PS4 News
September2022
News Mad FPS Atomic Heart Releases This Winter, Picks Up Publisher
Focus Entertainment lends a hand
The crazy-looking FPS from studio Mundfish Atomic Heart has today re-confirmed it'll release during the winter season and has picked up a publisher. Focus Entertainment will be helping the Russian team put the game out on PS5 and PS4, best known for story-focused games like A Plague Tale: Requiem. The wording from...
News GrimGrimoire OnceMore Revives Gorgeous PS2 Strategy on PS5, PS4 in Spring 2023
Witching business
Remastered PS2 strategy title GrimGrimoire OnceMore is being brought West in spring 2023, NIS America has confirmed. It's coming to both PS5 and PS4, with "a brand new skill tree, improved user interface, art gallery, and so much more". Not just a simple resolution boost, then. In case you couldn't tell, GrimGrimoire is from...
News Quirky Dungeon Crawler Monster Menu Gets Cooking on PS5, PS4 Next Year
Monster mash
NIS America has announced Monster Menu: The Scavenger's Cookbook for PS5 and PS4. It's promising an intriguing blend of dungeon crawling, tactical combat, and, as the title suggests, cooking. The gameplay loop has you delving into the aforementioned dungeons, gathering ingredients as you go, and then making some lovely meals around a...
News Save the Last Human by Playing Rogue-Like Dungeon Crawler Void Terrarium 2
Coming to PS4 in 2023
Void Terrarium, available on both PS5 and PS4, is an intriguing mix of bleak post-apocalyptic scenery, rogue-like dungeon crawling, and a sort-of virtual pet — only it's the last remaining human instead. Published by NIS America, the game is getting a direct sequel, and it appears to be sticking to the formula for the second...
News Process of Elimination Has You Cracking a Mass Murder Mystery on PS4 Next Year
Catch the Quartering Duke
If you're into crime-busting visual novels such as Ace Attorney or Danganronpa, you might want to take a look at Process of Elimination. This freshly announced adventure appears to feature a similar setup, offering a whodunnit mystery for players to solve. You play as one of several detectives, who form an alliance to...
News Assassin's Creed Games Go Cheap for Weekend of Reveals
Deal of the Week
To mark this weekend's Assassin's Creed Showcase as part of the Ubisoft Forward showcase, the publisher has put a load of the series' past games and DLC on sale on the PS Store. These all form the Deal of the Week promotion, so you have until 14th September 2022 to take advantage of them. The PS5, PS4 Assassin's Creed game deals...
Subscribe to Push Square on YouTube146k Watch on YouTube Random Cyberpunk 2077 Update Adds Immersive Controller Vibration to Its Infamous Sex Toy Weapon
Is that someone's phone?
Oh, CD Projekt Red... You couldn't help yourselves, could you? The latest update for Cyberpunk 2077 — that is, patch 1.6 — is out now on PS5 and PS4, and buried deep within the patch notes is a headline-worthy surprise. If you've played the game, you may already be familiar with a melee weapon named Sir John...
News PS5 Architect Mark Cerny Adds Another Rare Platinum Trophy to His Collection
Spire slain
PS5 boffin Mark Cerny isn't only the genius lead architect of the console, he also happens to be pretty skilled at video games. The man has been sharing his spoils on social media, tweeting about each of his Platinum Trophy triumphs as they happen. Cerny's Trophy cabinet is impressive, with Plats for the likes of Cuphead, Returnal,...
News Sonic Frontiers Will Have Its Fair Dose of Cheesy J-Rock on PS5, PS4
Vandalize my heart
If there's one thing most Sonic fans will agree on, it's that the series features consistently good music. Whether that's 16-bit earworms like Chemical Plant Zone or the Japanese butt-rock found in later titles, there's plenty to like about the audio landscape of SEGA's most enduring franchise. It seems Sonic Frontiers won't shy...
News Assassin's Creed Mirage PS Store Leak Confirms Cross-Gen Release, Gameplay Details
This is no mirage
Assassin's Creed Mirage, the next instalment in Ubisoft's historical series, will be fully revealed this weekend at the publisher's Ubisoft Forward showcase. But, as is usually the case with anything and everything Ubisoft these days, details about the game are already leaking well ahead of schedule. This latest information comes...
News Big PS Store Indie Sale Live Now, Over 1,000 PS5, PS4 Games Included
Kena! Death's Door! Disco Elysium!
Another Wednesday brings with it one more bundle of PS Store sales, this time around focusing almost entirely on the indie scene. More than 1,000 PS5, PS4 game discounts have been applied, and they'll be available until 21st September 2022. We've got price drops for recent releases and classic titles going cheap,...
News Trails from Zero on PS4 Is Graphically Inferior to Nintendo Switch, PC Ports
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder
If you were looking forward to playing The Legend of Heroes: Trails from Zero on PS4, you may want to keep your expectations in check, as it looks like PlayStation players will be saddled with a graphically inferior version of the game compared to the one releasing on PC and Nintendo Switch. There are a few...
News Asterigos: Curse of the Stars Will Ascend to PS5, PS4 on 11th October
Rise above
Asterigos: Curse of the Stars is a third-person action RPG set in a world inspired by Greek and Roman mythology, and it's been announced for release on PS5 and PS4 on 11th October. You play as Hilda, a brave young warrior on a quest to unravel the mystery of Aphes, a cursed city whose inhabitants have been transformed into horrifying...
News Universes Collide as Umbrella Academy Comes to Call of Duty: Vanguard and Warzone
Talk about a multiverse
Call of Duty: Vanguard and Warzone are getting a new injection of content in the form of the Hazel Bundle, which is a collaboration between the monolithic shooter, and the Netflix original series The Umbrella Academy, an adaptation of the comic book series penned by My Chemical Romance frontman, Gerard Way. Fans of the show...
News Grown Men Fight Teens in First Gameplay for Cobra Kai 2: Dojos Rising
Strike first, strike hard, no mercy
We got our first look at gameplay for Cobra Kai 2: Dojos Rising today, an upcoming brawler based on the popular TV show, and not in reality, apparently, judging by the elemental special attacks these teens are unleashing. This one isn't too far off either, as Cobra Kai 2: Dojos Rising is slated for a Fall 2022...
News Cyberpunk 2077 Patch 1.6 Adds Transmog, New Character Customisation, Out Now
The Edgerunners Update
Cyberpunk 2077 update 1.6 is out now on PS5 and PS4, and it's pretty hefty, weighing in at around 11.9GB. Dubbed the 'Edgerunners Update', it ties neatly into the upcoming Cyberpunk: Edgerunners Netflix anime, adding weapons and armour from the show. But that's not all. 1.6 also brings some welcome additions and improvements...
News God of War Ragnarok Gameplay Video Reveals New Realm Svartalfheim
Home of the dwarves
Game Informer has returned with another fresh look at God of War Ragnarok. This time, another short video introduces us to Svartalfheim, a dwarven realm that's new for the sequel. It was one of the locked areas in God of War, but all nine realms will be open in the upcoming title. Anyway, Svartalfheim is all about "dwarven...
Mini Review The Tomorrow Children: Phoenix Edition (PS4) - New Improvements Can't Fix Everything
Back to work
The Tomorrow Children: Phoenix Edition is aptly named, rising from the ashes of the original, short-lived version. While largely the same game you remember from 2016, this iteration ditches the free-to-play structure, introduces new features, and refreshes the experience in various other ways. Whether those changes are enough to make...
News Free-to-Play Hero Shooter Gundam Evolution Blasts to PS5, PS4 in December
Suit up
Bandai Namco has confirmed that free-to-play 'hero' shooter Gundam Evolution will launch for both PS5 and PS4 on the 1st December, 2022. The six-versus-six title will feature 12 mobile suits at launch, each of which can be customised with different loadouts and skins. The game actually releases for PC through Steam on the 22nd September, so...
Hands On Train Sim World 3 PS5, PS4 Is on Track to Be Dovetail's Best Railway Sim Yet
Rollin', rollin'
Train Sim World 3 chugs to PS5 and PS4 today, and while we need to spend several more hours in the driver’s seat before we bring you a verdict, we thought we’d engage the throttle on our first impressions. TL;DR: it’s a revelation compared to Train Sim World 2 in some ways, thanks to the tidier user interface and vastly...
News PS Plus Essential Games for September 2022 Available to Download Now
Three more games to play
This month's PS Plus Essential games are all available to download now, meaning you have access to another three games as part of your subscription. The lineup has rolled out across Europe, and the USA and other regions will follow throughout the day. Every game hitting the service is as follows: PS Plus Essential:...
News Callisto Protocol Features 'The Most Realistic Characters You'll See in a Game', Says Dev
Eyes, like portals to our ray-traced future
Eagerly-anticipated horror-fest The Callisto Protocol's release date is on the horizon, with the Spacelike (TM) set to scare the hell out of us all on 2nd December. The game looks gorgeous (in a wet, gore-spattered kind of way) and Striking Distance's chief technical officer, Mark James, recently sat down...
News Native PS5 Version of Biomutant Evolves 4K 60fps Capabilities, Free Upgrade for PS4 Owners
The missing link
The native PS5 version of Biomutant is set to release today, 6th September, and we got a trailer showing off some gameplay at 4K 60fps. If you own the PS4 version of the game, you can upgrade for free, and if you are still on the fence, a two-hour trial of the game is available for PlayStation Plus Premium subscribers. The PS5...
News The Division Heartland Details Leak Via Ubisoft Store Ahead of Ubisoft Forward Event
Be still my heartland
The Division Heartland was announced back in 2021, and the Ubisoft-published, Red Storm-developed free-to-play shooter is supposed to release later this year, for PS5 and PS4. There is a pretty good chance we will see it this weekend at Ubisoft's Forward event. It appears someone might have jumped the gun, though, as a page...
News Abduct NPCs and Sacrifice Them in Conan Exiles Age of Sorcery on PS4
Crush your enemies, see them driven before you
Announced back in June, The Age of Sorcery has begun in Conan Exiles, with the long-running MMO getting a fresh injection of content in this massive 3.0 update, and we got a new trailer to celebrate. Magic has finally come to the open-world survival game, and it's kind of hard to believe it wasn't...
Reminder Last Chance to Claim August's PS Plus Essential PS5, PS4 Games
Add them to your library
It's a fresh month, which means a new batch of PS Plus Essential games is on the horizon. However, before we concern ourselves with September's goodies, let's not forget August's PS Plus lineup. Today, 5th September, is your last day to claim this trio and add them to your games library, and it's a selection you'll want...
News Rick and Morty Explore the Nine Realms in God of War Ragnarok Promo
Not about the money this time
The marketing machine is kicking off for God of War Ragnarok, a game that's due out in just a couple of months. For Sony's big first-party titles, it loves splashing the cash, and they don't get much bigger than the sequel to one of PS4's most revered exclusives. Just one avenue to drum up excitement is this: pair the...
News UK Sales Charts: The Last of Us 1, Horizon Forbidden West Champion PS5
Gold and silver for Sony's first-party titles
As was probably to be expected, The Last of Us: Part I has made its debut in the UK's physical sales chart at number one. The remake of this modern classic sits in first place despite lower initial sales than Saints Row, though that comparison comes with all sorts of caveats. Not least of which is the...
News Hype Builds as New Tales from the Borderlands Gets Dual Character, Gameplay Trailers
Plus, the return of the Siege Moustache!
New Tales from the Borderlands is the follow-up to the excellent Tales from the Borderlands, and it's set to launch on 21st October, on PS5 and PS4. We got a couple of new trailers over the weekend, with one detailing its colourful cast of characters, and the other an extensive look at gameplay. We meet...
News Meet The Hunter, Your Customisable Player Surrogate in Marvel's Midnight Suns
Yes, you can pet the Hellhound
A new trailer for Marvel's Midnight Suns has been released, this time focusing on The Hunter, an original character created for the game but one that is justified and given grounding in the expansive Marvel Universe lore. The Hunter is the child of Lillith, the Mother of Demons, an antagonist who has intervened during...
News The Callisto Protocol's Boss Underfire for Appearing to Glorify 15 Hour Shifts
Gruelling like the game's gore
A misjudged Twitter post from Striking Distance Studios founder Glen Schofield has been deleted after it was criticised for appearing to glorify crunch. The former EA and Activision man – whose team is currently working to wrap up survival horror The Callisto Protocol ahead of its 2nd December launch – said that...
News PS Plus Essential, Extra, and Premium PS5, PS4 Games for September 2022 Announced
Every PS Plus tier revealed
Update: Sony has now confirmed PS Plus lineup for all tiers of its subscription. That means, as previously reported, Toem (PS5), Need for Speed Heat (PS4), and Granblue Fantasy Versus (PS4) join the list of All PS Plus Games as
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 442
Steel rises
It's been a big week here at Push Square, with our The Last of Us 1 guide going live, alongside tons of other content. This author is especially knackered, but WAYP stops for no one. Stephen Tailby, Associate Editor: I've been really enjoying a rush of indie games lately, with Cult of the Lamb currently on the agenda. Once that'
News The Callisto Protocol DLC Appears Up in the Air Despite Selling Season Pass
Promising four years of support
The Callisto Protocol team Striking Distance Studios has been queried on its plans for post-launch support and the possibility of DLC, with the developer responding that it's planning four years' worth. That's a lot for a single player only game — only titles like Dying Light have achieved such a feat — but the...
News CDPR Confirms New Cyberpunk 2077 Update, Info Coming Next Week
A special Night City Wire broadcast
Update: Following on from its Night City Wire broadcast announcement, CD Projekt Red has confirmed that it'll be sharing details on Cyberpunk 2077's next patch. A developer stream will take place after the show, and the team will be talking about "all the new stuff coming to Cyberpunk 2077 with the next update"...
News New God of War Ragnarok Gameplay Is Short But Sweet
Play with your food
A new slice of God of War Ragnarok gameplay has been uploaded today as part of Game Informer's exclusive coverage, focusing on the new weapons and abilities included in the follow-up to the 2018 iteration. We get a look at a new enemy type called Grims, and a few new skills involving ice are shown off. Shields look to play a...
News No Quidditch Matches in Hogwarts Legacy, But You Can Still Fly a Broom
To the dungeons
An updated FAQ on the official Hogwarts Legacy website has confirmed the popular wizarding sport Quidditch won't be playable in the game. You'll still be able to get about the school of witchcraft and wizardry aboard a broomstick, but the flights won't get competitive with a Quaffle and Golden Snitch. In the sport's place, you will...
News Meet The Colourful Cast of Villains In-Line for a Butt-Kicking in River City Girls 2
Double dragoness
In a new trailer for River City Girls 2, we learn about some of the villains who will oppose our heroines and their motivations. The bodacious brawler was recently delayed and is expected to launch "sometime after" its originally planned Summer 2022 release window. We get to meet Sabuko, the disgraced daughter, Ken, the rich boy...
News Run Rings Around the Opposition with This Sonic Frontiers Gameplay Overview Trailer
Go moderately fast
A new trailer for Sonic Frontiers has been released by SEGA, giving us an overview of the game. Sonic Frontiers is coming to PS5 and PS4 on 8th November, 2022. On a routine Chaos Emerald-gathering venture with Tails and Amy, Sonic and his friends are sucked into a dimensional portal and find themselves in a strange digital world...
News NBA 2K23's 'Largest and Most Involved' Storyline Features Rapper J. Cole
Power trip
NBA 2K23 was already shaping up to be a gigantic package, between its Michael Jordan campaign and historical Franchise mode features, but of course there’s still MyCareer to consider. Much like last year, on new-gen consoles like PS5, you’ll be balancing your time between the NBA and your of
News Gremlins' Gizmo Takes Over MultiVersus on PS5, PS4 Next Week
Bright light
Update: In a separate Twitter message, MultiVersus developer Player First Games has confirmed that Gizmo and Stripe will both be unique additions to the platform fighter’s roster – and Gizmo is coming first, on 6th September. Are we all excited, then? And just like that, Gremlins’ Gizmo is coming to MultiVersus – er, next...
News Tour the Hogwarts Legacy Common Rooms, New Gameplay Clips Shared
Make yourself at home
Avalanche Software has shared a new look at Hogwarts Legacy to mark this year's Back to Hogwarts Day, focusing on the Gryffindor, Slytherin, Ravenclaw, and Hufflepuff common rooms. In a presentation from community manager Chandler Wood, the video reveals the entrances to where the members of the four houses wind down, go to...
News Synth Riders Announces Latest Song Pack, Features League of Legends Music
Available now
It’s no secret this humble writer loves Synth Riders, with its incredible gameplay and a steady supply of new content. It's one of the very best games you can get for your PlayStation VR headset! And Kluge Interactive has announced yet another pack of songs for their marvellous rhythm title, adding a smattering of songs pack...
News Assassin's Creed Mirage Announced, Full Reveal at Ubisoft Forward
Following leak earlier in the day
Update: Following the screenshot leak earlier today, Ubisoft has officially announced Assassin's Creed Mirage. More information will be shared during the publisher's Ubisoft Forward livestream on 10th September 2022. Original article: Images of what appea
News Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn Packs a Punch in New Gameplay Trailer
Arrives early 2023
Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn, from the makers of successful indie Souls-like Ashen, is looking good in this latest video. Showing off about five minutes of gameplay, you get a good taste of combat, which combines an axe, a gun, and the magical abilities of your furry friend. It looks like you'll deal most of your damage with the...
News Voice of Cards: The Beasts of Burden Now Official, Out for PS4 on 13th September
New story, new skills
Following a PS Store leak last week, Square Enix has revealed Voice of Cards: The Beasts of Burden is indeed real and will be launching on PS4 as soon as 13th September 2022. It's another standalone story that requires no knowledge of previous titles T
News Adorable RPG The Outbound Ghost Set to Haunt Your Console This November
Otherworldly delights
The Outbound Ghost is a delightful little 2.5D RPG all about helping ghosts ascend to the afterlife. Physical editions will be released on PS5 and PS4 on 25th November, with a digital release listed as later in 2022. We got a new trailer ostensibly for the PC release date, but there is plenty of gameplay included for our...
August2022
News Delightful Indie Game Tchia Shares a Tour of the Island
Our next holiday destination
Tchia developer Awaceb has shared a fresh look at its sweet, upcoming indie game all about exploration and island life, inspired by the New Caledonia islands of the South Pacific. Narrated by game director Phil Crifo, a whole nine minutes of footage introduces us to new gameplay mechanics and a surprisingly in-depth...
News Sam & Max Save the World, Beyond Time and Space Remasters Confirmed for PS4
Hot dog
Just yesterday, consistent leaker of gaming news, The Snitch, stated Sam & Max would be coming to PlayStation. Now, we have official confirmation by way of the above new trailer. So, to be clear: Sam & Max Save the World Remastered and Sam & Max: Beyond Time and Space Remastered are coming to PS4. There isn't long to wait,...
News Massive F2P Action RPG Phantasy Star Online 2: New Genesis Is Out Now on PS5, PS4
Following two years on Xbox
SEGA's popular online action RPG Phantasy Star Online 2: New Genesis is finally here. The game has been an Xbox console exclusive for the last two years or so, but it's now available to download — for free — on PS4, and PS5 via backwards compatibility. Trying to explain what New Genesis actually is can take some...
News Horizon Forbidden West Patch 1.18 Is Out Now on PS5, PS4
Get all the patch notes here
Guerrilla Games has deployed the latest Horizon Forbidden West update to PS5 and PS4 today, bringing the game up to version 1.18. The patch introduces a new face paint for Aloy to wear, which is a Pride Flag called Mark of Pride. You can take a look at it in the lead image above. For example, the paint across her...
Review Granblue Fantasy Versus - Superbly Crafted Fighter Is a Joy to Play and Behold
Sky's the limit
Republished on Wednesday 31st August 2022: We're bringing this review back from the archives following the announcement of September's PlayStation Plus lineup. The original text follows. A fighting game adaptation of the immensely popular mobile title, Granblue Fantasy Versus stands as yet another shining example of developer Arc...
Review Need for Speed Heat - The Best NFS for Years, But That's Not Saying Much
Paradise lost
Republished on Wednesday 31st August 2022: We're bringing this review back from the archives following the announcement of September's PlayStation Plus lineup. The original text follows. Need for Speed Heat brings the franchise back from the brink of disaster, but it's only brought it back to being good again. The series has been on...
News Latest PS Store Sale Reduces Prices on PS5, PS4 DLC, Special Editions, More
Extended Play deals now live
The previous PS Store sale ends today, and of course, Sony's prepared another one to pick up where it leaves off. From now until 14th September, the Extended Play offer brings hundreds of prices down, with an emphasis on DLC, season passes, and special editions of PS5 and PS4 games. However, some regular editions are...
News God of War Ragnarok's Enhanced Shield Mechanics and Weapon Signature Moves Detailed
Embrace your inner shield-maiden
God of War Ragnarok's 9th November release date is fast approaching, and the excitement is palpable amongst the PlayStation faithful. Kratos' next adventure is getting the Game Informer cover treatment in September (with the digital edition live now), and we know new gameplay footage is coming. Today we learned some...
News Unearth an All New Adventure in the Ever-Changing Shovel Knight Dig
Can you dig it?
Shovel Knight Dig is an action platformer developed by Yacht Club Games and the next entry in the impeccable Shovel Knight series. It has been confirmed (Thanks, Gematsu) for a PlayStation release, "at a later date". When the dastardly Drill Knight destroys the tranquillity of Shovel Knight's idyllic camp, he takes up his Shovel...
News Drown in Content with Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous' Roguelike DLC
CRPG heaven
Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous is an incredibly deep isometric CRPG, and it's coming to PS4 on 29th September in the form of the Enhanced Edition, which is a revision of many of the base game's mechanics. Treasures of the Midnight Isles, a roguelike endless dungeon-style DLC, will also be available from launch, but sold separately...
News Classic Stealth Strategy Returns in Commandos 3 - HD Remaster, Available Now on PS4
Who dares, wins
Commandos 3 - HD Remaster is a remastered version of the classic stealth-strategy Commandos 3: Destination Berlin, which was originally released back in 2003. It is now available on PS4 in glorious high definition, with a redesigned controller scheme and UI for a smoother console experience. Travel to Berlin, the heart of the...
News Explore a Savage New World in Alien: Fireteam Elite's Pathogen Expansion
In space, no one can hear you scream
Aliens: Fireteam Elite's latest DLC, Pathogen, is available now on PS5 and PS4, and we got a new gameplay trailer showing off some coordinated Xenomorph busting action. The crew of the Endeavour embarks on an all-new campaign to find the source of a deadly disease, one that ravages both humans and Xeno alike...
News NHL 23 PS5, PS4 Gameplay Trailer Showcases Surprisingly Strong Roster of Improvements
Change 'em up
Hot off the heels of its reveal trailer, NHL 23 has showcased a proper look at some of the gameplay changes we can look forward to. In a surprisingly meaty video, we get a glimpse at some of the upcoming improvements to expect with the latest iteration of the lone NHL game on the market. Let’s dive in! The first chunk of the trailer...
News Four Minutes of God of War Ragnarok PS5, PS4 Footage Incoming
As Kratos is Game Informer's cover star
We’re just a couple of months away from launch, and God of War Ragnarok news is imminent. Game Informer has revealed the cover of its latest issue, and the hotly anticipated PS5 and PS4 follow-up is taking centre stage. “In the upcoming sequel, Kratos and Atreus must stave off a preordained catastrophe,...
You're already dead
With all the different death animations developer Striking Distance Studios has squeezed into PS5 and PS4 survival horror The Callisto Protocol, it was always going to find a way to force you to see them. And according to an interview with IGN Japan, this is its solution: you ain’t getting the Platinum Trophy without dying...
News Train Sim World 3 Powers Up PS5, PS4 with 174 Trophies, More Attainable Platinum
On the right track
Train Sim World 3, the rail simulation sequel from Dovetail Games, will launch next week on both PS5 and PS4 – and its Trophies have hit Sony’s servers in preparation. Fans of the series will know it’s renowned for its enormous Trophy lists – Train Sim World 2 has a whopping 255 gongs to collect – and this latest entry...
Rumour Sam & Max Save the World, Beyond Time and Space Remasters Bound for PS5, PS4
Telltale's adventure games bounce back?
Telltale's Sam & Max games were some of its earliest narrative-driven titles, dating back to 2007 or so. Fast-forwarding a bit, and the first two of these beloved episodic hits were remastered by Skunkape, though neither of these revamps have made it to PS4 or PS5 thus far. If reliable leaker The Snitch is...
News Lost Soul Aside Still Missing in Action, But 2022 Return Is Planned
Not lost yet
We've been writing about Lost Soul Aside since 2016, back when it was just a one-man indie project, just before it was snapped up by Sony. The incredibly flashy Devil May Cry-esque action game has been in and out of the news cycle over the years, with its most recent reappearance confirming that it'll be
News Star Ocean: The Divine Force Shows More Story, Characters, Combat
Star's the limit
Square Enix has released another lengthy Star Ocean: The Divine Force trailer, this time covering a range of topics such as overarching story, newly revealed characters, and some key combat details. The action RPG continues to look fairly promising — despite the dodgy character faces — and developer tri-Ace will be hoping that...
Random We Want This Physical Version of Cult of the Lamb's Knucklebones Mini-Game
Not baa-d
Cult of the Lamb is a great game in its own right, but its simple mini-game, Knucklebones, is a fun change of pace from all that dungeon crawling and follower sacrificing. It's a game in which two players take turns rolling six-sided dice, placing them into one of three columns and competing for points. There are very few rules, but it...
News KartRider: Drift Open Beta Powerslides to PS4 on 31st August
Global Racing Test nearly here
In case you'd forgotten about this game (we sort of had), KartRider: Drift is a free-to-play kart racing game heading to PS4 and other platforms. Coming from South Korean publisher Nexon, it's scheduled to cross the finish line later this year, but before its proper launch, an open beta will be available to play, and...
Hands On Sonic Frontiers Is a Positive Step Forward That Needs Further Work
Welcome to the Starfall Islands
Sonic Frontiers didn't leave the strongest impression when SEGA first revealed it. Despite positive first previews, concerns were raised regarding combat and the game's visual design, amplified by the publisher's
News Countdown Begins as Phantasy Star Online 2: New Genesis Prepares For Liftoff on PS4
Look to the skies above
Phantasy Star Online 2: New Genesis is a free-to-play online action RPG set in the long-running Phantasy Star sci-fi universe, and is finally releasing on PS4 in just a few hours' time, on 30th August, and you don't even need a PlayStation Plus subscription to log in. New Genesis is a massively updated version of Phantasy...
News Add 9 Years of Shadows to the Growing List of Metroidvania Titles to Watch
Spoiled for choice
9 Years of Shadows is an upcoming Metroidvania-style game from developer Halberd Studios, originally slated to come to PS4 on October 11, but has been delayed with a release date yet to be determined. In the meantime, we got an animated story trailer that includes a hefty dose of gameplay. Featuring a gorgeous visual aesthetic, a...
News UK Sales Charts: Saints Row Claims the Throne, Sells Best on PS5
Horizon Forbidden West in second
Despite a lukewarm critical reception (though we liked it), Saints Row has surged to the top of the UK's physical games chart for a number one debut. It dethrones Horizon Forbidden West, which has been in the top spot for several weeks running. Deep Silver's bonkers open world title sells just over half of its copies...
First Impressions SEGA's Multiplayer FPS Hyenas Is Baffling, But Maybe in a Good Way
Merch-obsessed shooter is an odd one
Having seen a behind closed doors presentation of SEGA's and Creative Assembly’s upcoming PvPvE shooter, Hyenas, the first thing we couldn’t help but think was, “This does not feel like a SEGA game”. Our second thought was “This really doesn't feel like a Creative Assembly game”. SEGA hasn't released...
News Sony: Efforts Beyond PS5, PS4 Do Not Diminish Our Passion for Amazing Single Player Games
Additive actions
Sony is trying to grow the PlayStation brand beyond the boundaries of its console. As more time passes, it’s becoming increasingly clear what the platform holder’s remit looks like: bring more award-winning PlayStation properties to more people. We’re seeing the fruits of its labour through its expansion to PC, television, and...
News Oh Lawd He Comin: Big Chungus Potentially Appearing in MultiVersus
Trademarked for use in video games and more
Big Chungus, a popular Internet meme from a few years ago, could be coming back in a major way. Warner Bros. has recently applied for a trademark for the character, referring to its use in myriad contexts — including video games. With MultiVersus embracing characters from all corners of the media...
