PSVR - Timeline
Monday10th Feb 2020
News Space Channel 5 VR Struts Its Stuff for PSVR on 25th February
Boogie nights
Space Channel 5 VR: Kinda Funky News Flash, to give its full name, finally has a release date on PlayStation VR. It's arriving in just a couple of weeks time, giving you the chance to boogie the night away starting 25th February 2020. It's shaping up to be a faithful reimagining of the SEGA Dreamcast classic that'll have you pulling...
Thursday30th Jan 2020
News Beat Saber Free Update Adds Three Songs from Camellia on PSVR
Complimentary pack now available for all players
When Beat Saber initially launched on PlayStation VR, it didn't have the biggest selection of tracks. Nowadays, through various updates and premium DLC packs, the virtual reality block-chopping rhythm game is looking much healthier. In fact, yesterday saw the release of three new songs to the game,...
Wednesday29th Jan 2020
Review Firewall Zero Hour - Tactical PSVR Shooter Has Awesome Action, But Not Enough of It
You've been Tango'd
Republished on Wednesday 29th January 2020: We're bringing this review back from the archives following the announcement of February's PlayStation Plus lineup. The original text follows. We’re not sure whether they’re brave or stupid, but developers will insist on releasing online-only multiplayer games for PlayStation VR...
Tuesday28th Jan 2020
News The Walking Dead: Saints & Sinners Releases to Glowing Reviews Ahead of PSVR Launch
81 on Metacritic
With upcoming PlayStation VR titles drying up as of late, we're now more than ever relying on third-parties to deliver the goods when it comes to Sony's headset. We've got Marvel's Iron Man VR, Paper Beast, and now it looks like you can add The Walking Dead: Saints & Sinners to the list of PSVR games you should be excited about...
News Acclaimed Rhythmic Shooter Pistol Whip Is Coming to PSVR
Murder on the dance floor
We like to think we have our finger on the pulse here at Push Square, but some things are bound to pass us by -- especially with so many games around these days. One such example is Pistol Whip, a virtual reality on-rails shooter set to music. It's out now for PC VR formats, and is in development for PlayStation VR. Give...
Wednesday22nd Jan 2020
Going dark
We haven't heard a single word from PlayStation VR project Star Child ever since it was indefinitely delayed back in December 2018 so when something to do with the game finally cropped up, this wasn't the news we were hoping for. Publisher Playful Studios has let go of a significant portion of its full-time staff -- casting further doubt...
Tuesday21st Jan 2020
News Is a New PSVR Launching Alongside PS5 This Year?
New version incoming, apparently
We already know that PlayStation VR will be compatible with the PlayStation 5, but will Sony have a new headset in stores alongside its next-gen system? Given the potential price tags involved, it seems unlikely, but the company behind immersive virtual reality experiences like Titanic VR seems to know something we...
Friday17th Jan 2020
News Marvel's Iron Man VR the Latest PS4 Game to Receive Delay
Pushed back to May
The last few days have seen several of this year's key games get pushed back, and now it's time for another. Marvel's Iron Man VR, which up to now was scheduled to arrive on 28th February, has been delayed. As developer Camouflaj states above, the PlayStation VR exclusive will now launch on 15th May, just a couple of weeks...
Tuesday7th Jan 2020
Round Up What Was Announced During Sony's CES 2020 Press Conference?
Every PlayStation detail from the trade show
Sony's press conference at CES 2020 has now concluded, and PlayStation featured a little more heavily than we thought. We didn't get the anticipated PS5 console reveal many were hoping for, but Jim Ryan gave us plenty of fresh information on current and next-gen hardware. Below is every...
News PSVR Reaches Sales Milestone of 5 Million Units
A virtual success
Sony's CES 2020 conference has just concluded, and contained a fairly substantial portion of PlayStation goodness. Jim Ryan himself took to the stage to showcase the PS5's official logo and tease more information coming soon, but he also rattl
Saturday28th Dec 2019
Feature PSVR Had a Great Start, But It's Time to Up the Ante
How can PSVR improve in 2020 and beyond?
PlayStation VR was introduced to the world just over three years ago, and it brought the tech to the masses. Oculus Rift got the ball rolling on PC, of course, but it was with Sony's cheaper, more accessible headset that virtual reality became something attainable for everyone. It's for these reasons that...
Friday27th Dec 2019
Game of the Year Best PSVR Game of 2019
Headset favourites
2019 hasn't been quite as much of a bumper year for PlayStation VR as it could have been, but that hasn't stopped a number of unique, special experiences making their way to the headset over the past 365 days. Making up for the lack of an Astro Bot Rescue Mission this time around are charming characters, comedy, and some gritty...
Friday20th Dec 2019
Guide How to Watch VR Porn on PSVR
Play virtual reality porn on PS4 with PlayStation VR
How do you watch VR porn on PSVR? For those of you who don't spend the day surrounded by supermodels sucking on Calippos, you may be wondering if you can put your spangly new PlayStation VR headset to… Alternative use. While manufacturer Sony has understandably shied away from making its...
Tuesday17th Dec 2019
News Blood & Truth Gets Groovy with Interactive DJ Booth and Rhythm Challenges
That's bangers and mash
The excellent PlayStation VR exclusive Blood & Truth has been very well supported ever since the Cockney action shooter came to PlayStation 4 this summer, but developer London Studio isn't done just yet. The game's fourth free DLC pack is available to download right now, and it comes with a musical twist. Joining the...
Monday16th Dec 2019
News You Can Now Make Music in No Man's Sky with Latest Update on PS4
Like the sound of that
Hello Games has just released the latest patch for its ongoing space-faring adventure game, No Man's Sky. The now-massive title has been brought up to version 2.24 with this new update, and it's available to download now on PlayStation 4. So, what's new? Only a full audio creation tool. This new update adds a new device named...
Friday13th Dec 2019
News Green Day Crosses Paths with Beat Saber, Song Pack Out Today on PSVR
Boulevard of broken arms
Green Day played a couple of songs at The Game Awards, and in addition to getting a few people up off their seats, it was all in aid of yet another announcement. The band is the latest to collaborate with Beat Saber on a DLC song pack. The pack contains six of the group's tunes: American Idiot, Boulevard of Broken Dreams,...
Wednesday11th Dec 2019
News Dreams Won't Support PSVR at Launch, But It's Coming 'ASAP'
Nightmare
In case you missed it, the wonderful Dreams now has a release date on PlayStation 4. It's been a long time coming, but Media Molecule's ambitious project is now just a couple of months away from launch. One feature that had previously been confirmed for the creation suite was full support for PSVR, but it sounds like this won't be there...
Tuesday10th Dec 2019
News PSVR Stunner Paper Beast Details Sandbox Mode in Latest Trailer
Coming Q1 2020
Paper Beast is one of the few announced major PlayStation VR games still coming to the platform, and it looks like it'll be a pretty little experience in this latest trailer. Debuted during Sony's State of Play livestream, it reveals the game's sandbox mode. The PSVR title will arrive in Q1 2020, so we've only got a few more months...
Sunday8th Dec 2019
Guide PS4, PSVR, PS3, Vita - Which Should You Buy the Kids for Christmas?
A parent's guide to PlayStation consoles
What's the difference between all the PlayStation consoles? Should you get your children a PS4? Which PS4 should you buy for Christmas? If you're unfamiliar with game consoles, it might seem like a confusing bunch of mumbo-jumbo. What's the difference between a PS4 and a PS4 Pro? What do you need for...
Friday29th Nov 2019
News Xbox Boss Phil Spencer Walks Back Critical Comments on VR
"I've played some great VR games"
Xbox head Phil Spencer was in the news earlier this week for being a little bit too critical of VR in a recent interview with Stevivor. Stating that "nobody’s asking for VR" and commenting on how isolating the experience can be, he drew some flack from the virtual reality community and even PlayStation executive...
Deal There's Never Been a Better Time to Buy PSVR
Virtual insanity
PlayStation VR is one of the biggest innovations of the incumbent generation, but historically it’s been pricey to take advantage of the tantalising new technology. That’s not true this Black Friday 2019, as Sony has made a bunch of bargain bin offers available in both the UK and the USA. If you’ve been tempted to try virtual...
Thursday28th Nov 2019
News Touring Karts Is PSVR's Take on Mario Kart, Out Next Month
Cross-play with PC and consoles
The list of quality racing games on PlayStation 4 could be a lot better, but when you narrow it down to PlayStation VR titles alone, it becomes worryingly short. Developer Ivanovich Games is hoping to change all that, however, with Touring Karts -- a kart racer scheduled to hit the platform next month on 12th...
Tuesday26th Nov 2019
News Beat Saber Developer Beat Games Acquired by Facebook
PSVR version still supported
If you were hoping that a potential sequel to Beat Saber would make its way to a PlayStation VR platform at some point in the future, we're afraid you're probably out of luck. The game's developer has just been acquired by Facebook, meaning its focus will shift to the Oculus range of VR platforms on PC. Announced on the...
Soapbox Why Half-Life: Alyx Is a Big Moment for PSVR
I want to be Freeman
It’s been fizzling, hasn’t it? For just over two years, Sony did an incredible job keeping PlayStation VR supplied with top-notch software, but the stream has definitely slowed. While there have been headline titles in holidays past, the Japanese giant is relying on legacy releases like Beat Saber and PSVR Worlds to flog its...
News Shuhei Yoshida Shuts Down Xbox Boss' Comments on VR
Phil Spencer said "nobody's" asking for virtual reality
Update: Shuhei Yoshida, one of Sony's best known executives, has lowkey responded to comments from Xbox boss Phil Spencer regarding virtual reality. The suit seemed to take issue with the Microsoft man's insinuation that "no one" is asking for VR: Are you with Yoshida or Spencer in this...
News UploadVR's Holiday Showcase Returns Tomorrow with Tons of VR Reveals
Numerous PSVR reveals planned
'Tis the season to be jolly in the world of virtual reality with a slew of discounted PlayStation VR bundles headed to retail for Black Friday and the Christmas bonanza, but UploadVR plans to match that excitement tomorrow with another livestream packed full of new VR game reveals and deep dives into upcoming titles...
Monday25th Nov 2019
Mini Review The Curious Tale of the Stolen Pets - An Adorable But Brief PSVR Puzzler
Animal magic
The Curious Tale of the Stolen Pets is a PlayStation VR puzzle game in which you swivel a handful of dioramas around in search of hidden animals. There's not much more to it than that, but it gets away with such a simple idea by presenting it wonderfully. It's an absolute walk in the park, but there's still a satisfaction to solving...
Friday22nd Nov 2019
Mini Review Doctor Who: The Edge of Time - A PSVR Game Only Whovians Could Love
Wibbly wobbly timey wimey
It's always felt like BBC's campy sci-fi show should be a home run in video games, but it's rarely translated well to an interactive format. PlayStation VR adventure Doctor Who: The Edge of Time is an effort to change that, but it's ultimately a bit flat, leaning a little too heavily on fan-pleasing moments instead of...
News Espire 1: VR Operative Brings the Splinter Cell Experience to PSVR, Out Now
Stealth VR
Ubisoft might be tight-lipped on the future of stealth franchise Splinter Cell, but that doesn't stop other developers from releasing their own spin on the genre. Espire 1: VR Operative is studio Digital Lode's first new IP, and it looks to emulate the classic adventures of Sam Fisher and Metal Gear Solid's Solid Snake in PlayStation VR...
Guide Will Half-Life: Alyx Ever Come to PSVR and PS4?
Will you be able to play Valve's new game on PlayStation VR?
Hell has frozen over, the world has stopped spinning, and Valve has announced a new Half-Life game. Out of nowhere, the company behind Steam and a bunch of influential titles has revealed Half-Life: Alyx, a virtual reality sequel to its seminal first-person shooter series. As Valve has a...
Tuesday19th Nov 2019
News PSVR Titles Grab an Impressive Four Nominations at The Game Awards
A good night for the headset
Death Stranding may be about to get all the attention at The Game Awards next month thanks to a whopping nine nominations across eight different categories, but that's not the only place where Sony is cleaning house. As part of the Best VR/AR Game, PlayStation VR titles ma
Friday15th Nov 2019
Review Golem - The World Is Not Enough to Save This PSVR Title from Itself
Rock slide
Have you ever had one of those games you were really excited for, but once the game finally comes out you end up not just disliking it, but actually kind of hating it? Enter Highwire Games’ Golem. Despite being delayed over and over since 2015’s announcement, it doesn’t feel like a stretch to say more delays may have been the right...
Mini Review Audica - Harmonix's PSVR Rhythm Game Is Right on Target
Rock n' roll is king
PlayStation VR isn’t hurting for good experiences, but it’s time to throw another on the stack. Rhythm kings Harmonix are back with Audica, a VR music experience where you shoot at notes as they fly towards you. While its gameplay may be more comparable to the Persona dancing games, the gameplay loop is every bit as...
Mini Review Last Labyrinth - PSVR's Most Baffling Experience
At least it's the last one
Every so often, a video game will come along that seemingly defies all preconceived logic and common sense. That can be a good thing, or it can go the way of The Quiet Man. Unfortunately, Last Labyrinth is a PlayStation VR title that very much belongs in the latter category. Its core mechanic is sound enough, if a little...
Thursday14th Nov 2019
News New PSVR Ad Takes You Hostage and Welcomes an Alien Invasion
Live the game
PlayStation CEO Jim Ryan said that the hardware manufacturer has plans to support PlayStation VR across the Black Friday and Christmas seasons, and it already looks like that commitment is taking shape in the form of a new ad for the virtual reality headset. As seen above, the most successful VR device on the market abducts you in the...
Tuesday12th Nov 2019
News Mini Motor Racing X Brings Micro Machines Style Action to PS4 and PSVR Next Month
A mini adventure
If you've been longing for a Micro Machines-esque racing game on PlayStation 4, the wait is almost over (and yes, we are pretending the huge letdown Micro Machines: World Series doesn't exist). Mini Motor Racing X is heading to PS4 next month, with optional PlayStation VR support for good measure. Mini Motor Racing has actually...
Friday8th Nov 2019
News Beat Saber Crosses Paths with Rocket League, DLC Available Now in Both Games
Rocket beats
Two of PlayStation 4's finest indie titles have crossed over, and it seems like a pretty good fit. Rocket League has accrued quite the soundtrack over the years, and so it makes sense that some of these songs make their way into the popular PSVR rhythm title, Beat Saber. A new song pack for the game is available now for £7.39 / $8.99,...
Thursday7th Nov 2019
News Sony Commits to PSVR Despite Lacking First-Party Output
Big offers planned for Christmas time
We've made a point of highlighting the slightly poor amount of games hitting PlayStation VR over the past couple of months. It feels like the big releases have almost dried up completely when compared to last year's holiday season, which saw the likes of Astro Bot Rescue Mission becomes the headset's latest...
Tuesday5th Nov 2019
News Virtual Reality Rhythm Shooter Audica Is Out Today with Four PSVR Exclusive Songs
Dance, monkey, dance
Harmonix has been absent from PlayStation 4 for a few years, but today marks its grand return. The studio that brought us the likes of Amplitude and Rock Band has turned its hand to virtual reality with Audica, and it's out right now on PSVR. If you're not aware, it's a game that's all about blasting targets in time with the...
Monday4th Nov 2019
News PSVR Game Last Labyrinth Is an Escape Room Experience From Veteran Devs
Releases 13th November
PlayStation VR may be going through a bit of a quiet patch at the moment, with Marvel's Iron Man VR looking like the next big virtual reality game, but here's one interesting title that looks like it could tide you over nicely. Last Labyrinth recreates the escape room experience from the confines of a wheelchair that you've...
Tuesday29th Oct 2019
News Hideo Kojima Wants to Make a PSVR Game, But He's 'Not Free Enough' at the Moment
PT-like on PSVR, please
It must be all hands on deck over at Kojima Productions to get Death Stranding out the door in one piece ahead of its 8th November launch, but studio head Hideo Kojima is already looking to the future. The Metal Gear Solid creator seems to be very interested in developing for virtual reality, PlayStation VR in particular. In...
Friday25th Oct 2019
Rumour Could Horizon: Zero Dawn Point Its Bow at PSVR?
Aloy's Crossbow Training
Wild rumour: London Studio is following up its success on PlayStation VR exclusive Blood & Truth with a virtual reality adaptation of Horizon: Zero Dawn. That’s according to Twitter pundit Callum Hurley, who’s worked in-and-around the VR scene for several years, having previously held roles at Oculus among others...
Tuesday22nd Oct 2019
Hands On Iron Man VR Is the Next Big Thing for PSVR
Stark would be proud
It feels like major PlayStation VR releases have dried up as of late. Sure, the likes of Wolfenstein: Cyberpilot and Vacation Simulator were fun enough, but it doesn't seem like virtual reality has really made any waves since Blood & Truth nearly six months ago. It's a quiet period indeed, but there is one PSVR title we're...
News Cutesy PSVR Puzzler The Curious Tale of the Stolen Pets Releases Next Month
Curiouser and curiouser
It's been a good while since the announcement of PlayStation VR puzzle game The Curious Tale of the Stolen Pets, but we now finally have a release date. Thankfully, the adorable adventure isn't too far away -- it arrives on 14th November 2019. If you're unfamiliar with the game, we've embedded its announcement trailer for...
News Doctor Who: The Edge of Time Brings a Dalek Invasion to PSVR This November
Exterminate!
PlayStation VR's release schedule seems to have somewhat dried up as of late, but maybe that's because every other developer is getting out of the way of a forthcoming invasion courtesy of the Cybermen and the Daleks. Doctor Who: The Edge of Time has confirmed that the TARDIS will come to PSVR's rescue next month on 12th November...
Friday18th Oct 2019
News Free Update Adds New Challenges to PSVR Shooter Blood & Truth
Available now
One aspect of Blood & Truth we love is its "gun-fu" combat. Sure, you can blast away enemies as in any other shooter, but this PlayStation VR action game takes things up a notch, allowing you to spin weapons around, reload in mid-air, and more. It makes for extremely expressive and tactile shooting ranges, and it's great fun...
Tuesday15th Oct 2019
News Bonfire Shows Its Quirky Side in New PSVR Gameplay
Out next week
Out on 22nd October for PlayStation VR, developer Baobab Studios' next title looks about as bizarre as it possibly could. Titled Bonfire, it's described as an "interactive VR experience", and it looks just as odd in the gameplay trailer above. After putting in appearances at various film festivals and launching on the Oculus Quest...
Monday14th Oct 2019
Reminder Sony's Celebrating the Third Anniversary of PSVR with a Big PlayStation Store Sale
VRy nice
PlayStation VR is now three years old, and Sony isn't letting that go totally unrecognised. In case you missed it, a PSVR specific sale is currently underway on both the European and North American PlayStation Stores, offering up lots of savings on a wide range of virtual reality titles. The sale lasts until 23rd October, meaning you have...
Wednesday9th Oct 2019
News A Newly Approved Sony Patent May Give Us the First Details on PlayStation VR 2
Reality improved
Will there be a PSVR 2 on PlayStation 5? We certainly wouldn't bet against it. Sony's confirmed the current PlayStation VR hardware will be compatible with PS5, but it's almost certainly in the midst of developing a follow-up. If there was any doubt about this, a newly filed patent from SIE might give us our first taste of what...
Tuesday8th Oct 2019
News Sony Announces Release Dates for Various Upcoming PSVR Games
Winter wave
We're on the brink of PlayStation VR's third anniversary, and Sony has seen fit to celebrate. In addition to a brand new sale on virtual reality titles, several PSVR games have either been announced or had their release dates revealed. Let's go through everything, shall we? First up is Bonfire, a
