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News Dress for the Post-Post-Apocalypse with ASOS' Horizon Forbidden West Apparel
New official clothing range launches
Fashion retailer ASOS has partnered with Guerrilla Games to produce a brand new, official line of clothing based on Horizon Forbidden West. Not something we were expecting, but stranger things have happened, we suppose. Announced on the PlayStation Blog this morning, the unisex collection features a handful of...
News Four Cars Coming in Gran Turismo 7's Next Free PS5, PS4 Update
Road killin' it
It’s that time yet again for series creator Kazunori Yamauchi to post his iconic silhouette image on Twitter, in preparation for the next major Gran Turismo 7 update. Due out next week, the free content drop will include four additional cars, but as always there may be other extras included in the patch. It’s actually only been...
Reaction PS Stars Is Overdue Yet Appreciated, But There's Lots of Room to Improve
Star studded
The console landscape is changing. While the PS5 – despite all of its pandemic-induced inventory issues – remains one of the fast-selling formats of all time, the so-called “network effect” that determined previous generations is eroding. With crossplay surging in popularity across many of t
Video What Is Ragnarok in God of War on PS5, PS4?
Get ready for the end times, with our explainer
God of War Ragnarok is steadily approaching, and we here at Push Square are extremely excited to see how the Norse-fuelled adventures of Kratos and Atreus come to a conclusion. With the titular Ragnarok event hanging over us, we can’t help but speculate on what exactly the Gods have in store, as we...
Random Forget Need for Speed Unbound, This GT7 Livery Goes Full Auto Modellista
Designer replicates original Ridge Racer livery as well
Auto Modellista wasn’t a great PS2 racing game, but the Capcom outing has gone down in history for its eye-catching cel-shaded artstyle. Many were hoping that Need for Speed Unbound, rumoured to adopt an “anime style” prior to its reveal, would be that title – but it’s opting for...
Random Did You Spot the Secret Details on PS5's Camo Collection?
Shaping up
Sony has released a new gray camouflage collection for PS5, which includes a DualSense controller and PS5 cover plates. But did you know, hidden deep within the design, is an extra secret touch? If you look extremely closely at the pale parts of the camouflage, you’ll spot hundreds of tiny little PlayStation symbols, adding a little...
News PSVR2 Manuals Are Being Printed Prior to Launch, Sony Massively Cuts Weight
Headset sheds 70 grams from devkit
PSVR2’s official instruction manuals are being printed ahead of the product’s launch next year. The images of the paperwork, shared on Twitter, include a 2023 copyright notice and some minor details on the specifications. As spotted by virtual reality fanatic Brad Lynch, it looks like Sony has brought down the...
News Sackboy: A Big Adventure Puts Nathan Drake, Chloe Frazer in Uncharted Territory
New costumes announced
In case you didn't know, developer Sumo Digital has been keeping its delightful platformer, Sackboy: A Big Adventure going with dozens of free DLC costumes. While some are themed around seasons or holidays, others are pulled straight from other PlayStation first-party titles, and the tradition continues to this day. In fact, a...
Random Jazz Up Your Wardrobe with Selene's Jacket from Returnal
Atropos is real
Returnal isn’t the first game we’d turn to when creating cool PlayStation merch, but nerd fashion label Insert Coin has done an outstanding job with its upcoming Selene windbreaker. Inspired by the protagonist from Housemarque’s award-winning roguelike, this chic white and yellow waterproof is packed with neat references from...
Guide God of War Ragnarok FAQ: All Your Questions Answered
Everything you need to know about God of War Ragnarok
God of War Ragnarok is set to close out Sony's first-party slate for 2022, and it should do so with a bang. This sequel to the brilliant God of War (2018) is almost here, continuing the epic adventures of Kratos and his son Atreus through the harsh world of Norse mythology. In this God of War...
News Remember, PS Plus Premium Members Can Stream to Complete PS Stars Campaigns
Save time, and bandwidth
Now that PS Stars is available worldwide, you’ll probably want to refer to our PS Stars guide to complete all the current Campaigns. And one suggestion we have if you’re a
News PS Studios Malaysia Working on Top Secret PS5 Games
As support studio's influence grows
Sony’s freshly minted support team, PS Studios Malaysia, which recently moved into a swanky new office space in Kuala Lumpur is working on some top secret PS5 projects. The group – currently 77 employees strong and growing – has assisted production on first-party titles like MLB The Show 22 and The Last of...
News Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales Crawls onto PC in November
Release date confirmed
Earlier this year, Marvel's Spider-Man Remastered made the leap to PC. Announced at the same time was a port of the sort-of sequel, Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales, though it didn't receive a release date. Now, thanks to its listing on Steam (and now confirmed by S
News Explore the Land of Lost Dreams in Media Molecule's Latest Halloween Event
Dreams turns spooky once again
Arguably one of the best things about Dreams is its evolving calendar of in-game events, and Halloween tends to be particularly good. All Hallows': The Land of Lost Dreams is this year's spooky excursion, and it looks typically great in the above trailer. Accessible in-game starting from 20th October, the event...
News Official God of War Ragnarok PS5 Bundle Announced
God of more
It may be a cross-gen title coming to both PS5 and PS4, but Sony is clearly banking on God of War Ragnarok selling some current-gen hardware. A new bundle has just been announced, which packs the upcoming, highly anticipated adventure in with a standard PS5. The bundle will launch on the same day as the game — that's the 9th November...
News PS5 Is the Fourth Fastest Selling Console Ever in the UK, Despite Stock Issues
Tops 2 million units
The PS5 has now topped 2 million sales in the UK, in just under two years of being on the market. This makes it the fourth fastest selling console of all time in the region, topped only by the PS3, PS4, and Nintendo Wii, with the latter holding the crown. As is always the case with PS5 sales data, you can't help but wonder how...
News Shocking: Sony Doesn't Want Game Pass on PlayStation, Microsoft Has a Pop at PS Plus
Sony is denying gamers a "choice"
We all know that Microsoft's Game Pass subscription service tends to be great value, blah blah blah, but Sony does not want it on PlayStation. This truly shocking revelation has been hammered home through a statement that Microsoft made to UK competition regulator CMA, in which the tech juggernaut says Sony "has...
News Ridge Racer 2 on PS Plus Premium Mistakenly Mentioned Multiple Times
Update: Out Now!
Update #3: It's finally happened, Ridge Racer 2 became available on 20th Dec 2022 via the PlayStation Plus service, assuming you are a PS Plus Premium subscriber. The game looks fantastic, head on over and check it out. Update #2: This whole thing is a bit of a mess, isn't it? It turns out PS Access wasn't the only place to...
News PlayStation Japan Returns with Another Musical Montage of PS5, PS4 Games
One Room Playground
The official PlayStation Japan channel is at it again, producing yet another montage trailer stuffed with upcoming PS5 and PS4 games. This time accompanied by a laid back J-pop tune and a mix of live action and animation, there are numerous exciting titles highlighted here. The video goes over games such as Final Fantasy XVI,...
Random Filmmaker John Carpenter Has Been Struggling to Get Through The Last of Us 2
"I couldn't get the generator started"
You many not be aware, but legendary filmmaker and composer John Carpenter is a big fan of video games. As highlighted in a recent interview with AV Club, he's been spending his spare time playing all kinds of titles, like Fallout 76, Horizon Forbidden West, and Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart. One game,...
Reminder PS5, PS4 Loyalty Scheme PS Stars Is Available Now in Europe
Oh my god, it's full of stars
We’ve had to wait an additional week, but loyalty scheme PS Stars is now available in Europe. The loyalty scheme rolled out to Australia and New Zealand yesterday, and now, European countries like the UK also have access to PlayStation's rewards programme. For the time being, the service will only be available within...
News Sony Cocks Up PS Plus Reveal, Swaps Two PS3 Games for PS4
Ooops, they did it again
As has become a monthly tradition, Sony mucked up the PS Plus reveal for October 2022. Many had questioned why PS Plus Premium additions Limbo and Ultra Street Fighter IV were only being offered with cloud streaming on the PS3, when there are perfectly competent
News PS Plus Premium's Logic Doesn't Even Make Sense to Sony
We give up
PS Plus Premium is a mess – it’s not exactly breaking news. While conceptually sound – a higher level tier for true PlayStation enthusiasts – the execution is awful, and it’s actually detracting from the otherwise excellent PS Plus Extra. While there are no new PS1, PS2, or PSP games being added in October 2022 yet again, we...
News Sony Studio Haven Wants to Change Game Development Forever
PS5, PS4 architect Mark Cerny is along for the ride
Haven Studios, the latest developer to be acquired by Sony, is trying to change the game. The Canadian studio – which has grown at a rapid rate – is not only working on an ambitious live service title for the PS5, but is also aiming to transform the way game development works. If it’s...
News Microsoft Says PS5, PS4 Would Still Be Bigger if Every Call of Duty Player Switched to Xbox
UK regulator argues PlayStation will be impaired
Ah, the ongoing Activision-Blizzard acquisition: a Twitter-style fanboy spat being played out publicly by two ginormous corporations – it’s all fun and games in the video game business, isn’t it? Microsoft’s unprecedented near-$70 billion buyout is unsurprisingly under scrutiny, with UK...
News PS5 Firmware Update Makes Massive User Interface Improvements
Quality of life
Sony continues to refine and iterate on the PS5’s user interface, which was a little undercooked at launch but is gradually making great strides. One area it continues to champion and tweak are the Activity Cards, a feature designed to improve the speed at which you can access in-game activities. When used correctly, you’re able...
Rumour Sony Will Flood Stores with PS5 Stock in 2023, Revamped Model Due in September
Sources suggest more than 30 million units will ship
If you’re still having trouble finding a PS5 console – and stock has massively improved in recent months, to be fair – then you’ll allegedly have no issues in 2023. A follow-up report from Insider-Gaming – which previously
News PS Store Essential Picks Sale Is All Killer, No Filler on PS5, PS4
Live now
The Planet of the Discounts sale ends today, and of course, it's been immediately replaced with another big PS Store offer. From now through to 26th October, the Essential Picks promotion brings its own range of discounts, and as far as we can see, it's packed with big games and not much else. There's a decent range across PS5 and PS4...
News Latest PS5 Firmware Update Is Available to Download Right Now
What does version 22.02-06.02.00 do?
Slow down, Sony! It's only been a week since the previous PS5 firmware update, and now we're back again with yet another. Yes, today marks the release of the latest system software update, which is available to download and install now. Weighing in at just over 1GB, the new firmware does exactly what you'd...
News Jailbroken PS5 Deep Dive into Demon's Souls Unearths Legendary Ring of the Chieftain
Leave no stone unturned
Last week we brought you the titanic news that the PS5 has been jailbroken, allowing modders to delve into previously unexplored depths digitally and uncover secrets of rare repute. Well, Lance Mcdonald is at it again, and this time he has unearthed a fun easter egg left in the Demon's Souls remake by developer BluePoint...
Feature How Does the $1,500 Meta Quest Pro Compare to PSVR2?
Side-by-side with Meta's cutting-edge headset
As has been rumoured for an eternity, Meta has announced a flagship new virtual reality headset: the Meta Quest Pro. It’s important to underline that this will not replace the existing consumer-ready Meta Quest 2: it’s a corporate product, designed more for business and productivity than mucking...
News Sony's Iron Man VR Is Soaring to Meta Quest 2
Oh, and Meta bought the developer
Sony’s PSVR exclusive Marvel’s Iron Man VR is releasing on rival headset Meta Quest 2, with PlayStation’s blessing. The game, developed by Camouflaj, will be published by Oculus Studios on the new system – although SIE is still listed among all the copyright notices. To be fair, when you consider the...
News This Is How Much It Costs Sony for You to Complain About the PS Plus Games
Many millions
The monthly PS Plus games, available to Essential subscribers, rarely are universally appreciated. There are exceptions, of course, where it feels like everyone is on board – but usually the updates are met with a mixed response, as our monthly polls demonstrate. So, how much does it cost Sony to upset its fanbase every four weeks? A...
Random A DualSense Plush Toy Is Something We Didn't Know We Wanted
Thanks, Shu
The DualSense is an awesome controller, and really elevates PS5 games when used to its full potential. We love the pad as it is, but the thought of it being more huggable never occurred to us. As it turns out, the PS5's fancy controller makes a surprisingly good plushie. Shuhei Yoshida, who now heads up PlayStation's indies team,...
News The Last of Us Was 'Ahead of Its Time', Sony Wanted 'Definitive Version'
HBO show wasn't the main reason for remake
For a lot of PlayStation fans, the release of The Last of Us: Part I perplexed them. The game – less than a decade old, and already remastered for the PS4 – was treated to a magnificent remake by Naughty Dog, much to the bemusement of sceptics. Now there’s speculation that Sony will also remake Ho
Random Iconic PS1 Startup Sequence Is Even More Glorious on a 35-Foot TV
Size matters
Back in the late 90s, we would all boot up our original PlayStation consoles on old school CRT TVs, and we'd be happy with that. The Sony Computer Entertainment and PS1 logos would appear in turn on a screen which was, at the absolute max, 40 inches, but realistically, probably half that. Maybe half again if you were rocking one of...
Random Did You Know WipEout's Iconic Logo Was Made Up of a Bunch of 8s?
No one eights it either
Font nerds of the world unite: we’ve got a piece of trivia here that will have your Times New Roman twitching! Did you know that WipEout’s iconic PS1 logo was made up of a bunch of 8s, all aligned differently and cut out to spell the name? Don’t believe us, well here’s the irrefutable proof: It’s such a simple...
News HBO's The Last of Us Ellie 'Encouraged Not' to Play the Games
A fresh take
HBO's adaptation of The Last of Us has us hungry for details as the silver screen-reworking of Naughty Dog's magnum opus draws ever closer, and we aren't the only ones. In a new interview with USA Today, actress Bella Ramsey, who portrays Ell
News Demon's Souls Remake Dev Bluepoint Games Assisted on God of War Ragnarok
All hands on deck
Sony Santa Monica brought in the cavalry to help complete God of War Ragnarok, which has now officially gone gold on PS5 and PS4. While outsourcing is relatively commonplace among tentpole AAA titles, a graphic showing all the teams that contributed to the project is the f
News God of War Ragnarok Goes Gold Ahead of November Release Date on PS5, PS4
Ragnarok is coming
Great news, PlayStation fans: God of War Ragnarok has gone gold, meaning that the game has finished development and is ready to be shipped. We had been anticipating this announcement for a while now, and it's arrived at a good time, with the game set to release in just over a month, on the 9th November. It's weirdly hard to...
News Ghost of Tsushima, Sly Cooper Dev Sucker Punch Celebrates 25th Anniversary
An inFAMOUS achievement
Sucker Punch – the Seattle-based creator of juggernaut PlayStation franchises like Sly Cooper, inFAMOUS, and Ghost of Tsushima – turns 25-years-old today. The PS Studios subsidiary, based in Bellevue, was founded in 1997 – and actually got its start in game development on the Nintendo 64, rather than the PS1. The...
News Hardcore PlayStation Fans Seem Dead Against a Horizon Zero Dawn Remake or Remaster
False dawn
In the early hours of Monday morning, a leak surfaced on the internet that had many a PlayStation fan up in arms. The report, which was quickly backed up by other reliable sources, said that Sony has a remake or remaster of Horizon Zero Dawn in the works. Obviously remakes and remasters are nothing new at this point (far from it!), but...
News Six-Year-Old Celebrates After Conquering Astro's Playroom on PS5
She took that T-Rex out
Here’s a heart-warming story to kickstart your Friday: a proud father has awarded a letter of congratulations, alongside a real-world PlayStation trophy, to a six-year-old who managed to complete Astro’s Playroom on PS5, presented from the perspective of the platform holder. The child in question had been struggling with...
News Sony Headhunts Nike Honcho to Help Build PlayStation's Brand
Just do it
Sony has recruited Andrea Perez, a former honcho at Nike, to lead its PlayStation marketing initiatives. The ex-Global Vice President for Jordan Women’s will assume the role as Senior Vice President of Brand, Product, and Services marketing, where she’ll oversee campaigns relating to PS5, PSVR2, PS Plus, the PS Store, and much more. A...
News PS Plus Subscribers in Spain Get a Bonus Game This Month
Added extra
Something you may not be aware of is that PS Plus subscribers in Spain – across all tiers – tend to get the odd bonus game from time-to-time. These titles are typically part of the PS Talents program, which helps local developers get their software published on the PS Store. And this time it’s no different: Way Down – which will...
News Marvel's Spider-Man PC Promises PS Studios Bonuses with PSN Connection
Login to PSN on PC for extras
Sony wants you to login to PSN while you play its PC games, and as part of a new update to Marvel’s Spider-Man Remastered, it’s laying the groundwork. While this was discovered in the port’s source code previously, the title’s latest patch actually adds the functionality – even though it’s not quite working...
News Guerrilla's Delectable Decima Engine Being Used in Several PS5 Projects
Sony eager to share technology
Dutch developer Guerrilla Games’ delectable Decima Engine is being leveraged by “several studios”, according to PS Studios bigwig Hermen Hulst. The Amsterdam-based outfit famously handed Hideo Kojima the source code to its tech, which was later used to create Death Stranding – and according to leaked documents,...
News PS5, PS4 Loyalty Scheme PS Stars Out Now in North America
Begin earning points
Sony’s new loyalty scheme PS Stars is now available in the PS App across North and South America, meaning you can begin completing campaigns, earning digital collectibles, and amassing points based on your PS Store purchases. Rewards include free games and credit towards your next PS5 and PS4 purchases – and it’s free to...
News New PS5 Firmware Update Available to Download Now
Improves system performance
A new firmware update for the PS5 is available to download and install now, but don’t expect any major changes. The latest software – which weighs in at around 1.08GB – promises “improved system performance”, so expect various bug fixes and security tweaks behind-the-scenes, rather than any forward-facing...
