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News New PlayStation Store Sale Has Some Great PS4 Game Deals
Alien! Judgment! Dishonored!
If Sony's Days of Play sale hasn't already emptied your digital wallet of cash, the latest PlayStation Store sale might just do that. This new sale is live now across the EU storefront, but the US counterpart still seems to be playing catch up in some areas. It brings with it PlayStation 4 deals through until midnight on...
Random The Last of Us 2 Story Trailer Rebuilt in Impressive LEGO Animation
Throwing bricks
For as bleak as the original game is, The Last of Us: Part II looks like it's taking things down an even darker path. Naughty Dog's latest, which is just over a week away now, has had a handful of trailers, and they all depict a grim world full of violence. It's the last thing you'd associate with something as harmless and colourful...
News PS5 Now Has Its Own Custom Twitter Hashtags
Trendy
If you’re a Twitter user, there are two new hashtags you may want to start incorporating into your tweets. A day before the hotly-anticipated PlayStation 5 game event reveal, you can now customise your posts with a lovely, little DualSense controller. That'll happen if you simply include either the #PS5 or #PlayStation5 hashtags. This is...
Rumour Resogun Dev Housemarque Targeting PS5 Launch
Could be some-Fin special
Sony and Housemarque have been BFFs for a ridiculous length of time, so it’s perhaps not particularly surprising to learn that the pair may be partnering on a PlayStation 5 project – especially considering ex-Worldwide Studios boss Shuhei Yoshida visited the Finnish firm last year. European website Game Re
Feature Our PS5 Reveal Event Predictions, Hopes, and Dreams
Reach for the stars
It's here. It is finally here. This Thursday, Sony will unveil just a selection of the next-gen titles coming to PlayStation 5 at launch and beyond. And, naturally, we couldn't be more excited. To tap into the hype that we're sure you're revelling in too, we've decided to share a couple of our predictions, hopes, and dreams with...
Poll Predict The Last of Us 2 Review Scores
Another win for Sony?
The Last of Us: Part II is almost here. Naughty Dog's long awaited sequel is just over a week away from launch, and the reviews are due to drop on the 12th June. But how well do you think Sony's latest blockbuster will fare? That's what we're here to find out. If you're a longtime reader of Push Square, then you'll know that...
News The Last of Us 2 Director Unsure of What's Next for Naughty Dog
New IP, or a sequel?
What game will Naughty Dog be working on next, once The Last of Us: Part II has hit store shelves? Well, it's safe to assume that the studio's multiplayer project will kick into full gear -- if it hasn't already -- but is the developer thinking about making another sequel, or something completely new? According to company vice...
News The Last of Us 2 Day One Update Reportedly Adds Photo Mode
Model viewer too
We're exactly 10 days away from playing The Last of Us: Part II for ourselves, and according to an article which claims to have the details on the game's day one update, we'll be stopping to take in the view more often than not. Gear Nuke appears to have gotten its hands on what patch 1.01 brings with it, and that includes a Photo...
News 4K Footage of PS5 Games Will Follow 1080p, 30 Frames-Per-Second Reveal Event
Have some headphones handy
Update: While our first look at PlayStation 5's first roster of releases will be restricted to 1080p and 30 frames-per-second, Sony has confirmed that 4K footage will follow soon after. Writing on the PlayStation Blog, he clarified: "The broadcast will be 1080/30, but the majority of trailers will be in 4K on YouTube after...
News Sony Literally Wants You to Board the Hype Train with This The Last of Us 2 Ad
Ride of your life
Sony really goes to town with marketing for its major PlayStation releases, and that's no different for The Last of Us: Part II. The platform holder has brought us more traditional promotional material like this excellent TV spot, but it's also buying advertising space on public transport in certain areas. Yes, there's a Last of...
News The First Official The Last of Us Podcast Episode Is Available Now
Your watch is broken
At the end of last month, The Official The Last of Us Podcast was announced. Hosted by Christian Spicer, the podcast series promises to talk through the making of both the first game and the fast approaching The Last of Us Part II. It should be an interesting listen while you wait for 19th June to arrive. The first episode of...
News PS5 Reveal Event Confirmed for This Week
It's happening (again)
Update: Following on from Twitch and later YouTube ads, Sony has now made an official announcement on the PlayStation Blog. The PS5 event is on, folks, and will air from 1PM PDT on Thursday, 11th June. You can find out more information on when and where to watch the PS5 reveal event through the link. Original Story:
News Gran Turismo Trademarks Filed on Original Date of PS5 Event
Is it one of Sony's big announcements?
Evidence is mounting for the announcement of the next Gran Turismo game for PlayStation 5. A few weeks ago, racing peripheral maker Next Level Racing seemingly outed the existence of Gran Turismo 7 in a social post. The company said it was a fan-made logo, and they denied any knowledge of the next instalment...
Talking Point What Do You Want to Know About The Last of Us 2?
Are you really going to go through with this?
The Last of Us: Part II will finally release in approximately two weeks, and from Friday, 12th June at 12PM PDT, we’ll be able to talk about it. You can expect a full review on Push Square, and the usual accompanying content, such as videos and features. However, we want to try something different this...
Random Kid Playing Spider-Man PS4 Is the #Content You Need Right Now
Swing star
How about something a little more uplifting? This video went viral on social media over the weekend, as it shows a kid playing Marvel’s Spider-Man for the first time. The slick superhero title is hugely satisfying, and the boy is clearly having a blast as he gets to grips with Peter Parker and swings through New York City. The clip...
Rumour Bluepoint Games Working on Both Demon's Souls Remake and Bloodborne Remaster for PS5
Sony event closer
Earlier today, rumours began to emerge that Bloodborne would be getting a PlayStation 5 remaster along with a PC version to boot. The speculation came from some pretty reliable sources, and in doing so, it appears to have given other outlets the confidence to speak out about what they know. Youtuber PC Gaming Inquisition is just o
News The Last of Us 2 Spoilers Don't Tell the Whole Story, 'False Things Out There'
"You don't know"
It feels like Naughty Dog can't catch a break at the moment when it comes to The Last of Us: Part II. From the unfortunate leak of various story details right the way through to yesterday's claims of stealing musical arrangements for the game's TV advert, the studio
Hands On The Last of Us 2's World-Building Is Almost Unmatched
Every store has a story
A large part of The Last of Us’ enduring appeal is just how real its vision of the apocalypse seemed. Naughty Dog took protagonists Joel and Ellie on a road-trip through the remnants of the United States, and every area had the fingerprints of its storytellers all over it. The focal point was, of course, the relationship...
News Australia Fines PlayStation $3.5 Million for Refusing Refunds on Digital Purchases
Breaking Australian Consumer Law rights
Sony Interactive Entertainment Europe has been fined $3.5 million AUD after the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) charged the company with misleading PlayStation Store customers. The Federal Court of Australia ordered the penalty "for making false and misleading representations on its...
News Sounds Like Bloodborne Will Release on PC
And possibly PS5 as well
In news that’s sure to have Twitter in a twist, it sounds like Bloodborne will release on PC at some point in the future. This has been a recurring rumour for a while now, although the sources have always been shaky. Not much has changed on that front, although we like to think there’s no smoke without fire – and,...
News Today Should Have Given Us Our First Ever Glimpse at PS5 Games
Patience
Update: We've decided to remove this article from our homepage and social media channels — in hindsight we agree that the article was misjudged and take full responsibility. While we did publish this article with only positive intentions, focusing on our perspective as a PlayStation website, we can now see why some may have found it...
News New Date for PS5 Reveal Event Coming 'Soon', Says PlayStation
A quick update
PlayStation has offered a very brief update on its planned PS5 games reveal event, which was originally set to be broadcast on the 4th June. Said event was postponed following the ongoing Black Lives Matter protests in the US. PlayStation has updated the description of the announcement video for the event. It now reads: "Updated:...
News Final Inside The Last of Us 2 Video Details Its Deadly World
It's about hostility
Today marks the end of the video series detailing everything there is to know about The Last of Us: Part II. This final episode, titled Inside the World, is exactly what it says on the box. Naughty Dog employees discuss how the sequel's environments are much, much bigger than the original game's, both in terms of scope and how...
News The Last of Us 2's Extended Commercial Is a Must Watch
True faith
Update: The 30-second The Last of Us: Part II television commercial was already epic, but its full-length extended version is a minute of pure hype. We've embedded it above, but you can watch the broadcast edit below as well. Original Story: You didn't think Sony was going to launch The Last of Us: Part II without a big television...
News Days of Play Sale Hits PlayStation Store, Discounts on PS4 Games, PS Plus, and PS Now
Going digital
The huge Days of Play sale has been going strong at physical retail since the end of May, but it's today that it all kicks off on PlayStation Store. The digital discounts are about to hit both the European and North American PS Stores, and it looks like it'll be a doozy. If you're looking for offers on PlayStation Plus or PS Now, both...
Guide Days of Play Sale PS4 Deals - All Discounts on PS4 Games, PS Plus, PSVR, and More
All Days of Play offers so far
Days of Play is back. Sony recently announced the annual PlayStation sale would be returning, and the time has come for the huge sale to get started. It's underway right now, so let's go through all you need to know -- plus a look at all the deals we've found so far. What are the dates for the Days of Play sale?:...
Hands On The Last of Us 2 May Be the Most Accessible Action Game Ever Made
For all the players
A lot of games can, if we’re being honest with ourselves, be pretty impenetrable. If you’re reading this article, you’ve probably got years of DualShock practice under your belt, and so utilising both analogue sticks in order to line up perfect headshots feels organic. It can be easy to forget, however, that not everyone...
News PS Now June 2020 Update Adds Dishonored 2, Metro: Exodus, More
NASCAR! Pacman! Tales of Zestiria!
Update: Sony has confirmed this month's additions to the PlayStation Now service, and the line-up differs slightly from what Japanese users will receive. EU and US subscribers can look forward to Dishonored 2, Metro: Exodus, and NASCAR Heat 4. As pointed out by the fine folks in our comments section, European...
News All PS Plus June PS4 Games Available to Download Now
Shoot 'em up
June's PlayStation Plus lineup was announced in two parts, but now they've finally been brought together. Call of Duty: WWII was the first to be revealed, while the second game turned out to be Star Wars Battlefront 2. This means the month of June is all about the first person shooter, whether it's gritty, realistic warfare or sci-fi...
Video Find Out Which New PS4 Games Are Releasing in June 2020
There's a sequel you may be interested in
It’s been a miserable day and, well, miserable year really, hasn’t it? But it’s a new month, and that brings with it some fresh PlayStation 4 releases to look forward to. In this video, we’re going to share some of our impending highlights – and no, they’re not all named The Last of Us: Part II...
News PS5 Reveal Event Scheduled for Thursday Has Been Postponed
Not the right time
Sony has made the difficult decision to postpone Thursday's PlayStation 5 reveal event due to the Black Lives Matters protests currently taking place across the US. The hardware manufacturer has issued a statement on Twitter confirming the postponement. In it, Sony says: "While we understand gamers worldwide are excited to see...
Feature Amazing Dreams Creations You Need to See - Issue #4
Rabbits, digital hikes, and Bloodborne racing
We're huge fans of Dreams here at Push Square Towers, but it's difficult to define what this PlayStation 4 exclusive is. With the possibilities almost limitless, the variety of experiences available within this title is ridiculous. There's no way everyone will have time to play everything. If you're...
News Sony Going All-Out on PS5 Reveal Event with TV Advertising
The future of gaming
Sony's really splashing the cash for this PlayStation 5 event. Scheduled to be broadcast live this Thursday, the platform holder is getting ready to lift the lid on PS5 with a games showcase. While the anticipation online is palpable at this point, it seems Sony is thinking even bigger. The above 16-second teaser clip is not...
News US and EU PlayStation Blogs Merge Into One to Streamline Sony Messaging
One for all
Update (1/6/20): Sony's Sid Shuman has clarified what's happening with PlayStation Blog via, well, the PlayStation Blog. In a new post, he announces that the Blog has received various updates that all will now benefit from, including any foreign language versions of the site. Shuman also acknowledges that the European and North American...
News Killzone: Mercenary Online Servers Haven't Actually Been Turned Off
False alarm
Over the weekend, you may have read reports that Sony had turned off the multiplayer servers for PlayStation Vita exclusive Killzone: Mercenary all of a sudden. Players reported that they were unable to connect to online matches, with one particular user questioning customer support staff on the topic. They apparently confirmed that the...
Rumour Silent Hill PS5 Reboot 'Should Be' Part of Sony's Next-Gen Event on Thursday
Exclusive is in playable state
Excitement is at an all-time high surrounding the Silent Hill series. After a long hiatus, it really does look like Konami's survival horror franchise is about to make its return on PlayStation 5 with a reboot developed by Sony Japan Studio. Keiichiro Toyama has returned to direct the PS5 exclusive and according to one...
Hands On The Last of Us 2's Firefights Are Fraught, Uncomfortable, Fantastic
Bloody Nora
Here’s what we’re allowed to say about The Last of Us: Part II so far: the combat is utterly enthralling. Naughty Dog’s brand of game design often gets criticised for putting the plot ahead of gameplay, but we’ve always considered this form of feedback reductive. Despite all of its extended climbing sections, Uncharted 4: A...
News Devs Still Raving Over PS5, Some Say It Has 'Better Architecture Than Any Console in History'
PraiseStation 5
Over the last few months, we've seen numerous developers comment on the PlayStation 5, with the vast majority heaping praise on Sony's next-gen console. Some have been going nuts over its super fast custom SSD, while others have simply pointed out that the machine is a pleasure to work with.
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 PS5 Reveal Event: Sony Wants Fans to Be As Excited As if They Were in an E3 Auditorium
"You'll see we've been able to do that"
Coronavirus has put an end to the physical game events of old, meaning that Sony will showcase the PlayStation 5’s software roster during a pre-recorded livestream. The manufacturer has, historically, been known for its glitzy stage shows – and it wants to create the same levels of excitement next week...
Talking Point Do You Agree with PS5's Approach to Generations?
Exclusive games for new hardware
With the PlayStation 5, Sony is sticking to what it knows. Alongside the announcement of its upcoming next-gen games reveal event, boss Jim Ryan conducted an interview with Games Industry.biz, where he stressed that it’s “time to give the PlayStation community something new, something different, that can really...
Talking Point What PS5 Games Do You Expect at Sony's Future of Gaming Reveal Event?
Take your pick
We now know that Sony will reveal the PlayStation 5's first selection of games on 4th June, during its Future of Gaming livestream event. Coronavirus has forced it to reveal its hand as part of a State of Play-esque broadcast, as opposed to its typical PlayStation Meeting stage show. That means that it will have the opportunity to...
News Bluepoint on PS5 Reveal: It's Time to Leave Our Old Gaming Limitations Behind
Souls sisters
Bluepoint Games is, technically, the only developer that Sony’s confirmed to be working on a PlayStation 5 project. In reality, we know that all of its teams will be knee-deep in next-gen development by now, but you may recall Mark Cerny revealing that the Texas team has a “big game” in the pipeline for the platform as far back...
News Ghost of Tsushima's Resolve Bar Explained by Sucker Punch
What are those little gold circles?
The Ghost of Tsushima State of Play brought us a fascinating new look at the upcoming game from Sucker Punch. However, while it did provide some answers, it also raised a few questions. We saw the game's UI for the first time, including a curious meter in the bottom left while Jin was fighting. There's a series of...
News More Than 10 Million Download Free Uncharted, Journey During Coronavirus Crisis
Sony to support around 100 affected indie developers
Sony’s coronavirus sweetener proved a massive success, as more than 10 million people opted to download free copies of Uncharted: The Nathan Drake Collection and Journey. The tidbit comes courtesy of a CNET interview with PlayS
News The Last of Us 2 Tracking Better Than Spider-Man PS4 Pre-Orders in Europe
Big seller
It was always obvious that The Last of Us: Part II would be a huge seller on PlayStation 4, but at the moment, it's actually tracking even better than Marvel's Spider-Man. That's the console's best-selling exclusive at the time of writing and Naughty Dog's next blockbuster title is on course to beat it in Europe at the very least. During...
News Sony Believes PSN's Resilience Should Not Be Questioned Anymore
Network navigates lockdown surge
The days of fans poking fun at the PlayStation Network for its reliability should be “consigned to history”, according to boss Jim Ryan. Speaking with Games Industry, the gaffer explained that since the world went into lockdown, the “levels of engagement are just off the radar screen, both in terms of the...
News Sony Still Has 'Much More to Share' After Next Week's PS5 Games Showcase
Just the beginning
It feels damn good knowing that we finally have a dedicated PlayStation 5 event officially confirmed, but next week's PS5 games reveal isn't the only thing Sony has planned. Writing on the PlayStation Blog, Sony Interactive Entertain
News PS5 Will Represent the Best Possible Value, Says Sony
Talking money
How much will PS5 cost? It's a burning question that still remains unanswered by Sony, and it seems the company isn't quite ready to talk numbers just yet. As GamesIndustry points out in a discussion with PlayStation boss Jim Ryan, a possible recession could leave many fans in an unfortunate position. So, what's the word on PS5's...
News PS5 Exclusives Remain on Schedule Despite COVID-19 Pandemic
Bring them on
It's here. It is finally here. Sony has confirmed that it will unveil just a selection of the PlayStation 5 games we'll be playing come the end of the year and into the next on 4th June. We're all extremely excited here at Push Square, and better yet, we won't have to wait any longer than usual for those exclusives games to arrive. As...
