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Monday15th Jan 2024
Mini Review Toy Trains (PSVR2) - Ex-Superhot Devs Deliver Tranquil Train Fun
Tracks in the attic
Something Random is made up of former SUPERHOT developers, but the studio's debut game couldn't be more different. Toy Trains is a cute, relaxing game that lets you relive the simple fun found in building model train tracks, and it does so quite successfully. A train set in a dusty attic just so happens to be home to a tiny...
Friday12th Jan 2024
PS Store Sales Charts Few Surprises for PS5, PS4 Over Crucial Christmas Period
The usual suspects
Sales were likely to be extremely high on the PS Store this December, but there was very little surprise in where fans decided to spend their money. On the PS5, in North America and Europe, first-person shooter Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 was the best-selling game. It was also a best-seller on PS4 in North America, but could...
Wednesday10th Jan 2024
Talking Point What Do You Want from Sony and PlayStation in 2024?
A pivotal year for PS5
2024 could and probably should be a big year for Sony and PlayStation. This is the PS5's fourth year on the market, and although it's widely accepted that the current console generation was forced into a slow start by the pandemic, this sort of midpoint is typically where Sony's systems begin to flourish. So, with all of this...
Mini Review Vertigo 2 (PSVR2) - Phenomenal VR Shooter Shares a Lot of DNA with Half-Life
The life of Brian
What a pleasant surprise Vertigo 2 has turned out to be. Waking up in a cell, held captive by the omnipotent — and possibly sinister — Brian, you are eventually let loose to explore a massive scientific facility housing a quantum reactor. The similarities to Half-Life are striking and immediate, but dev Zulubo hasn’t shied...
Tuesday9th Jan 2024
News Jeff Minter's Akka Arrh Set for PSVR2 Port This March
Step inside the madness
Atari has announced last year's Akka Arrh from Jeff Minter will be receiving a PSVR2 port this March. The game will now play out in a 3D space rather than the 2D universe of the original version, allowing every element of the vision to come "to life with an intensity and clarity that was once unimaginable". Beyond the March...
Thursday4th Jan 2024
News Indefinitely Delayed Phasmophobia Will Come to PS5 'Soon As It's Ready'
Roadmap promises improvements
Eagerly anticipated ghost-hunting game Phasmophobia was a hit on Steam, and the wait for it to come to PlayStation has been torturous, plagued by repeated delays and at least one fire. Developer Kinetic Games posted a development roadmap, which still doesn't give us a date but does promise that the console release, when...
Tuesday2nd Jan 2024
Mini Review Breachers (PSVR2) - One of the Best Shooters for Sony's VR Platform
Once more unto the breach, dear friends
Released on Meta Quest VR in April 2023 to widespread acclaim, Breachers is a Rainbow Six Siege-style 5v5 tactical shooter that's now available on PSVR2. You and four teammates assume the role of either 'Enforcers' or 'Revolters'; the former team is tasked with infiltrating the location and disarming bombs,...
Friday29th Dec 2023
Game of the Year Best PSVR2 Game of 2023
Headset wizards
Our Game of the Year coverage continues with the Best PSVR2 Game of 2023, of which a top four has been put together by the Push Square editorial team. Following its launch at the start of the year, we're celebrating the very best PSVR2 games for the first time in our Game of the Year deliberations. These are the titles we think were...
Friday22nd Dec 2023
News Dev Behind PSVR2's Firewall Ultra Blames the Lack of Virtual Reality Support for Closure
Shutting after eight years
First Contact Entertainment, the studio behind PSVR’s acclaimed Firewall Zero Hour and PSVR2’s pseudo-sequel Firewall Ultra, will close down at the end of the year. The team cited the industry’s overall lack of virtual reality support as the reason. “As a AAA virtual reality game developer, we are just not able to...
Wednesday20th Dec 2023
News Leaderboards, Accessibility Features, More Coming to PSVR2's C-Smash VRS in January
Game on
The enjoyable futuristic sports title C-Smash VRS is a firm favourite among PSVR2 enthusiasts, and that's partly down to some pretty great post-launch support. The game, a virtual reality revival of Dreamcast cult classic Cosmic Smash, has received some fantastic (and free) updates since it launched back in June 2023, and that looks set to...
Monday11th Dec 2023
News Sharpen Up with Korean Neo-Noir Slasher Tiger Blade on PSVR2 This Xmas
Cat nip
Originally due in November, trendy K-hip hop combat game Tiger Blade will now purr to PSVR2 from 20th December, just in time for the holidays. The rhythm slasher, which sees you tasked with stealing a previously believed extinct cat from a rival clan, is set in an alternate version of Korea – and you can read more about the developer’s...
Wednesday6th Dec 2023
The grass could do with a cut
Arashi: Castles of Sin Final Cut is a stealth, action-adventure, virtual reality title from developer Endeavor One and publisher Skydance Interactive. You take on the role of deadly assassin Kenshiro, setting out across feudal Japan in the hopes of defeating six terrorous bandit leaders who have devastated the lands for...
News Among Us VR Is Now Available for PSVR2 in Surprise Launch
Not sus
Update 6/12/23: Among Us VR is now available in Europe and other regions, joining North America about a day later, on 5th December. Original Story: Among Us VR was announced for PSVR2 earlier this year, but it was never stated when it'd be arriving. The virtual reality version of the popular social game is certainly a hit on other VR...
Tuesday5th Dec 2023
Review Arizona Sunshine 2 (PSVR2) - A PSVR2 Must-Buy
Brutal, bloody, and utterly brilliant
There’s something inherently entertaining about bashing a zombie's brains in. We’ve enjoyed it in shows like The Walking Dead, and we’ve certainly enjoyed it in video games like World War Z, Days Gone, and even Sony classic The Last of Us. However, Arizona Sunshine 2 takes the prize for the most...
Monday4th Dec 2023
News Toy Trains Is a Chill Track Building PSVR2 Game from the Makers of Superhot
Arrives in January
Some of the minds behind the fantastic SUPERHOT have formed a new studio, and the debut game from this team is about as far from that time-bending shooter as you can get. Toy Trains is its name, and it was recently announced for release on PSVR2. This is a relaxing game about building train tracks and connecting up the...
Thursday30th Nov 2023
News Resident Evil 4's Free VR Mode Is Out Next Week, PSVR2 Demo Available
8th December to be exact
Capcom has announced the long-awaited PSVR2 mode for Resident Evil 4 will be available for free next week on 8th December 2023. You'll be able to play the entire main story from the first-person perspective using Sony's VR headset, and a free PSVR2 demo will go live on the PS Store on the same day for anyone to try out...
Monday27th Nov 2023
News Xmas in Kayak VR: Mirage Is the Most Wonderful Time of the Year
Winter wonderland
Better Than Life’s retina-breakingly beautiful watersports simulator Kayak VR: Mirage melted eyeballs when it debuted alongside PSVR2 earlier this year, but it’s about to get a whole lot more festive ahead of the holidays. The developer has revealed a reskin of existing location King’s Canyon, which lumps in fairy lights,...
Thursday23rd Nov 2023
News Bulletstorm VR Drop-Kicked into January 2024 on PSVR2
The calm before the storm
Announced back in June, People Can Fly is bringing its fan favourite shooter to virtual reality in Bulletstorm VR. Unfortunately, it'll be a little bit longer of a wait than we were expecting — the PSVR2 game has been pushed back to 18th January, 2024. The news came recently via a short statement on social media:...
News Five Nights at Freddy's: Help Wanted 2 Creeps Up on PSVR2 in December
Five more nights
Like it or loathe it, the Five Nights at Freddy's games are super popular — just take a look at the views on the above trailer vs. any other trailer released in the last few days on PlayStation's YouTube. Five Nights at Freddy's: Help Wanted 2 is the next in the series, and it's arriving for PSVR2 on 14th December 2023. Announced...
Tuesday21st Nov 2023
News Anticipated PSVR2 Shooter Vertigo 2 Finally Arrives in December
Physical version coming February
PSVR2 has been trucking along fairly well this year, and it looks like December will end things with a double bill of notable games. In addition to zombie blast-'em-up Arizona Sunshine 2, publisher Perp Games has announced the acclaimed Vertigo 2 will launch on 12th December 2023. Perp made the announcement on its...
Monday20th Nov 2023
News One of PSVR2's Biggest Developers, nDreams, Has Been Bought Up for $110 Million
Mo money less problems?
Virtual reality has a few major players, and the development house named nDreams is one of them. Having released many well-regarded VR games across various platforms, the studio has just been acquired for about $110 million. The buyer is Aonic, a "diversified video gaming group" which previously invested $35 million into...
News Does Busting Make You Feel Good? Playful PSVR2 Post Goes Mega Viral
We've never had the pleasure
Whoever's running the PlayStation UK X/Twitter account deserves a commemorative plaque or small trophy for creating another viral, debatably juvenile social media moment. Understanding the assignment perfectly, we've predictably taken the bait; PlayStation's UK mouthpiece asks (in the context of PSVR2): Does busting make...
Thursday16th Nov 2023
News PSVR2's Ghostbusters Receives New Mode, Skins, and Update Today
Catch ghosts in Heist & Seek
PSVR2 experience Ghostbusters: Rise of the Ghost Lord is being treated to its first major update today that patches in a number of quality-of-life features and a new mode named Heist & Seek. If you own the season pass in addition to the base game, there are the new Keymaster and Gator skins to grab now also. The new...
Thursday9th Nov 2023
News A PSVR2 Demo for Toy Soldier Puzzler Tin Hearts Has Marched onto PS Store
Get your head in the game
Tin Hearts arrived on PS5 and PS4 back in May of this year, and we rather liked it, calling it a "charming" Lemmings-like puzzle title in our review. While it's a fine experience on a flat screen, though, the concept has a lot of promise as a PSVR2 game — and support for Sony's current-gen headset is "coming soon" as a...
Monday30th Oct 2023
News Beat Saber Brings Old and New The Rolling Stones Tracks in Latest DLC
Available now
Beat Games has just revealed and released its latest DLC pack for VR rhythm hit, Beat Saber. The focus of this new expansion is classic rock band The Rolling Stones, and it's now available for PSVR and PSVR2. Priced at £11.49 / $13.99, the DLC includes a mixture of old favourites and newer tracks, with several songs from its...
Saturday28th Oct 2023
News Synth Riders Spooky Update Adds Yet More Free Content
A new song, and a few extras
The parade of new content for VR rhythm game Synth Riders continues! To celebrate the first Halloween since the launch of PSVR2, Kluge Interactive is once again celebrating the scariest time of year with free content. The 2023 Spooky Update includes one free song, Nightmare Cure by DanyloM & Electro Swing Thing...
Friday27th Oct 2023
Mini Review Tennis On-Court (PSVR2) - Solid Gameplay Surrounded by Technical Issues
Double fault
The first thing that happened to us upon launching Tennis On-Court was a hard crash. Even before we saw the main menu, we were on the error report screen. The game would only crash a couple more times, but it was a worrying start. Worse than the crashes is an annoying bug where, if you hit the tennis ball at just the right angle, it'll...
News Suck the Blood of the Living in Vampire: The Masquerade - Justice on PSVR2
One to really sink your teeth into
Vampire: The Masquerade - Justice is an imminent adventure RPG that takes place in the fabled World of Darkness setting, and it's coming to PSVR2 on 2nd November. We hadn't considered how perfect VR is for a Vampire: The Masquerade adaptation, a series known for the richness of its setting, atmosphere, and...
Thursday26th Oct 2023
News PSVR2 Is 'Important' to Sony, But 'PS5 Is the Core'
Sony reaffirms stance on VR
PlayStation has been a major part of the virtual reality push the last few years, and the relatively recent PSVR2 has moved things forward in the growing space. The headset's innovative features and unique controllers mean it's competitive with higher-end PC VR gear. It's been pretty successful so far, but how's Sony...
News Arizona Sunshine 2 Shuffles onto PSVR2 This December, New Gameplay Revealed
Have a very undead holiday
Arizona Sunshine 2 was announced earlier this year, and now has a firm release date at last. The PSVR2 zombie shooter arrives on 7th December, 2023, as revealed in the above new trailer. Also revealed is the return of co-op, letting you and your pals slay the undead hordes together. With a range of weapons that now...
Wednesday18th Oct 2023
Mini Review The 7th Guest VR (PSVR2) - Bugs Besmirch This Entertaining VR Remake
Stauf's toying with you
The 7th Guest VR is a virtual reality reimagining of 1993's puzzle title of the same name. Mysterious recluse and toy maker, Henry Stauf, has invited six guests to his gothic, puzzle-filled mansion for a party, offering a large sum of prize money. Taking on the role of an unidentified guest, you'll be exploring Stauf's...
News Improved PSVR2 Rails Shooter The Dark Pictures: Switchback VR Adds Horde Mode
Free update available now
The dramatically improved PSVR2 rails shooter The Dark Pictures: Switchback VR – which was a dismal experience on day one – has quietly added a Horde Mode in a free post-release update. The press release teases: “New horde mode! Will you survive the rooms of doom?” It adds: “On this s
Tuesday17th Oct 2023
News The Horror! Phasmophobia's Console Release Delayed Indefinitely
Dev promises "it will be worth the wait"
Smash hit ghost-hunting horror game, Phasmophobia, has been delayed once again on consoles. Developer Kinetic Games made the announcement via an update on Steam, where it says it needs more time to get the console versions running optimally. Initially planned to arrive in August, the game was pushed back...
Monday9th Oct 2023
Preview Arizona Sunshine 2 Could Be the Next PSVR2 Must-Buy
PSVR2 is about to get bloody
Ask anyone that has a PSVR2 and they’ll likely tell you that the tech is great, but the library is lacking. Outside of No Man's Sky or Resident Evil Village, there are very few games that truly revel in the format of VR. However, a recent visit to Vertigo Games’ HQ in Rotterdam proved that VR is in the blood of the...
Friday29th Sep 2023
News PSVR2 Now Optional for Rogue-Lite Shooter The Foglands, Launches Halloween
To VR or not to VR
The Foglands was announced back in February as a PSVR2 title. It's a rogue-lite FPS that looks pretty promising from what little has been shown so far. It finally has a launch date, releasing on 31st October 2023. And there's even better news — it no longer requires the headset. Yes, you'll be able to play The Foglands in PSVR2...
News The Makers of Hotshot Racing Turn to PSVR2 for Stylised FPS Heroes of Forever
Gunning for glory
Lucky Mountain Games is an indie studio best known for its great arcade racer, Hotshot Racing, but it's doing something completely different for its next project. Heroes of Forever has been announced for PSVR2, a first-person shooter with a low-poly aesthetic launching next year. You play as an agent for Time Enforcement Command,...
Thursday28th Sep 2023
News PSVR2's Stylish Sword Fighter Tiger Blade Dated for November
There's gunplay too
As part of today's splash of PSVR2 news from Sony, it's been confirmed Tiger Blade will launch for the headset on 17th November 2023. Catch the trailer above to see this flashy, stylish game in action, complete with colourful sword fighting and gunplay in an alternate take on Korea. Here's the setup: "Set in an alternate Korea,...
News Enter Isaac Asimov's Sci-Fi World This October in Journey to Foundation on PSVR2
Trekking through stars
Journey to Foundation was announced back in February, a virtual reality adaptation of Isaac Asimov's highly regarded sci-fi novels. The adventure title now has a release date, coming to PSVR2 on 26th October, 2023. Over on the PS Blog, the developer sa
News Emergency Meeting! Among Us VR Is Heading to PSVR2
Imposter syndrome
If you thought the regular version of Among Us could get intense, Among Us VR looks to be adding a whole new dimension. This virtual reality version of the hit game is coming to PSVR2 "soon", setting you back $9.99 / £9.99. Essentially, this is the same game we all know and love, only played in a first-person perspective and,...
Wednesday27th Sep 2023
News Angry Birds VR: Isle of Pigs Slingshots onto PSVR2 Next Month
Trick or tweet
Update: A PR rep for Resolution Games has reached out to us regarding the upgrade path for Angry Birds VR: Isle of Pigs. Those that already own the game on PSVR can upgrade to the PSVR2 version for a fee of $9.99. Original Story: Resolution Games and Rovio are bringing the virtual reality spin on Angry Birds to PSVR2. Titled Angry...
Friday15th Sep 2023
News Capcom Shares Deep Dive into All the Upcoming Resident Evil 4 DLC
More on Separate Ways, PSVR2 mode, and Mercenaries
Having made a flurry of announcements during last night's State of Play livestream, Capcom has provided a deep dive into all the upcoming Resident Evil 4 content on the PlayStation Blog. The Ada Wong-focused DLC Separate Ways is the headliner, which brings back the optional campaign from the...
Round Up What Was Announced During Sony's State of Play Livestream for September 2023?
All the PS5, PS4, and PSVR2 reveals
Sony's second general State of Play presentation of 2023 had roughly half an hour's worth of new PS5, PSVR2, and PS4 reveals to share with those watching, but if you didn't tune in, this Round Up article is your best bet for getting caught up in full. Below you'll find all the news shared during the latest State...
Poll Was Sony's Latest State of Play Worth the Wait?
Have your say on the SoP
Another State of Play showcase from Sony has now been and gone, this time sharing news for previously revealed indie and third-party games. A fairly low-key affair for saying it was only the second general State of Play livestream of 2023, but there were a few announcements and reveals to take note of. The big piece of news...
Thursday14th Sep 2023
News Ghostbusters: Rise of the Ghost Lord Haunts PSVR2 Just in Time for Halloween
Busted
PSVR2 fans, rejoice! Ghostbusters: Rise of the Ghost Lord is coming our way very soon indeed, and it looks like pretty good fun too. A new trailer confirms the multiplayer ghost-catching title is coming to Sony's headset on 26th October, 2023. Intended for four-player online co-op but also playable solo, Rise of the Ghost Lord puts you in...
News A Huge, Free Update for C-Smash VRS Has Arrived on PSVR2
New music, modes, more
PSVR2's most stylish game, C-Smash VRS, has just received a big content update. Announced back in August, the minimalist racket sport is now even bigger and better with the latest patch, which introduces all kinds of new stuff to do. Infinity mode has you hitting blocks with the ball as they move towards you, the goal being...
News Virtual Reality QB Sim NFL Pro Era Scoring PSVR2 Sequel
Touchdown
StatusPRO’s officially licensed quarterback simulation NFL Pro Era will receive a PSVR2 sequel on an as yet unannounced date. The football follow-up – first due out on 28th September for Meta Quest and PC – will incorporate numerous key new features, including online head-to-head multiplayer. “Gamers will have the opportunity to...
News Arashi: Castles of Sin - Final Cut Showcases PSVR2 Stealth-Action Gameplay
Whose blood?
Arashi: Castles of Sin - Final Cut could offer PSVR2 players something appreciably full-bodied to slice into, with a new gameplay trailer showcasing the kind of ninjutsu fantasy that awaits. Aspiring shinobi can look forward to becoming one with the shadows from 16th November. Enter Kenshiro, a deadly assassin on a mission to seek out...
Wednesday13th Sep 2023
News State of Play Livestream Revealed for Thursday, a Focus on Indie and Third-Party Games
Don't expect PlayStation Studios content
Sony has revealed its next State of Play livestream will take place this Thursday, 14th September 2023 at 2pm PT / 5pm ET / 10pm BST. The showcase will focus on "updates to previously announced games coming to PlayStation consoles", which includes indie titles, third-party experiences, and upcoming PSVR2...
Tuesday12th Sep 2023
News Pixel Ripped 1995 Delays PSVR2 Release to Next Month
Forward in time
Sorry, PSVR2 fans — you won't be ripping pixels in Pixel Ripped 1995 until 3rd October, 2023. Initially planned for release on 12th September (today, if you're reading this today), developer ARVORE has made a last-minute delay to this upgraded version. In a press release, the studio says the new date is due to an "unexpected delay...
Friday1st Sep 2023
News Pixel Ripped 1995 Hits PSVR2 This Month, Free Upgrade for Existing Players
Rip-roaring good time
The Pixel Ripped games are fan-favourite virtual reality experiences, and one of them is about to get even better. Pixel Ripped 1995 is heading to PSVR2 on 12th September, 2023, more than three years after the original made its way to PSVR. This fancy new version of the game is enhanced in numerous ways; it features better...