiming Free Games
Thank you for your purchase
It’s a problem as old as time: we like to describe it as the Thank You for Your Purchase Heart Attack. We’ve all experienced it on at least one occassion in our lives: we’ve hurriedly downloaded the latest PS Plus games, checked our inbox an hour later, and felt the blood rush from our faces. “Thank You for Your...
News 32 Games Will Be Taken Off PS Plus Extra, Premium Next Month
Spider-Man, Resident Evil included
We've always known PS Plus Extra and PS Plus Premium will have rotating catalogues with titles added and removed monthly, but it's unlikely anyone expected 32 games to be taken away all at once. That's what's happening next month, though: the service's Last Chance to Play section has been updated with a whopping 32...
News 16 Games Hit PS Plus Extra, Premium Next Week
Big April 2023 game refresh revealed
Sony has today announced the lineup of games coming to PS Plus Extra and PS Plus Premium next week. There are 16 titles in total, spread across PS5 and PS4. All of these games will be available to download from Tuesday, 18th April 2023. For more information, check out our
News Sony Quietly Hands Trophy Support to One More PS Plus Premium Game
Echoshift gets 30 Trophies
PSP puzzler Echoshift — which you can play on PS5 and PS4 via PS Plus Premium — has been updated today with Trophy support. It follows on from a series of updates implemented under the hood by Sony for other classic titles brought back via its subscription service. The Trophy list is live now, with 30 gongs to grab and...
News PS Plus Extra Adds an Unexpected Bonus This Easter Weekend
A link to the past
Here’s a little Easter egg to brighten your bunny day weekend: Zelda-like adventure game Anodyne is now free with PS Plus Extra, despite no prior communication from Sony. It’s worth noting that this title was previously part of the PS Now catalogue, before being promptly removed when the Japanese giant rejigged its...
News PS Plus Premium's Syphon Filter: Dark Mirror Upgraded with PS5, PS4 Control Fix
Right stuff
PSP, as we’re sure you know, only had one analogue stick, which made mapping traditional 3D controls to the handheld a bit of a headache. One way developers would circumvent this issue is by binding the camera to the face buttons, allowing you to look up with triangle and so on. This wasn’t a particularly elegant solution, but it...
News PS Plus Essential Games for April 2023 Available to Download Now
Day one PS5, PS4 release included
The big PS Plus Essential monthly refresh has arrived, cycling out three PS5, PS4 games and replacing them with new ones. The April 2023 lineup is now live on the PS Store across PS5 and PS4 systems in the UK and Europe, with the USA set to join the fun later in the day. Members of Sony's base tier can now download...
Reminder Last Chance to Grab Three PS Plus Essential Games
PS5, PS4 titles depart tomorrow
You have less than 24 hours to redeem March 2023's PS Plus Essential games on PS5 and PS4, which makes them fully playable on your account whilst you hold an active PS Plus membership. From tomorrow morning at 9am BST, games like Battlefield 2042, Code Vein, and
News Koei Tecmo Wants to Know Which PS5, PS4 Games You Want on PS Plus
Well, go on then
Japanese publisher Koei Tecmo appears to be eager to bring more of its releases to the top tiers of Sony’s subscription service, as in a Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty survey it’s asked respondents to reveal which titles it’d like to be added to PS Plus Extra or PS Plus Premium. While it’s pretty generic marketing research, it...
Poll Are You Happy with Your PS Plus Essential Games for April 2023?
Plus or minus?
April 2023's PS Plus Essential games have been announced, and as per usual, we're looking at three new titles as part of the subscription service's monthly update. This time around, Meet Your Maker is the headline act, which launches straight onto PS Plus. It's an online game where you're either trying to build an impenetrable base or...
News Meet Your Maker Will Continue to Expand on PS5, PS4 Beyond Its PS Plus Launch
The long game
The words live service send shivers down the spines of long-time readers, but it’s not always a bad thing – after all, there’s very little wrong with getting more of a game you love. Meet Your Maker, which will launch next week at no extra cost for PS Plus subscribers, is certainly hoping to maximise its potential with...
News PS Plus Essential PS5, PS4 Games for April 2023 Announced
Making, adventuring, and side-scrolling
Sony has today revealed the full lineup of PS5, PS4 games heading to PS Plus Essential for the month of April 2023. All three games will be available for download from Tuesday, 4th April 2023 on the base tier of Sony's premier subscription service. Next month, members can look forward to playing the following:...
News PS Plus' Day One Addition in April Mixes Mario Maker with DOOM
Build 'em up to knock 'em down
After an outstanding PS Plus Extra and PS Plus Premium update earlier this week, attention now turns to PS Plus Essential – which will be furnished with another launch day addition in April. While the full lineup is still to be confirmed, we know that
News More Games Will Be Removed from PS Plus Extra in April
This is your last chance to play
PS Plus Extra and PS Plus Premium operate a little differently to PS Plus Essential: games are rotated in and out of the catalogue, and once they’re removed, you’ll no longer be able to play them as part of your subscription – even if you’ve already downloaded and installed them. It’s important to be aware...
News PS Plus Members Are Gutted Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot Doesn't Include PS5 Version
Despite offering a free upgrade
Update: Bandai Namco has declined to comment on whether Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot's PS Plus version was intended to include its free PS5 upgrade. In other words, you're only getting the PS4 version. Original Article: Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot released on PS5 earlier this year, and offered a free upgrade for PS4 owners. It...
News PS Plus Premium's Syphon Filter: Dark Mirror and Ape Academy 2 Have Trophies
Two more retro Platinums
Trophy support for classic games on PS Plus Premium is largely inconsistent, but you can count on Sony's first-party titles to include the feature. If you're a fan of collecting those digital trinkets, you're in luck, as today's big PS Plus refresh includes a pair of old school games with Trophy support. Both Syphon Filter:...
News 17 More PS Plus Extra, Premium Games Available Now on PS5, PS4
Tchia! Uncharted! Riiiidge Racer!
The latest monthly update for PS Plus Extra and PS Plus Premium has arrived, and it's another great one. March's selection of software coming to these upper subscription tiers includes a total of 17 games, and there's a fantastic spread that should give everyone something to enjoy. These games are available to...
Poll Are You Happy with Your PS Plus Extra, Premium Games for March 2023?
Plus or minus?
We're not going to beat around the bush: PS Plus Extra is pretty good, isn't it? The middle tier of Sony's subscription service has quickly established a large catalogue of great PS5 and PS4 games, and it feels like it's being meaningfully expanded every single month. March 2023's additions bring some real value as well. Delightful...
News PS Plus Premium Subs Treated to a Trio of Retro Treats Next Week
Emulated action
There’s no doubt about it: PS Plus has improved dramatically across all three tiers this year. Sony revealed the full lineup of games for PS Plus Extra and PS Plus Premium subscribers earlier, with members of the latter getting treated to a trio of tasty retro releases –
News 17 New PS Plus Extra, Premium Games Revealed in Another Huge Update
Something for everyone
Sony has officially announced which games are coming to PS Plus Extra and PS Plus Premium in March 2023. Subscribers can look forward to another glut of PS5 and PS4 titles, as well as three classics. We're looking at a total of 17 newly added games, all of which will be available to play from th
News Massive Ghostwire: Tokyo Update Drops After PS Plus Extra Debut
Ghost with the most
A huge update for Ghostwire: Tokyo has been announced, bringing a bunch of new stuff to the somewhat overlooked action game. Set to arrive on the 12th April, the 'Spider's Thread' patch will add an all-new roguelike game mode, while the main campaign gets extended cutscenes, fresh environments, new missions, and even new combat...
News PS Plus Essential PS5, PS4 Game for April Revealed Early
Another game debuts on the service
Sony's not adhering to its usual schedule with these willy-nilly PS Plus announcements, but never mind. The platform holder has just unveiled one of the PS Plus Essential monthly games for April 2023, and it's an intriguing indie game making its debut on the subscription service. Meet Your Maker was announced a...
News These 9 PS5, PS4 Games Are Leaving PS Plus in March
Play them while you can
PS Plus has an overwhelming number of games available to members, particularly those subscribed to PS Plus Extra. While the catalogue grows each month, every now and then a handful of titles will reach the end of their time on the service. This month, a total of nine PS5 and PS4 games will be leaving PS Plus. Here's the list...
News PS Plus Essential Games for March 2023 Available to Download Now
Roll the DICE
New month, new PS Plus games. As March, er, marches on, PS Plus Essential's selection of monthly games has been refreshed, giving members a new trio of titles to enjoy. They're available to download right now on PS Store. As a reminder, this month you're getting multiplayer shooter Battlefield 2042 (PS5/PS4), blocky dungeon crawler...
Poll Are You Happy with Your PS Plus Essential Games for March 2023?
Plus or minus?
Going by the results of our previous polls, it's been a good start to the year for PS Plus — but will that winning streak continue this month? March 2023's PS Plus Essential games have been officially announced, with inconsistent FPS Battlefield 2042 leading the charge. EA's multiplayer shooter is flanked by Minecraft: Dungeons and
News PS Plus Is Up to 85% Off for New Subscribers This Weekend
But only in Europe
You can get a month of PS Plus Essential for just £1.00 this weekend, as Sony tries to tempt back lapsed members. The deal – live in Europe but not in USA – offers savings of up to 85 per cent across all of the one month options, active through 5th March. If you want to sub to one of the higher tiers, then a month of PS Plus...
News PS Plus Essential Games for March 2023 Confirmed
A varied trio
Given that Sony already teased this PS Plus Essential update during its State of Play broadcast last month, this selection of games doesn't come as a surprise — but it's nice to have confirmation all the same! So, just to recap, March 2023's PS Plus Essential lineup is as follows: Battlefield 2042 (PS5, PS4)
News PS Plus Essential, Extra Games for March 2023 Announced Early
Eight games confirmed so far
Sony has gone ahead and announced which games are coming to PS Plus Essential and Extra in March 2023. Usually, we get confirmation a bit later, but we suppose the latest State of Play broadcast has presented the perfect opportunity. Here are the PS Plus Essential games (available from the 7th March): Battlefield 2042...
News Tchia Comes to PS Plus Extra Day One on 21st March, New Trailer Revealed
Island life is free
Following in the footsteps (paw prints?) of Stray, Sony has announced its second PS Plus Extra day one title will be Tchia. It launches on 21st March 2023, and you'll be able to play it that same day with an active membership to the service. The news was accompanied by a trailer, which you can check out above; it's all about t
News PS Plus Extra, Premium's Big 17 PS5, PS4 Game Refresh Available Now
Quality wherever you look
Today's the day for what is arguably PS Plus Extra and PS Plus Premium's biggest and best monthly game refresh as 17 quality titles are now available to download. The lineup is spread across 14 PS5, PS4 games and three PS1 Classics, ensuring there's something for everyone during the month of February 2023. In case you need...
News PS1 Classic The Legend of Dragoon Does Indeed Have Trophies on PS5, PS4
And a Platinum
The Legend of Dragoon is battling its way to PS5 and PS4 on the 21st February as part of this month's PS Plus Premium update, and as previously rumoured, the classic JRPG does indeed have a full Trophy list at launch. It's got a total of 47 trinkets — with four Golds and four Silvers — and yes, it includes an all-important Plati
Poll Are You Happy with Your PS Plus Extra, Premium Games for February 2023?
Plus or minus?
Some people have been calling it one of the best PS Plus updates ever. Others say it's the best PS Plus update yet. But don't let pesky internet commenters sway your opinion! As always, we want to know what you think of the confirmed PS Plus Extra and Premium lineups for February 2023. Extra's selection is impressive right off the...
Rumour Iconic PS1 RPG The Legend of Dragoon Adding Trophies on PS Plus Premium
According to unnamed source, anyway
Playing retro games on PS5 and PS4 with PS Plus Premium has become a key point of interest for enthusiast PlayStation fans, and Trophies are the icing on the cake when it comes to these classics. Sony is adding The Legend of Dragoon to its subscription service beginning Tuesday, 21st February – and according to...
