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News Sony Patent Sparks Fears of Players Being Kicked from Games by Streamers and Viewers
But it's just a patent, for now
Sony's currently catching some flak online for a patent that almost immediately sounds like a bad idea. Registered in January 2020 but approved only recently, the patent outlines a potential PlayStation feature that would allow streamers and their viewers (on streaming websites like Twitch, for example) to either...
News PlayStation Characters Invade Champions League Football in New Sponsorship Ads
Kratos, Aloy, and Ratchet
PlayStation has been a main sponsor of the UEFA Champions League for decades, but we'd argue that its brand promotion has just reached new heights. The prestigious European football tournament typically airs on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings, which allows for some primetime advertising for PlayStation. The boards that...
News PlayStation Celebrates Pride 2021 with Free Theme and Curated LGBTQ+ Games List
PrideStation
Sony is celebrating Pride 2021 with a number of PlayStation incentives. For starters, it's curated a list of over 50 PS5 and PS4 games that feature LGBTQ+ "characters, themes, and experiences" on the PlayStation Store. You should be able to find the list through here. What's more, a free Pride PS4 theme is up for grabs, which boasts a...
News Japan Remains 'Extremely Important' to PlayStation, Stresses Sony Boss
Beast from the East
Over the last couple of years — and particularly the last several months — there's been a lot of discussion surrounding PlayStation's relationship with Japan. It's no secret that the company has become very westernised, consolidating its efforts across North America and Europe especially. This is also true of PlayStation's...
Poll Is PlayStation Losing Ground to Xbox?
PlayedStation
Ah, the Console Wars. Although they don't exist in the raw form that many would like to perceive, there's no getting away from that fact that companies like Sony and Microsoft are competing with one another. And right here in April 2021, five months removed from the PlayStation 5's launch, PlayStation and Xbox are going head-to-head...
News A Brand New Range of Official PlayStation Merch Is Available Now at Numskull
Clothing! Accessories! Stationery!
Are you a PlayStation fan and proud of it? Sony has never been shy about sticking its brand on all kinds of merchandise — the PS symbol and those iconic shapes adorn all kinds of clothes and accessories. If you're looking for the latest official products, your search is over; Numskull Designs has produced a brand...
Random Long Lost PS1 Game Magic Castle Resurfaces After 20 Years, Available Now
Who needs a PS5?
The PlayStation 5 released just a handful of weeks ago, and we can look forward to a tremendous first year for the console. But let's not worry about Horizon Forbidden West, Gran Turismo 7, and Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart. A PS1 game entitled Magic Castle has just released after more than 20 years in the dark. Yes, that's right:...
News PlayStation Documentary Resurfaces with New Trailer, Finally Arrives in September
From Bedrooms to Billions
Well, this has certainly been a long time coming. From Bedrooms to Billions: The PlayStation Revolution, a documentary all about Sony's impact on the games industry, is very nearly here. We reported on it four years ago, when it was
Quiz Can You Name These PS2 Games?
Say what you see
The PlayStation 2 -- what a machine. Sony's second gaming device was an absolute monster; it remains the best selling console in history, and has an absolutely gargantuan catalogue of software. Some of them are so iconic, you can tell which game they are by looking at a single image. But what about games that look kinda similar to...
Quiz Can You Name These PS1 Games?
Say what you see
PlayStation has been around for a while now, and we hold a special place in our hearts for the console that started it all. Ushering in a new age of 3D games, the PS1 had an excellent software lineup that helped bring gaming into the mainstream. So many games released that many of them are quite obscure. We've put together a bunch...
News PlayStation 'Committed' to Strong Story-Driven Single-Player Games on PS5 and Beyond
But also open to experimentation
Sony won't be changing its strategy any time soon. At least in part, the company has dominated this console generation thanks to its incredible lineup of first-party, primarily single-player games. The likes of Uncharted 4: A Thief's End, Horizon: Zero Dawn, and God of War have helped define the PlayStation 4, and...
News Not Every PS4 Exclusive Guaranteed for PC Release, Says PlayStation Boss
"100% committed" to PlayStation hardware
Horizon: Zero Dawn has just been confirmed for a PC release this summer, and it's the kind of announcement that has some PlayStation fans worried that the company is slowly abandoning its own systems. After all, the PS4's runaway success can be attributed, at least in part, to its lineup of stellar...
End of an era
It's always a sad day when a good old fashioned gaming magazine decides to call it quits. Dengeki PlayStation, a PlayStation-specific publication that's been following the brand's every move for an impressive 26 years, has revealed that its final issue (volume 686) will arrive in March. We remember a simpler time when the monthly...
News The Official PlayStation Community Forums are Being Shut Down This Month
A sudden closure
And just like that, PlayStation's official forums are set to be closed in the very near future. The news comes via a brief post from community manager Groovy_Matthew, who states that things are coming to an end on the 27th February. "We invite you to continue the conversation via PlayStation.Blog, Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram...
News Sony and PlayStation Will Not Be at E3 2020
Second year in a row
Sony and PlayStation will not attend E3 2020, the company has confirmed to GamesIndustry. The annual convention, which will take place this summer, has been the biggest event in gaming for decades -- but there's no question that its influence has waned over recent years. Indeed, you may recall that Sony skipped the show in 2019...
PayStation
A couple of months back, it was revealed that the owner of the only privately-held Nintendo PlayStation prototype, Terry Diebold, was looking to sell it off. In a new report from Kotaku, it turns out he'll be bringing the extremely rare machine to auction in February 2020. It seems this is somewhat out of necessity, as Diebold and his...
News PlayStation Granddaddy Ken Kutaragi Delivers a Heartfelt Thanks in 25th Anniversary Message
Cheers, Ken
Sony closed out its latest State of Play broadcast with a hype-inducing Ghost of Tsushima teaser, but before that, things got serious with a message from the father of PlayStation. Yes, Ken Kutaragi himself appeared on the stream with a pre-recorded statement in celebration of the platform's 25th anniversary. You can watch it back in the...
Live Watch Sony PlayStation's State of Play Livestream Right Here
Resident Evil 3! Untitled Goose Game! Ghost of Tsushima?
It’s the last State of Play of 2019, and Sony’s going to need to put in a big performance if it hopes to satiate, well, insatiable fans. We know that Resident Evil 3’s almost guaranteed to put in appearance, but what of first-party titles like Ghost of Tsushima? Join us live from 6AM PT...
Poll PlayStation Is 25 Years Old Today - What Is Your Favourite PlayStation Console?
It's time to Play
The original PlayStation launched today -- that's the 3rd December at the time of writing -- in Japan 25 years ago. Since that day, Sony's video game brand has been a dominant force worldwide. Sure, PlayStation has had its sticky moments -- the early life of the PlayStation 3 immediately comes to mind -- but there's simply no...
Certified
It's been made official: PlayStation is the best-selling home video game console brand ever. Across all its major platforms (not counting portables), Sony has sold over 450 million units, comfortably dominating the home console space over its 25-year existence. The fact has now been acknowledged by Guinness World Records, with the...
News Sony's PlayStation Awards Show 2019 Will Be Broadcast Live Next Week, Seemingly in English
Congrats
The PlayStation Awards 2019 will be livestreamed on PlayStation's official YouTube channel, it seems. We've had no word on this, by the way -- the scheduled stream has only just popped up on the website. In years past, the PlayStation Awards have been Japanese events where developers and their games are celebrated. This year, however, it...
News 'Dozens' of PlayStation Employees Laid Off in Europe as Sony Continues Company Restructure
More changes as PS5 looms
Ahead of the PlayStation 5's full reveal and release in 2020, Sony is clearly busy behind the scenes. The company has been restructuring for a while now, with the likes of former PlayStation Europe boss Jim Ryan taking on the role of Sony Interactive Entertainment CEO back in February of this year, and much more recently,
Now open
PlayStation has just opened its own online store in the US, allowing buyers to go straight to the source for all of their gaming needs. The store currently stocks physical copies of games, as well as hardware, bundles, accessories, and subscriptions. "This site not only provides our fans in the US with the option to purchase these items...
Live Watch Sony PlayStation's State of Play Livestream Right Here
You really gonna go through with this?
Sony’s given itself some time to revise the State of Play format, and it seems to be going big with its latest show. We know that The Last of Us: Part II is going to feature heavily during the broadcast, but there’s also talk of a new Batman game and the re-emergence of Keita Takahashi’s oddball Wattam...
News Even Xbox Is Weighing in on the PlayStation 'X or Cross' Debate
It ain't Crossbox either
No doubt having seen the X button debate raging across the internet for the past week and a half, the official Xbox Twitter account is getting in on the action. If you somehow don't know what we're on about, the PlayStation UK Twitter account made waves last week when it stated that the X button on a PlayStation controller...
News The Internet Is Cross with PlayStation's Name for the X Button
Xit strategy
It's been days since PlayStation UK posted a tweet saying that the X button is actually pronounced 'cross', but the debate is still raging across the internet. Well, we say debate, but the reality is that most people never call the X button cross. Countless fans have responded to our site poll and social media posts on the matter, and...
News PlayStation Is Sponsoring Evo 2019, Sparks Speculation Over New Game Announcements
Ready? Fight!
PlayStation is an official sponsor of Evo 2019, the event has revealed. Taking place early next month, on the 2nd August to the 4th August, Evo is the world's largest annual fighting game tournament. This year, it's set to feature nine main games, and eight of them are being played on PlayStation 4. Just to be clear, that's Tekken 7,...
Gallery We Made PlayStation's Stars Look Old with FaceApp
GreyStation
Well, here it is folks, the article that you've all been waiting for. We've finally hit the absolute bottom of the barrel, and so we're bringing you a gallery of PlayStation characters aged through the magic of FaceApp. Behold as we rob Nathan Drake of his youthful vigour, and turn Cloud Strife into a crumpled mess. We hope that you...
Live Watch Sony PlayStation's State of Play Livestream Right Here
Back again
The reception to the first State of Play was mixed, but Sony's giving it another crack with a 10 minute stream today designed to spotlight MediEvil's anticipated PlayStation 4 remake and a smattering of other announcements. Expectations have been appropriately calibrated this time, so be sure to join us from 3PM PT to see what the...
News Saviour of Sony and King of Memes, PlayStation Legend Kaz Hirai Announces Retirement
End of an era
Kazuo Hirai is retiring. The 58-year-old has been the director and chairman of Sony for roughly a year, after he stepped down as CEO back in April 2018. Perhaps most commonly known for all the internet memes -- something that Hirai himself acknowledged during a press conference in 2016 -- it's very likely that Sony wouldn't be the...
Live Watch Sony PlayStation's State of Play Livestream Right Here
PlayStation Direct?
Sony PlayStation’s brave new era begins now – or does it? With no E3 2018 on the horizon and better communication promised from the higher-ups, we have State of Play – a potentially exciting livestream format likely to be somewhat inspired by the Nintendo Direct. Of course, while there will no doubt be teething troubles,...
Poll Do You Think Google Stadia and Streaming Are the Future of Video Games?
Check that connection
Is streaming the future of video games? Google certainly wants you to think so. Earlier this week, the company revealed its plans for Stadia, a streaming platform that, in theory, allows for the instantaneous streaming of big, AAA, modern video games through any device supported by Google. On paper it's an impressive concept...
News PlayStation Could Have Fresh Competition in Stadia, Google's New Game Streaming Platform
The power of the cloud
Google just announced Stadia, its new streaming platform for playing video games. In a lot of ways, this could be our first real look at a next-gen console -- except it's not actually a console. The gist of it is that with Stadia, you'll be able to play full games, like Assassin's Creed Odyssey, immediately through the power...
News God of War Sweeps Official PlayStation Game of the Year Awards, as Voted by Fans
Surprise!
The Official PlayStation Blog has tallied up its Game of the Year 2018 votes and announced the winners. At this point it doesn't come as much of a surprise, but God of War took the top gong in almost every category that it was nominated for, including Best PS4 Game, Best PlayStation Exclusive, Best Performance, Best Soundtrack, Best Sound...
Poll Push Square Staff and Community Predict PlayStation's 2019
Can you beat 2019?
Can you predict 2019? Regular readers of Push Square will know that we're no strangers to predictions. Every E3 for the last four years or so, we've put together a beloved community quiz, but here in 2019, we're branching out. Below, you'll find 40 yes or no questions, all of them related to events that are supposedly happening...
News PlayStation Beats Nintendo and Xbox By Some Distance in UK, US Brand Recognition Surveys
#4ThePlayers and all that
It's really common sense, but mind share counts for a lot when it comes to big business. You obviously want your brand to be as recognisable as possible, and it looks like PlayStation's currently doing a great job placing itself in the public consciousness. According to Prophet's Brand Relevance Index for 2018, PlayStation...
Live Watch Sony PlayStation's LineUp Tour Livestream Right Here
The storm before TGS 2018
Sony’s doing something a little different with its annual pre-TGS 2018 livestream, and there’s the promise of audience members dressed as DualShock 4s – or something. We’re not entirely sure what to expect from the PlayStation LineUp Tour presentation, but we’re hoping for some madcap Japanese montages. There...
News Nintendo Switch Is Great for Variety in Gaming, Says PlayStation Exec
Isn't that nice?
In a recent interview with Japanese publication Nikkei -- translated by Siliconera -- PlayStation Asia president Hiroyuki Oda talked about the Nintendo Switch, making fanboys bubble up across the globe. When asked about the Big N's hybrid console, Oda said, "it has had an overall positive influence on the entire games...
Live Watch Sony PlayStation's E3 2018 Press Conference Right Here
Join us live for the PlayStation Showcase
Sony PlayStation’s E3 2018 press conference – also known as the PlayStation E3 2018 Showcase – is the event that we’ve all been waiting for, and you can watch it live right here. The platform holder’s promised deep dives on Death Stranding, The Last of Us: Part II, Ghost of Tsushima, and...
Guide What Time Is Sony's CES 2018 Press Conference?
When to watch Sony's presentation at the Consumer Electronics Show
When and where can you watch Sony’s CES 2018 press conference? It’s not a question many will be pondering this week, but we daresay a few of you will be eager to know when the Japanese giant’s presentation is scheduled to get underway. Fortunately, we’re here to help...
Guide Best PS4 Cyber Monday 2017 Deals USA
All of the best PlayStation offers updated with lightning efficiency
Cyber Monday 2017 has arrived to fill the gaping discounts hole in your life left by the expiration of Black Friday 2017 – but what deals are deserving of your attention? Well, even though your wallet may already be on the light side, you may want to refer to the wares listed...
Guide Best PS4 Cyber Monday 2017 Deals UK
The PlayStation discounts keep rolling into a new week
Black Friday 2017 is past its sell by date, but the UK retail sector is extending the discounts for another 24 hours with Cyber Monday 2017 – the second of the two American-inspired November shopping holidays. Even though this is coming in the aftermath of last week’s cut-price bonanzas,...
Guide Best PSVR Black Friday 2017 Deals: PlayStation VR Bundles, Games, More
Best prices on hardware and games in Britain
PlayStation VR is having a particularly great Black Friday 2017, with Sony discounting the price of hardware bundles including hot new releases like The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim VR and Gran Turismo Sport. If you’re in the market for the PlayStation 4’s virtual reality headset then look no further than...
Guide Best Black Friday 2017 PS4 Games Deals - FIFA, Uncharted, More
All the software on sale this Black Friday
What PlayStation 4 games are on sale for Black Friday 2017? Well, we’ve rounded up all of the best PS4 games Black Friday 2017 deals so that you can find a bargain with lightning efficiency. We’ll be constantly updating this page, so feel free to add it to your bookmarks and keep revisiting as we seek...
A compilation of the biggest bargains this Black Friday
The big day is finally here, and we've compiled all of the best PS4 Black Friday 2017 deals in the USA. As the best PlayStation website in the world, we’ll be bringing you all of the reduced bundles, low-price games, and cheap accessories with lightning efficiency, so make sure you keep your...
Guide Best PS4 Black Friday 2017 Deals UK: PlayStation 4 Bundles, Accessories, 4K TVs for PS4 Pro
A compilation of discounts prior to the holidays
After what feels like ten years of build up, Black Friday 2017 is here, and it’s flinging an avalanche of PlayStation 4 deals in your general direction. As the biggest and best PlayStation website in the world, we’re of course here to tell you about all of the bargains, and so we’ve compiled the...
Guide Best PS Plus Prices on Black Friday 2017
Extend your PlayStation Plus sub on the cheap
Sony has discounted 12-month PlayStation Plus subscriptions in the UK and USA, so we’ve compiled the best PS Plus prices on Black Friday 2017. While an annual membership is still fairly pricey, you’re getting approximately 20 per cent off in both territories, which is a decent saving. It’s worth...
Live Watch Sony PlayStation's Paris Games Week 2017 Press Conference Right Here
Join us for live coverage from France
Sony’s stopping off in the French capital for Paris Games Week 2017 today, and it’s promising a press conference filled with updates and some new announcements. The platform holder’s said that “E3 2017 was only half the story”, insinuating that PGW 2017 will be its second act. The press conference will...
Feature 10 PS4 Predictions for Sony's Paris Games Week Press Conference
Boule de cristal
We’re not going to lie to you: Sony’s attendance at Paris Games Week this year has taken us by surprise. The platform holder appears to be plotting a bumper press conference with a pre-show and traditional media briefing – but we’re not sure how the event slots into the organisation’s plans. Earlier this year we suggested...
Guide When Is Sony's Paris Games Week 2017 PlayStation Press Conference?
Times and live streams for European briefing
Sony will be sipping on champagne and snails soon, as it heads to the French capital for its surprise Paris Games Week 2017 press conference. The platform holder opted to eschew its annual European media briefing last year, but it’s going all-out this term, bridging the gap between E3 2017 and the...
