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News Crash Bandicoot 4 Reveals Super Hard Flashback Tape Levels
Try not to die
Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time has 'Flashback Tapes' -- items that can be collected in levels as long as you don't die getting to them. They open up new challenge stages, which developer Toys for Bob says are incredibly difficult. The game's shaping up to be a really robust platforming package -- especially when you take the...
News Play Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War's Beta First on PS4
Woods you look at that
You’ll be able to experience Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War first on the PlayStation 4, as Activision’s ongoing partnership with Sony continues. Those who pre-order the first-person shooter digitally will get five days early access to the sequel’s online stress test, although physical copies will not be eligible for...
News Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War Is 4K, 120 Frames-Per-Second on PS5
According to report
Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War will run at 120 frames-per-second in 4K resolution, according to a report published by Venture Beat. It’s unclear whether the title will achieve a full native 2160p image, but more likely is that it will render at a lower resolution and then use reconstruction techniques. The framerate seems...
News Activision Bumping PS5 Price Points Beginning with Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War
Pay more
It’ll cost you $69.99 to grab a Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War cross-gen bundle, meaning that you’ll be able to play the game on the PlayStation 5 and the PlayStation 4. But the reason for that increase is because Activision is charging $69.99 for standard next-gen copies of the game, exactly the same as NBA 2K21 confirmed
News Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War the Latest Title to Showcase PS5 Gameplay
Hopefully more to come
It’s crazy that we’re even writing this headline three months prior to the PlayStation 5’s purported release date, but genuine next-gen footage has been so short in supply that the story kinda writes itself. While we’re still yet to see a single second of gameplay running on Xbox Series X, the debut Call of Duty: Black...
News Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War Dated for 13th November, PS5 Upgrade Costs More
Know your history
Activision has delivered on its promise to unveil Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War inside Call of Duty: Warzone, debuting footage via an in-game event that was captured from a PlayStation 5. The game will launch on PlayStation 4 on 13th November 2020, and you'll be able to upgrade to the PS5 version if you purchase the specific...
News Crash Bandicoot 4 the Latest PS4 Title Confirmed for Gamescom Opening Night Live
Woah!
Gamescom Opening Night Live is shaping up to be a pretty decent show. Geoff Keighley, producer and presenter on the event, has been slowly confirming the appearance of several major releases. Games like Fall Guys, DOOM Eternal, Mafia: Definitive Edition, and Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War have all been teased, and the master of hype isn't...
Rumour Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War Release Date Leaked
Multiplayer reveal in September
After Activision managed to remain incredibly tight-lipped for a lot longer than usual when it comes to the next Call of Duty entry, everything seems to be leaking all at once. Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War will be revealed tomorrow inside Call of Duty: Warzone, and because of that, the upcoming game's files have...
Cross-gen edition leaks
More Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War details have leaked through in-game files of Call of Duty: Warzone as we near the title's reveal via the Battle Royale shooter, and they don't make for the best of reading. According to Charlie Intel, three different editions will be made available by Activision and if the descriptions of...
News Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War Is Part of Gamescom Opening Night Live
"World premiere new look"
Geoff Keighley knows how to drum up hype for his events, and it's no different for Gamescom Opening Night Live. The show is due to take place in a few days, and the presenter is slowly trickling out a few things we can expect to be part of it. Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War is one such game: The
News A Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War Open Beta Could Come to PS4 Soon
Datamine uncovers pre-order bonuses
Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War will be fully revealed inside Call of Duty: Warzone this coming Wednesday and it might not be too long before you can sample the next entry in the blockbuster franchise for yourself. Dataminers have uncovered new references to an open beta inside the Battle Royale shooter's files,...
News Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2 Launch Trailer Comes Out Kickflippin'
Ride of your life
There’s not much to say about this Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1 + 2 launch trailer, other than that it’s pretty darn gnarly. You haven’t heard that phrase for a while, have you? That’s because this is a remake of two classic skateboarding titles, so we thought we’d bring back some period appropriate language. Cowabunga,...
News Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War Gets Key Art Ahead of Reveal
Space race
In a year that’s felt a little off since the start, Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War’s ongoing absence from the limelight has freaked us out the most. Activision has always announced its annual first-person shooters in May like clockwork, but we’re almost into September and we’ve barely heard a peep from Treyarch about its new...
News Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War Announced, Full Reveal Next Week
Know your history
After months of rumours and a series of community teases, Activision has finally officially confirmed Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War. That's all we have to go off of right now, but the full reveal will take place next week on Wednesday 26th August 2020 inside Call of Duty: Warzone. Development is led by Treyarch and Raven...
News Pretending I'm a Superman, a Documentary About Tony Hawk's Pro Skater, Is Out Today
A slice of PlayStation history
There's no questioning the Tony Hawk's Pro Skater series' huge impact on PlayStation. The franchise has not only been an enormous seller for Activision, it brought skateboarding into popular culture and made The Birdman a household name. So, what's the story on how it all came to be? A new documentary, titled...
News Officer Dick Reportedly Returning in Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2, Played by Jack Black
Officer D
One fun aspect of all the Tony Hawk games was finding and unlocking secret skaters. Though each entry in the series has its own unique guest characters, one has persisted through most of the franchise: Officer Dick. The character is an NPC that dates back to the very first game, so named because he'd chase you down and knock you off your...
News Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War Teasing Continued This Weekend
Warzone becomes the centrepiece
What started off as a couple of in-game teases during Call of Duty: Warzone matches just over a week ago turned into a full community effort this past weekend. Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War is the name of this year's entry in the blockbuster franchise and Activision seems hellbent on drawing its reveal out as much...
News Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2 Features More Respectful Names for Tricks Created by Deaf Skater
So long, Mute Grab
As with all the other games in the series, Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2 has dozens of tricks you can perform. Most of them can be traced back to real skateboarders who originated the flips, grabs, and grinds. It's always been fun to pull off all those stunts with ease, and many of the names and button combos have been burned into...
Hands On Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2 Warehouse Demo Is a Short But Promising Showcase
The daily grind
If it wasn't clear already, it has to be said: Activision knows how to do a remake. The publisher has proven many times that it's capable of reviving its old franchises for a modern audience, and it looks to be doing the same for its legendary skateboarding series. Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2 brings back the beloved titles on PS4,...
News Don't Expect a Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War Reveal This Week
ARG continues to tease
Over the past couple of days, the road towards the reveal of Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War has taken some significant steps. Players started to spot purposefully glitchy videos during Call of Duty: Warzone matches and brand influencers recei
News Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War Teasing Begins in Warzone
Know your history
It's been heavily rumoured for a while, and now it really does look like Call of Duty: Warzone will play host to at least the official tease of Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War. With the beginning of Season Five, players have begun spotting mysterious pop-ups on their screens while fighting for first place in the Battle Royale...
News Play Call of Duty: Modern Warfare Multiplayer for Free This Weekend
Five maps to sample
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare is back with yet another free weekend of multiplayer to celebrate the launch of Season Five, giving Call of Duty: Warzone players a brief tease of what they're currently missing out on. You'll be able to compete in four different modes across five maps from Friday 7th August 10am PT/6pm BST through to...
News Crash Bandicoot 4's N. Verted Option Is the Greatest Mirror Mode Ever
Flip out
Crikey, Activision’s really going above and beyond with Crash Bandicoot 4: It’s About Time, eh? The game simply looks incredible, and it’s huge to boot. But even if you do manage to see the title through to completion, developer Toys for Bob has teamed up with Beenox to give you a reason to replay, courtesy of N. Verted Mode...
News Dingodile Is a Playable Character in Crash Bandicoot 4
Strewth
Recurring Crash Bandicoot character Dingodile actually has his own playable levels in Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time. He'll be joining Crash himself, Coco, and Dr. Neo Cortex as playable heroes. Like Cortex, Dingodile has his own unique abilities, and his larger size means that his levels have a unique feel to them. But even without...
News Call of Duty: Modern Warfare's Massive Season 5 Patch Gets Pre-Load on PS4
A console first
There’s a first for everything. Whether you’re a regular Call of Duty: Modern Warfare player or not, you’ll no doubt be familiar with the title’s gigantic file size and bloating patch releases. Perhaps in an effort to stem the criticism, Activision is allowing fans to pre-load the title’s Season 5 update on the PlayStation...
News Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice Getting Boss Rush Mode and More in Big October Update
Game has sold over 5 million
Activision and FromSoftware have provided us some fresh information on Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice. The game may be somewhat of a black sheep among the developer's other action titles, but it's still managed to sell more than 5 million copies since launch, according to a new press release. More exciting, though, is that...
News Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2 Classic Soundtrack Joined by Dozens of New Songs
Super, man
Part of the DNA of the Tony Hawk series has always been the music, and Activision clearly understands that. It's bringing back the original two games with Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2, a full remake for PlayStation 4, and it includes most (but not all) of the licensed songs from the PS1 classics. To supplement the soundtrack for this...
Reminder Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2 Is Available to Download Now for PS Plus Members
On your feet, soldier
August's PlayStation Plus games were announced a littler earlier than normal yesterday, but next month is a corker. Not only are we getting Fall Guys launching on the service on 4th August, we're also being treated to Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Campaign Remastered. All in all, it's a great month for PS Plus members. It was...
Review Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Campaign Remastered - FPS Classic Is Worth Revisiting
Stay frosty
Republished on Monday 27th July 2020: We're bringing this review back from the archives following the announcement of August's PlayStation Plus lineup. The original text follows. It's been nearly 11 years since Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 changed the game for online play on consoles. Capitalising on the popularity of Call of Duty 4:...
News Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War Leaked on Doritos Bag
A new Pope
Modern gaming, eh? Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War – which, unbelievably, still hasn’t been officially announced – has leaked on a bag of Doritos chips. First spotted by ModernWarzone, the packaging alludes to a promotion where you’ll be able to maximise your XP in the first-person shooter. Aside from a logo, there’s very...
News It's About Time We Got Some New Crash Bandicoot 4 Gameplay
Four minutes of fun
We're staring down the barrel of Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time, with the PlayStation 4 platformer due to arrive in early October. We're all seriously looking forward to it here at Push Square, but some lucky media outlets had the chance to go hands on with it early. GameSpot is just one of those websites in question, with...
Rumour Call of Duty: Warzone Season 5 Brings Map In-Line with Next Game
Updated areas and a train
According to reliable information which has been shared by the likes of Eurogamer and Video Games Chronicle, this year's Call of Duty game will be teased inside Activision's Battle Royale behemoth Call of Duty: Warzone. This is being done through various updates
News No Microtransactions in Crash Bandicoot 4, States Dev
Spin to win
Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time developer Toys For Bob has said that the upcoming platformer will not feature microtransactions. The studio saw fit to set the record straight after the game's Microsoft Store listing noted "in-app purchases". "We're seeing confusion about microtransactions in Crash Bandicoot 4 and want to be crystal...
News Call of Duty: Warzone Adds 200-Player Limited Time Mode, And 21GB Update
Is that it?
After a few months of teasing, Call of Duty: Warzone has finally been expanded to accommodate up to 200 players in a single match of Battle Royale Quads. This means that 50 different teams will now battle for first place in the time-limited mode, but in order to access it on PlayStation 4, you'll have to download a 21.875GB update first...
News Here's a Glimpse at New Crash Bandicoot 4 Gameplay
New footage surfaces
Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time was announced earlier this month, and it's looking pretty great. A direct sequel to Warped, this time-hopping platformer is a return to the roots of the series, with side-scrolling sections mixed with 3D corridor running and jumping. Beyond the reveal trailer and some sni
Rumour Crash Bandicoot 4 Has More Levels Than the Entire N. Sane Trilogy
Marketing email touts 100 stages
Crash Bandicoot 4: It’s About Time is pretty pricey, but it sounds like its sticker tag will be justified by the inclusion of a whopping 100 stages. For the sake of comparison, the entire N. Sane Trilogy has around 97 levels, and those are divided between three full-length games. It’s unclear what the scope of...
News Crash Bandicoot 4 Has Local Multiplayer, According to PSN Listing
2-4 players
According to the Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time PlayStation Store listing, the game has some form of local multiplayer. Below the description, the page clearly states "Offline multiplayer (2-4 players)". There's been no mention of multiplayer in any of the game's marketing materials, so it's unclear what this bullet point refers to...
News Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2 Warehouse Demo Dated, Eight New Characters Announced
Digital pre-orders live
Want to know when you can get your hands on the Warehouse demo for Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2? Activision has just dropped some new information on the upcoming remake, and it includes a date for early access to the iconic Warehouse stage -- with a catch. Digital pre-orders are now live for the game on PlayStation Store. If...
News Crash Bandicoot 4 Pre-Orders Are Available Now at Retail and on PlayStation Store
Marketing spin
In case you missed the news, Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time has been announced. It's a brand new game that picks up where Warped left off, and it's coming to PlayStation 4 this October. The game looks to be taking things back to the classic gameplay style, and it looks great in the trailer and in these screenshots. If you like...
Gallery Whoa! Crash Bandicoot 4 PS4 Screenshots Are Absolutely Gorgeous
Looking good in his old age
Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time has been officially unveiled, if you somehow missed the news. One thing that was immediately apparent in the debut trailer is that this is one good looking PlayStation 4 game, and that's even clearer in these beautiful screenshots. We've embedded a whole bunch of fresh screens from...
News Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time Officially Revealed, Coming to PS4 in 2020
Crash, Coco, and Cortex return
Whoa! Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time has now been officially announced. It's the first proper game in the series since 2008's Mind Over Mutant, and it sees a return to the original style of gameplay. In other words, this game looks to pick things up where Warped left them all the way back in 1998. Check out the...
News Crash Bandicoot 4 Will Be Officially Revealed Tomorrow
It's about time
Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time will be officially revealed tomorrow -- that's the 22nd June -- during the scheduled Summer Games Fest showcase. The official Crash Bandicoot Twitter account spilled the beans after the game's existence was leaked earlier in the week. We even got a look at some blurry scre
News Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time Screenshots Leak, Comes 9th October
They're poor quality
It's looking incredibly likely that Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time will be announced during Monday's Summer Game Fest Developer Showcase, but this latest leak might have already blown that spot. After the game's boxart made its way onto the internet yesterday, low-res screenshots from the reveal trailer are now on the web...
News Age Rating and Box Art Leak Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time
Whoa!
Looks like Crash is back. Earlier this week, Activision began sending out some sort of Crash Bandicoot related puzzle to influencers. Given this is very similar behaviour to the publisher's actions when announcing games like Spyro Reignited Trilogy and Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled, it's safe to assume some sort of reveal is on the way. It...
News Crash Bandicoot Announcement Imminent As Influencers Snag Jigsaws
Crash bash
Crash Bandicoot didn’t put in an appearance during PlayStation 5’s big reveal event last week, but it looks like Activision is gearing up to announce a new game. It’s sent influencer Canadian Guy Eh a mysterious package, which includes a message from the mischievous marsupial and a jigsaw. The note reads: “A little something to...
News Call of Duty: Modern Warfare Season Four Is Out Now, But Fans Are Angry
32.5GB update on PS4
What's that? Push Square has written another article about the state of patches in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare? As Walter White in Breaking Bad would say: "You're goddamn right." After Activision delayed Season Four in support of the Black Lives Matter protests, the content in question has now dropped onto Pla
News Crash Bandicoot Merch Hints at New Game Ahead of PS5 Reveal Event
Bandicoot's back
Rumours and speculation of a brand new Crash Bandicoot game have been swirling for quite some time now, and it looks like fans may finally get their wish at today's PlayStation 5 reveal event. A new line of merchandise for the bandicoot has leaked, suggesting that the reveal of the new title is just around the corner. The...
News Call of Duty: Black Ops Seemingly Leaked Online with Key Art Image
Seems legit
Things are getting leaky all of a sudden. First, an image from EA's UFC 4 leaked online, and now it looks as though we have our first glimpse at the next instalment in the Call of Duty franchise. Rumours have been flying that the game is either a "gritty reboot" or a game set during the Cold War, but it seems certain that the Black Op
News Call of Duty: Modern Warfare Adds Black Lives Matter Screen
Also plans more stringent moderation
Those playing Call of Duty: Modern Warfare or its Battle Royale associate Call of Duty: Warzone will be met with a Black Lives Matter screen this week, as Activision and Infinity Ward pledge their voices to the movement. The splash appears during various loading screens, and is part of a wider push from the...
News Call of Duty: Modern Warfare Delays Season Four in Support of Black Lives Matter Protests
"We stand alongside you"
Joining the ranks of EA and Sony, Activision has decided to postpone the start date of Season Four in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare so that more important voices can be heard during these uncertain times. The publisher made its support of the Black Lives Matters protests clear with a statement issued on the official Call of...
