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News There's Talk That PS4 Exclusive Horizon: Zero Dawn Has Been Delayed
Make of it what you will
We hate reporting on stories that amount to little more than "man on Twitter said", but we suppose that we'll have to cover this one. Shinobi602, the industrious social media "insider" who's fast turning into this industry's most sourced person, claims that Horizon: Zero Dawn has been pushed into 2017. Bold? Eh, it seemed...
Soapbox Sony Needs to Set the Record Straight on PS4K Soon
Silent fright
I think, after reading in detail the reams of information that leaked regarding PlayStation 4K yesterday, that Sony is doing right by existing PS4 owners – but it's clear that not everyone agrees. Those of you that know me in person will know that I have a mild obsession with NeoGAF, spending incalculable hours trawling through the...
News Save Big This Spring with European PlayStation Store Sale
Bargain bin
The sun is (just about) shining, the weather is (relatively) sweet – and Sony wants to make you move your dancing feet. Sort of. The platform holder's launched a sizeable Spring sale in the European PlayStation Store, which includes everything from Mad Max for £19.99 through to This War of Mine: The Little Ones for £18.99. Most of...
News Sony Is Making 1080p a Requirement for Neo Mode Games on PS4K
Frame rate can't be lower than the base game, either
The internet's still reeling from the news that PS4K seems to be the real deal, but the details just won't stop dripping. On the latest Giant Bombcast - the podcast of Giant Bomb, the publication that initially revealed the contents of the PS4K technical documents - it's pointed out that Sony...
Feature Everything We Know About PS4K So Far
Neo way
Whether you like it or not, the PlayStation 4K – or Neo, as it's purportedly codenamed – is real. The system, which has been a hot source of speculation since the Game Developers Conference earlier in the year, was blown wide open earlier today, as
Reaction Sony's Marketing Department Faces a Tough Test This Holiday
For the career ladder climbers
To steal (and slightly alter) an old Simpsons line: won't someone think of the marketing team! Seriously, though, convincing consumers to purchase a PlayStation VR headset this Christmas was already going to be a tough test for Sony's embattled advertising agency – but now PlayStation 4K looks odds on to arrive...
News Sony's Sending out PS4K Dev Kits Right Now
And so it begins
Bloody hell, it's all kicking off today isn't it? Following Giant Bomb's earlier leak and probable confirmation of the existence of the PS4K, our pals over at Digital Foundry have stepped into the fray, backing up the claims and stating that they've also got their hands on the leaked technical documents. In short, everything that's...
News PS4K Is Codenamed Neo, Has Upgraded Specs, Will Not Supplant Existing PS4 Systems
Devs requested to support both consoles starting this October
Sony probably won't be happy today, as the PlayStation 4K has leaked in full – assuming that Giant Bomb's sources are correct. We've already heard a lot about the Japanese giant's hypothetical hardware half-step, but it seems that documentation regarding the device is now in the hands...
News Feast Your Eyes on 15 Minutes of No Man's Sky PS4 Gameplay
Out of this world
You can be sure a game's a big deal when Sony: a) Hires nerd culture icon Anthony Carboni to scream about; b) Rents a random set that's been made to look like a living room straight out of an American soap opera; c) Fills said studio with a leather couch that wouldn't look out of place in a stately home. The platform holder's...
News Dead Don't Ride Domain Points to Sony Bend's PS4 Exclusive Project
MotoRIP
Sony Bend's long anticipated PlayStation 4 exclusive appears to be called Dead Don't Ride. Seasoned industry enthusiast Shinobi602 spouted the name on Twitter earlier today, linking the title to the Uncharted: Golden Abyss developer. And, in addition to a casual mention on
Video 5 Subtleties That Make the Souls Series One of PlayStation's Best
Blood and souls
If you didn't read my Soapbox about the subtleties of the Souls series then… Well, shame on you! The good news is that I've made a video so you can watch me chat about everything that makes FromSoftware's franchise special – and it's embedded above. Now, back to that battle against the Abyss Watchers I traipse… 457th time...
Site News Push Square Readers Select the 64 Greatest PlayStation Games of All Time
And it's a strong list
Several months of perfectly planned polls coordinated by Push Square reader themcnoisy have brought us to this point: the 64 greatest PlayStation games ever made – according to you, the readers. For those of you that haven't been keeping tabs on the enormous thread in our forum, members have been voting for their favourite...
Poll So, Which Souls Game Is the Best?
Blood, ash, and eternity
Right, it's time to settle this once and for all. Maybe. Dark Souls III has been out for about a week now on PlayStation 4 - at least here in the West - so we're going to assume that many of you have put a decent amount of time into this supposed final entry. With that in mind, we want you to tell us what your favourite...
News GameStop's Stoked About the PS4K At the Very Least
Money, money, money
While most of you remain unconvinced by the heavily rumoured PlayStation 4K, the big cheese at GameStop is rubbing his hands like a pantomime villain. Speaking at an investor day, COO Tony Bartel told an audience that, while the company's not basing its forecast particularly heavily on new formats, it's hyped about all of the...
News Sony's Still Pumping Out Those Crash Bandicoot Teases
Add another to the list
Y'know the saying 'cock tease'? We can definitely see a future where the same definition is attributed to the phrase 'Crash tease'. Sony either knows something, or it's being utterly reckless at this point, as now PlayStation Latin America has pumped out a picture of the iconic platforming badass. It attached the hashtag #TBT...
News Is This the Beginning of the End for the PlayStation Vita?
Sony starting to cease shipments, it seems
It seems like, over four years since its original launch, the PlayStation Vita is nearing the end of its run. Reports are swirling that Sony has ceased shipping the system to the Netherlands, with major retailer Bol.com currently having only two units left in stock. And now a retail source has told NDTV...
News These PS4 Bundles Are Getting Better All of the Time
Such games! Much low prices!
We were reporting on PlayStation 4 console bundles constantly around launch, but they've gotten less interesting as the machine has matured. This one deserves a quick post, though, because NewEgg is currently selling a 500GB Star Wars Battlefront bundle with Dark Souls III and Fallout 4 on its
News Prepare Yourself for Scheduled PSN Maintenance Next Week
Tidy time
Those dreaded four words have returned: scheduled PlayStation Network maintenance. Nah, in all honesty, Sony's server spring cleans tend to occur with very little disruption these days. Indeed, while the platform holder will be whipping out its feather duster from 21:30PM PDT (05:30AM BST) through 23:30PM PDT (07:30AM BST) on Monday, 18th...
News It's Time to Pick Your Class in Bombastic PS4 Shooter Alienation
Suit yourself
The time's come to argue with your friends over who gets to use what character class in upcoming PlayStation 4 shooter Alienation. Naturally, each class has its own strengths and weaknesses, and is largely defined by which abilities it has at its disposal. Along with a gameplay trailer, the three images that we've embedded should help...
Video I've Never Played... Uncharted: Drake's Fortune - Part 4 & 5
Double trouble
So, I somehow managed to forget to share Episode 4 with you lovely bunch. It has been live on YouTube for a while now, but I definitely slacked on my job of letting you all know here, as such you've got yourselves a double dose of myself and our Push Square Podcast co-host, Mr Ben Potter, playing through the infamous Uncharted:
First Impressions RIGS Brings AAA Future Sports to PlayStation VR
Jumping through hoops
Following the colossal success of Rocket League, future sports are back in a big way. RIGS: Mechanized Combat League, the latest from Medievil and Killzone: Mercenary developer Guerrilla Cambridge, is in essence a mech-based deathmatch experience – but with a twist. Unlike other first-person shooters, your objective in this...
Video Watch 60 Minutes of Ratchet & Clank PS4 Gameplay
Ship shape
Did our glowing review not get you hyped for Ratchet & Clank on the PlayStation 4, then? It did – but you still want a bit more convincing, eh? How does 60 minutes of gameplay streamed directly from our console into your eyeballs do? Uh-huh… This will get you excited. Just look at it!
News Uncharted 4 Has One of Naughty Dog's Best Openings, Says Dev
Attention grabber
The Last of Us has arguably the greatest opening sequence of any game – but Uncharted 4: A Thief's End may better it. That's according to the personal opinion of communications director Arne Meyer, who was speaking quite candidly with PlayStation Espana as part of a recent Naughty Dog press tour. "In my personal opinion, this is...
News Ratchet & Clank Looks Like An Achievable PS4 Platinum
Attainable Raritanium
The Trophies for upcoming PlayStation 4 platformer Ratchet & Clank are online – and they look like a nicely designed set. In addition to making your way through the campaign, you'll also need to collect all of the Gold Bolts, complete every Holocard Set, and generally upgrade and unlock everything that there is in the...
News No Man's Sky's Soundtrack Is Going to Be Sick, Then
As the kids would say
The jury may still be out on No Man's Sky a bit, but its soundtrack is unlikely to disappoint based on the first track released. For those out of the loop, Sheffield-based prog rock band 65daysofstatic has composed all of the game's music – and is set to release a compilation of all of the bangin' choons as part of an album...
News Wow, Ratchet & Clank PS4 Looks Seriously Sensational
Phwoar
Watch out, Naughty Dog – Uncharted 4: A Thief's End may be the best looking PlayStation 4 game to date, but Ratchet & Clank isn't far off. Insomniac Games has shown off 20 minutes of its movie tie-in on the official PlayStation YouTube channel – and it's a looker alright. The quality of the lighting, coupled with the busy skyboxes and...
News PS4K Would Be a Gigantic Pain in the Ass, Reckons BioWare Founder
"It's complete lunacy"
You're not the only sceptics of the rumoured PlayStation 4K, it seems. Speaking with GameSpot, retired BioWare co-founder Greg Zeschuk has said that the hypothetical hardware half-step could prove a "gigantic pain in the ass" for tdevelopers – if, of course, it requires games makers to target two different specifications...
Poll Are You Happy with the PS4's Current Firmware?
Or does it need a bit of tweaking?
For what it's worth, we reckon that the PlayStation 4 is in a decent position right now. Recently released firmware update v3.50 brought some nice functionality to Sony's home console, including the ability to appear offline, optional friend notifications, and remote play support for PC and Mac. Regardless of how...
News Are There Any Secret Features in PS4 Firmware Update 3.50?
Yes, of course
The patch notes for PlayStation 4 firmware updates rarely tell the full tale, as Sony often squeezes in an extra feature or two. And that continues to be true with v3.50 – the latest system software which launched yesterday. The web is awash with all kinds of hidden upgrades, and we've included them all for your perusal below. To...
Opinion Three Basic Firmware Features That Would Make PS4 Way Better
Overnight improvements
PlayStation 4 firmware update v3.50 launched this week and it's pretty good. Among the oft-requested features, the all-new system software includes the ability to appear offline and enable
News PS4 Games Dominate the 2016 BAFTA Game Awards
Rapture! Until Dawn! Bloodborne!
It was great night for the PlayStation 4 at the 2016 BAFTA Game Awards, as 11 of the gongs went to titles for Sony's new-gen format – five of which being console exclusives. Everybody's Gone to the Rapture, the haunting adventure game by Dear Esther developer The Chinese Room, did particularly well, scoring awards...
News Ratchet & Clank Fans, You're Going to Want Some of This Swag
Oven gloves! Vinyl records! Sticker packs!
Well, we haven't forgotten Ratchet & Clank – and nor should you have. With the new game launching in North America next week, I Am 8 Bit is flogging a stack of gear starting today – including a vinyl soundtrack and a Groovitron oven glove. You know you want them. Also up for grabs is a sticker...
Guide How to Use PS4 Remote Play on Your PC, Mac
Never stop playing
Remote Play, the nifty PlayStation 4 feature that allows you to stream your games wherever you go, has now been extended to the PC and Mac. This means that, in addition to the PlayStation Vita, you'll be able to play all of your games on a laptop or a MacBook – as long as you have a DualShock 4 controller and a USB charging...
News You Can Download PS4 Firmware Update 3.50 Now
Milestone system software deploys
The much anticipated PlayStation 4 firmware update v3.50 has launched around the world, weighing it at 299.7MB in size. Switching on your system should trigger the download immediately, but remember, you can tell your console to manage the entire update procedure behind-the-scenes – probably the best option if you...
News Thor-ly Not! Sources Say God of War IV Leak Is Legit
Over the rainbow bridge we go
We were highly sceptical of yesterday's God of War IV leak, but events that have transpired since going to press suggest that we were wrong to dismiss them. First, a quick recap: Nerd Leaks obtained images from the personal portfolio of an ex-Sony Santa Monica artist showing a bearded
Feature 5 Reasons Uncharted 4 on PS4 Will Live Up to the Hype
You Won't Believe Number 4
Naughty Dog, as lead designer Ricky Cambier illustrated in our interview earlier this week, is nervous. Uncharted 4: A Thief's End is finished, but the developer doesn't know how people are going to respond to the game. That's because the studio prefers to push forward rather than stand still, and it's already admitted...
News Naughty Dog's Ditching Doughnut Drake in Uncharted 4
"We've matured beyond that"
One of the recurring features throughout the Uncharted series has been the inclusion of Doughnut Drake – a tubby interpretation of the iconic action hero unlockable in multiplayer and after completing the main campaign. The developer's opted against including the alternate character in Uncharted 4: A Thief's End,...
News PS4 Firmware Update 3.50 Brings Friend Notifications, PC Remote Play Tomorrow
Event scheduling! PSN status tool! DailyMotion!
It's been in beta for what feels like an eternity, but PlayStation 4 firmware update v3.50 will finally be released to the public starting tomorrow. The update, as previously reported, includes a whole host of new social features and system software improvements – including oft-requested options like...
News Your Free PlayStation Plus Games Are Available Now
What are you downloading?
Whether you're satisfied with them or not, April's selection of free PlayStation Plus games are available from the European PlayStation Store right now. If you're in North America, don't panic: you'll have to wait a few more hours for your local PlayStation plaza to update, but it shouldn't take too long now. The line-up,...
Video I've Never Played... Uncharted: Drake's Fortune - Part 3
You've activated my trap card
So by now you're probably aware that I'm undergoing an apparently necessary Uncharted adventure along with the other half of the Push Square Podcast, Mr Ben Potter, as my trusty guide. We're back again, pushing ever-further into my correctional regime of Uncharted: Drake's Fortune, fixing the oversight secret I've held...
News Everyone's Losing Their Minds Over a Norse God of War IV
But are the rumours right?
Last week's supposed God of War "leak" – where an animator listed some CG work on his resume – has brought a spate of rumours out of the woodwork, because it seems that every "industry insider" and his pet gerbil wants to talk about Sony Santa Monica's
Video Whose Treasure Is Drake Tryin' to Take in Uncharted 4 on PS4?
X marks the spot
All of the Uncharted games thus far have had a historical foundation within which Naughty Dog has inserted its fiction, and Uncharted 4: A Thief's End is no different. While a chunk of the title's backstory was pieced together back when it was first announced, the developer confirmed during a press event this week that protagonist...
News Naughty Dog Will Resurrect The Last of Us 2 Prototypes Soon
Studio will decide where to go next after Uncharted 4 DLC
Uncharted 4: A Thief's End isn't out yet, but with development concluded on the swashbuckling PlayStation 4 exclusive, it's hard not to ponder what's next for Naughty Dog. Speaking with Games Radar following today's round of preview coverage, creative director Neil Druckmann has hinted that...
News People Will Argue Over Uncharted 4's Ending
What's going to happen?
We've been beating the Drake's going to die drum for years now, but Naughty Dog's naturally remaining schtum about the manner in which Uncharted 4: A Thief's End will, er, end. It does, however, believe that the conclusion will be divisive – with arguments already breaking out over the finale. "If focus tests are anything...
Hands On Uncharted 4 Is Bigger and Better Than Ever Before on PS4
Mad-agascar
Madagascar may be best known for its goofball cast of personified zoo animals, but some even bigger idiots are on their way to the enormous African island. Uncharted 4: A Thief's End will find protagonist Nathan Drake and his familial allies Victor 'Goddamn' Sullivan and Sam Drake exploring the outback in search of missing pirate Henry...
Interview Is It Scary Leaving Nathan Drake Behind in Uncharted 4 on PS4?
Naughty Dog talks a big game
It's been a gruelling three year wait, but Uncharted 4: A Thief's End is on the home straight. Naughty Dog wrapped up production on the hotly anticipated PlayStation 4 exclusive a little while back, and we recently caught up with lead designer Ricky Cambier in order to quiz him on the mood in the studio, the biggest...
News Sony Mods PS4 Controller for Fan with Cerebral Palsy
For the players
One thoughtful Sony employee has specially modified a DualShock 4 controller for a PlayStation fan with cerebral palsy. Peter Byrne contacted the platform holder after experiencing issues with the touchpad on the PlayStation 4 peripheral. Alex Nawabi, who works for PlayStation's research and development team, spent ten hours coming...
News Urgh! Could There Be More Greek Mythology on the Way in God of War PS4?
Get lost, Kratos
We've never shied away from saying that we hope that the next God of War game, in development for the PlayStation 4, represents a serious departure for the series. Cory Barlog – the director of God of War II – was, we assumed, brought back into the fold to refresh the franchise, but a resume leak suggests that we may be...
News So, the PS4K Has Been Under Our Nose All Along
We just didn't pay attention
This whole PlayStation 4K lark has been like a bullet train: we're already sick of writing about it and you've expressed your dissatisfaction regarding our regular posts about it. But it's kinda come out of nowhere, right? Well, we've been thinking about the hypothetical hardware half-step for a few days now – obvs –...
News Sony's Helping Everybody's Gone to the Rapture Saunter Slowly to PC
Brave new world
Much like fellow indie Helldivers, Sony will be handling the PC release of Everybody's Gone to the Rapture, which has been rumoured for an eternity, and has finally been officially confirmed. The eerie Shropshire set walking sim – which was one of our Game of the Year picks in 2015 – will launch on Steam in the near future,...
