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News New Gearbox Game Reveal Planned for Summer Game Fest: Kickoff Live
Say hi to Tiny Tina
Summer Game Fest: Kickoff Live will quite literally kick-off a series of digital showcases and events later this week, and host Geoff Keighley has revealed the first announcement we can expect from his own show. It will be a brand new game from Borderlands developer Gearbox Software, and if a recent leak is anything to go by,...
News Oh Wow, Sounds Like a Marvel XCOM Game Is on the Way
Assemble
Think of all the best combinations in the world, and we’ll raise you this one: Marvel and Firaxis. According to a leak, the XCOM developer is working on a new superhero-themed strategy game, and it doesn’t take a genius to imagine what it would look like. The title was first reported in a Reddit leak earlier today, but
News Borderlands 3 Crossplay Kyboshed on PS5, PS4 by Publisher
But it's unclear why
Borderlands 3 is getting crossplay across all consoles and platforms – except it’s also not. An extremely vague Twitter message shared by Gearbox boss Randy Pitchford has gone viral, but it’s hard to parse exactly what the problem is here. He states that an update for the looter shooter has been readied that “includes...
News Upcoming BioShock Game Could Be Open World
Job listings provide some clues
Did you forget there's a new BioShock game on the way? We kinda did, to be honest. Yes, a brand new entry in the beloved shooter series is indeed coming, announced back in 2019 alongside the studio responsible, Cloud Chamber. Obviously, things have been very quiet on the project — publisher 2K stated the game would...
News Looks Like XCOM: Chimera Squad Is Coming to PS4
PEGI rating spotted
The chances of XCOM: Chimera Squad making its way to PlayStation 4 in the near future appear to be very high as the PEGI ratings board has just finalised an appropriate age grading for a console port. Spotted by Final Weapon, the rating was made public yesterday. This tactical spin-off released
News You Can No Longer Play Battleborn As Take-Two Shuts Down Online Servers
That's that
Remember Battleborn? Gearbox's answer to Overwatch was a similar hero shooter with flamboyant characters, but it failed to catch on in the same way. Upon launch in 2016, it gained fairly positive reviews, but didn't make much of an impact among consumers, and publisher 2K Games couldn't muster any real enthusiasm. The game was kept...
News Borderlands 3 Runs at Up to 120 Frames-Per-Second on PS5
Look who's dancin'
Borderlands 3 runs at 60 frames-per-second in 4K on the PlayStation 5 if you enable the looter-shooter’s Resolution mode, but you can also eke 120 frames-per-second out of the game if you run it in Performance mode. Obviously this lowers the resolution considerably, but for those with a compatible television (See Also: The Best...
News Borderlands 3 Has Two More Weirdly Named DLC Packs in the Works
Designer's Cut and Director's Cut
The Borderlands franchise really does enjoy giving its pieces of DLC the strangest names, doesn't it? Borderlands 3 alone has already had Guns, Love, and Tentacles: The Marriage of Wainwright and Hammerlock as well as Psycho Krieg and the Fantastic Fustercluck, but now it
News Borderlands 3's Next-Gen Upgrade Levels Up for PS5 Launch
We're dancin'
As the old DJ Khaled GIF goes: another one. Borderlands 3 has been confirmed for PlayStation 5’s launch lineup, meaning if you already own the game on the PlayStation 4, you’ll be able to download the next-gen edition day one. To be clear, this means a 12th November release date for the US and select other regions, then 19th...
News First Mafia: Definitive Edition Update Adds Noir Mode
HUD options, bug fixes too
Following on from its release last month, Mafia: Definitive Edition receives its first update on PlayStation 4 today. The patch adds a new Noir Mode that overhauls gameplay and cutscenes with a visual style ripped straight out of 1930s cinema, more content for Free Ride, custom HUD options, and bug fixes. The biggest...
Deal Grab Borderlands 3 for Just $7.99, Then Get a Free PS5 Upgrade
Bargain bucket
If you've been planning on checking out Borderlands 3 any time soon, you're not going to be able to do it at a better price than this. Best Buy is currently selling the PlayStation 4 looter shooter for just $7.99 as part of its online deal of the day, so you'll have to be fast if you want to snap this one up. We awarded Borderlands 3...
A dish best served remastered
We had the chance to sit down and have a chat with composer Jesse Harlin recently about his work on the upcoming ground-up remake of Mafia, Mafia: Definitive Edition. We got to chatting about how an infamous car chase turned into a confidence bolstering music track, what influenced the operatic framing of the...
News Borderlands 3 Getting Free PS5 Upgrade, Four Player Split-Screen
Who's dancin' now?
Borderlands 3 is getting a free PlayStation 5 upgrade, and it’ll allow you to play with up to four buddies in split-screen if you want to. There'll also be full cross-play across consoles. Alternatively, if you want to play solo, then you’ll have the option to enjoy the experience in 4K at 60 frames-per-second on Sony’s...
News Mafia: Definitive Edition Welcomes You to the City of Lost Heaven
One of the family
Mafia: Definitive Edition is on the home-straight ahead of its delayed 25th September release date, and publisher 2K Games is ramping up consumer enthusiasm with a series of trailers dedicated to different aspects. This first edition includes a brief look at the recreated world of Lost Heaven, which is based upon the PlayStation 2...
News Mafia: Definitive Edition Proves Remakes Grow Great
Even if they're not born great
Mafia: Definitive Edition has clearly been constructed using the blueprints of Mafia III, but that’s no bad thing. The problem with Hangar 13’s threequel was that it lacked the variety of better open worlds; fundamentally, though, it was a great looking title, bursting with atmosphere and boasting some pretty darn...
News The Final Borderlands 3 DLC Has the Most Ridiculous Name Yet
Bit of a fustercluck
If you're sick of the dumb names Borderlands 3 gives to the names of its pieces of DLC, you might want to click off this article right now. 2K has detailed the looter shooter's final expansion included in its season pass and it's called Psycho Krieg and the Fantastic Fustercluck. Yeah, that's pretty stupid alright. It'll come to...
News Mafia Remake Will Offer an Update at Gamescom Opening Night Live
New trailer promised
Gamescom Opening Night Live 2020 is shaping up to be a packed showcase, with organiser Geoff Keighley promising 38 different games spread across two hours -- even longer if you take the half-hour pre-show into account. And now we know that one of those games will be Mafia: Definitive Edition -- the ful
News Mafia Definitive Edition Isn't Going Open World, Still Has a Linear Story
An accurate remake
The original Mafia is being remade from the ground up on current-gen consoles, and going by the most recent gameplay footage, it's looking pretty good. Titled Mafia: Definitive Edition, there has been some concern among existing fans that the remake might be adopting the open world formula of something like Mafia III, but director...
News Mafia: Definitive Edition Looking Good in 14 Minutes of Gameplay Footage
Tommy gun
We've all been curious to see Mafia: Definitive Edition in action, especially after those gorgeous screenshots. Courtesy of IGN, we now have a lengthy video to watch, giving us about 14 minutes of gameplay and cutscenes. The visuals look pretty damn good, and it's obviously a significant step up from the 2002 original. As developer Hangar...
News Mafia 2 Definitive Edition Patch Promises Improved PS4 Performance
Let's hope it works
Mafia II: Definitive Edition was a technical disaster on PS4 and PS4 Pro at launch. Riddled with frame rate issues, game-breaking bugs, and more, we awarded the remaster a 4/10 in our scathing review. But now, almost a whole month later, the game's newest update is promising improved performance on Sony's system. The official...
News BioShock: The Collection Can Now Be Bought Piecemeal on PS4
Budget pricing
There's a good chance you already own BioShock: The Collection through PlayStation Plus, but if you happened to have missed out on that excellent deal, you can now purchase each entry in the franchise on its own. No longer tied to a bundle, BioShock Remastered, BioShock 2 Remastered, and
News Mafia II: Definitive Edition Developer Working with 2K to Fix Poor Remaster
Continued support
Despite the good amount of buzz surrounding its launch, Mafia II: Definitive Edition has released in a disastrous state. It plays poorly on the base PlayStation 4 model, but rather bizarrely, the PS4 Pro version is actually the worst of the lot according to Digital Foundry. And thanks to the outcry from fans and newcomers playing...
Review Mafia II: Definitive Edition - There's Nothing Definitive About This Awful Remaster
Throw away the key
Mafia II deserves better than this. Originally released for PlayStation 3 in 2010, it was by no means the greatest of its time. However, ten years later, anything the game got right has been thwarted by the technical disaster that is Mafia II: Definitive Edition. This remaster fails on all fronts. From an atrociously bad frame...
News Mafia III Story DLC Is Now Free for Everyone
PS Plus comes in handy
Mafia III: Definitive Edition released on PlayStation 4 yesterday for £24.99/$29.99, bundling together the base game and all its DLC packs. That's not a terrible deal, but the thing is, there's a very realistic chance you actually already own the game. Mafia III was a free PlayStation Plus title back in August 2018 and since...
News Mafia: Definitive Edition Grabs a Physical Release
But that's it
Mafia II: Definitive Edition and Mafia III: Definitive Edition both released digitally on the PlayStation Store earlier today, but what about a physical version for all three games? Unfortunately, there's good and bad news. Mafia: Definitive Edition, the complete remake of the original game, will be getting a physical release in the...
News Mafia: Trilogy Debuts Definitive Edition Trailers for All Three Games
Remake coming August
We all knew about it last week after a surprising amount of leaks, but publisher 2K Games has now confirmed that Mafia: Trilogy is coming to PlayStation 4. It contains a complete remake of the original PlayStation 2 game in the form of Mafia: Definitive Edition, a remaster for Mafia II: Definitive Edition, and the base game plus...
News Mafia: Definitive Edition Is a Full Remake with New Dialogue, Cutscenes, and Gameplay Features
An offer you can't refuse
Update: Mafia: Definitive Edition has been officially announced and revealed, giving us a slightly better idea of what to expect. As previously reported, this is a full remake of the 2002 title -- it's being rebuilt from the ground up using a new engine and new assets. What's more, it'll include freshly recorded dialogue,...
News Here's Your First Look at Mafia II: Definitive Edition on PS4
A direct comparison to the PS3 game
We know virtually everything there is to know about Mafia II: Definitive Edition, despite publisher 2K Games clinging to an embargo regarding the remaster. With the title launching a little earlier in Australia, footage of the crime-themed open worlder is already online, and one YouTube channel has produced a
Review Mafia III - Gripping Presentation Marred by Repetitive Missions
An offer you might want to refuse
Republished on Tuesday, 19th May, 2020: We're bringing this review back from the archives following the announcement of Mafia III: Definitive Edition. The original text follows. 1968 was a turbulent year in United States history. With both the Vietnam War in full swing, and the assassination of Martin Luther King...
Review Mafia II - Stunning Period Setting Undone Only by Restrictive Open World
Godfatherly love
Republished on Tuesday, 19th May, 2020: We're bringing this review back from the archives following the announcement of Mafia II: Definitive Edition. The original text follows. Protagonist Vito Scaletta is a typical mobster: he's a criminal, a low-life, and a murderer -- but you can't help but fall in love with him. Despite being...
News Mafia III: Definitive Edition Doesn't Seem to Include Any Upgrades
Recycled trailer
As far as keeping a reveal under wraps goes, Mafia: Trilogy hasn't exactly done a good job. Nearly every possible asset has leaked before tomorrow's official announcement, including screenshots, key art, and even trailers. Now, we can give you a glimpse of Mafia III: Definitive Edition, but there's a good chance you actually already...
News Mafia: Trilogy Listed as a Full Price Release on Australian PSN Store
Mafia III also out tomorrow
We know that Mafia II: Definitive Edition is launching tomorrow on PlayStation 4 thanks to a huge Microsoft store leak from last week, and it also looks like we'll be able to add Mafia III: Definitive Edition to that list too. The trilogy bundle has gone live on the Australian PlayStation Store, with both games listed as...
News Civilization VI Reveals Content Roadmap, New PS4 Season Pass
Ongoing support into 2021
2K Games has big plans for Civilization VI on the PlayStation 4 through into 2021 and beyond, and it all starts with a fresh Season Pass named the New Frontier Pass. For a somewhat hefty £32.99/$39.99, the one-time purchase will gradually unlock access to eight new civilizations, nine leaders, six game modes, and much...
News Mafia II: Definitive Edition Looking Likely After Multiple Ratings
The plot thickens
Update: Mafia II: Definitive Edition has also been rated for release in Brazil, as spotted by Gematsu. This is all in addition to
News Mafia Social Media Continues to Tease Amid New Game, Remaster Rumours
Strictly business
Update: Some had suggested that yesterday's Twitter post from the official Mafia account was connected to Mother's day. However, a new message suggests that some kind of promotional campaign is underway. A new message maintains the one word theme: "Power." Seems like something is happening, presumably this week. Original...
News Make Handsome Jack Happy with Exclusive Borderlands 3 Clothing
Hard to Vault
If you’re looking for a pick-me-up while locked up in your own personal Vault, why not treat yourself to Zavvi’s exclusive Borderlands 3 clothing line? Released to coincide with the looter shooter’s latest expansion pack, the range spans everything from t-shirts to hoodies and much more. Some of the items will only be available...
News Borderlands 3's Next Big DLC Has One Helluva Title
It's ten words long
Borderlands 3 is getting its second major DLC pack on 26th March, and if its contents are as large as its title then fans of the threequel should be in for treat. Named – wait for it – Guns, Love, and Tentacles: The Marriage of Wainwright and Hammerlock, developer Gearbox promises to whisk you away to the icy planet of...
News 2K Silicon Valley Now Named 31st Union, Working on a New IP
Expands to Spain, too
2K Games has officially announced the new name of one of its youngest development studios. What was once known as 2K Silicon Valley is now named 31st Union. The studio was founded last year and is headed up by Michael Condrey, previously of Sledgehammer Games. In 2K's statement, Condrey seems pretty excited about the company's...
News Hangar 13's Next Mafia Game Is Likely to Be Revealed in the Coming Months
Fourth time's a charm
It feels like we've known about developer Hangar 13's next Mafia entry being in development for years now. What started off as a strong set of rumours and speculation was given weight by a new set of trademarks hinting at another instalment would be on its way, but now it appears the studio is gearing up for a reveal in the...
Review BioShock: The Collection - Return to Rapture and Columbia in This Solid Set of Remasters
As above, so below
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. When it was released in 2007, BioShock was hailed as a masterpiece by the gaming press and remains to this day a high watermark for the...
Interview Looting Some Answers from Borderlands 3 Composer Jesper Kyd
Back for more
In our ongoing series of composer interviews here at Push Square we get some insight into the music that goes into making games the great experiences that they can be. A couple months ago, we interviewed Brian Trifon and Brian Lee White (collectively Finishing Move LLC) about their work scoring Borderlands 3. As it turns out, we...
Review Borderlands 3: Moxxi's Heist of the Handsome Jackpot - Gearbox's Solid DLC Streak Continues
This is Vegas
Despite splitting opinion wherever it goes, there is one thing you cannot deny about Borderlands 3. Developer Gearbox Software consistently goes above and beyond when it comes to post-launch support and its latest looter shooter is no different. Two in-game events have already come and gone since the game's September 2019 release, but...
News A New BioShock Has Been Announced, Almost Certainly a PS5 Game
Won't be out for a long while
BioShock is coming back. Publisher 2K Games has announced the return of Ken Levine's dystopian FPS franchise, but the creator won't be at the helm this time. Alongside the reveal of the next BioShock title, 2K has officially announced a new internal studio named Cloud Chamber. It's this team which will head up...
News Battleborn Is Soon to Be No More as 2K Games Warns of Impending Server Switch-Off
No longer available on digital stores
The tale of Battleborn is a pretty tragic one. A hero shooter released just weeks before the enormously successful Overwatch, Gearbox's game was completely overshadowed, and failed to maintain a sizeable audience. Despite reviewing well and receiving several significant updates over the years, Battleborn fell...
News Borderlands 3 Is Free to Play This Weekend on PS4
Borderlands free
Gearbox's popular looter shooter, Borderlands 3, launched a couple of months back on PlayStation 4. We've no doubt that patient fans jumped into the game as soon as possible, having waited many years for the sequel. Of course, there will be plenty of people on the fence too, maybe waiting for the stylised shooter to come down in...
Review Civilization VI - The Best Strategy Game on PS4
Everybody wants to rule the world
In the year 1886, Greece was a world superpower thanks to unparalleled scientific discovery and widespread cultural influence. Sparta was home to great scientists like Sir Isaac Newton, and world wonders such as the Hanging Gardens of Babylon. Edgar Allen Poe wrote The Raven there, while gazing out of his hotel...
News Multiple Mafia Trademarks Suggest a New Game Could Be in Development
Alongside a remaster of Mafia II
We haven't heard anything whatsoever from the Mafia franchise ever since its third entry came and went a few years back on PlayStation 4. Mafia III was a decent game, but it looks like developer Hanger 13 might be getting another attempt with a fourth game in the franchise if a series of recently registered...
News Civilization VI Builds Up a PS4 Release This November
Age of empires
How has it taken this long for the PlayStation 4 to get a Civilization game? Announced during State of Play and due out on 22nd November, the critically acclaimed Civilization VI will be available as a standalone game, while a $50 expansion bundle will include a bunch of add-on packs, including the Rise & Fall and Gathering Storm...
News Borderlands 3's First Free In-Game Event Brings a Spooky Twist to PS4 Next Month
New mission, boss, and loot
We watched the first episode of The Borderlands Show so that you didn't have to. That was bad, real bad. Tucked away at the end of the Greg Miller-fronted stream were the first details on Borderlands 3's inaugural free in-game event - it's called Bloody Harvest and it's coming to PlayStation 4 next month. The...
Random Borderlands 3 Is Scamming Players Out of Extra Shotgun Shells
Really, Markus?
If the lack of vertical split-screen co-op in Borderlands 3 wasn't enough to get you riled up and ready to sign a petition, then you better get your marker pen ready because it has been discovered that Pandora's Arms Dealer is scamming players out of a couple extra shotgun shells! As captured with his pants down by
