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News Sony Must Communicate Its Plans for PS3, PS Vita, and PSP
We need clear information
This week, a report revealed that Sony plans to disable the PlayStation 3, PS Vita, and PSP’s storefronts for purchasing. According to the article published by The Gamer, the PS3 and PSP shops will go offline from 2nd July, and the PS Vita will be disabled on 27th August. We’ve asked the platform holder to elaborate on...
News PS5 Pre-Orders Open in Egypt This Week for $1,000
In de-Nile
Sony will officially take pre-orders for the PlayStation 5 in Egypt starting 25th March, but you may need to raid a pyramid to afford the next-gen platform. The console will sell for 15,999 Egyptian Pounds, which on current exchange rates converts to just over $1,000. Presumably import taxes are to blame for the severe hike, but it’ll...
News Realistic Carpet Tile Rendered in Dreams on PS4 Goes Viral
We're all floored
Things we didn’t expect to go viral this weekend: a realistic carpet tile rendered in Dreams on PlayStation 4. The image – which shows a square of cheap office flooring caught in the sunlight, complete with discarded lint and hair detailing – looks like a photograph at first glance, and we initially thought the watermark had...
Soapbox PSVR's Crap Load of Cables Has Put Me Off
Spaghetti city
I love PlayStation VR, I really do. I’m very proud of how we covered the system on Push Square over the years; I’d like to think we were one of the best sources for virtual reality gaming at its peak. All of the excitement surrounding next-gen PSVR has made me want to dive back in and finish up the dozen or so titles I missed –...
News MLB The Show 21 Cinematic Trailer Is a Game Changer in 4K, 60 Frames-Per-Second
Pittsburgh Pirates right fielder Roberto Clemente teased
The marketing cycle for MLB The Show 21 has been intense for a few weeks now, but it’s just stretching to full stride. This new cinematic trailer showcases the game’s visuals on PlayStation 5 in 4K at 60 frames-per-second – and it’s certainly looking clean. If we’re nit-picking, you...
News PS3, PS Vita, and PSP Online Stores to Close This Summer, Says New Report
Happening this July and August
According to a new report from Kirk Mckeand of The Gamer, Sony plans to shutter the online stores associated with its PlayStation 3 console and handheld devices PS Vita and PSP. This means you won't be able to purchase digital versions of any of the games listed on the storefronts. The PS3 and PSP shops are supposedly...
News Media Molecule's Siobhan Reddy to Receive BAFTA Fellowship Award
Studio director to receive prestigious accolade
Today, BAFTA has announced that Siobhan Reddy, studio director of Media Molecule, will be awarded the BAFTA Fellowship at this year's Games Awards ceremony. The Fellowship award is the academy's highest honour, given to individuals for their achievements and contributions to the medium. Reddy will...
News The Last of Us TV Show Will Cover the Entire First Game, But Will Deviate in Places
Different medium
The Last of Us’ hotly anticipated television adaptation, starring Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey, will see some episodes “deviate greatly” from the PlayStation 3 game – despite lifting dialogue directly from the original script. Speaking to IGN as part of SXSW 2021, the Naughty Dog boss explained that the HBO adaptation will...
News MLB The Show 21 Debuts PS5 Gameplay in Fielding Spotlight
Off the wall
MLB The Show 21’s fielding gameplay has been massively overhauled, with developer Sony San Diego adding thousands of animations. As part of another fascinating livestream, the team details how it’s incorporated new mechanics like strafing to help you better position yourself to catch balls off the wall – and completely reinvented...
Deal New PS Now Subscribers Get Free PS Store Credit
When buying 12-month membership
If you're already a PlayStation Plus member and thus can't take advantage of the current deal that nets you some PS Store credit, how about a PlayStation Now subscription instead? Sony is currently running a very similar promotion for its streaming and download service whereby those who sign up for
Poll What Free PS4 Games Are You Most Excited to Play?
Reasons to Play At Home
Earlier this week, Sony announced it will be heavily bolstering its Play At Home initiative offering by serving up another 10 free PlayStation 4 games for everyone to play. The vast majority will be available to download starting 25th March 2021 while one more follows in a month's time. The list of free titles spans quite a...
Reaction Why Did PlayStation Buy Evo?
Kings of competition
In single player focused communities like Push Square, esports get overlooked. But make no mistake, this sector of the market is enormous: BBC regularly hosts Rocket League and League of Legends tournaments live on its website now, while UKIE pegs the sector’s overall global revenue at $1.1 billion as of 2020 – and that...
Deal New PS Plus Subscribers Can Get Free PS Store Credit Now
When you buy a 12 month membership
Credit where credit’s due: Sony has taken PlayStation Plus to new heights this year. The perks – particularly if you’re a PS5 owner – are the strongest they’ve been since the PS3 days, and it’s clearly a concerted effort from the platform holder to retain its highly lucrative userbase. Of course, while...
News Sony Buys Fighting Game Tournament Evo, Evo Online Confirmed for August
A big esports move
The Evolution Championship Series, more commonly known as Evo, was the biggest fighting game tournament in the world. However, a combination of coronavirus complications and allegations of sexual misconduct put a stop to Evo 2020 and subsequent online event, Evo 2020 Online. Following an overhaul in management, it was unclear...
News Sony Acknowledges Fans' Patience As LittleBigPlanet Remains Offline
"We are working to get the issue fixed"
It’s been a week since LittleBigPlanet’s servers went offline, and there’s been no change in the Imagisphere since. Eurogamer.net has republished its previous report with a comment from the Japanese giant, which confirms that it’s working on a solution: “We are aware of server issues with
News PSVR's Next-Gen Motion Controllers Tracked by Headset
No more PS Camera
For as much as we love PlayStation VR here at Push Square – and we genuinely are big fans – its flaws have become more and more obvious as time has passed. One of its biggest problems is the way it relies on the PlayStation Camera to track your movements. This is obviously fine in titles like Beat Saber, where you’re mostly...
News The Wishlist Feature Has Returned to PS Store on Web Browsers
Wishes do come true
Man, the web version of the PlayStation Store has had its ups and downs lately, hasn't it? After the big overhaul of the website, many criticised the redesign. It's improved since, but initially there were no plain text game titles, no images, and no wishlist — a feature that had been part of the old browser store for a long...
News Next-Gen PSVR Controllers Revealed, Includes Haptic Feedback and Adaptive Triggers
New design, no camera needed
Sony has today revealed the new set of next-generation PlayStation VR controller it has in the works, planned to ship alongside the new headset. The hardware manufacturer has opted for an "orb" shape that is similar to other VR devices seen on PC. They are said to be "well-balanced and comfortable to hold in each of your...
News Returnal on PS5 Has a Neat Asynchronous Online Feature
Just a dash of Dark Souls
Here's a detail you may have missed during yesterday's update on Returnal. We got a great new story trailer, but over on the PlayStation Blog, narrative director Greg Louden went into a little more detail. Much of the post contains stuff we already know, but one interesting nugget of info was hidden in plain sight. While y
News Horizon Zero Dawn Community Spotlight Has Been Going Under the Radar
Sharing creators and clips
Did you know that Guerrilla Games has been shining the spotlight on its Horizon Zero Dawn community for the past four months through video compilations that share their greatest clips, artwork, and cosplay attempts? Neither did we, but it represents an awesome community commitment that the Dutch heavyweight will surely...
News PlayStation Players Get 10 Free PS4 Games This Spring, Including Horizon Zero Dawn
Play at Home 2021
Sony has significantly expanded its Play at Home 2021 initiative, announcing that PlayStation players can look forward to a total of ten free games this spring. Yep, you read that right: ten totally free PS4 games, with no subscription required. Once redeemed, they're yours to keep. Starting from the 25th March — that's next...
News Destruction AllStars Season 1 Will Add Ranked Mode, Battle Pass, and a New Character
Plenty in the pipeline
So, what's next for Destruction AllStars? The game has gotten off to a slightly wobbly start, with reception being lukewarm and a lack of meaningful content meaning players aren't necessarily sticking around. Of course, developer Lucid Games is doing everything it can to turn the ship around, and it sounds like it has big...
News Returnal Story Trailer Reveals More Roguelike Goodness
Housemarque shares further details
Developer Housemarque is back to talk more about upcoming PlayStation 5 exclusive Returnal, starting with a new story trailer you can catch above. Expanding on some of the plot points we've caught glimpses of in previous pieces of footage, a few new scenes are teased alongside more fast-paced gameplay. It's shaping...
News PS Store Mega March Sale Is a Banger, Lots of Good PS5, PS4 Deals
Haven! Dragon Quest! Streets of Rage!
After the complete dud that was the PlayStation Store Prequels & Sequels sale, Sony has absolutely returned to form this week with a new slate of discounts to mark the month of March. Conveniently titled the Mega March sale, it cuts the price of more than 400 PS5 and PS4 games through until midnight on 1st...
News Who's Working at Haven, the New Studio Sony's Investing In?
Not many yet
Sony made a big deal of announcing that it’s investing in Haven Studios earlier today, a new independent studio fronted by Jade Raymond. Having spent time at EA and Google since leaving Ubisoft, Raymond suggested in her introductory PlayStation Blog post that she’s eager to “refocus on games in a place where we can practice our...
News MLB The Show 21's Fielding Has Seen a Complete Overhaul
Hundreds of new animations added
Sony San Diego’s dropped another Q&A video – this time focused on MLB The Show 21’s fielding. The main takeaway here, if we’re being honest with you, is that the mechanics have received a complete top-to-bottom overhaul. That includes balls off the wall, a particular point of criticism in previous...
News Sony Investing in Jade Raymond's New Studio on Unannounced IP
A continued commitment to fostering creative talent
Jade Raymond has been around the block of late, having recently led Stadia’s internal development efforts – before Google pulled the plug. As part of a PlayStation Blog post, she’s expressed her desire to refocus on making games – and she’s established a new independent studio named...
News PS5 Promotional Video Highlights Biggest and Best Upcoming Games
PlayStation Japan showcases first year lineup
Do you remember those awesome PlayStation Japan promotional videos? Sony certainly does, as it’s brewed up a new one for the PlayStation 5, this time focusing on the format’s first year software line-up. The concept of the video is built around someone working on their computer, putting together a...
News War Thunder Workaround Adds USB Mouse Support to PS5's Secret Web Browser
Click clack
PlayStation 5’s hidden web browser works with a USB mouse – well, if you access it from within free-to-play title War Thunder, anyway. As many of you will know, while it’s gated off, Sony’s next-gen console does have a web browser – send a hyperlink in a Messages thread, for example, and you’ll be able to c
News Stock Constrained PS5 Unit Sales Lag Behind PS4 by Less Than 1 Per Cent in USA
During a pandemic, no less
How well is the PlayStation 5 selling? Absurdly well in the United States, according to NPD data. We already know that, across its first four months on the market, it’s the fastest selling system of all-time in dollar terms – but what of units? Well, according to analyst Mat Piscatella, it’s lagging behind the PS4...
News Bloodborne, Tokyo Jungle Executive Producer Masami Yamamoto Leaves Sony
As expected, unfortunately
It’s no surprise anymore, given the effective closure of Japan Studio, but external production director and executive producer Masami Yamamoto has left Sony after 25 years with the company. The veteran has worked on titles like Bloodborne, Soul Sacrifice, Freedom Wars,
News PS4's Communities Feature to Be Shut Down, Sony Confirms
That's the end of that
One of PlayStation 4's more unique features is Communities, a social system whereby you can find groups of like-minded players to talk to and play with. Sony introduced the feature to the console back in 2015, so it's part of the PS4 furniture for many users. Unfortunately, it seems the number of active users isn't high enough...
News Over Half of Players Completed Ghost of Tsushima's Campaign
Average playthrough clocks 30 hours
There’s always been chatter about how many players actually finish games – particularly long ones, like Ghost of Tsushima. Sony has certainly stumbled on some secret sauce when it comes to its first-party software, however, as completion rates are through the roof for many of its titles. The statisticians over...
News Cory Barlog Admits He Had 'No Idea' What He Was Doing When Directing God of War 2
Still one of the greatest ever games
In news that’s sure to make you feel old, God of War II is celebrating its 14th anniversary this weekend. The game – which launched on the PlayStation 2 after the release of the PS3 – is widely regarded as a classic, with its larger-than-life set-pieces and overall mastery of Sony’s hardware. It also saw...
News God of War Maker Recruiting Lead Writer for Unannounced Game
Embarking on a new journey
We know that Sony Santa Monica’s working on the next instalment of the God of War franchise, but it’s also recruiting a lead writer for an “unannounced” project. The developer advertised the role on its Twitter account earlier today, and while there are few details in
News LittleBigPlanet Servers Reportedly Taken Offline by Upset Fan
DDOS attack brings games down
The online functionality for LittleBigPlanet titles currently isn't available right now, and according to Eurogamer, it's all because one fan isn't happy with how Sony has treated the franchise. The person in question is said to have brought servers to their knees through orchestrated DDOS attacks, forcing them to be...
Random Here's a Graphic of Every PS4 Game Published Physically by Sony
An embarrassment of riches
While there may be a next-gen console in town, PlayStation fans are looking back at the PS4 era fondly – and what a generation it was! Reddit users have compiled a gigantic graphic, which shows every game published physically by Sony on the last-gen console – it’s a bounty of riches, we’re sure you’ll agree...
Reaction What Next for PlayStation?
The state of play
It’s been a strange year for PlayStation, hasn’t it? Objectively, the organisation is arguably at the peak of its power right now: revenue is ridiculous, it’s raking in more award nominations than the rest of the industry combined, and
News The Delightful Astro's Playroom Soundtrack Is Available on Demand Right Now
Plus: learn how GPU Jungle was made
Update 12/3/21: The Astro's Playroom soundtrack is now available on all the usual music platforms. Through this link, you'll find a list of stores and services, including Apple Music, Spotify, Amazon Music, Deezer, iTunes Store, and more. Original Story: There are many things to like about Astro's Playroom on...
News Resident Evil Village, Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade to Feature in Sony Japan Livestream
Play! Play! Play!
On PlayStation, there are usually a few big Japanese games to look forward to. On the horizon for PS5, we have Resident Evil Village and Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade — to name just two — and they're only a couple of months away. It seems Sony is looking to share more on these titles; PlayStation Japan has just announced...
News MLB The Show 21 Dissects Gameplay in Extended Livestream
Perfect perfect
As promised earlier in the week, Sony San Diego has completely deconstructed all of the gameplay tweaks it’s making for MLB The Show 21’s hitting and pitching systems, and while this livestream is unlikely to appeal to anyone but the most engaged fan – it’s a really interesting watch. The video details everything from...
News Destruction AllStars Update 1.3.1 Available Now, Here Are the Patch Notes
Keeping it going
Destruction AllStars might have fallen somewhat flat, but you can't knock Lucid Games for its efforts to improve the game. The studio has been pushing out updates in response to player feedback, and the latest of these has just been released. Update 1.3.1 can be downloaded now on your PlayStation 5, weighing in at just over 600MB...
Soapbox How I Would Handle The Last of Us Factions
Liam makes his pitch
At some point over the next year, Naughty Dog is presumably going to finally unveil the multiplayer offering it has in the works. Supposedly too big and ambitious to ship with The Last of Us: Part II, expectations have understandably risen as Neil Druckmann and co keep us guessing as to what it might entail. A reveal during some...
Random Someone Recreated the PS5's UI in JavaScript, Then Turned it into a Tutorial
Code junkies
If you’ve ever tried to learn how to code, you’ll probably know that practical examples make for the best learning experience. While it’s all well and good trying to focus purely on theory, tinkering with real code is where you’ll gain most of your knowledge. This JavaScript tutorial that’s currently doing the rounds on sites...
News Resident Evil's Movie Reboot Has a Familiar Poster
Marketing cycle starting ahead of September release
A new poster for Sony’s upcoming Resident Evil movie has been shared online by star Chad Rook, and it’ll rekindle fond memories for franchise fans. The promotional image shows a red woodland with the film’s logo layered on top, but it’s clearly been created as an homage to the PlayStation 2...
News PS5 Stock Issues Lead to Currys PC World Lottery System
It could be you
While the UK has received a hearty helping of PS5 stock this year already – as has been reflected in the software charts of late – the system is still very much in-demand. And while they’ve had close to six months to solve the problem, retailers are still getting overrun by scalpers, which is preventing legitimate fans from...
Interview How Astro's Playroom Composer Kenny Young Built a Soundtrack on PlayStation's Legacy
I'm your GPU
Shortly after PlayStation 5’s launch, we had the amazing opportunity to talk with Kenny Young, composer on the absolutely brilliant Astro’s Playroom (as well as Astro’s previous adventure, Astro Bot Rescue Mission). Join us as we talk about navigating the legacy of PlayStation and its music, the design process behind the catchiest...
News MLB The Show 21 Hits Back with Gameplay Q&A
Pitch perfect
With all of the main features – including the recently revealed Ballpark Creator – now out in the open, Sony San Diego is beginning to dig into the specifics of MLB The Show 21’s gameplay. This video is perhaps more targeted at long-time players who are familiar with the intricacies of the series, but it delves into some of the...
News PS Store Prequels & Sequels Sale Has Few Noteworthy PS4 Deals
Phoenix Wright! Spyro! Life Is Strange!
Sony has just about managed to continue its streak of weekly PlayStation Store sales, but this latest edition is hardly worth shouting about. Less than 100 deals have been uploaded to entice the big spenders amongst you into parting with any cash, meaning this week may feel like a bit of a dud if you’re...
News Naughty Dog Recruiting Economy Designer for The Last of Us 2's Multiplayer Mode
To give players "rewards to strive for"
We know work is ongoing on The Last of Us: Part II’s long-anticipated multiplayer spin-off: Naughty Dog boss Neil Druckmann more or less admitted as much on Twitter last week, pleading for patience from fans. Still, while it’s unclear how close the Factions follow-up is to releasing, we do know that the...
