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News Dead Space PS5 Remake Won't Have Microtransactions
Won't be added after launch either
We can breathe a sigh of relief: the PlayStation 5 remake of Dead Space won't contain microtransactions. The welcome news was confirmed as part of an interview with IGN following the game's reveal at EA Play 2021, with senior producer Phil Ducharme saying: "We're looking at what can be taken and reinjected into the...
Round Up What Was Announced at EA Play 2021?
All the PS5, PS4 reveals
More than a month after everyone else, EA has finally showcased just some of what it has planned for the months and years to come in terms of game releases. That includes the usual sleight of sports experiences, but there will also be something for shooter fans and even survival horror geeks. If you didn't manage to catch...
Talking Point Was EA Play 2021 Any Better Than Usual?
Electronic Arts goes late
We can't quite believe it's already been more than a month since E3 2021; how time flies. We remember wasting our time watching Randy Pitchford awkwardly converse with Kevin Hart like it was yesterday. Regardless, EA still wanted to get in on the digital fun but decided to host its own showcase in late July instead of...
News Gothic PS5, PS4 Adventure Lost in Random Rolls 10th September Release Date
Six sense
Swedish studio Zoink’s gothic fairytale Lost in Random has rolled a 10th September release date, alongside a new gameplay trailer. You can check out the Tim Burton-inspired title above, which should help you to get a better grasp of its “explosive dice battles, time-freezing tactics, and various abilities and spells”. “Ruled by a...
News Knockout City Season 2 Takes Us to the Movies with a New Map, New Ball, and More
Fight at the Movies
Knockout City has been rocking Season 1 since launch, and in that time it's gone through several new playlists, introduced limited time events, and of course added a bunch of cosmetics to obtain. Now, though, it's time for Season 2, and it's all themed around the movies. Named Fight at the Movies, Season 2 gets started on 27th...
News Dead Space Remake Confirmed for PS5 in Super Short Teaser
From EA Motive
After rumours swirled for a number of weeks, EA has confirmed a complete remake of Dead Space is currently in the works for PlayStation 5. It will not release on PS4. A very short teaser trailer confirmed the news at the very end of EA Play 2021 and didn't really show too much. What we do know is that it will feature "improved...
News Battlefield 2042's Portal Mode Is FPS Genre's Take on Dreams
Remix classic maps to your liking
The mysterious third game mode that makes up Battlefield 2042 has been confirmed as an experience that allows you to take classic maps, weapons, and vehicles from past entries in the franchise and put your own spin on things, and then spit that back out for the community to play. With the title of Battlefield...
News GRID Legends Announced, Features Live Action Story, Multi-Class Races, and More
Codemasters' latest arrives next year
The GRID series kind of, erm, fell off the grid for a while, but it bounced back with a soft reboot in 2019. Now, Codemasters is taking another stab at the sim-cade racer with GRID Legends. Just announced during EA Play Live, this new racing title's main feature is its live action story mode. Built using a...
Live Watch the EA Play Live 2021 Livestream Right Here
Battlefield! FIFA! Dead Space?
Looking for the EA Play Live 2021 livestream? You can watch it live right here. This is Electronic Arts’ annual E3-esque event – it’s just happening a little later this time around. Expect the usual string of FIFA, Madden NFL, and The Sims updates – along with new information on Battlefield 2042, Apex Legends,...
Guide What Time Is EA Play Live 2021?
Dates, times, and where to watch
When is EA Play Live 2021? Electronic Arts is bringing back its annual showcase event, promising to show off some of the publisher's upcoming software. Coming later in the year than usual, EA Play Live has further removed itself from the E3 period, but you should expect something akin to an E3 press conference. So,...
News Ray Tracing Removed from F1 2021 While Codemasters Tinkers with Technical Troubles
Pit stop
The latest patch for F1 2021 has removed ray tracing from the PlayStation 5 version of the game. Codemasters' latest Formula One racer is a great title that generally looks the part, but it sounds as though ray tracing has been causing more harm than good on Sony's console. Writing on its website, Codies states it's "aware of some...
News Skate 4 Won't Be at EA Play Live, But Here's a Behind the Scenes
It doesn't give away much
Update: Well, here's your first look at the new Skate game. Not really, it's still incredibly early, of course — it's a behind-the-scenes instead. The video focuses on motion capture, as well as some clips of feedback from fans. Check it out: It sounds like the game's going to be largely what we expected: an online...
News Sorry Star Wars Fans, EA Play Live Is Not the Event You're Looking For
The odds of an announcement are 3,720 to 1
Sorry, C-3PO, the odds are actually zero, sadly. EA is set to host its annual EA Play Live event next week, and there are certain games and franchises we expect will be there. EA Sports titles, an update on Apex Legends, you know the drill. However, fans have been hopeful that the publisher would have some...
News Battlefield 2042 'Looking to Achieve' Crossplay
Cross-progression and cross-commerce also planned
Battlefield 2042 will host 128 players on next-gen consoles, and while we’re confident it’ll be popular enough to populate all matches, that’s still a lot of soldiers to find. We already know that bots will be used to temporarily plug any holes, but now EA has revealed that it’s “looking to...
News Battlefield 2042 Brings Back Classic Maps for Special Mode
"Love letter to core fans"
It's been officially confirmed that the new Battlefield 2042 mode pitched as a "love letter to core fans" will be bringing back classic maps from previous entries in the FPS franchise. We'll learn more during the digital EA Play showcase later this month, with a full unveiling planned for the show ahead of the game's...
News EA Renames DICE LA to Ripple Effect Studios, Expanding to Establish Own Identity
Cool logo
DICE LA, the developer of an as-of-yet-unannounced experience in Battlefield 2042, has been officially rebranded Ripple Effect Studios, as it expands and seeks to establish its own “identity”. In a press release, boss Christian Grass explained: “We’re so proud of our work as DICE LA and the DICE team will forever be a part of our...
News EA Play Live to Spotlight Creators Throughout July
Battlefield 2042! Apex Legends! Madden NFL 22! More!
We already know that EA Play Live’s main event is scheduled to take place on 22nd July, but the publisher has much more in store throughout the whole month. Leading up to its primary broadcast, it’ll host a series of online panels, each with a different theme. Things will get underway on 8th...
Rumour Future Dead Space Title Actually a Remake with New Content
Likened to Resident Evil 2 remake
Chatty news reporter Jeff Grubb has shed new light on the rumoured Dead Space game set to be announced during EA Play later this month, suggesting the project is actually more of a remake than a reimagining. That was how Gematsu described the currently unannounced title last week, clashing with Grubb's own claims...
News BioWare Skipping EA Play, No Dragon Age or Mass Effect
RPG no-show
BioWare will not be presenting any of its projects during EA Play 2021 later this month, meaning neither Dragon Age 4 nor the new Mass Effect game will be in attendance. The latter is still many years away and wasn't expected to turn up on 22nd July 2021, but with the latest Dragon Age title having been shown a few times in the past,...
News F1 2021's Braking Point Story Mode Gets First Details, Screenshots
Looking nice and cheesy
You know, sports games don't really need a story mode, but we're glad they exist. F1 2021 is the latest annual sporting title to go this route, with its narrative focused Braking Point mode a big new feature for the upcoming instalment. In addition to the regular career and MyTeam, you'll be able to enjoy a story mode with a...
News Knockout City Season 2 Will Add New Map, Ball Type, Contracts, and Lots More
Developer shows off roadmap
Knockout City really won us over in its opening days, but it's one of those games that's going to be constantly changing and evolving over time. The dodgeball-inspired multiplayer title is a real treat, and we've been enjoying the new playlists introduced throughout Season 1, but what's heading our way in Season 2?...
News Bots Will Pad Out Battlefield 2042's 128 Player PS5 Servers
Bot-ched
In the PlayStation 5 version at least, Battlefield 2042 will host up to 128 players simultaneously, but in order to keep servers full it will be populating any empty slots with bots. According to developer DICE – as per a report by The Verge – the title will prioritise humans, so it’s possible that during peak play hours you may never...
News EA Play Live Times Nailed Down, Hosted by WWE's Xavier Woods
Livin' the dream
We already know that EA Play Live is scheduled to take place on 22nd July, but now the publisher has specified timings. According to a press release, the pre-show will begin at 10AM PT/6PM BST, although the firm is yet to specify exactly when the main event will get underway. We’ve contacted the company for clarification, and will...
News Collect Ice Pops for Exclusive Gear in Knockout City's Limited Time Heatwave Event
It's hot out there
The nature of our work here on Push Square means we need to be looking forwards most of the time, but there are definitely games we like to return to here and there. One of those is Knockout City, the excellent dodge-brawler multiplayer title from Velan Studios. As with many online-focused experiences these days, it's a game...
Rumour Unannounced Dead Space Game Is a 'Reimagining', Not a Sequel
Will Isaac Clarke star?
It looks like a revival of the Dead Space franchise is definitely on the cards as more sites come forward with information pertaining to the rumoured project. First reported by Games Beat writer Jeff Grubb, Eurogamer corroborated the claim by stating the information lines up with what the outlet has heard. Now,
News Fans Are Praying Dead Space Is on the Cusp of a Comeback
EA rumoured to be reviving established IP
Dead Space was undoubtedly one of the standout series of the PlayStation 3 generation, but it was abandoned when it failed to rake in the kind of cash publisher EA expected at the time. The firm does appear to be softening of late, however: it’s bringing back fan favourites like Skate and EA Sports College...
News EA Originals Game Lost In Random Shares Story Trailer, Coming Soon to PS5, PS4
From the team behind Ghost Giant
Almost a year to the day since its original announcement, Zoink Games' Lost In Random has reappeared with a story trailer and confirmation it's "coming soon" to PlayStation 5 and PS4. This is the next title in the EA Originals program, following in the footsteps of titles such as It Takes Two. Zoink Ga
News Great Co-Op Game It Takes Two Sells Two Million Copies
Tango time
Hazelight Studios has issued a sales update for the wonderful co-op title It Takes Two, confirming the PlayStation 5 and PS4 experience has now sold two million copies across the globe. This doubles the sales statistic shared by the team towards the end of April when it was announced the game surpassed one million sales in less than a...
News Battlefield 2042 Online Gameplay Blows Our Minds
Near future warfare
What do we need to do to get on EA's list as a Battlefield 2042 game tester? Seriously, we've got holiday time to take and the latest multiplayer shooter from DICE could fill it nicely. The FPS debuted some online action during the Xbox & Bethesda Games Showcase, sharing what the game will look like once you team up with...
News Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order the First Game to Offer Free Physical to Digital PS5 Upgrade
Just contact EA
Since the PlayStation 5 launched last November, free PS4 to PS5 upgrades have been fairly common as developers re-release their titles with enhancements for the new generation. The only problem has been if you own a physical copy of a PS4 game, you would have to also buy the PS5 system with a disc drive in order to qualify for the...
News PS4 Saves Are Compatible with Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order on PS5
No awkward transfers
Sony’s save transfer protocol, when shifting progress from the PlayStation 4 versions of games to the PS5, has been shoddy to say the least. Final Fantasy VII Remake – which released this week – requires you to install the PS4 version of the game, upload your progress to the game’s cloud, install the PS5 edition, and...
News Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order Is, Er, Out Now on PS5
Not that EA wants you to know
Well, this is one way to release a game: just never date it at all. The native PlayStation 5 version of Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order is available now around the world, not that EA has bothered to tell anyone about it. Physical copies arrived at retailers unannounced earlier this week, and we’d expected a date to be...
News F1 2021 Laps Predecessors with 4K, 60fps and 1440p, 120fps Options on PS5
Speed demon
The next-gen version of F1 2021 will run at blistering speeds on the PlayStation 5, with the developer pledging two visual configurations: Graphics and Performance. The former will run at a smooth 60 frames-per-second in full 4K while the latter will deliver 120 frames-per-second at 1440p. That’s all according to a Gaming Bolt...
News Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order PS5 Shadow Drop Seemingly Imminent
Can you feel the Force?
It looks like the PlayStation 5 port of the critically acclaimed Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order will release this week – surprise! Citing UK retail sources, The Gamer reported earlier today that major chains had received next-gen stock of the Respawn title, which is apparently slated to shadow drop this Friday. Now the...
News Battlefield 2042's First Year Will Be Marked by Four Battle Passes
Battle it out
Say what you will about developer DICE, but its post-release support is usually strong. Star Wars Battlefront 2 – a title rightly ridiculed at launch – blossomed into something spectacular once the Swedish studio was done with it, and Battlefield V also received some pretty impressive post-release additions as well. Battlefield...
News Battlefield 2042 Doesn't Have a Single Player Campaign on PS5, PS4
Last-gen version has half the players
If you were holding out hope for a single player campaign in Battlefield 2042, then don’t. EA has announced – alongside the reveal of the online shooter earlier today – that this release is all about its multiplayer. Justifying the decision in an interview with Eurogamer.net, design director Daniel Berlin...
News EA Play Members on PS5, PS4 Get Early Battlefield 2042 Beta Access, 10 Hour Free Trial
Perks
If you subscribe to EA Play on either PlayStation 5 or PS4, you’ll be able to try out Battlefield 2042 with “early access” to the game’s open beta. You’ll also be able to put the first-person shooter through its paces with a 10-hour trial, scheduled to start on 15th October. Beyond that, you can expect monthly rewards and 10 per cent...
News Battlefield 2042 Goes Near Future on PS5 and PS4, Out in October
Check out the reveal trailer
Update: Following the leak earlier today, DICE has officially unveiled Battlefield 2042 with an announcement trailer. The gameplay reveal will take place on 13th June 2021. Check it out above, with extra information and screenshots available below. The game will not have a singleplayer campaign, and neither will there...
News Mass Effect Legendary Edition Patch 1.03 Fixes Trophy Bugs, Weird Eye Animations, and More
Shepard Commander
A new update for Mass Effect Legendary Edition is available to download now on PlayStation 4 (and PlayStation 5 via backwards compatibility). Patch 1.03 makes some mostly minor adjustments, but it all adds up. Most notably, the update should fix an issue that was stopping players from popping specific, long-term Trophies — like...
News New Battlefield Game Teases Flood Social Media
System rebooting
It's the video game industry, so of course you've got to tease your impending announcement as much as possible in the days leading up to it. The next Battlefield game, which is being referred to as Battlefield 2042 if recent claims are to be believed, is being teased across social media sites with short clips that do not really...
First Impressions F1 2021 Shifts Up a Gear with New Story Mode, Two-Player Career, and More
Life in the pit lane
Codemasters has been making officially licensed Formula 1 games for many years now, and it's reached a point where petrolheads can purchase them with confidence. The team has gradually built up its simulation of the popular motorsport, tinkering with the formula each year to get players closer to feeling like they're a real part...
News Battlefield 6 Reveal Confirmed for 9th June
Just before E3 season
EA has confirmed it will finally lift the lid on Battlefield 6 on 9th June 2021. We don't know whether this reveal will take the form of a livestream or simple YouTube video, but it'll take place at 3pm BST / 4pm CEST / 7am PDT / 10am EDT on the aforementioned date. That's before any E3 or Summer Game Fest conferences take...
News Five Need for Speed Games Pulled from PS Store Permanently
Servers go offline in August
Five Need for Speed games spanning the PlayStation 3 generation have been taken off the PS Store permanently, with little to no warning from publisher EA. As confirmed in a Reddit post yesterday, the five titles were removed from the storefront that very same day. The games were Need for Speed: Carbon,
Poll What Review Score Would You Give Mass Effect Legendary Edition?
This is my favourite poll on the Citadel
After delivering our incredibly comprehensive PlayStation 4 review of Mass Effect Legendary Edition this past weekend, it's time to share your own thoughts on the vast collection. The game has been out for more than two weeks now, giving users lots of time to at least complete the first entry in the saga —...
News Knockout City Is Not Free-to-Play, But It Is Still Free to Try
Progress to Street Rank 25 without paying
Knockout City’s free ten-day trial period has concluded, and has been replaced with an alternative. You can now download and try the title up to Street Rank 25, which depending on how quickly you progress should give you a good five or so hours to test the dodgebrawler out. Think of this like a...
Poll Who's Your Favourite Mass Effect Legendary Edition Squadmate?
Everybody's here
With the release schedule slowing down a bit for the time being (don't worry, it gets a lot busier in June), we wanted to go with a fun Friday poll this week. In case you somehow didn't know, Mass Effect Legendary Edition is out right now, and we're thoroughly enjoying Commander Shepard's quest to stop the Reapers all over again...
Hands On Knockout City Could Be Your New Favourite Multiplayer Game on PS4
It's a knockout?
To be honest, our time playing Knockout City in a recent review event hasn't changed our opinion much at all. After spending time previously with the beta, we came away quite impressed with what Velan Studios has made, and as the title launches on PlayStation 4, we find ourselves itching to play more. The game, an online multiplayer...
News You'll Need to Play a Lot of Knockout City on PS4 to Get All the Trophies
Dodge this
You know all those online Trophies people don't like? The type of trinkets that reward putting in dozens of hours and playing hundreds of matches? They're all in the Trophy list for Knockout City. The "dodgebrawl" multiplayer game is shaping up rather nicely, but if you want the Platinum, you're gonna have to really dedicate yourself for...
News Huge 11GB Mass Effect Legendary Edition Patch 1.02 Available to Download Now
Get all the patch notes here
Crikey, Mass Effect Legendary Edition doesn't cheap out on the size of its patches. The three-game collection now has its first update since launch, and it weighs in at a gigantic 11.728GB. You'll need to set aside a good chunk of time to get this one downloaded. What does this patch do, we hear you ask? It's a good job...
News Lewis Hamilton, Max Verstappen, and Charles Leclerc Are the Cover Stars for F1 2021
Speed racers
EA and Codemasters have announced who will grace the cover art for the next Formula One racing title. F1 2021, the first game in the franchise since EA's acquisition of the developer, is coming to PlayStation 5 and PS4 this summer, and now we know who to look out for on store shelves. The artwork will be shared between Lewis Hamilton,...
