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News Voting Is Now Open for Dreams' Community Driven Impy Awards Show
Trophy unlocked
Here's some news that may have passed you by: Dreams has its very own awards ceremony. The inaugural iteration of The Impy Awards is set to take place on 26th January, and it's a show that will highlight the best and brightest among the game's community of creators. As Media Molecule says on its website, the studio will be...
News EU and US PlayStation Store's Latest Sale Brings Dozens of PS4 Games Under $20
Or under €20
As the epic PlayStation Store January sale draws to a close, Sony has filled the void with yet another offer. On both the North American and European storefronts, you'll be able to browse through a selection of PS4 games going for less than $20 / €20, and as usual, there's a huge variety of titles up for grabs. The games mostly...
News Dreams Sounds Like the Next PC-Bound PS4 Exclusive
Let 'em Dream
It makes more sense than perhaps any other game in Sony’s portfolio, but it’s starting to sound like Dreams could be the next PlayStation 4 exclusive to make its way to the PC. Reports today emerged that Guerrilla Games’ epic open world opus Horizon: Zero Dawn would be making the jump to Steam and the Epic Games Store, and now...
News PS5 Controller Will Work With PS4, According to PlayStation France
And it's called the DualShock 5
PlayStation France may have just given us some (admittedly unsurprising) PlayStation 5 details. More specifically, details about the next-gen console's controller. On the official PlayStation France support site, there's a page that lists the differences between available PlayStation 4 models. One column shows...
News PS4 Exclusive Horizon: Zero Dawn Will Come to PC in 2020, Says Report
Get Aloy of this
Horizon: Zero Dawn, the open world PlayStation 4 exclusive from Sony first-party studio Guerrilla Games, could be coming to PC at some point this year. This is according to a new report from Kotaku, which cites "three people familiar with Sony’s plans". Sony has placed exclusive games on PC before, of course. The likes of...
News God of War and Twisted Metal Creator Reckons PS5 Reveal Is Definitely Happening in February
Rumours continue to swirl
Rumours of a PlayStation 5 reveal event happening in early 2020 have been rampant for months. Much like it did with the PS4, Sony is expected to unveil its next console in the very near future so that it's got almost a whole year to hype the thing up. And now God of War and Twisted Metal creator David Jaffe is adding...
News PS5 Fans Are Having Fun Imagining the Console's Box Art
Case study
There’s a lot of chatter about what the PlayStation 5’s cases will look like. We’ve already done our own set of mock-ups, inspired by the PlayStation 4’s box art. Our theory is that Sony will want something that matches current retail displays but sets it next-gen system apart. Others believe the Japanese giant may opt for...
Reminder Last Chance to Save Big on PS4 Games in Massive PS Store Sales
What're yer buyin'?
Just a heads up: this is your last opportunity to save big on Sony’s gigantic January sale on the PlayStation Store. Offers will run through 16th January in North America, and will end at 11:59AM on 17th January in Europe, meaning your shopping time is coming to a close. If you’d like to pick up any of the promoted titles,...
News The Next God of War Is in Production as Developer Teases Motion Capture Session
The boy is back in town
Look, we all know God of War (2018) is getting a sequel. The return of Kratos was showered with near universal praise and it made Sony a heck of a lot of money -- the next game is all but confirmed to be in development for PlayStation 5. But you know what? It's still nice to be on the receiving end of a little tease now and...
Feature Dreaming Up Sony's Own PlayStation Theme Park
For the thrill seekers
Nintendo recently revealed its very own theme park area to the world, dubbed Super Nintendo World at Universal Studios Japan. And, while Push Square is quite clearly a website focused on all things PlayStation, we'd be lying if we said we didn't want to go. In fact, we sort of desperately want to join our friends at Nintendo...
News E3 Organiser Reacts to Sony's Absence with Empty Words
Not much of anything
Sony announced this week that it won't be attending E3 2020, marking the second year in a row that the hardware manufacturer has decided to skip the convention. In response to the move, the ESA -- the company known as The Entertainment Software Association which runs E3 -- has published a rather empty statement which doesn't...
Guide Best Uncharted Games Ranked
Drake believe
Uncharted is now over ten years old, and in that time series protagonist Nathan Drake has climbed his way up the gaming recognition ladder, from plucky pretender to PlayStation superstar. Starting life on the PlayStation 3 all the way back in 2007, Naughty Dog’s daring action adventure franchise has fast become one of Sony’s most...
Gallery Check Out the Free PlayStation 2019 Wrap-Up PS4 Dynamic Theme
Here's what your PS4 playtime gets you
Yesterday, Sony grabbed everyone's attention with a nifty look back at your PlayStation 4 stats for 2019. To recap: if you visit the website -- here for US and here for Europe -- and sign into your PSN account, you'll get a detailed breakdown of your gaming habits from last year
News Dreams Creator Releases Entire Album of Music Made in the Game on Spotify
Now that's impressive
Dreams is now less than a month away from its official launch on PlayStation 4, but the creations made in early access keep on coming -- continually impressing and astounding us here at Push Square. Yesterday, one creator on Twitter named @Byvsen revealed that they will be releasing a complete album of music they made in the...
News Sony Scraps Annual Destination PlayStation Trade Event with PS5 Reveal Looming
Distributor will host instead
It sounds like Sony has scrapped plans to host its annual behind-closed-doors trade event Destination PlayStation, with speculation suggesting that its eyes are firmly focused on the PlayStation 5’s reveal event instead. According to journalist Mike Futter, the manufacturer will allow a “major distributor” to take...
News PlayStation 2019 Wrap-Up Provides a Brilliant Breakdown of Your PS4 Gaming Stats
Plus some cool freebies
We all want our PlayStation 4 consoles to track all our statistics, but until then, Sony has a treat in store. For both North America and Europe, the platform holder has created a brilliant webpage that will tell you all about your gaming habits in 2019. Called the PlayStation 2019 Wrap-Up, you can finally get a glimpse at...
Guide Uncharted: Drake's Fortune Remastered PS4 - Where to Find All 61 Treasures
Strange relics
Where do you find all 61 treasures in Uncharted: Drake's Fortune Remastered on the PS4? Nathan Drake may also be a comedian and serial killer, but he's a treasure hunter at heart. There are a whopping 61 treasures for you to find in Uncharted: Drake's Fortune, and with Uncharted: The Nathan Drake Collection renewing interest in the...
Round Up PS4 Back Button Attachment Reviews Are Incredibly Positive
Feeling things out
The PlayStation 4's back button attachment doesn't release to the public for another couple of weeks, but it looks like certain outlets have already gotten the go-ahead on posting their impressions to the internet. Reviews are popping up all over the place, and the feedback generally seems to be overwhelmingly positive. The device...
Deal Make the Most of PS Store's January Sale with Cut-Price PSN Vouchers
Save big on digital credit
Hundreds of games are currently discounted on the PlayStation Store, with Sony’s big New Year bonanza entering its final few days. The savings are already impressive, with huge titles like Judgment and Shadow of the Tomb Raider available for less than £20. But what if you want to compound the deals? Shop To has you...
Talking Point Is Sony Right to Skip E3 2020?
Jumping ship
Is Sony right to miss out on E3 for the second year in a row? The Japanese giant announced overnight that it won't be attending E3 2020, saying that the Los Angeles event simply isn't the right venue for PlayStation 5. The company's statement comes across as somewhat prickly, but it's been reasonably clear for a while now that there's...
News It's Pretty Obvious PlayStation Has Beef with E3's Organisers
Not seeing eye to eye
Sony will not be at E3 2020 in any capacity, but it will still attend hundreds of gaming conventions around the globe. Plans are currently underway for its presence at Taipei Game Show, while you can expect to find the platform holder present in some capacity at the likes of Paris Games Week, EGX,
News PS Vita Remains a Viable Platform in 2020
Not dead yet
People like to make the PS Vita means life gag, but it’s seemingly true as the portable seems poised to secure more support moving into 2020. Despite the device being over eight years old and purportedly discontinued, there are new titles for the system launching on the PlayStation Store this week – as there are virtually every...
News Microsoft Confirms E3 2020 Attendance for Xbox After Sony Exit
Flying the flag
Sony has confirmed that it once again will not be attending E3, but you can still look forward to a show put on by the team in green. Xbox head Phil Spencer took to Twitter to put minds at rest by staying that Microsoft will be attending E3 2020. It's business as usual for the Redmond-based company then this June, assumedly joined by...
News Sony Suggests E3 2020 Is Not the Right Venue for PS5
Still has great respect for organisers
Ever since ex-PlayStation boss Shawn Layden went hard on E3 a few years ago, Sony’s seemed to be dead against the convention. Now it’s pulled out of the show entirely for a second year running, the platform holder is beginning to twist the knife on organisers, the ESA. It’s unclear exactly what the issue...
News Ahead of PS5's Launch, Sony Is Looking Forward to Celebrating with Fans
But not at E3 2020
Sony will not be at E3 2020, but it’s still looking forward to celebrating the impending launch of the PlayStation 5 with its fans. Speaking as part of a statement on the organisation’s stance, a spokesperson said: “Our focus is on making sure fans feel part of the PlayStation family and have access to play their favourite...
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...
Rumour Sony to Announce PS5, E3 2020 Plans Very Soon
Ready or not
Update: Unfortunately, whatever this was doesn't seem to be happening today after all. That said, Ahmad is known to be a very reliable source. At this point we assume that something is coming very soon -- the timing of the rumour has just been a little off. We'll certainly be keeping our eyes peeled over the next few days. Original...
Random Spider-Man PS4 Haunts Jared Leto in New Morbius Trailer
Thirty Seconds to Bars
Morbius is supposed to be the second entry in Sony's all-new cinematic universe after 2018's Venom outing, and the debut trailer for the film planned to release this summer dropped earlier today. That's cool and all, but did you spot the Marvel's Spider-Man easter egg hidden away in the footage? Exactly two minutes and four...
Soapbox Sony Is Not Anti-Consumer for Making PS5 Exclusives
But do you agree?
There will be games that you can only play on the PlayStation 5 when Sony’s next-gen system launches this holiday, and that’s anti-consumer according to some enthusiasts. While the Japanese giant is merely following the natural order of all hardware transitions, Microsoft has thrown a spanner in the works by revealing that it...
News 'Experience PlayStation' Event Taking Place as PS5 Reveal Rumours Heat Up
Will it coincide with PS5 event?
This is rather curious. On the quiet, Sony seems to have scheduled in an interesting event in New York City named Experience PlayStation. Taking place between 14th January and 16th February 2020, the event will allow fans to "Celebrate 25 Years of Play with a collection of titles on PS4 and PS VR". It's taking place...
News Sony Fails to Infiltrate a Single Spot in Japanese Sales Charts
Nintendo Switch domination
Sony’s suggested that it will not delay the PlayStation 5 in Japan like it did the PlayStation 4, but it’s clear that the company’s going to have its work cut out as it plans to introduce a new stationary home console in a region that’s clearly moving away from them. Case in point: the latest Japanese software...
News Cyberpunk 2077 Gets the Retro Demake Treatment in Amazing Dreams Creation
Cyberpunk 1997
One aspect of Dreams that's incredibly impressive but also hard to convey is how diverse the things you make can be. Media Molecule's PlayStation 4 exclusive game about creation has such a flexible engine that you'll easily be able to find a ridiculously wide range of visual styles. You can swing all the way from photo-realistic...
News Microsoft Says Sony Is Doing a 'Fantastic Job' with PlayStation
Xbox tries to avoid head-to-head bouts
Microsoft’s public relations has changed significantly from the Xbox 360 generation, and it’s not afraid to compliment its competitor anymore. Chatting with MCV as part of a wide-ranging interview, Xbox Game Studios boss Matt Booty said that PlayStation’s doing a “fantastic job” and that he tries to...
News PS5 Will Have Exclusive Games You Can't Play Anywhere Else
As you'd expect
We’ve posted about this before, but in light of Microsoft’s recent comments regarding the Xbox Series X, it perhaps bears repeating that the PlayStation 5 will have exclusive games at launch. This is according to reliable Kotaku scribe Jason Schreier, speaking on the publication's
Poll What PS5 Box Design Should Sony Adopt?
Make a case
Here’s food for thought: what design will the PlayStation 5’s boxes adopt? We already know that the device will include a Blu-ray player, so it’s unlikely you should expect a different shape or size of case to the PlayStation 4 – it’s not like it will have to accommodate Nintendo Switch-sized cartridges all of a sudden, for...
Rumour Xbox Not Expecting PlayStation to Be at E3 2020
Sony skipping another year?
We're right at the beginning of a new year, and that can only mean one thing in this industry: E3 rumours. The big talking point right now is whether Sony will actually attend the event after it skipped the show in 2019 -- but with no concrete evidence to go on, the gaming sphere can only speculate. It's interesting,...
News Official PlayStation Blog Users Vote The Last of Us as Game of the Decade, Top 20 List Revealed
Naughty God
The Official PlayStation Blog has released the results for its Game of the Decade community poll. Naturally, only games that have featured on PlayStation platforms count, and we reckon that it's a pretty solid top 20. Here's the full list: The Last of Us God of War (2018) The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Grand Theft Auto V Red Dead Redemption...
News Microsoft's Xbox Series X Exclusive Game Strategy May Play Into Sony and PS5 Hands
No "true" exclusives for a year
It's been clear for a while that Microsoft is adopting a different approach when it comes to Xbox. From the rise of Game Pass to the unveiling of the Xbox Series X late last year, the company is keen on forging a fresh path, but this latest story from MCV has got people questioning Microsoft's next-gen strategy...
News Will Sony Attend E3 2020? PlayStation Remains Quiet
Another show no-show?
Sony had outlined its plans for E3 2019 as early as November 2018, when it confirmed that it would not be attending the Los Angeles convention at all. True to its word, the organisation completely skipped the famous show, allowing third-party partners like Square Enix to do the talking for it. Consequently, exclusives such as...
News Insomniac Games Is Starting 2020 Strong with a Swanky New Office
Moving up
It isn't very often we get an inside look at our favourite video game studios, so it's a fun treat when we do. We've seen glimpses into the premises of Insomniac Games, the latest addition to Sony's fleet of first-party developers, but the California studio has recently moved into a new space. Thankfully, it's not being shy about sharing...
News The Last of Us Is the Best Game of the Decade, According to Metacritic Users
Not last, not least
As if Naughty Dog needed another claim to fame. Review database Metacritic has published its lists for the best entertainment of 2019 and of the decade, as voted for by its users. Resident Evil 2 -- the PlayStation 4 remake, that is -- was crowned the best video game of 2019, falling in line with our own Game of the Year staff...
News Sony Reveals PS Store's Most Downloaded Games in 2019
Don't expect any surprises
Sony’s revealed the PlayStation Store’s most downloaded games of 2019, and there are few surprises when it comes to the biggest winners. Over in North America, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare was the hottest title on the Japanese giant’s digital plaza, followed by Minecraft: PS4 Edition and NBA 2K19. In Europe, Grand...
News Random Twitter Account Claims Sony Is About to Reveal a 'Major Studio Acquisition'
Don't believe his lies
The thirst for new information on the PlayStation 5 is at an all-time high, to the point where even a random Twitter account posting complete nonsense can make its way to the top of a Reddit page. A tweet from a user named @foxygames_uk claims that Sony is on the verge of revealing "a major studio acquisition" to the world,...
News PS5 Is a Key Influence on Sony's Upcoming Range of TVs
New 8K and 4K displays designed with PS5 in mind
We'll be honest, we don't know a whole lot about the technical side of televisions. However, we do know that a lot of modern displays aren't built around console gaming. Depending on your TV, you could run into some pretty hefty input lag, imbalanced colours, or other issues while using your...
News PS5 Unlikely to Launch Late in Japan
"It wasn't a good idea"
You may recall that the PlayStation 4 launched in most major territories in November 2013, but Sony’s home region Japan was forced to wait until February 2014 to get its hands on the console. This was a bold move from the organisation, considering the company’s past systems have historically launched first in the Land of...
News Sony Explains PS5 Logo's Similarities to PS4
Consistent thinking
The humble PlayStation 5 logo, nestled on a plain black background, has become the most liked Instagram image ever uploaded by a gaming company – in 48 hours. Clearly the reveal at CES 2020 resonated with the wider public, but it has attracted some ridicule for its similarity to
News Gran Turismo Sport with PS5's Controller Is a 'Completely Different Experience'
"There's no going back"
Sony may not have officially unveiled the PlayStation 5 yet, but it’s having a lot of fun keeping the next-gen console in the headlines with the teensiest of tidbits. Jim Ryan, the brand’s current bigwig, is proving himself to be a bit of a master tease – and speaking with Business Insider Japan, as translated by...
News PS5's Most 'Unique Elements' and 'Biggest Changes' Have Yet to Be Announced, Says Sony
Much more to come
Despite the fact that we haven't actually seen the console, we know a decent amount about the PlayStation 5. Sony has already shared information on a number of features, including hardware-based ray tracing, 3D audio, and the console's ultra-high speed SSD. But how much don't we know about the next-gen system? According to Sony...
Soapbox Why You Must Play Uncharted: The Nathan Drake Collection While It's Free on PS Plus
God's plan
Have you played Uncharted: The Nathan Drake Collection? It seems absurd to be asking this question on a website with a readership dominated by PlayStation enthusiasts, and yet I know one or two of you exist. Yes, that includes you sheepishly reading this article – exactly why haven’t you finished Naughty Dog’s critically acclaimed...
Random This Real Life Recreation of God of War's Mimir Is Creepy But Incredibly Cool
Start talking, head
We've always thought it must feel great to see fans put so much effort into creating art based on your games, and we imagine that the team over at God of War developer Sony Santa Monica Studio were blown away when they saw this. Shared on Twitter, this is an animatronic recreation of Mimir, the incredibly wise head that Kratos...
