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News PS5 RPG Shooter Outriders Is Starting to Look Better and Better
"Mass Effect meets Diablo"
Since it was announced earlier this year, we haven't been totally sold on Outriders -- the loot-driven third person shooter from developer People Can Fly. But honestly, the more we see of it, the more we're starting to come around. This latest gameplay from IGN is very looter shooter, but when paired with the...
News Final Fantasy VII Remake Sales Top Five Million Worldwide
Shipped plus digital
Despite only being available on PlayStation 4 right now, Final Fantasy VII Remake has already become a sales success. Square Enix today announced that the game has now sold more than five million units across digital purchases and physical copies shipped to stores. This makes it "the highest selling digital release on the...
News Crystal Dynamics Says a Whole Lot of Nothing About Spider-Man's Avengers Controversy
Web spin
Honestly, if you’re reading this website then there’s a strong chance you were planning to purchase Marvel’s Avengers on either the PlayStation 5 or the PlayStation 4 anyway. If that’s the case, then good news: you’ll be able to play as Spider-Man for free at some point early next year. Not everyone is quite so enthusiastic,...
News Free Final Fantasy VII Remake DLC Makes a Mockery of Butterfinger
It's all yours to keep
Remember when Square Enix tried to get those interested in Final Fantasy VII Remake to buy Butterfinger to unlock DLC a month before the game came out? The promotion was only available in the US, but now it appears to all have been in vain as every item you could unlock is now listed
Hands On Marvel's Avengers Has a Critical Path Problem
The Bruce Banner Saga
If the main missions of Marvel's Avengers are its biggest highs, the side quests are far and away its most disappointing lows. We've been lucky enough to play the upcoming beta for the next Crystal Dynamics-developed title a week early, and our biggest takeaway is that the moment you deviate from its core offering, Marvel's...
News Marvel's Avengers Details Even More Reasons to Play on PS5, PS4
Sony goes in
Sony is absolutely making sure that PlayStation is the best place to play the upcoming Marvel's Avengers, and it'll prove that from the moment you boot up the game for the first time. You won't have to wait until Spider-Man arrives in 2021 to get your hands on some exclusive goodies because Crystal Dynamics has detailed yet more reasons
News Spider-Man Confirmed as a PlayStation Exclusive Character in Marvel's Avengers
Launching for free in 2021
Contrary to previous reports, Spider-Man will indeed be a PlayStation exclusive character in Marvel's Avengers. The world's most famous web slinger will arrive in 2021, and he'll be free for all players on PlayStation platforms. And, well, that's about it. No footage or images of Spider-Man have been released yet, but...
News Spider-Man Is a PS4 Exclusive Character in Marvel's Avengers
Launching 2021
There was intense speculation over the weekend that Spider-Man would be an exclusive character in Marvel’s Avengers. The rumours coincided with reports suggesting Sony has been busy buying up third-party exclusives for the PlayStation 5, and so many assumed the Japanese giant had written Square Enix a cheque for its upcoming...
News Marvel's Avengers Beta Participants Unlock Fortnite Cosmetics
Complete challenges for cross-promotional prizes
Marvel’s Avengers is getting an absolute behemoth of a beta, and you can find out much more about that through the link: Marvel's Avengers PS4 Beta: Launch Times and What's Included. In addition to various exclusive title cards that’ll carry across to the final release, though, participants will...
News The First Marvel's Avengers Hero Coming After Launch Is Hawkeye
Baldy
Crystal Dynamics has confirmed that the first superhero coming to Marvel's Avengers after its launch on 4th September 2020 will be Hawkeye. The character will be a free addition to the game, much like every other piece of content planned to arrive after the initial PlayStation 4 launch. As is the case with every other Avenger, the...
News Dragon Quest XI S Isn't Cross-Platform Between PS4 and Vita, Square Enix Confirms
Shocking news, we know
Update (29/7/20): As expected, the PlayStation Store page was mistaken. Square Enix has confirmed to us that the "Cross-platform" symbol appeared on the game's listing erroneously, and there's no such functionality with Vita. Here's its full statement: There was an error on the PS4 pre-order page which has now been...
News PS5's Project Athia Is Open World, Makes Use of Sony's High-End Technology
New info from Square Enix
Project Athia was announced at the PlayStation 5's reveal event last month as a console exclusive. The Square Enix title certainly looked the part in its short gameplay trailer, but it's clearly still very early in development, and knowing Square Enix, it's probably been announced a decade too soon. Snark aside, Project...
News Dragon Quest XI S on PS4 Is a Switch Port, No Upgrade for Existing Dragon Quest XI Players
Official site spills the beans
When Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age was announced for PlayStation 4 earlier today, existing Dragon Quest XI players on Sony's system wondered whether they'd have to buy the game again. S is essentially a definitive edition of the role-playing release. It packs in new story content with additional gameplay...
News The Definitive Edition of Dragon Quest XI Is Coming to PS4 This December
Best Quest is back
Update 2: The game's Japanese website has confirmed that PS4 owners won't be able to upgrade to Dragon Quest XI S. The title is also a port of the Nintendo Switch version. You can read more about all of that through this link. Update: There's no mention of any free update for existing Dragon Quest XI players in the official...
News Balan Wonderworld Is Yuji Naka's Next Game, Coming to PS5 and PS4 Next Year
It's a 3D platformer
Sonic the Hedgehog creator Yuki Naka has teamed up with Square Enix for his next game, named Balan Wonderworld. It's coming to PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 in Spring 2021 and is being pitched as a family-friendly 3D platformer set in a mysterious land packed full of theatre. If you purchase the PS4 version, you'll gain free...
News Cloud Tops Final Fantasy VII Remake Popularity Poll in Japan by Some Distance
Jessie breaks top 4
Update: Oh, apparently the original translation of the poll was wrong. It was actually Cloud alone that won the vote -- and by some distance. Source @aitaikimochi has updated her findings along with the number of votes each character received. The top three -- that's Cloud, Tifa, and Aerith -- were actually miles ahead of the...
Please be excited
Key members of Final Fantasy VII Remake's development team have spoken more about its sequel, which is apparently now in full development. "I fully understand the importance of releasing a continuation soon. We want to deliver as quick as possible. We’ve grasped where the level of quality should be this time too," director...
News Marvel's Avengers Beta Starts Next Month, PS4 Pre-Orders Get Early Access
Second War Table livestream confirmed
If you've been looking forward to the Marvel's Avengers beta, you might want to listen up. Confirmed via an IGN First post, the pre-release taster will start next month on Friday 7th August for PlayStation 4 players who have pre-ordered the game. The Crystal Dynamics-developed title will then enter an open beta...
News Final Fantasy IX Is 20 Years Old Today
And what a game it still is
Classic PlayStation role-playing game Final Fantasy IX celebrates its 20th anniversary today -- a grim reminder to the Push Square staff of just how old we are. The immaculate Squaresoft title first launched in Japan on the 7th July 2000, and if you're looking for a charming turn based adventure, Final Fantasy IX still...
Review Rise of the Tomb Raider - Another Great Adventure with Lara Croft
There's no place like home
Republished on Monday 29th June 2020: We're bringing this review back from the archives following the announcement of July's PlayStation Plus lineup. The original text follows. The most controversial exclusivity deal since the Xbox 360 release of Final Fantasy XIII is over: Rise of the Tomb Raider has finally launched on...
News With No E3, Square Enix Plans on Showing Individual Games in July and August
What could they be?
Last month, Square Enix revealed that it had no plans to host any kind of online showcase to make up for the fact that there's no E3 this year. Instead, the Japanese publisher stated that it would like to promote its upcoming games individually when the time is right. And that time will soon be upon us, it seems. The company now...
News Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles Remastered Details New Features, Reveals Free 'Lite' Edition
Crystal clear
Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: Remastered Edition has a new trailer that gives a decent overview of what the dungeon crawling RPG is all about. It covers character creation, combat, and co-op as the title gears up for its 27th August release date. But the real headline here is the newly announced 'Lite' edition of the game. It'll...
News Marvel's Avengers Story Trailer Reveals We'll Be Facing Off Against MODOK
Face time
We have a brand new story trailer for Marvel's Avengers, the upcoming action game from Square Enix. In this PlayStation 4 title, you'll take on the role of various superheroes, such as Iron Man, Thor, and Hulk, and up to now we've not really known who they're fighting against. As revealed in the War Table live stream, it turns out the big...
News Marvel's Avengers Looks Bland in Single Player, Better in Co-Op
Multiplayer mayhem
Marvel’s Avengers does not look like it’ll excel in single player, as the latest footage of the release shows Thor going ham on an airship. While it’s reassuring that Crystal Dynamics is still thinking about solo play, this mission does not put its best foot forward, with a small play area and drab combat punctuated by...
Live Watch the Marvel's Avengers War Table Livestream Right Here
Reassemble
It’s been a long, long time since we saw Marvel’s Avengers in action, so hot on the heels of the title’s confirmation for the PlayStation 5, comes our first proper look at the release in months. Crystal Dynamics’ War Table stream sounds like it’s going to be a State of Play-style broadcast dedicated to the upcoming superhero...
Gallery Marvel's Avengers Looks Jaw Dropping in PS5 Screenshots
Hulk smash
Purchasing the upcoming Marvel’s Avengers on the PlayStation 4 will ensure you get the next-gen version for free, and our first look at the anticipated superhero title running on the PlayStation 5 is impressive to say the least. Writing on the PlayStation Blog, Crystal Dynamics’ chief technology office Gary Snethen explained that...
News Marvel's Avengers Gets Free PS5 Upgrade, Offers 60FPS Dynamic 4K Mode
And near instant load times
Since the PlayStation 5's big reveal earlier in the month, we've been hearing a lot more about next-gen upgrades for games that are set to release on PlayStation 4. The likes of Cyberpunk 2077, Destiny 2, and FIFA 21 are all offering free updates that take advantage of the new hardware, and Marvel's Avengers will be...
News Kingdom Hearts: Melody of Memory Comes to PS4 Later This Year
That's a Keytar
As far as departures go, it doesn't get any bigger than this. Kingdom Hearts: Melody of Memory has just been announced for PlayStation 4, arriving later this year, and it doesn't look to be your typical RPG affair. In fact, it appears to consist of numerous mini-games rather than battling the forces of evil in various Disney worlds...
News Square Enix Reveals PS5 Console Exclusive Project Athia
A gorgeous action game
Square Enix has announced Project Athia -- a working title for what looks like an action game. It's being "designed for PlayStation 5" according to the above trailer. It certainly looks pretty, but with no release date, there's no telling how long it'll be until we're actually playing this. What do you think of Project Athia?...
News Square Enix Is Making an Action Game with Dragon's Dogma and Devil May Cry 5 Designer
Tell us more
Here's a juicy little story for you: Square Enix is currently recruiting for an action game, and it's already got Ryota Suzuki on board. Suzuki previously worked at Capcom, where he was a designer on Devil May Cry 5, and the gameplay lead for Dragon's Dogma. Suzuki is reportedly the 'battle director' on this new Square Enix project. We...
News Gorgeous Final Fantasy VII Remake Tifa Theme Is Now Free on PS4
Starry skies
Originally an exclusive dynamic PlayStation 4 theme for those who took part in the game's Butterfinger promotion, Final Fantasy VII Remake's 'Tifa Theme' is now available to download for free on both the European and North American PlayStation Store. The theme features moving artwork of Tifa as she looks up at the stars. It also has...
News PS5 RPG Shooter Outriders Gets Brand New Gameplay
Wanna ride?
Outriders has debuted around 12 minutes of new gameplay that covers enemy types, player abilities, missions, loot, and co-op. It's perhaps our best look yet at the RPG shooter, which is due to be a PlayStation 5 launch game later this year. It'll also be available on PS4, but come on, we're here for that next-gen goodness. Outriders...
News Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles Remastered Comes West on 27th August
And there's a new trailer
Update: As per a new PlayStation Blog post, Square Enix has confirmed that Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: Remastered Edition will also launch across Europe and in the US on 27th August. There's even a new trailer to whet your appetite which we've embedded above. Original article: Remember
News Marvel's Avengers War Table Livestream Confirmed for 24th June
Gameplay and co-op coverage
Don't forget that Marvel's Avengers is still a thing! Currently scheduled to release on PlayStation 4 this September, we haven't seen much of the game since the Avengers Day reveal and subsequent gameplay introduction so this newly announced livestream has been a long time coming. Square Enix is hosting a live War Table...
News New Dragon Quest Game Is an Action RPG Coming to Consoles in 2021
Infinity Strash
The awkwardly named Infinity Strash - Dragon Quest: The Adventures of Dai has just been announced. It's an action role-playing game based on Dragon Quest: The Adventures of Dai, which was originally a Dragon Quest spin-off manga series from the 80s. It's being adapted into a new anime series later this year, and the aforementioned...
Returning to Midgar
Final Fantasy VII Remake has been available for over a month now, and it feels like its release ended up being a landmark moment for the series. With that in mind, we got the opportunity to talk to producer Yoshinori Kitase and co-director Naoki Hamaguchi about Remake's development, its launch, and the decisions behind some of...
News Outriders Debuts Monthly Broadcast Next Week with Reveals and More Info
PS5 news planned
Remember Outriders? It's the new co-op looter shooter from Bulletstorm developer People Can Fly that hasn't exactly taken the world by storm. It's planned for launch at the end of this year for both PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4, and you can look forward to learning much more about it next week. Square Enix has announced that...
News Final Fantasy VII Remake US Launch Sales are Highest in Series History
Best selling PS4 game of 2020
Final Fantasy VII Remake has been a huge hit for Square Enix -- particularly in the US. According to the latest NPD report -- which you can read all about through here -- the game has actually set a new franchise record. Based on first month sales, Remake is the highest selling title in series history. That's across...
News PlayStation Boss Didn't Know About Final Fantasy VII Remake When Square Enix Trolled the World
You jokers
We all remember where we were when Square Enix announced Final Fantasy VII for PlayStation 4, don't we? No, that's not Final Fantasy VII Remake, that's the PC port of 1997's Final Fantasy VII. When speculation and hype were at their highest for the supposed remake project, Shinji Hashimoto took to the stage at PlayStation Experience 2014...
News Square Enix Supposedly Ditching Plans for Digital E3-Esque Event
Individual game reveals incoming
Unlike EA and Ubisoft, with EA Play 2020 and Ubisoft Forward respectively, it sounds like Square Enix won't be holding its own digital showcase to make up for the fact that there's no E3 this year. According to journalist Takashi Mochizuki, the
News Final Fantasy VII Remake Has Over 2000 Anime-Style Grunts and Sighs in Its Main Story
Uh? Huh
Characters love to grunt and sigh in Final Fantasy VII Remake. They do it all the bloody time. If someone moves more than a centimetre, they need to make a noise, and once you hear it, you can never unhear it. If you're familiar with anime or other Japanese media, then you'll already be aware of these sounds. In animation, they're often...
News NieR Replicant Aims to Please Fans of Automata with New Combat System
More than a remaster
Are you a big fan of NieR: Automata but never had the chance to go back and play the original game in the series? You're already in luck thanks to the fact that NieR Replicant is getting a PlayStation 4 remaster. However, better yet is that Square Enix plans to overhaul its combat system to appeal to those who enjoyed the...
News Final Fantasy VII Remake Producer Still Doesn't Know How Many Parts There'll Be
Possibly smaller instalments
Much was made of how Final Fantasy VII Remake will be split into instalments when the news broke years ago, but the backlash everyone was expecting from the wider gaming community hasn't come to fruition. We haven't come across any big complaints that the first part finishes after the party leaves Midgar, but at least...
News Final Fantasy XII: The Zodiac Age Has Just Been Patched for the First Time in a Year
Job reset function
While it is an excellent remaster of one of the franchise's most overlooked titles, we didn't exactly expect to be writing about Final Fantasy XII: The Zodiac Age when we woke up this morning. However, here we are. In what is a rather random but welcome update, Square Enix has updated the PlayStation 4 version of the game with a...
Poll Do You Like the Final Fantasy VII Remake Ending?
I'm waiting, Cloud
Please note: This article does not contain direct story spoilers for Final Fantasy VII Remake. However, spoilers are allowed in the comments section. Final Fantasy VII Remake has been out for a couple of weeks now, and we imagine that many of you reading this will have seen the credits roll. But it's safe to say that the game's...
Soapbox Final Fantasy VII Remake From the Perspective of a Newcomer
Mako. No 5
This opinion piece contains major spoilers for Final Fantasy VII Remake. Please do not continue reading if you haven't completed the game. Also, please be respectful of spoilers which pertain to what comes after Midgar. At this point in time, it is difficult to play Final Fantasy VII Remake without any knowledge of the source text. The...
Shipments and digital
All things considered, Final Fantasy VII Remake is off to a blistering start in terms of worldwide sales. Square Enix reports that the game has moved 3.5 million copies in just three days after its launch on the 10th April. That figure includes physical shipments and digital sales. It's an impressive total, especially so when...
Soapbox I Can't Believe How Many Cool Moments Final Fantasy VII Remake's Final Trailer Spoils
A new low
Warning: This article contains major spoilers for the story of Final Fantasy VII Remake. What the hell was Square Enix thinking when it cut that last Final Fantasy VII Remake trailer? I'm talking about the one that released on the 3rd April -- a week before the game's launch. Titled 'Final Fantasy VII Remake - Final Trailer', it features...
Poll What Review Score Would You Give Final Fantasy VII Remake?
The reunion
It's been a week since the release of Final Fantasy VII Remake, and we assume that many of you will have completed the game by now -- or at least come close. With that in mind, we're here to ask you for a review score. Is Final Fantasy VII Remake on PS4 everything that you hoped it would be? Or is it a huge disappointment? We need to...
News Final Fantasy VII Remake Sales Off to a Great Start in Japan Despite Coronavirus Situation
PS4 sales spike
Final Fantasy VII Remake has proven to be a hit in Japan. The latest estimated sales numbers from Famitsu are in, and the long awaited remake tops the software charts by some distance. What's more, the release of Final Fantasy VII Remake has resulted in a sales spike for the PlayStation 4 itself. The console's been selling quite...
