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News Yay! PS4 Passes One Million Units in Japan
Not dead yet
Hot on the heels of yesterday's Japanese doom and gloom, there's some good news for the PlayStation 4 in Japan – as it's passed one million units in the all-important region. The latest Media Create data shows that the system sold a reasonable 42,216 consoles during the week ending 4th January, which was enough to tip its install base...
News Oops, Sony Has Delayed the PS4's Impending Chinese Launch
Raucous red tape
After nearly 14 years of waiting, Sony has delayed the PlayStation 4's impending Chinese launch. The super system was originally planned to release on 11th January, but the firm has cancelled this date, and has yet to announce a new one. Speaking to Reuters, the Japanese giant confirmed that the delay was due to "various factors"...
News Retailers Reduce PlayStation TV as US Consumers Tune Out
Change the channel
Despite some enthusiasm when it was announced in Japan, Sony pushed the mute button on the PlayStation TV's overseas release. While it boasts an attractive price point, support for the microconsole has been slight, so it's no surprise to see US retailers already cutting the diminutive device's price. GameSpot reports that
News Not One PS4 or Vita Title Could Break Japan's Top Ten in 2014
Vita was second best system, though
Sony clearly doesn't need Japan to make the PlayStation 4 a success, but the company would surely rather have its home nation on board. While the system is now close to surpassing one million units in the region, it's limped to that milestone. The firm will be pinning all of its hopes on Dragon Quest Heroes,...
Feature Why the PS4 Is Selling So Extraordinarily Well
Secret sauce
There were a few miffed reactions around the web earlier in the week when Sony announced that the PlayStation 4 has now sold a staggering 18.5 million units globally. A slip-up in the November NPD reports, coupled with a lack of truly meaningful exclusives over the holiday period, prompted some to ponder whether the platform holder was...
News Can't Connect to PSN Again? Sony Says It's Having a Few Small Problems
Don't panic
The great PSN outage of Christmas 2014 may now be a distant memory, but we're hearing reports that the network is currently being a bit naughty for some unlucky users. After running a few tests, we can confirm that everything's working on our end, including the store, friends list, and the PS4's what's new section, but nevertheless, the...
News Don't Forget to Download Your Free PlayStation Plus Games for January
What will you play first?
We're sure that you won't need telling, but just in case: January's free PlayStation Plus titles are available to download in North America and Europe now. We detailed the lineup in full through here, but as a quick recap, your subscription will grant you access to The Swapper, inFAMOUS: First Light, DuckTales: Remastered,
News Dozens More PS4, PS3, Vita Discounts Deploy on the EU PlayStation Store
Pennies make pounds
Sony's extending its ongoing European PlayStation Store sale into the New Year, with dozens of new PlayStation 4, PlayStation 3, and Vita promotions invited to the party as part of today's update. These deals are set to run through until 21st January unless stated otherwise, and include a mixture of retail releases and indie...
News Keyboard Warriors Will Want Nyko's PS4 Type Pad
Quirky QWERTY
Nyko's clearly eyeing that enormous PlayStation 4 install base with real eagerness right now. In addition to the Data Bank, the accessories manufacturer has also dreamed up a DualShock 4 type pad, which will add a mini-keyboard to the controller. This plugs right into the bottom of the device, and will operate over Bluetooth. In...
News Nyko's Nifty PS4 Data Bank Will Solve Your Storage Woes
Space to waste
Storage management has become a key consideration for console owners of late, with massive installs and digital downloads meaning that it can be challenging to keep all of your content in one place. Much like the PlayStation 3, Sony's made it so that you can upgrade the PlayStation 4's hard drive as you see fit, but you're limited to...
News Why Does Nate Drake Go Treasure Hunting in PS4's Uncharted 4?
Brotherly love
If there's one thing that's been clear about the material released for Uncharted 4: A Thief's End thus far, it's that this is one adventure that Nathan Drake doesn't necessarily want to endure. In the title's E3 demo, the hero's heard lamenting that he doesn't have a choice, and it's now becoming increasingly clear that his older...
News PS4 Exclusive Uncharted 4: A Thief's End Will Obviously Have a Multiplayer Mode
Well, duh
The Last of Us' plaudits may mostly stem from the heart wrenching tale at the core of its campaign, but its multiplayer was a bit of an overlooked gem. Fusing the very best of old-school SOCOM with the release's survival theme, it was surprisingly strong – and the factions-based metagame, which pulled data from your Facebook page if you...
News Uncharted 4: A Thief's End Raids Game Informer's Cover
Centre fold favourite
Thought you'd seen the last of Nathan Drake for a little while? It would seem that following that staggering PlayStation Experience presentation, Sony's finally ready to blow the doors off Uncharted 4: A Thief's End ahead of its release later this year. Game Informer's up first, dedicating the cover of its February issue to the...
Feature How Many of Our 2014 PlayStation Predictions Did We Get Right?
Keeping score
The first week of January is always a perfect period for reflection, so before we look forward to the big stories of 2015, we're taking time to see how many of our guesses from 2014 actually came true. Long-term readers may recall our big predictions post from last year, but don't worry if you've got the onboard storage space of a BBC...
News Yes, PS4 Was the UK's Best Selling System in 2014
The best of British
If you hadn't already noticed, we're slap bang in the centre of that period where companies beat their chests and boast about the previous year's sales. And hot on the heels of last night's impressive PlayStation 4 install base update, SCEUK has revealed that its next-gen system was the best-selling console in Britain last year...
News Bask in the Unaffordable Glow of Sony's CES 2015 Press Conference
Electronics avenue
Confession: we didn't know that Sony's big CES 2015 press conference was last night. Despite its focus on non-PlayStation electronics, we typically take a moment to live blog the event – mainly so that we can marvel at gaffer Kaz Hirai's impressive stage presence. Sadly, we missed the live show – but thanks to the beauty of...
News People Are Buying Plenty of PS4 Games, Too
Surprise, surprise
The meme regarding the PlayStation 4's shortage of software is one of this author's favourites. We can understand why people were disgruntled with Sony's exclusives during the Christmas just gone, but a quick look at our internal review document will tell you all that you need to know about 2014's release schedule – there were...
News The PS4 Has Surpassed a Staggering 18.5 Million Units Sold Worldwide
4.1 million over the holiday period
While we were celebrating over the holiday season, Sony's crack team of accountants and statisticians were crunching the numbers, and its results are something to behold. The PlayStation 4 sold more than 4.1 million units at retail over the holiday period, bringing its grand total up to a staggering 18.5 million...
Talking Point Has PlayStation Now's Subscription Service Put You on Cloud Nine?
Stream if you wanna go faster
You must have been good to the gaming gods in 2014, as Sony has kickstarted the New Year in the manner that it means to go on – by lavishing you with nice things. This time twelve months ago, an ecstatic Andrew House, clearly elated with
News PlayStation Now's All-You-Can-Play Subscription Service Launches Next Week
A beautiful gaming buffet
Sony's streaming service PlayStation Now was released in North America to an almost non-existent fanfare a few months ago, leaving us a little confused as to its long-term plans in the area. However, the platform holder has today arguably made large strides in the right direction, unveiling its subscription program –...
News Analysts: Xbox One Will Catch Up to PS4 in 2015
The battle goes on
Michael Pachter put his neck on the line recently, and stated that the PlayStation 4 will maintain control of the console space through 2015 – but this was before Microsoft's big NPD win in November. To his credit, the likeable forecaster is sticking with his reading of the situation, but a predictions post from
News Media Molecule Hoping to Reveal Major PS4 Game in 2015
"The silence is killing me"
Media Molecule's papery Vita port Tearaway Unfolded may be its only officially announced PlayStation 4 project, but it's been busy working on a second title ever since the release of LittleBigPlanet 2 some time ago. Despite the updated edition's imminent release date, though, Iota's escapade has always been the output of...
News Sony Extends PlayStation Plus Subs Due to Xmas PSN Outage
Playing nice
The venom pointed at the PlayStation Network is always at its peak when the service is offline, as everyone tends to go back to their business when functionality is restored. That said, there's no denying that the platform's recent holiday outage was unfortunate, and even though a faction of cyber attackers may be to blame, Sony's come...
News These Are Some of the Big PS4 Exclusives You'll Be Playing in 2015
Brace yourself
Don't worry if you had a bad year, because 2014 is now old hat – and the coming months are looking way more exciting anyway. In order to usher in the New Year, Sony has released a funky PlayStation 4 trailer which focuses on some of the forthcoming 'console exclusives' due out in 2015. Clever wording aside, this is looking like...
Feature What Are January 2015's Free PlayStation Plus Games?
Happy new year
And that, as they say, is the end of that. The past twelve months have been impressive for PlayStation Plus, with Sony giving away over $1,300 worth of software. However, the premium subscription service did come under fire at some points in 2014, primarily due to the emphasis on some less than stellar indie titles. It looks like the...
Feature 2014's Most Memorable PlayStation Music
Sounds good
The music that we hear in games plays an integral part in our enjoyment of the experience. While this is by no means exclusive to the medium, the interactive nature of games means that the memories linked with certain musical cues can carry more potency than in other types of media. Last year was a hell of a year for game soundtracks,...
News Fat Princess: Piece of Cake Bulks Up on Vita in January
Sweet tooth
The fitness industry is one of the few markets that actually enjoys increased sales in January, but Sony Santa Monica is having none of that. The developer has announced that match-three puzzler Fat Princess: Piece of Cake will chow down on the PlayStation Vita in January. The free-to-play foray is already available on smartphones and...
News Could We See More of God of War PS4 in March?
There will only be chaos
Sony Santa Monica has had a crazy year. From the confirmation of the cancellation of its rumoured sci-fi project right through to moving offices, the first-party outfit has definitely entered a new era. And we now know that, in addition to its various external projects,
News January's Free PlayStation Plus Games include inFAMOUS: First Light on PS4 and More
The Swapper, DuckTales Remastered, and Duke Nukem also up for grabs
Prematurely or not, Sony's announced the European PlayStation Plus lineup for January on Facebook. As part of a video – which hasn't been removed from the platform holder's page yet – the firm reiterated that PlayStation 4 exclusive inFAMOUS: First Light will be your headline...
News PSN Downtime Prolongs NA PlayStation Store Flash Sale
Time extension
The worst now appears to be behind us, as Sony has confirmed that the PlayStation Network should finally be running as intended again. This means that we can get back to proper news coverage, rather than updates about MTU settings and other such nonsense. First, though, we should inform you that the
News PSN Down for Some Another Day as High Volume Prompts Connection Problems
Offline again
While there have been definite improvements to the PlayStation Network over the past 24 hours or so, it's clear from social media that Sony is still having serious issues getting gamers back online. We can use our PlayStation 4, PlayStation 3, and Vita without any problems here in the UK, but it would appear that we're among the lucky...
Feature 10 PS4 Firmware Update Features That Need to Be Added in 2015
System stability
Sony's been getting stick for staying somewhat static in 2014, but we reckon that the PlayStation 4 is already in a strong position from a system software perspective. There's plenty that could be improved upon, of course – but outside of the odd missing media function, the console's been fairly compete
News Sony Suggests a PS4 Reboot if You Still Can't Sign in to PSN
Simple solutions
We've been signed in to the PlayStation Network on all three of our primary Sony systems all day, but a quick look at our site statistics suggests that we're one of the lucky ones. The platform holder insists, however, that its online infrastructure is working, and recommends a reboot if you still can't login with your PlayStation...
News Meet the Man Who Stole Christmas for PS4 Fans
The Grinch would be proud
While the PlayStation Network slowly rolls back out around the globe, the after effects of a recent gaming cyber attack are still looming large. Indeed, some people are still unable to connect on the PlayStation 4, rendering Christmas gifts untouched. Meanwhile, the damage to Sony's reputation has been catastrophic –...
News Joy to the World, PSN's No Longer Offline
Most people can now connect
Let's hope that this is the last article that we have to write on this matter: PlayStation Network is finally coming back online across the globe. While not everyone has access yet, we're now able to use our consoles fully – we even tried our luck by purchasing a couple of games from the PlayStation Store, and had zero...
Soapbox Poor Communication Continues to Be PSN's Biggest Problem
Sammy Barker is sick of Sony's silence
The PlayStation Network has been on and off for three days now, and it's not good enough. I'm confident that Sony is working around the clock to restore the service, and I'm not one of those people that lacks patience, but I am disappointed at the Japanese giant's communication on the matter. At this point, we...
News Sony Engineers Investigating as PS4 Goes Offline Again
PSN problems proceed
Alright, this is getting boring now. Sony declared earlier today that the PlayStation Network was rolling back out on the PlayStation 4, PlayStation 3, and Vita, and we were able to log in without a hitch for a few hours. However, any hopes of the service returning fully have taken yet another tumble, as the platform holder now...
News Can't Connect to PSN? This Trick Is Working for Some
Log in to your PS4 at last
We're not network engineers. While we have a basic understanding of the Internet and how it works, we're not blessed with the knowledge required to fast-track your connection to the PlayStation Network. Fortunately, some people are, and there's a nifty trick doing the rounds that will apparently help you to log in – even...
Weirdness This Christmas Gift Is the PS4 Equivalent of Coal
Stone the crows
If you reckon that you had a rough Christmas trying to connect to the PlayStation Network, then spare a thought for Igor Baksht's poor 13-year-old niece, who almost received a box of rocks for the big day. According to the Daily Mail, the aforementioned unfortunate shopper picked up a PlayStation 4 from Wal-Mart, but was sold a box...
Talking Point Which PS4 Games Are You Most Looking Forward to in 2015?
Thinking ahead
We love navel gazing as much as the next person here at Push Square Towers, which is why we've compiled seven features on our favourite 2014 PlayStation forays. However, in an industry that's constantly moving forwards, it's hard not to look ahead as well. That's why we've pulled our team together one last time to discuss our most...
News Season's Greetings from PlayStation's Premium Developers
They wish you a Merry Christmas
Christmas wouldn't be the same without more greetings cards than you know what to do with. Waltzing wintery streets with a square of cardboard that won't fit in your pocket is what the holidays are all about, so it kind of makes sense for game developers to acknowledge their fans with bits and pieces of custom art...
Talking Point Post Pictures of Your PlayStation Pressies
"OMG! It's a PlayStation 4"
Christmas is a time of sharing, seasonal goodwill, and – let's be honest – plenty of presents. As you read this, we're guessing that there's a carpet of discarded wrapping paper beneath your feet, and an infectious grin plastered upon your face. The question is: which gift prompted your Nintendo 64 moment this year,...
News 'Tis the Season - Sony Hands Out Free Xmas PS4 Themes
Check your inbox for extra gifts
Sony always sends out a promotional present for the holidays in Europe, and this year is no different. Check your inbox for a message from PlayStation, and you should have a few free goodies to play with. Among our gifts was a LittleBigPlanet level creator kit, a free episode of the American Horror Story, and...
News PS4 Exclusive The Order: 1886 Wishes You a Silent Night
Panic on the streets of London
Sony's done a pretty terrible job of promoting The Order: 1886 so far, but this brand new Christmas trailer has really got us in the mood. Set to a haunting rendition of Silent Night, the seasonal clip shows off several unseen sequences from the game – and the imagery in the video really suits the harrowing audio...
Feature Where to Get Started with Your PS4 This Christmas
Greatness comes to those who wait
You've been ogling it for months now, but that conspicuous rectangle nestling beneath your tree was the gift that you asked for – Santa brought you a brand new PlayStation 4. Outside of the initial excitement, though, you may be wondering where to get started with your meaty machine. A world of entertainment...
News Sony's Got One Last PS4, PS3, and Vita Sale in Store for the US PlayStation Store
Cheap and cheerful
You sleep when you die is the mantra that Sony appears to be living by. Despite the holidays being in full swing at this point, the platform holder has launched a final Flash Sale on the US PlayStation Store, which includes a handful of deals on all of the manufacturer's main machines. Highlights include Destiny for $44.99, Dragon...
News Sony's Cancelled Movie The Interview Is Out Now, But Not on PSN Yet
Called back
We know that companies change their minds all of the time, but this is insane. Sony previously said that it had no intention of ever releasing The Interview, but it's swiftly reversed that decision, and deployed the controversial flick – a day before its originally intended launch date. Clearly sensing dollar signs from all of the free...
News Get into the Spirit of the Season with US PlayStation Store Sale
Discount world
How do you introduce back-to-back articles on PlayStation Store sales? We haven't got a clue, so we're just going to dive straight into things. Sony has announced the fourth week of its holiday promotion in North America, and it includes a few humdingers for those in the market for some cut-price software. All of these will be...
News Sony Brings Glad Tidings with Bumper PS4, PS3, Vita EU Sale
Shop 'til you drop
Ho ho ho – and a very Merry Christmas to you. You didn't think that Sony was done celebrating the season with that abysmal 12 Deals of Christmas countdown, did you? Good, because the platform holder has announced its January sale on the PlayStation Blog today, which is set to run through 24th December and into the New Year for...
News This UK PS4 Bundle Comes with Four Blockbuster Games
How low can you go?
It's not even Boxing Day yet, but UK retailer GAME is already breaking out the big guns. Despite being historically expensive, the specialist store has been pretty competitive in the hardware space of late – and this £349.99 uber-bundle is one of the best that we've seen so far. It looks like Santa will be arriving early for...
