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Soapbox Call of Duty: Modern Warfare Remastered's Infinite Warfare Exclusivity Is a Disaster
Joey Thurmond believes Activision can avoid paying a big price
Video game corporations are prone to making asinine decisions across the board. Ubisoft is no stranger to misrepresenting titles like Assassin's Creed Unity, Watch Dogs, and I Am Alive, which respectively ended up with an unforgivable amount of glitches, vastly downgraded visuals, and...
News Crash Bandicoot's Dr. Neo Cortex Actor Asked to Resurrect Old Character
Hmm
There's been no shortage of Crash Bandicoot craziness over the past couple of years, but we get the distinct impression that things are about to heat up on Wumpa Island. According to a NeoGAF post, Lex Lang – who voiced Dr. Neo Cortex in the more recent Crash titles – has been asked to "resurrect" a "doctor" from a game gone by. We can't see...
News Destiny Continues to Be a Big Hit for Activision
Shooter has almost 30 million users
Activision's revealed some pretty impressive Destiny statistics during the company's most recent financial report, claiming that the game now has almost 30 million registered players. Those keeping pace will remember that back in November of last year, the publisher stated that Destiny had around 25 million users...
News Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare Won't Bring a Co-Op Campaign to Space
It's just you and the void
Despite its vastness, it looks like space won't be able accommodate more than one player in Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare. The freshly announced shooter will boast a more traditional single player story, moving away from the co-op campaign found in last year's Call of Duty: Black Ops III. We suppose that's a bit of a...
News Call of Duty: Modern Warfare Remastered Won't Be Sold Separately on PS4
You'll need to buy Infinite Warfare
Activision knows what it's doing. The first trailer for Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare didn't exactly leave us performing somersaults, with the confirmation of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare Remastered proving more exciting. Alas, the publisher has announced that the spruced up PlayStation 3 game will not be...
Here's how to get it
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare Remastered will look and play like a dream on the PlayStation 4, as Singularity developer Raven has been recruited to refresh the iconic first-person shooter with more than just an up-res. According to the official press release, the game will boast "fully improved texture resolution and detail,...
News Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare Blasts into Outer Space on PS4
Modern Warfare Remastered trailer released
Ground Control to Major Tom: here's the first Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare trailer for the PlayStation 4. The video shows more or less exactly what we expected: a few minutes of traditional, ground-based combat before troops blast into outer-space and start shooting out the so-called Settlement Defence...
News Here's Your Very First Look at Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare on PS4
Ripped from the history books
Activision's starting to turn the screws ahead of Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare's announcement next week. It's uploaded the embedded video teaser to its YouTube channel, which shows an angry looking man spouting nonsense about how he's going to "rip you from the history books". Nice try, mate – but this author...
Rumour Call of Duty: Modern Warfare PS4 to Feature Full Campaign and 10 Multiplayer Maps
Stay frosty
Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare is not set to be announced until next week, but it's leaking like a punctured pipe. That is, if the above advertisement is to be believed; there are people casting shade over its legitimacy, but we're not sure where the supposed leaker would have obtained access to high resolution key art. It looks pretty...
News Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare Being Remastered for PS4
Infinite Warfare launching 4th November
Arguably the greatest game in the Call of Duty franchise, Modern Warfare, is getting all ghillied up for the PlayStation 4, a leaked Target pre-order card has revealed. The image – which was posted on Reddit before promptly being deleted – shows
News Sony Leaks Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare Name for Next PS4 Game
This war feels like it's been going on forever anyway
Sony chief Shawn Layden may find himself sitting on Activision boss Bobby Kotick's naughty step right now, because it seems that the PlayStation Store has leaked the name of the next Call of Duty game. In development at Infinity Ward and set to be revealed next week, it loo
Rumour The Next Call of Duty's About to Be Revealed for PS4
Fly me to the moon
Retailers are readying themselves for the reveal of the next Call of Duty game – well, that's if a tweet by journalist Jim Sterling is to be believed. The post shows a GameStop planning document, with "Call of Duty Reaveal " listed as a banner that's set to be erected starting 3rd May. It's safe to assume that this title will...
Review Call of Duty: Black Ops III - Eclipse (PS4)
Sins of the sun
With game releases picking up around this time of year, Call of Duty: Black Ops III DLC is a tough sell when you could be experiencing the whimsical magic of Ratchet & Clank or the masochistic beauty of Dark Souls III – and rightly so, considering that the strangely-named Eclipse isn't very special at all. The sun doesn't shine...
Feature The April Update Is a Short Term Fix for a Still Flawed Destiny
We've been here before
With Bungie's main team busy beavering away on Destiny 2, which is set to launch in 2017, the studio's secondary group, dubbed the 'live team', is now responsible for keeping the original Destiny alive and kicking. To ensure that the shooter doesn't completely dry up, the live team's job is to pull Guardians back into the fray...
News This Could Be the Release Date for Destiny's Next Expansion
Tales from the Grimoire
It comes as no real surprise, but Destiny's upcoming expansion is probably going to launch this September. Bungie's already noted that the title's next add-on will be landing later this year, but the developer seems to have dropped a not-so-subtle release date hint. Fans have come to this conclusion thanks to the recently...
News Destiny's Huge April Update Unleashes Its Super Tonight
Destined for greater things
After weeks of inactivity, we're sure that more than a few Guardians will be dusting off their exotic armour and jumping back into Destiny tonight. The game's biggest ever update will be available to download this evening here in the UK, at around 18:00PM BST. Meanwhile, those in North America can potentially look...
News Bungie Really Wants You to Get Back into Destiny
Tomorrow's update gets a big trailer
Destiny's long awaited April Update is finally deploying tomorrow, and to round up all of the information that it's spilled over the last few weeks, Bungie's released a trailer that details just about everything that you need to know with regards to the incoming patch. It's no real secret that the sci-fi shooter...
Live Bungie Explains the Final Changes Coming to Destiny in the April Update
One more time
After detailing new activities and fresh rewards in its previous two livestreams, Bungie will once again be taking to Twitch tonight in order to round off its April Update videos. This time, the developer will cover some of the less categorised additions and tweaks coming to Destiny on the 12th April. Starting at 19:00PM BST/11:00AM...
News Bungie Is Making Some Good Changes to Destiny in the April Update
Better loot, infusion, and reputation gains
Thanks to yesterday's livestream, we learned quite a lot about what Bungie's bringing to the table in terms of rewards and progression with Destiny's April update. As you'd imagine, new weapons and armour will be up for grabs, including gear sets that can be altered using Chroma - a new resource that to...
Rumour Call of Duty May Be Flying to the Moon
Series to go sci-fi with next edition
With the announcement of games such as Battalion 1944 and Verdun for PlayStation 4, it seems that many shooter fans are yearning for simpler times, rather than the futuristic settings that franchises like Call of Duty have taken to. Still, if all rumours are correct, then the game will be set even further in the...
News Destiny's April Update Promises a Much Better Prison of Elders
Bungie details the upcoming patch
All of you Guardians had better get used to seeing Variks' ugly mug on a regular basis, because the Prison of Elders is coming back with a bang as part of April's big Destiny update. Bungie revealed in its most recent livestream that those who own The Taken King can look forward to a new level 41 challenge, as well...
News Is Destiny About to Come Back with a Bang?
April's update sounds promising
Let's face it: it's always been a rocky road for Destiny players. Every time that the game introduces big changes, through an expansion or otherwise, it usually isn't long before hardcore Guardians have exhausted the new content, and are once again hungry for more. It's no secret that Bungie's shooter has slipped out...
News Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Pops Out of the Sewers This May on PS4, PS3
Turtle power
Platinum Games' take on the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles hits PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 3 this May. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutants in Manhattan should be a solid nostalgia trip for anyone who grew up with the green goodies back in the 90s, and with the well known Japanese developer behind the wheel, we have to imagine that...
Rumour The Next Call of Duty May Be Called Bloodlines
New Spider-Man and Destiny games will apparently release in 2017, too
Take these rumours with a pinch of salt, but, according to a source close to Dual Pixels, Activision is about to release a lot of news concerning its upcoming games. While the source has proved to be reliable in the past, making many correct predictions/leaks, it doesn't hurt to...
News Call of Duty's E-Sports Strategy Is Way Over Our Head
Something about amateurs becoming pros? Dunno
We live and breathe video games at Push Square, but there are enormously popular pockets of the industry that fly over even our heads. Why do millions upon millions of people watch MOBAs on Twitch, for example? Shrugs. What's the structure of the PlayStation 4 sponsored Call of Duty World League? Shrugs...
News Destiny's Crimson Days Event Has Been a Big Waste of Time
Thankfully, Bungie's fixed it
Did you decide to take part in Destiny's Valentine's Day-themed event over the weekend? Crimson Days allows Guardians to set up two-on-two Crucible matches with the promise of some exclusive rewards, but we've read some horror stories with regards to the lovey-dovey loot - or lack thereof. One of the big draws for this...
News Uh Oh, Both Rock Band and Guitar Hero Haven't Sold Well
We aren't the champions
Last year was the return of the rhythm games, with both Rock Band 4 and Guitar Hero Live releasing at the tail end of 2015. While yours truly gave both games a 7/10, it appears that the outings didn't sell as well as their respective companies had hoped. First came the news that Rock Band 4 publisher and plastic guitar...
News Finally, Bungie Spills the Beans on What's in Store for Destiny
A sequel, an expansion, and a huge update
It's been a rough couple of months for Destiny - developer Bungie's biggest ever project. Following the release of The Taken King, last year's big expansion, players have been becoming increasingly disgruntled with the game's offerings. Sparrow Racing League felt like an unfinished add-on or a prelude to...
News Infinity Ward to Lay Its Ghosts to Rest with New Call of Duty for PS4
Modern warfare
Once upon a time, the prospect of a new Infinity Ward developed Call of Duty would be hot news – but the studio's stocks have fallen dramatically in recent years. Since releasing smash hits like Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare and Modern Warfare 2, the developer's been on a bit of a downward spiral, with Ghosts being one of the worst...
News Destiny Patch 2.1.1 Invites You to Partner Up on PS4
Love lost
Destiny's February update is available to download now on PlayStation 4 - but unless you're looking forward to this month's Crimson Days event, there's not much to really get excited about. Patch 2.1.1 introduces the new two-on-two competitive multiplayer mode, which begins today and ends on the 16th February. The event requires you to...
News Yes, Sony's Still Teasing a Crash Bandicoot Reveal
Here we go again
At what point does smoke signal a fire? Crash Bandicoot has been hinted heavily for the PlayStation 4 ever since the start of the generation, and while Shawn Layden's shirt troll was the biggest tease yet, the platform holder is showing no signs of stopping this trend. It's the social media team of PlaySt
Review Call of Duty: Black Ops III - Awakening (PS4)
Splish splash, havin' a bloodbath
With seemingly every game getting in on the Season Pass trend – up to and including LEGO Marvel's Avengers – it's becoming increasingly difficult to be excited by DLCs these days. Some games, such as The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, have lovingly crafted expansions filled with content, while others games seem to suffer...
Rumour New Ghostbusters Game to Slime the PS4
Heat 'em up
Activision's ready to cross the streams it seems, as word is that it's working on a new Ghostbusters game for the PlayStation 4. The title – which will apparently launch alongside the new movie – has not yet been confirmed by the publisher, but it's leaving things late these days, with its Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles title being a...
News Here's a Better Look at Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles' Art Style on PS4
Turtle power
You've seen the trailer, but now it's time to take a closer look at Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutants in Manhattan. Developer Platinum Games has released the first batch of official screenshots, and we have to admit that the art style's starting to grow on us. Much like in the studio's last outing, Transformers: Devastation,...
News Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles on PS4, PS3 Finally Comes Out of Its Shell
Our first look at the game in action
A leak followed a leak which followed a leak, but now it's finally official: Teenage Mutant NInja Turtles: Mutants in Manhattan is coming to PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 3 this summer. Developed by the ever-popular Platinum Games, the mean green fighting machines are back with a vengeance judging by the game's...
News Activision Denies Ammo Microtransactions in Destiny
Welcome to the circus
Well that was a pretty short-lived rumour. As we reported earlier today, unnamed sources had apparently told VG247 that more microtransactions were coming to Destiny. In this case, you'd soon be able to buy ammo synthesis packs with real money. Needless to say, a lot of Guardians weren't too happy to hear about this potential...
Rumour Destiny Is Getting More Microtransactions
Lock and load
Destiny's free-to-play future is looking more and more like an inevitability if this latest rumour is to be believed. According to VG247, brand new microtransactions will soon be worming their way into Bungie's shooter. Unnamed sources say that you'll be able to spend real money on ammo synthesis packs, which would provide an...
Rumour Destiny 2 Was Set to Release This Year, But Has Been Delayed
Worrying times for Bungie's shooter, apparently
There's been speculation for a few months now regarding Destiny's future. There's little doubt that last year's expansion, The Taken King, gave the shooter the kick up the arse that it so desperately needed, but now that many players have exhausted the latest content, there's a lingering feeling that...
News Destiny's Next Big Event Doesn't Sound All That Exciting
Hope you like PvP
Bungie seems committed to smaller, timed events that are designed to keep players coming back to Destiny, but we're still not convinced that the structure is as satisfying as it arguably needs to be. The shooter's next event will coincide with Valentine's Day, so let's hope that you're not, you know, actually socialising with your...
News Watch as a Single Destiny Player Dominates Trials of Osiris Without Dying
3 on 1? No problem
Trials of Osiris is essentially Destiny's most intense, hardcore player-versus-player mode. It pits two teams of three against each other in a battle to the death, and once a combatant is downed, they can only be revived by their allies. In other words, there isn't much room for error. Enter Ramblinnn, an immensely skilled...
News Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Screens Pop Out of the Manhole
Getting a pizza the action
Our friends at Pure Xbox, who are fast becoming the official source for all Platinum Games screenshot leaks, have laid their green fingers on some shots from Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutants in Manhattan. The game, which popped up on ratings boards eons ago, is still yet to be officially announced by publisher...
News Destiny's Nightfall Strike Is a Never-Ending Nightmare Right Now
Bungie's working on a fix
This week's Nightfall Strike in Destiny appears to be buggered, as players can't seem to get past a certain point in the activity. The Strike in question is the Sunless Cell - you know, where you fight that big sword git in the dark - but a bug is preventing Guardians from getting anywhere the rather cool boss fight...
News You're Getting Free Stuff in Destiny Later This Week
Xurtainly something
Stash of Strange Coins running a bit low? Need a few more Motes of Light? Nah, who are we kidding, no one needs more Motes of Light - but Bungie's giving them away all the same. On the 7th January, the developer's dishing out some goodies in Destiny to celebrate the new year. You'll be able to gather your 15 Strange Coins and 15...
News Infinity Ward Sounds Excited for Its Turn with Call of Duty in 2016
Duty calls
Phwoar, there's nothing like a vague tweet to get you hyped for an upcoming release. This time around, veteran Call of Duty developer Infinity Ward is hitting the hype train, writing that 2016 "is going to be incredible". For those out of the loop, this year should mark Infinity Ward's turn with Activision's mega franchise. The series is...
News Destiny Launches Pricey Level Boosters for PS4, PS3
Stump up £25 for Level 25
Destiny's taken another boost jump towards its inevitable free-to-play future with the release of new level boosters on the PlayStation Store. These optional £24.99 fast-track packs for the PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 3 promise to upgrade your Guardian to Level 25, while also offering a subclass boost and some weapon...
Hands On Destiny's Sparrow Racing Is Fun for About an Hour
The Bungie jump effect
When Sparrow racing was announced at Sony's PlayStation Experience 2015 press conference, we won't deny that we were hyped. Ever since climbing aboard our Sparrow for the first time in Destiny, we've always wished for some sort of racing system – if only to see how it would work out. As it happens, the Sparrow Racing League,...
News Destiny Patch 2.1.0 Is Jetting onto PS4 Right Now
Zip zip zoom
Guardians rejoice: the day has finally arrived. Destiny's latest patch buffs auto rifles (again), pulse rifles are getting nerfed, and Titan Sunbreaker subclass is being slapped down to Earth - or what's left of it, we suppose. Of course, it's not just about balance changes. Announced at Sony's PlayStation Experience 2015 press...
News Destiny's Sparrow Racing League Hits Full Speed Today
Blast off
Destiny's so-called winter event, the Sparrow Racing League - or SRL - engages its thrusters today as Guardians who own The Taken King are given the opportunity to take part in WipEout-esque races. According to Bungie, crossing the finish line allows you to rack up rewards such as new Sparrows, equipment, and shaders. As long as the actual...
PSX 2015 Sparrows Cross the Finish Line in Destiny: The Taken King
Bumping Sparrows
It's been a long-held dream by all Guardians to be able to race against each other with their Sparrows. They feel so wonderful to take for a spin, so how could Bungie pass up on the opportunity to include competitive racing? Well, the developer heard the fans, and it listened. Destiny: The Taken King will be graced with the Sparrow...
News Destiny Reloads with PS4 Patch 2.1.0 Next Week
Weapon balancing, new exotics, Titan tweaks, and more
It's fair to say that Destiny has dropped off for many players with the release of blockbusters like Star Wars: Battlefront and Fallout 4 invading their free time, but with the Bungie confirming that December's big patch is hitting next week, we're sure that the release will once again see a...
