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Rumour PS4 Exclusive DriveClub Slamming on the Brakes Until June
Crash and burn
It seems that hotly anticipated PlayStation 4 title DriveClub may not be racing onto your next-gen system as soon as previously thought. The title, initially pegged to release alongside the launch of Sony's new machine, had been rumoured to be tearing up the tarmac sometime in February. However, a recent
News UK PS4 Stock Sneaks into the Spotlight at Amazon
Lightning strikes
Despite some meaty shipments all over the globe, it’s amazing that the PlayStation 4 remains a real challenge to track down. Granted, it may be a bit easier to skewer a system this side of Christmas, but any available stock is still getting snapped up within hours of it becoming available. If you’re stil
News Resogun DLC Will Blast Away Your Boredom on PS4 Soon
More humans to harbour
Assuming that you’re not a fan of buxom British archaeologists and elaborately attired thieves, the PlayStation 4’s immediate release schedule is looking a little on the light side. Don’t distress too much, though, because Finnish outfit Housemarque is hard at work on some additional content for its free with PlayStation...
News This PS4 Error Will Corrupt Your Save Files and Make Your Games Unplayable
Ouch
Imagine the scenario: you've successfully managed to save the last human, slaughter the entire Helghan population, and plunder your way through every pirate infested inch of the Caribbean. All that's left to do is bask in your well deserved glory – but instead, your precious save data is mysteriously corrupted, and your games are rendered...
News Do You Love PS Vita? Sony Has a Slick Promotion for You
Play more, pay less
Beyond the doom and gloom regarding its somewhat disappointing sales, the PlayStation Vita has quietly blossomed into a must-own piece of kit over the past twelve months. The hardware itself was always exceptional, but now the handheld has a game library that’s deserving of its meaty processing power and delicious OLED display...
News inFAMOUS: Second Son Star Delsin Rowe Doesn't Look Quite As Dislikeable in Burlap
Cute and conduit
Delsin Rowe, the hero of upcoming PlayStation 4 exclusive inFAMOUS: Second Son, may have rubbed some folks up the wrong way with his trendy headwear and arrogant attitude – but it’s hard to hate the superhero when he’s masquerading as a Sackboy key ring. The friendly folks running PlayStation Europe’s Twitter account...
Feature We Predict the Stories Set to Shape PS4 and Vita in 2014
Fortune tellers
With our Game of the Year awards now a thing of the past, we’re turning our attention to the future. Sony’s enjoyed an explosive start to 2014, with the platform holder wasting no time to host a couple of press conferences – and announce its cloud streaming service PlayStation Now in the process. However, wi
News Japan May Be Handheld Land, But It Still Wants the PS4
Greatness awaits
There’s a reason that Sony is using plenty of ammunition to promote the PlayStation Vita in Japan, and that’s because the region can’t get enough of handhelds. The astronomical sales of the Nintendo 3DS compared to the muted numbers attached to the Wii U and PlayStation 3 show how trends have changed – but there may yet be...
News Ever Wanted to See Inside a PS4 Controller? X-Ray Saves the Day
DualShocking
It's the eternal struggle. You buy an expensive new console, take it home, carefully unbox it, and then you're suddenly hit with the uncontrollable urge to take it apart just to see what its insides look like. Unfortunately, you quickly remember that you've just dropped a truckload of cash on the shiny black box, so immediately...
News Sony: PlayStation 4 to Become Our Main Focus in Japan
Firm to turn its attention to its freshest flagship format
Sony is well known for supporting its older systems long after their successors arrive – after all, it only ceased production on the PlayStation 2 this time last year. However, judging by comments made by SCEJ executive Hiroshi Kawano, it may be planning a much swifter transition from the...
News HBO GO Streams Game of Thrones to PS4 and PS3 Soon
Fit for a king
Soon you’ll be able to sit on your throne watching on-demand episodes of Game of Thrones, as Sony has announced that streaming service HBO GO is heading to the PlayStation 3 and PlayStation 4. The oft-requested application’s absence has been a source of Sony supporters’ sadness for some time, but is finally set to send a signal...
News inFAMOUS: Second Son to Illustrate the Power of the PS4 at GDC 2014
Great responsibility
It’s probably a good thing that the PlayStation 4 isn’t a superhero, as we reckon that the supercharged device would resemble more than a match for inFAMOUS: Second Son’s plucky protagonist Delsin Rowe. A handful of launch titles have already demonstrated how much power lead architect Mark Cerny's packed into the next...
News PlayStation Now Won't Be Streaming to Europe Until 2015
Asia picking up a signal this year, though
If you happen to be unlucky enough to reside in Europe, you may as well rename Sony’s cloud streaming service PlayStation Now to PlayStation Next Year. As executives have already indicated, the online platform is still some way off in Europe – and a leaked roadmap uncovered by
News Hideo Kojima Took a Break from Metal Gear Solid 5 to Give Knack a Try
Don't Knack it till you try it
When he's not busy reminding us that he gets to play Metal Gear Solid 5 and we don't, it seems that Hideo Kojima, the director of the acclaimed stealth series, spends his precious spare moments testing out the competition. The professional provocateur recently took critical
News Pachter: Nintendo Should Publish Its Games on the PS4
We doubt that Sony would decline
Nintendo has not had an especially enjoyable day. The manufacturer slashed its hardware forecasts in the early hours of this morning, with the Wii U’s numbers looking particularly bleak. As a result of the harrowing figures, armchair analysts all over the web have taken to message boards and online forums to...
Talking Point Do the December NPD Results Flag a Flaw in PS4's Strategy?
Chink in the armour
Isn’t it funny how your expectations can adapt in little to no time at all? This intrepid author has spent the past seven or so years scouring negative PlayStation 3 news, but within the span of a couple of months, the outlook of Sony’s home console market has significantly changed. Since its release late last year, the...
News Japanese Sales Charts: PS Vita Keeps Plodding Along
Handheld keeping its head above water
The holidays have come to a conclusion in Japan, but the PlayStation Vita has held on fairly well. Naturally, it couldn’t sustain its stellar performance from the week prior, but the portable platform still managed to shift just shy of 30,000 units – and that’s without any major software releases to back...
News Can UK's Broadband Cope with PlayStation Now?
Bandwidth bottleneck
With the recent announcement of the PlayStation Now cloud streaming service, the question that has been lingering in the air is whether our broadband connections can actually handle it. We've already been informed that a recommended speed of 5Mbps will be demanded in North America, but can the average consumer in the UK even...
News PlayStation Now Is Not the PS4 Backward Compatibility Fix You're Craving
It's a sort of alternative, though
It was always going to be a challenge for Sony to offer backward compatibility on the PlayStation 4. Its previous console’s CELL architecture is more complex than a Leo Tolstoy novel, meaning that replicating it on its new machine was probably never truly on the agenda. There had been some hope, however, that the...
News This Patent for a New PS Move Controller Is Giving Us a Headache
LEGO meets motion control?
There's nothing quite like a totally insane PlayStation Move patent to get your blood pumping, and today we've unearthed a real doozy. The trademark, filed in September 2013, describes a new style of augmented reality controller made up of various individual blocks that you can rearrange to construct any shape that you...
News Unsurprisingly, The Last of Us Leads the DICE Awards Nominations
It wasn't for nothing
Naughty Dog may soon need a bigger trophy cabinet, as The Last of Us has been nominated for another 13 gongs at this year's 17th annual DICE Awards, including Game of the Year. Also in contention for the honour are Grand Theft Auto V, BioShock Infinite,
News Sony: You'll Be Hearing About PS4 Racer DriveClub's Release Date Soon
We're wheely sick of waiting
We love DriveClub here at Push Square. That adoration's mostly due to its gorgeous visuals and unbridled potential, but also because the kerfuffle surrounding its delay is giving us mountains of material to write about. If you're not up to speed, a recent ESRB rating suggested that the game will be starting its engine
News Sly Cooper's the Latest Sony Series to Sneak onto Tablets and Smartphones
Sly devils
Sony’s not going third-party, but it sure doesn’t seem to care about putting its wares on mobile platforms at the minute. Following in the hurried footsteps of endless runner Ratchet & Clank: Before the Nexus and match three adventure Knack’s Quest, the platform holder has now tossed Sly Cooper spin-off
Talking Point Do Sony's Family Franchises Have a Future on PS4?
Eye to eye
Nintendo fans may try to convince you otherwise, but Sony was the first to unlock the casual game market. Its competitor may have found global success with the motion controlled Wii, but the Japanese giant had already spent several years marketing brands such as Buzz and EyeToy to a more mainstream audience by that point. However, with...
News Sucker Punch Considered Making a New Property for the PlayStation 4
Now you Rowe
Sucker Punch may be hurriedly applying the finishing touches to PlayStation 4 escapade inFAMOUS: Second Son as we type, but the studio did have other ideas in mind. Responding to fan queries on Twitter, the company has pointed out that it considered creating a fresh franchise for Sony’s next generation system, but eventually found the...
News Sony Japan President Kawano Teases Various Incoming PS4 Games
Why so secretive?
Hiroshi Kawano, the president of Sony Computer Entertainment Japan and Asia, has hinted that the upcoming release schedule for the PlayStation 4 is going to be pretty full. Well in Japan, anyway. In an interview with Famitsu.com, the executive stated: "We plan to release new games at a regular pace. Metal Gear Solid V: Ground...
News DriveClub Puts the Brakes on Its Japanese Release Date
Yet another delay
Before we start this article, we'd just like to take a minute of silence to express solidarity for our long suffering compatriots in The Land of the Rising Sun. First they learned that they wouldn't be getting Sony's next-gen marvel until February, then they were subject to a TV commercial that seemed solely designed to rub their...
News Sony Wants to Keep Your PS4 Controller's Light Turned On
Power cut
We suppose that it’s a testament to just how well the PlayStation 4’s been built that the DualShock 4’s light panel is a peeve at all, but it currently sits somewhere near the top of next generation gamers’ grievances. For many, the mandatory strip is an irritation, draining the controller’s battery life and prompting some...
News Free Killzone: Shadow Fall Multiplayer Maps Fire onto PS4 Soon
On the Helghast
Killzone: Shadow Fall’s single player campaign may plummet faster than an ISA Intruder that’s out of fuel, but its online multiplayer never gets old. The competitive component has a clever progression system, some great guns and gear, and a hearty helping of maps – and its roster of arenas is set to get even bigger over the...
News The Last of Us: Left Behind Makes a Date on Valentine's Day
Sorry, honey
The Last of Us’ gruesome undead enemies may have lost the use of their eyes, but fortunately there’s no ghastly fungal infection in the world that we currently reside. Sony should have paid better attention to that fact before accidentally attaching a release date to the survival horror’s upcoming expansion pack Left Behind, which...
News Kojima's Metal Gear Solid V Teaser Puts PS4 at Ground Zero
Snake? Snake! Snaaaaaake!
Always the tease, Hideo Kojima has posted pictures of the highly anticipated Metal gear Solid V: Ground Zeroes running on PlayStation 4, via his Twitter account. Spotted by DualShockers, one of the pictures, which will have owners of Sony's new generation machine yelling the series' protagonist's name in excitement, s
News So, the PlayStation Vita Outsold the Wii U in the UK Last Year
It could be worse
Even PlayStation UK boss Fergal Gara admits that the PlayStation Vita is not the company's "best seller", but despite this the struggling handheld is still managing to keep its nose in front of the Nintendo Wii U in the UK. New figures from Chart-Track suggest that the portable platform managed to outsell the House of Mario's...
News You'll Have a 'Little More Fun' in The Last of Us: Left Behind
Dry your eyes
Naughty Dog’s survival horror opus The Last of Us was a fantastic release, and fully deserving of our coveted Game of the Year award – but it’s a title that’s difficult to describe as ‘fun’. From tear-jerking opening right through to its harrowing conclusion, Joel and Ellie’s cross-country excursion is mostly depressing,...
News Blimey, PS4 Sales Are More Than Double the Xbox One in Germany
Wunderbar
The PlayStation 4 has sold an impressive 250,000 units in Germany since its launch on 29th November. In comparison, the Xbox One – which released a week earlier on 22nd November – has moved 100,000 units. The figures come courtesy of Media Control GFK, and track the period up to the end of December. Sony's powerhouse has now sold a...
News This Sony Boss Thinks People See the Vita as Gaming's Equivalent of the iPod
Do they really?
There's no denying that the PlayStation Vita is in a tough position. Our beloved handheld may be doing a roaring trade in Japan, but the rest of the world doesn't seem particularly interested in its rear touchpad and OLED display. Most point the finger at the rapidly expanding mobile market, while others blame a
News Desperate Shenmue Fans Beg Sony to Save Series on PS4
Master Chen would admire your fortitude
It’s becoming abundantly clear that if anyone is going to awaken Shenmue from its decade long slumber, it’s going to be Sony. Not only has the platform holder publicly acknowledged the fervent demand for the franchise in recent interviews, but PlayStation 4 architect Mark Cerny is actual
News PlayStation 4 Stock Returns to Amazon UK on 25th January
Snag a system soon
A fresh wave of PlayStation 4 stock was enough to push first-person shooter Killzone: Shadow Fall back up the UK sales charts this week, but it looks like the supply has been exhausted already. A quick glance around the web reveals that the hardware is once again hard to find, with
News UK Sales Charts: PS4 Stock Propels Killzone: Shadow Fall Back into Top Ten
Vekta nectar
The re-emergence of PlayStation 4 stock around the UK has managed to make a tedious sales charts update look somewhat interesting. Guerrilla Games’ next generation shooter fired up 13 places on the back of new bundles becoming available around Britain, pushing it into eighth place. It managed t
News Touching Sony Spot Shows a Glimpse of PS4 Title DriveClub
Be moved
During his engaging CES 2014 keynote last week, Sony overlord Kaz Hirai discussed some of the Japanese manufacturer’s biggest success stories and greatest failures. The overarching theme of his message was that in order to innovate in the electronics space, you must first make a few mistakes. It’s important, however, to not let those...
Weirdness All of the Best Marriage Proposals Are Conducted in Uncharted 3
She said yes
Marriage proposals can be quite clichéd affairs. You know the movie staples: drop a ring in a glass of bubbly and pray that your other half notices it before they swallow it and you spend several days searching through you know what. Fortunately, at CES 2014 this week, PlayStation fan and blogger ‘TheGoodKyle’ adopted an original...
News PS4 Exclusive DriveClub Honks Its Horn at ESRB Ratings Board
Like an episode of Brum
Arguably one problem with the PlayStation 4’s success is just how secretive Sony’s being at the moment. Don’t get us wrong, it makes sense to replenish store shelves before dropping a bunch of exclusive game details – but it’s really frustrating knowing that great content is right around the corner, and we’re not...
News How Important Is PS4's Early Sales Advantage? Not At All, Says Sony
Growing install base key to securing content
After an entire generation spent chasing the shadows of its competitors, you could forgive Sony for being a little smug about the success of the PlayStation 4 – but the fact that it’s opting to stay laser focused on the future rather than celebrate its achievements says more about the change of...
News Use This Video to Explain the PS Vita to Your Friends
A bit of handheld handholding
The PlayStation Vita has a pretty severe case of Wii U syndrome. It has a small and intensely loyal fan base, but can't quite seem to crack a larger market. This is mostly because, as with Nintendo's struggling home console, the appeal of the Vita is very difficult to appreciate until you actually have one in your...
News This Rumoured EU February PS Plus Lineup Looks Scarily Good
Too good to be true?
European PlayStation Plus subscribers could be in for a real treat, if a leaked list of Instant Game Collection titles posted on GamePointsNow is to be believed. PlayStation 4 owners would be insane to miss out on Red Barrels Games' asylum-based survival horror title Outlast, while those among you who have held onto your dear...
News Sony to Make a Stir at the Taipei Game Show This Month
Never stop playing
As the arthritis that’s slowly eating away at our typing fingers evidences, Sony never refuses the opportunity to attend a convention or gaming show. Fresh from announcing PlayStation Now at CES 2014 this week, the platform holder is now taking its carnival of crazy on the road to the Taipei Game Show, where it will be bringing...
News Beyond: Two Souls Leads an Extraordinary Life Over One Million Times
Once more with feeling
The critical reception may have been more mixed than a bag of sweets, but it seems that Beyond: Two Souls has fared much better in the retail arena. Quantic Dream co-founder Guillaume de Fondaumière has revealed that the interactive drama sold over one million copies in 2013, with 70,088 units stemming from its native France...
Feature Thinking of Throwing Out Your PS3? These Upcoming Titles Should Change Your Mind
Three's a charm
You may have snuggled up to the PlayStation 3’s younger more powerful counterpart over Christmas, but that doesn’t mean that there’s not still life coursing through Sony’s former flagship format’s mechanical parts. With its successor readily available on store shelves, the all-seeing eye of the media spotlight has been...
News Sony: Our Focus Is on PS4 Stock Levels So People Can Experience Next-Gen
Cracking the whip
We’re not sure that the PlayStation 4 could have sold better if it shipped with an image of Jessica Rabbit in the buff, as Sony has smashed record after record with its next generation machine. Despite that, the system still remains harder to find than a four-leafed clo
News Wait, Japan Almost Got the PlayStation 4 First?
Missed it by that much
A few days ago, we reported on a decidedly average Japanese advertisement for Sony's next-gen marvel. Apart from its patently ho-hum premise, the biggest problem with the commercial was that it almost seemed to antagonise the long suffering Japanese public over the fact that they won't be getting the shiny black box until 22nd...
News Xbox One Isn't the Only Microsoft Machine That PS4 Is Outselling
Jump out
It’s still far too early to come to any conclusions, but Microsoft’s period of domination in the UK may be about to come to an end. Industry magazine MCV reports that the PlayStation 4 not only outsold the Xbox One last year in Britain, but it also pulled ahead of the Xbox 360 – despite only being available for around five or so...
