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December2021
News PS Plus Not Required in Free Online Multiplayer Weekend for PS5, PS4 Games
Get connected
Since the arrival of the PlayStation 4, access to online multiplayer has been part of a PS Plus subscription, and that's very unlikely to change. Still, every now and again, Sony throws us all a bone, lifting the requirement for a brief period to let all users enjoy some online gaming. This coming weekend is one of those times: Yes,...
News Assassin's Creed Valhalla: Dawn of Ragnarok Costs $40, Not Included in the Season Pass
Viking plunder
Assassin's Creed Valhalla: Dawn of Ragnarok is supposedly the "most ambitious" expansion in franchise history — and it's got the price tag to show for it. Taking a look at Dawn of Ragnarok's page on the PlayStation Store confirms that the DLC won't be part of Valhalla's season pass, which has already offered two previous expansions:...
News November 2021 NPD: Minimal PS5 Stock Leads to Disappointing Hardware Sales
Not enough to go around
People want the PlayStation 5, but Sony can’t get enough stock onto store shelves. The platform holder had talked about transitioning players at record pace, but the pandemic has put a stop to all that, as the organisation struggles to manufacture enough inventory to meet demand. Ultimately, this is going to have a profound...
News Assassin's Creed Valhalla and Odyssey Get Free Crossover Quests on 14th December
Eivor, meet Kassandra
Assassin's Creed Valhalla and Assassin's Creed Odyssey are each getting a free quest on the 14th December. In Valhalla, Eivor will meet with Kassandra — the main female protagonist from Odyssey, who was still alive when Eivor's Viking saga takes place. Meanwhile, in Odyssey, it sounds like Kassandra / Alexios will be hunting...
News Assassin's Creed Valhalla Dawn of Ragnarok Expansion Launches March 2022
All about Odin
Assassin's Creed Valhalla's supposedly massive 2022 DLC has a release date, as well as a trailer and loads of details. Titled Dawn of Ragnarok, Ubisoft says that it's "the most ambitious expansion in franchise history". In it, Odin must adventure across the Nine Realms of Norse mythology, seeking a way to get around the titular...
Mini Review Shovel Knight Pocket Dungeon (PS4) - A Puzzlingly Great Spin-Off
For Shovelry!
If you’re hoping for a platformer like Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove, you won’t find it here. For Shovel Knight Pocket Dungeon, Yacht Club Games and VINE have created a falling block puzzle game with roguelite elements. Working as a sequel/spin-off, Shovel Knight’s been transported into the Pocket Dungeon after encountering a...
News Trek to Yomi Is Still 2022's Most Promising Samurai Game
By the blade
Okay, you might be thinking that Trek to Yomi is 2022's only samurai game, but come on — this thing looks great. First announced back in the summer, Trek to Yomi is a samurai cinema-inspired action game that mostly seems to function on a 2D plane. It continues to look very promising in this latest trailer, which confirms a targeted...
News GTA Online's The Contract Adds New Radio Station, Debuts Fresh Dr Dre Beats
Updates to existing stations, too
GTA Online is getting a new radio station this week, as Rockstar rolls out The Contract on 15th December – a huge new expansion featuring protagonist Franklin Clinton. The fresh station, MOTOMAMI Los Santos, will be hosted by Spanish singer-songwriter ROSALÍA and longtime Rockstar collaborator Arca, and will...
News Cities: Skylines Airports DLC Pack Touches Down on PS4 in January
Please remain seated
Cities: Skylines has been around a good while now, hasn't it? The city-building sim arrived on PlayStation 4 in 2017, and it's been steadily added to ever since with free and premium updates. The latest of these is just around the corner; Airports makes a safe landing on 25th January 2022. So, what's this expansion all about?...
News One of Spidey's Moves in Spider-Man: No Way Home Is Taken Directly from the PS4 Game
Will you spot it?
Spider-Man: No Way Home is obviously the latest Marvel media doing the rounds right now, with the cinema release coming in just a few days. As part of this, the cast has been popping up in interviews everywhere, and that includes the one above from Mexican YouTube channel, Extraordinerd. In it, Tom Holland is asked whether...
News DNF Duel Confirmed for PS5, PS4, Open Beta Begins This Weekend
Who's next?
DNF Duel is set to be a fighting game that's well worth keeping an eye on. Developed in part by the genre geniuses over at Arc System Works, it's shaping up to be another gorgeous beat-'em-up from the creators of Guilty Gear Strive and Dragon Ball FighterZ. Up until now, DNF Duel didn't even have any confirmed platforms — but out of...
News Promising PS5, PS4 RPG Granblue: Fantasy Relink Teases Ahead of 2022 Release
A first fantasy
Here’s a new, two-minute teaser trailer for CyGames’ promising upcoming action RPG Granblue Fantasy: Relink. This one has been hitting headlines for some time now, but the PlayStation 5 and PS4 adaptation of the popular smartphone series will finally conjure a release date some time in 2022. It’ll also be coming to the PC, so...
News Dakar Desert Rally Maps Out a PS5, PS4 Release in 2022
SnowRunner developer Saber Interactive behind the wheel
The off-road endurance event, Dakar Rally, is the perfect fit for video games – and, subsequently, we were largely impressed with Dakar 18, which depicted the 2018 incarnation of the annual event. SnowRunner developer Saber Interactive is now picking up the mantle with Dakar Desert Rally, a...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 406
Awards aftermath
Well, that should just do it for video games in 2021. Not literally, of course – we’ll be here next week to bring you the latest news and rumours. But, with The Game Awards over, expect the industry to begin to slow down now until the New Year. We’ve got so much planned for the remainder of December, though, so there’s tons...
News Redout 2 Fills the WipEout Hole in Our Hearts on PS5, PS4 Next Year
Check out the gameplay trailer
While WipEout Omega Collection remains a fantastic entry in Sony's sci-fi racing series, it's made up of the same content we've been playing since the PSP games — albeit majorly prettied up. We've not had a truly new game in the series for a long time, and indie teams have been filling that time with some pretty...
Rumour Assassin's Creed Valhalla 'Dawn of Ragnarok' Expansion Leaks Ahead of Live Reveal
By Odin's eye
Assassin's Creed Valhalla's 2022 expansion has seemingly leaked just hours after Ubisoft teased its official reveal (set to take place on the 13th December). As compiled on Reddit, the DLC appears to have been outed almost entirely through a Chinese storefront. Several screenshots show Odin — or Hav
News Rebellion Goes Loud with Sniper Elite 5's PS5, PS4 Reveal
Targeting 2022 release window
Do you think Karl Fairburne’s voice actor gargled gravel before reading the script for Sniper Elite 5’s reveal trailer? The special agent is sounding distinctly haggard in this short 60-second gameplay clip, but then again, he’s probably sick of all the Nazi resistance he keeps coming up against. Rebellion...
Round Up What Was Announced at The Game Awards 2021?
All the PS5, PS4 reveals
Another year, another instalment of The Game Awards. It's designed to celebrate the past 12 months and crown the best titles with awards, but come on, we're really watching it for the announcements, aren't we? The show has gotten better and better over the past few years in this department, with entire console reveals taking...
News Star Trek: Resurgence Sets Phasers to Stun on PS5, PS4
Live long and prosper
Outside of the ever-popular Star Trek Online, there’s alarmingly little for Trekkies to dig into on consoles these days. We quite enjoyed the co-operative PSVR title Star Trek: Bridge Crew, but it’s been slim-picking beyond that. Dramatic Labs’ upcoming narrative adventure Star Trek: Resurgence will stir attention, then;...
News Assassin's Creed Valhalla's Future Will Be Revealed Live on the 13th December
Go to Helheim
Assassin's Creed Valhalla is getting a second year of updates and DLC — that much we already know — but it looks like Ubisoft is keen to show us what's in store before the end of 2021. It's teased a "live premiere", which will take place on the 13th December (that's next Monday) at 9AM PDT / 5PM GMT / 6PM CET. We assume that...
News Did You Spot the Snake Robot in Horizon Forbidden West's PS5, PS4 Trailer?
Don't tread on me
If the aim with Horizon Forbidden West was for Guerrilla Games to go bigger and better, then it’s looking like it’s going to stick the landing with a Thunderjaw-esque stomp. While we’ve already been introduced to the elephant-style machine, the Tremortusk, the Dutch developer teased a couple more exotic arrivals in its...
Deal PS Plus 12 Month Subscription Is Half Price on PlayStation Store for a Limited Time
Stock up your PS Plus membership
Here's a PSA for everyone: PlayStation Plus is currently on offer via PS Store, and it's as good a deal as you'll find right now. As Sony confirmed yesterday, you can buy a PS Plus 12-month subscription for half the usual price. It's normally £49.99/$59.99 for a year's membership, but right now, you can get it for...
News Medieval Multiplayer Game Chivalry 2 Is Free to Play This Weekend on PS5, PS4
Warm up those battle cries
It's time to take up arms and storm the castle gates — Chivalry 2 is free to play for a limited time on PlayStation 5 and PS4. A free trial for the medieval melee multiplayer title is available right now, allowing you to try it out without whipping out your wallet. The first-person game of swords and shields pits...
News It's Been One Year Since the Release of Cyberpunk 2077
A Night City story
This time last year, the Push Square office was in chaos. Cyberpunk 2077 was finally here — arguably the most important release of 2021 from a coverage point of view — and we had only just received review code. A desperate dash to provide written content ensued, and that's when the horror started to set in. The game was a...
News Journey to DLC Island with Cuphead: The Delicious Last Course in June 2022
A release date at last
Cuphead might not be for everyone with its super-tough boss battles, but man, its presentation is stunning — and that goes for its trailers, too. Studio MDHR clearly has an absolute blast making these promos, and it all pays off; this trailer for the long-awaited Delicious Last Course expansion was one of the best at The...
News Battle Royale PUBG: Battlegrounds Goes Free-to-Play Next Year
Too little too late?
Poor old, PUBG, eh? The originator of the Battle Royale boom, it’s been left behind by the likes of Fortnite and Call of Duty: Warzone. And now, in one last ditch attempt to reclaim its crown, publisher Krafton has announced that it’ll be going free-to-play on the PlayStation 4 from 12th January. We’re going to be brutally...
News Become the Fatemaker with Latest Tiny Tina's Wonderlands PS5, PS4 Trailer
Fantasy take on Borderlands looking good
It's easy to dismiss Tiny Tina's Wonderlands with its eye-rolling dialogue and almost garish presentation, but we mustn't forget that these titles have always been great co-op shooters. This Borderlands-adjacent spin-off takes that fun, looter shooter core and puts it in a fantastical new setting, and it's...
News Rumbleverse Is a Free-to-Play Battle Royale Brawler for PS5, PS4
Epic Games on publishing duties
Epic Games’ metaverse will expand next year with Iron Galaxy’s free-to-play Battle Royale brawler, Rumbleverse. An early access beta is planned for 8th February on the PlayStation 5, but this title will also eventually release on the PS4 once development has wrapped up. You can check out the announcement trailer...
News Babylon's Fall Brings Hack and Slash Co-Op to PS5, PS4 in March 2022
Watch the new trailer
Babylon's Fall has been on an interesting trajectory since its announcement. Unveiled in 2018 for PlayStation 4, the game is now launching on PS5 too, and the action game has received a very mixed response over the years. Square Enix and PlatinumGames are back, though, with a brand new gameplay trailer — and, crucially, a...
News Evil West Looks Like Third-Person DOOM in Gameplay Reveal Trailer
Rip, tear, etc.
We almost forgot Evil West exists, but this new gameplay trailer has certainly put it back on our radar. Coming from publisher Focus Entertainment and developer Flying Wild Hog (Shadow Warrior), this game sees a western setting invaded by countless nasty demons, and it's your job to clean up the mess. The studio knows how to do...
News Fall Guys Takes a Trip to Halloween Town with Nightmare Before Christmas Crossover
Getting in the holiday spirit
Man, Fall Guys just keeps that crossover conveyor belt rolling, doesn't it? Mediatonic's online multiplayer platformer has been receiving regular updates since launch more than a year ago, with a near constant drip-feed of fun guest star appearances in the form of costumes. That's set to continue with a rather festive...
Talking Point Did The Game Awards 2021 Live Up to the Hype?
Keighley's December surprise
He hyped it up to high heaven, but did Geoff Keighley deliver on his promises for The Game Awards 2021? It's time for you to decide in the latest Push Square poll. We heard word of "four or five" reveals on the same level as Summer Game Fest's Elden Ring trailer, but what di
News Tchia Continues to Look Wonderful in New Gameplay Trailer
You can be a lantern
There were a bunch of big games shown off at The Game Awards, but one smaller title that caught our eye was Tchia. This indie title isn't a new announcement, but each time we see it, we're reminded that it looks just lovely. Playing as a young inhabitant of a tropical island setting, you can possess any animal or object you...
News Elden Ring Gets a Glorious CG Trailer
Ohhhhhhh Elden Ring
Elden Ring is just over a couple of months away, and nothing quite stirs hype like an amazing CG trailer. The open world action RPG's latest video is a sight to behold, packed with impressive imagery and foreboding atmosphere. Beautiful stuff, and we're sure that lore buffs will already be picking this footage apart to learn all...
News Among Us VR Acts All Suspicious with PSVR
Sus'
Nope, the Among Us bubble has most definitely not burst. Ahead of the game’s debut on the PlayStation 5 and PS4 next week, virtual reality specialist Schell Games has announced a new, in-development version of Innersloth’s social deduction multiplayer smash hit: Among Us VR. There’s no release date attached to this just yet, but we...
News Saints Row Grabs an Explosive New Gameplay Trailer
Still set for August
The new Saints Row got a flashy gameplay trailer at The Game Awards 2021, and it continues to push that chaotic sandbox feel. Honestly though, we didn't expect to being seeing it so soon after its recent delay announcement — especially when it was set so far back. It's still scheduled for the 23rd August 2022, but will you be...
News New Horizon Forbidden West Trailer Features Gameplay and Costumes
Face paint too
Guerrilla Games kept things short and simple with its appearance at The Game Awards: a new gameplay trailer for Horizon Forbidden West featuring new areas and even some new costumes and face paints. It doesn't show much that's particularly new, but that's okay when the game is only a few months away from launch. 18th February 2022, in...
News Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade No Longer PlayStation Exclusive from 16th December
Epic Games Store exclusive
Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade is hitting the Epic Games Store on the 16th December, meaning that it'll no longer be a PlayStation exclusive title. It's arriving a lot more suddenly than we thought it would, but this news doesn't come as any surprise. Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade — along with the original...
News Persona 4 Arena Ultimax Combos to PS4 in March 2022
Persona!
Atlus is re-releasing Persona 4 Arena Ultimax on PlayStation 4 next year. The original launched for PS3 back in 2013, so it's been a long time since the Arena franchise was mentioned in any official capacity. For those totally out of the loop, Ultimax is a one-on-one, 2D fighting game developed by the masters over at Arc System Works. For...
Live Watch The Game Awards 2021 Right Here
The Keighley cometh
Watch The Game Awards 2021 right here. The finale to a full calendar year of gaming awaits: Geoff Keighley will be your host for one last big shindig before we all bunker down for the holidays. As is always the case, there’ll be a mixture of awards, interviews, and World Premieres during this showcase, with new game reveals and...
News Naughty Dog's Neil Druckmann to Present at The Game Awards
Guerrilla’s Mathijs de Jonge also excited
There may be interest for PlayStation fans watching The Game Awards 2021 this evening, as Neil Druckmann will present one of the awards. The Last of Us 2 obviously won last year’s gong during lockdown, so it’s possible Geoff Keighley wanted the Naughty Dog vice president to be there in person this...
News Assassin's Creed Valhalla Update 1.4.1 Adds Difficulty Options, Finally Fixes Stealth
Out next week
Update: Ubisoft has posted additional patch notes for Assassin's Creed Valhalla update 1.4.1. Alongside the performance improvements listed below in the original article, 1.4.1 will add a bunch of customisable difficulty options, which will allow you to tweak very specific gameplay components. Assassin's Creed Valhalla Update 1.4.1...
Video PS4 to PS5 Game Upgrades Like Uncharted are Messier Than They Ought to Be
Buried treasure
Earlier this week we got word of how the upgrade path for Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves Collection will work. But where other publishers and platform holders have made upgrades as easy as possible, PlayStation’s first-party suite of titles continue to require a spreadsheet’s worth of breakdown to work out what option is best for...
News Jurassic World Evolution 2 Turns Back Time with Early Cretaceous DLC
Kronosaurus! Dsungaripterus! Minmi! Ankylosaur!
The first expansion for Jurassic World Evolution 2 has arrived, turning back time to the Early Cretaceous period. The add-on – available now for £5.99/$7.99 – adds “four thrilling ancient animals” to the outing, including “land-dwelling dinosaurs, marine and flying reptiles, as well as a...
News This Is Why We Don't Write About the Japanese Sales Charts Very Often
How times have changed
There was a time when we used to cover the Japanese sales charts every single week here on Push Square, without fail. But as we moved into the latter stages of the PlayStation 4's life — especially once the Nintendo Switch had been released — our coverage fell off a cliff. Why? Well, just take a look at the latest charts...
News New PS Store Sale Live Now, Contains The Game Awards Nominees
Kena! Battlefield 2042! Returnal!
A new PlayStation Store sale is live right now, themed around The Game Awards this evening. Given how close we are to the event, these PS5, PS4 deals aren't sticking around for very long. You have got until midnight on 13th December 2021 to grab anything you fancy. Let's take a look at some of the best titles on...
News Final Free Blasphemous Update Out Now, Adds Lots of New Content
Levels, bosses, items, and secrets
The excellent Metroidvania title Blasphemous has today been treated to its last free post-launch update, titled Wounds of Eventide. Much like the previous two patches delivered after release, there are new levels, bosses, items, and secrets to experience. This final chunk of story will also lead into the events of...
Guide What Time Is The Game Awards 2021?
Dates, times, and what to expect
What time is The Game Awards 2021? When is The Game Awards, and what games will be shown? Geoff Keighley's annual awards ceremony closes out the gaming calendar each year, and 2021 is no exception. Bringing the show back to Los Angeles for a live production in front of a reduced audience, The Game Awards will be...
News Garfield Joins the Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl Roster Today for Free on PS5, PS4
Not a Chris Pratt in sight
The first DLC character for Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl was announced just a few days ago, and now he's ready to rumble. Garfield, everyone's favourite cartoon cat, has joined the fight in the platform fighting game, and is available to all players now for free. He's obviously a heavily memed character, but to be honest,...
News Dying Light 2 Shambles into View at The Game Awards
Dying to see it?
Dying Light 2 has been a long time coming, announced all the way back in 2018, but it's now finally on the approach. Techland's open world zombie survival sequel has gone gold and is ready to roll out in February. You want to see a little more of the game before then, though, right? Don't worry — Geoff Keighley's got your back...
News ToeJam & Earl Are Still in the Groove with Free PS4 Update
Gnarly
Growing up, this author would list ToeJam & Earl as one of his favourite games. That probably ages your humble host a little bit, as the funky roguelike franchise celebrates its 30th anniversary this year – bummer! Anyway, you may recall a few years back, HumaNature Studios crowdfunded a kind of reboot, called ToeJam & Earl: Back in...
PS Store Sales Charts Few Surprises as Call of Duty Takes Command on PS5, PS4
Farming Simulator 22 a hit in Europe
More and more people are purchasing games digitally from the PS Store these days, making Sony’s digital sales charts increasingly important information. While we can’t extract exact performance data from these, it is possible to compare titles side-by-side to see how they’re faring. Unsurprisingly, Call of...
News Call of Duty: Vanguard, Warzone's Season One Battle Pass Is Here
All the usual goodies
It’s a big day for Call of Duty, with Battle Royale title Warzone receiving its all-new Pacific update, and Vanguard landing its first Battle Pass. The trailer above introduces you to everything you can expect from Season One, including the usual mixture of blueprints, skins, and firearms. New arrivals include the Cooper...
News Coin-Op Management Sim Arcade Paradise Teases Minigames in PS5, PS4 Trailer
Physical release announced
Arcade Paradise, the coin-op management sim which will see you transform a lowly Laundromat into a gaming haven, has launched a new trailer showcasing the 35 playable minigames you’ll be able to enjoy in the upcoming release. In addition to purchasing bigger and better cabinets for your arcade, you’ll also be able to...
News SnowRunner Rolls Out Crossplay, New Content in Haul & Hustle Update
Truck you
Snowy haulage sim SnowRunner’s ongoing support rivals the very best service games on the market, and developer Saber Interactive has rolled out a chunky update this week with Haul & Hustle, which includes a new map inspired by Maine. In this paid content – part of the Year 2 Pass – you’ll be commandeering the Aramatsu Forwarder...
News Sonic Speeds to The Game Awards with Trailers for Upcoming Game and Movie Sequel
Plus: see the new movie poster
As it turns out, Sonic will indeed be present at this year's Game Awards, and in a big way too. It's just been revealed online that we're in for a double-bill of hedgehog action during Geoff Keighley's show, so prepare yourselves for some serious speed and attitude. Firstly, we will be treated to the debut trailer for...
News Franklin, Dr. Dre Headline Huge New GTA Online Story
Recover an unreleased album from 15th December
A huge new GTA Online story will arrive on 15th December, with protagonist Franklin Clinton making his return. The plot picks up after the events of the single player campaign, with Franklin now in charge of a “celebrity solutions agency catering to the Vinewood elite in need of solutions to...
News Fortnite Development Is Moving to Unreal Engine 5 Going Forward
Epic
We're sure you're aware, but Fortnite was recently refreshed with the arrival of Chapter 3, bringing a new map, characters, and features to the ever-evolving free-to-play game. Up to now, the popular title has been constructed using Epic's very own Unreal Engine 4, which has certainly served it well over the years. However, it seems the...
News Gran Turismo 7 Rated for Release on PS5, PS4 Ahead of March Launch
On pace
Gran Turismo 7 is so close we can almost taste the gasoline in the air. After a slew of new footage last week, North America’s chief classification board ESRB has now rated the simulation racer for release. Unsurprisingly, it’s an E for Everyone: “The game contains a historical photo that depicts a driver smoking a cigarette. In a...
News Bungie Marks Its 30th Anniversary with Destiny 2 DLC, Out Now
The Gjallarhorn returns
Destiny and Halo developer Bungie has just turned 30, so a mid-life crisis likely isn't too far away. To mark the moment, though, Destiny 2 has been treated to a special 30th-anniversary bundle containing a load of goodies that reference the studio's long past. It was released yesterday for PlayStation 5 and PS4, priced at...
News PS Now's GTA 3 Now Available to Download and Stream
Looking like a mistake
Update #2: Sony has corrected an issue with GTA 3 on PS Now which meant users couldn't download the game. It's now available to both stream and download worldwide. This isn't the first time this error has occurred, and has led to confusion and unnecessary frustration for subscribers. Update #1: GTA 3 is now available as part...
Site News Push Square Community's Screenshots Competition Underway
Time to Create
If you’re not active on the Push Square forums, then you may not know that there’s a brilliant community competition taking place right now. Organised by regular reader RogerRoger, this is your opportunity to share your best video game screenshots. Entries are open until 15th December across a number of categories, including...
News Sony Removes Standalone Versions of Uncharted 4, Lost Legacy on PS4
Can only buy them bundled, now
In a move that doesn't come as a huge surprise, Sony has seemingly delisted the standalone versions of Uncharted 4: A Thief's End and Uncharted: The Lost Legacy on the PlayStation Store. This is no doubt due to the upcoming release of Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves Collection on PS5, which offers a £10 / $10 upgrade...
Rumour Assassin's Creed Valhalla Gets Surprise DLC This Month, 2022 Expansion Is 40 Hours Long
Valhalla's not the end
We didn't think we'd be writing about juicy rumours for Assassin's Creed Valhalla over a year after its release, but that's just how things have panned out for Ubisoft's hugely successful open worlder. According to in-the-know games reporter Tom Henderson, Valhalla is getting a surprise DLC this month, which could be announced...
News Final Fantasy 14 Endwalker Out Now on PS5, PS4
The MMO continues
There's no stopping MMO Final Fantasy XIV, and its latest expansion Endwalker will surely be its biggest yet. The latest batch of content is now available on PlayStation 5 and PS4, priced at £36.99/$39.99. This is pitched as the conclusion to Hydaelyn and Zodiark's story, and you also get to go to the moon, which is pretty cool...
News PS Plus Games for December 2021 Are Available to Download Now
New monthly PS5, PS4 games join the service
*Noddy Holder voice* It's Deceeeeeembeeeeerrrrrr! The final month of the year always ushers in a festive spirit, and Sony's ready to pop some new gifts under the PlayStation Plus tree. Yes, a new month means a new suite of PS Plus games joining the service. A little later than usual, December's lineup is...
News Sonic the Hedgehog Is Teasing Something for The Game Awards
Frontiers? Movie sequel? Something else?
The Game Awards is set to go live later this week, and as usual, Geoff Keighley is talking up the show big time. In the run up to Geoff's very own E3 presentation awards ceremony, some trickles of info are starting to emerge. One such tease comes from Sonic the Hedgehog's official Twitter account, which has...
News Geoff Keighley Teases 'Four or Five' Elden Ring Calibre Showcases for The Game Awards
Mmhmm
Geoff Keighley is a hype merchant of masterful degrees, and the journalist turned host has once again been bigging up his upcoming The Game Awards livestream. The show – which will air this week – typically combines acknowledgement of the industry’s achievements with announcements and “world premieres”, and it sounds like the formula...
News Awesome Spider-Man Web Swinging in Fortnite Goes Viral
Swinging 'bout town
Fortnite may not be for you, but you have to give it props when the Battle Royale shooter fully implements a new feature that's exclusive to just one skin and looks completely natural in-game. And that is exactly what has happened with wall crawler Spider-Man in Chapter 3, who is able to web swing about the map. Using the...
News PS Now's December 2021 Update Includes GTA, Final Fantasy, John Wick, and More
As talk of an overhaul snowballs
There’s talk of a total overhaul to Sony’s existing subscription services, with PS Now apparently on the chopping block as the company looks to add tiers to PS Plus. In the meantime, though, it’s business as usual for the on-demand membership, with a slew of games set to be added as part of the December 2021...
Poll What Is Your PS5, PS4 Game of the Year 2021?
Vote now
It's time once again for our Game of the Year celebration. As has become tradition here at Push Square, we're filling out the holidays with a range of content that covers the best PlayStation games of the last 12 months — and it all starts with our community Game of the Year poll. It's simple, really. All you have to do is look at the...
News Baiken Confirmed for Guilty Gear Strive in January 2022
Slash
Given that the previous DLC character for Guilty Gear Strive, Happy Chaos, has only been out for around a week, we didn't think that Arc System Works would confirm its next combatant so soon — but here we are. Set to launch in late January next year, Baiken is returning to the fray. The fan favourite swordswoman comes with a new stage, and...
News Horizon Forbidden West Looking to Improve Combat Against Human Enemies
Fight them on the beaches
Guerrilla Games got a lot of things right with Horizon Zero Dawn, its first attempt at an open world action RPG after years of making shooters. One of its best aspects is its kinetic, technical combat against giant robot creatures. Fighting the metallic beasts is fun and challenging, but the same couldn't really be said...
News NBA 2K22's Season 3 Update Adds New Modes, Music, and Festive Spirit
Blue balls
While most seasonal updates settle for a handful of new cosmetics, 2K Sports has already proven that it’s going to take things to the extreme with NBA 2K22. Therefore it’s no surprise that the basketball sim’s latest update includes new modes, music, and much, much more. Iced Out is already available now, and is meaty to say the...
News UK Sales Charts: FIFA and Call of Duty Keep PlayStation in the Top 10 Conversation
Nintendo dominates once again
For PlayStation fans, the UK's physical game charts have been a bit of a snooze fest for a while, with little movement among the top sellers and a noticeable amount of Nintendo. This week's top 10 is a classic example, with an impressive six of the games featured being exclusive to Switch. Thankfully, some popular...