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Wednesday2nd Apr 2025
News It's Ridge Racer! Riiidge Racer! But It's Not Announced for PS5
Arcade Archives 2 inclusion only on Switch 2 for now
Industrious Japanese emulation house Hamster is bringing a new line of its Arcade Archives catalogue to the Nintendo Switch 2, starting with Namco’s 1993 classic Ridge Racer. But the iconic System 22 outing will not be playable on the PS5, at least not initially, as the dev’s only announced...
News Street Fighter 6 Is Getting a Big New PS5, PS4 Bundle for New Players
The streets will hear about this
Street Fighter 6 is comfortably the best fighting game on the PS5 and PS4, but if you don’t own it yet you’ll have no excuse with the new Years 1-2 Fighters Edition. As you may probably expect, this will bundle in a bunch of the content added since launch as DLC. Here’s exactly what you’ll get if you...
Reaction Switch 2 Looks Solid But the Many PS5, PS4 Ports Won't Spook Sony Yet
Early impressions of Nintendo's new machine
Nintendo has finally pulled back the curtain on Switch 2, after a long and arduous build-up which has almost had our colleagues at Nintendo Life in straight-jackets. The headline news here is that the console seems like a compelling iteration on its outstandingly successful predecessor, with comfortably...
Poll PS5 Fans, Are You Sold on the Nintendo Switch 2?
Switching it up
Nintendo's highly anticipated Switch 2 Direct has come and gone — and while we'll obviously be leaving coverage of the event itself up to our friends at Nintendo Life, we still want to know what the Push Square community thinks about the Big N's new console. Set for release on the 5th June — it's only a couple of months off! —...
News James Bond PS5 Game Project 007 Resurfaces After 4 Years of Silence
Same teaser trailer at Switch 2 Direct
More than four years since its original announcement, the James Bond game from Hitman team IO Interactive made an unexpected appearance today during the Nintendo Switch 2 Direct. All that was shown was a bullet being loaded into a gun chamber and the trademark Bond introduction, with a Switch 2 version...
News Elden Ring Expands with New Armor, Weapons, More in Tarnished Edition
Arriving in 2025
Elden Ring will be ported to Nintendo Switch 2 in the form of a Tarnished Edition, but the additional content that version brings will also make its way to PS5 and PS4. The Tarnished Edition bundles together the base game along with last year's Shadow of the Erdtree DLC. Then, it throws "new armor, weapons and customization...
News Deltarune Chapters 3 and 4 Finally Coming to PS5, PS4 This June
First two chapters already available for free
Toby Fox, developer of Undertale and follow-up adventure Deltarune, has announced that the latter's third and fourth chapters will be launching soon. Deltarune will bundle chapters one to four together when it comes to PS5 and PS4 on 5th June, 2025. The first two chapters were released on PS4 years ago...
News Open World Mecha Action Sequel Daemon X Machina: Titanic Scion Boosts to PS5 in September
Up your Arsenal
A follow-up to 2019's Daemon x Machina — which never actually made it to PlayStation platforms — Daemon X Machina: Titanic Scion has been confirmed for PS5. It launches worldwide on the 5th September. The first game was a hectic blend of Armored Core-esque mecha action and anime-infused drama — and it's fair to say that this...
News Hollow Knight: Silksong Relegated to a Switch 2 Sizzle Reel
But now it's confirmed for 2025
Probably the most anticipated indie game of all time, all Nintendo could offer Hollow Knight: Silksong fans was a blink-and-you'll-miss-it spot in a sizzle reel as part of today's Switch 2 Direct. Comprising just six seconds of footage, it did at least claim the game will release in 2025. The game appeared alongside...
News Starseeker Is the Follow-Up to Astroneer, Heading to PS5 in 2026
A new frontier
Devolver Digital has announced Starseeker: Astroneer Expeditions, the next game from the makers of the popular sci-fi survival title, Astroneer. Coming to PS5 in 2026, the follow-up focuses on "discovery, cooperative expeditions, and camaraderie". You can watch the teaser trailer above. It looks like the game will allow for many...
News Nintendo Copies the Astro Bot Concept, Sells You Switch 2's Tutorial
One way to do it
Nintendo has been keeping a close eye on Sony, it seems. Astro’s Playroom, which comes pre-installed on every PS5, is a wonderful introduction to the console, showing off its various features across a bright and breezy four-hour platforming romp. Nintendo Switch 2: Welcome Tour is a similar concept, taking you inside your...
News Nintendo Is Raising the Price of Games with Switch 2
What does that mean for PS5?
Are games too expensive or too cheap? It’s a debate that’s been raging for quite some time. In the case of the Nintendo Switch 2, though, the Japanese manufacturer clearly thinks its software doesn’t cost enough. Mario Kart World, the system’s flagship new excusive, will retail for an eye-watering $79.99 in the...
News Bloodborne, Elden Ring Dev Won't Be Releasing Its Next Big Game on PS5
The Duskbloods is a Switch 2 exclusive
One of the most surprising announcements to come from today's Nintendo Switch 2 Direct is a new FromSoftware title: The Duskbloods. With very heavy Bloodborne and Elden Ring vibes, it's another new IP from the Japanese studio that's — perhaps surprisingly — multiplayer-centric. You can ca
News Stylish Archery the Focus of New Elden Ring Nightreign Character
FromSoftware introduces Ironeye
Elden Ring Nightreign studio FromSoftware has introduced another of its playable characters for the upcoming online spin-off to its 2022 smash hit. Ironeye is their name, and they're bringing a bow and arrow to the ever-changing Limveld along with some seriously flashy parkour moves. See them in action in the new...
Review Croc: Legend of the Gobbos (PS5) - Cult Favourite Platformer Returns in Robust Remaster
Been a while, crocodile
Remasters of all shapes and sizes are commonplace in the current video game landscape, and frankly, some deserve the return to the limelight more than others. Argonaut Games, itself revived after a long hiatus, is bringing back one of its best-loved titles that we think more than earns its right for a comeback. Croc: Legend...
Feature Nintendo Switch 2 Direct - 5 Things for PS5 Fans to Pay Attention To
Switching it up
After months of waiting – perhaps even years for some – the Nintendo Switch 2 will get its long-awaited blowout today. Alarmingly, as we write this, very little has leaked. We know there’ll be a new Mario Kart game for the console, as it was revealed alongside the system itself. Other than that, though, there’s an air of...
Guide The Last of Us 2 Guide: A Full 100% Collectibles Walkthrough
Your ultimate The Last of Us 2 resource
The Last of Us 2, or The Last of Us: Part II, is the sequel to Naughty Dog’s critically acclaimed survival horror game, The Last of Us. We awarded the game a 10/10 in our The Last of Us 2 review, describing it as an "essential sequel". The game is available now on PS5, PS4, and PC. In this The Last of Us 2...
Guide PS Stars Guide: All Campaigns and Solutions (April 2025)
Your ultimate guide to Sony's loyalty scheme
PS Stars, or PlayStation Stars, is a free loyalty program for PS5 and PS4 which enables you to earn PS Store credit, free games, and Digital Collectibles. If you're a PS Plus subscriber, then you'll earn additional Points based on each PS Store purchase you make. In this PS Stars guide, we're going to...
News Remaster Specialists Are Ready to Target the PS3 Next, And We Can't Wait
Ready those re-releases
There are so many great games, lost to time and locked to the PS3. The console’s unnecessarily complicated architecture mean Sony’s never really entertained the idea of backwards compatibility, meaning many games can only be played using PS Plus Premium cloud streaming on the PS5. But that’s where remaster specialists...
Tuesday1st Apr 2025
News Sniper Elite Dev Rebellion Records Its Biggest Launch Yet with Atomfall
Game played by 1.5 million people
British developer Rebellion has revealed last week's release of Atomfall marks the studio's biggest launch in its history, with 1.5 million people playing the PS5, PS4 detective gem. The game released on Xbox Game Pass on day one, which will have helped to bolster its player stats. What's worth noting, though, is...
More interested in "emotional maturity"
Craig Mazin, showrunner on HBO's The Last of Us TV adaptation, has commented on concerns about Bella Ramsey's appearance in the upcoming Season 2. Ramsey (21) has a very youthful appearance, which worked rather well for playing a 14-year-old Ellie in The Last of Us Season 1. However, fans have been worried...
News Assassin's Creed Shadows a Big Sales Hit in US, Beaten Only By Monster Hunter Wilds
One of 2025's best-sellers
Ahead of the latest US sales charts, Circana (formerly NPD) analyst Mat Piscatella has given us some insight into how well Assassin's Creed Shadows performed, following its launch on the 20th March. According to Circana's data, Ubisoft's open world RPG immediately cemented itself amongst the best-selling games of 2025 so...
News Fall Guys Finally Has Ranked Mode in Latest Update on PS5, PS4
Playing for all the beans
Fall Guys has been around for the best part of five years, and has gone through many changes in that time, but now, developer Mediatonic is finally implementing a much-requested feature: Ranked Knockout. Available in the game now as part of the latest update, Ranked Knockout does what it says on the tin — the clumsy...
Interview Inside Honkai: Star Rail - PS5's Biggest and Most Ambitious Live Service RPG
A deep dive into HoYoverse's huge hit ahead of its second anniversary
With the second anniversary of Honkai: Star Rail mere weeks away, we had the opportunity to reflect on one of the PS5’s most successful live service efforts with Lead Game Designer Chengnan An at GDC in San Francisco last month. Our interview was wide-ranging, digging into the...
News Solid PS2 Action Platformer Sphinx and the Cursed Mummy Gets Surprise PS4 Remaster, Out Now
The curse is lifted
For us, Sphinx and the Cursed Mummy was one of those PS2 games that we used to see all the time in the preowned sections of GAME shops — and over 20 years later, it's making a surprise comeback. Okay, that was a bit mean. Sphinx was — and hopefully still is — a solid PS2-era action platformer, complete with cooky...
Guide Upcoming PS5 Games for April and May 2025
No time to sleep
It's fair to say that there haven't been any quiet moments in the PS5's release schedule so far this year, and April and May continue that trend. Among the highlights are Betheda's duo of Indiana Jones and the Great Circle and DOOM: The Dark Ages. Then there's uber-promising RPG debut Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 to look forward to...
News Anger Foot Is a First-Person Hotline Miami-Like That's Kicking Down the Door of PS5
Age rating spotted
Devolver Digital appears to be bringing Anger Foot to PS5, and Hotline Miami fans might want to pay attention. As spotted by the ever-vigilant Gematsu, the game has been rated for release on PS5 by PEGI, Europe's game classification board. Age ratings like this are usually indicative of an imminent release or announcement, so we...
Heat death of the universe
Season 2 of Tekken 8 is here, and a huge, game-spanning balance update is available to download right now on PS5. There was a lot of commotion leading up to this patch, and it's safe to say that it's now causing meltdowns. Having been previewed across a couple of developer videos, the worry was that Season 2 would make...
News The Last of Us 2 Is Better Than Ever On the Go with Steam Deck Support
Native play beats PS Portal
Sony's better-than-expected PS Portal device will no longer offer the best handheld experience for The Last of Us 2 Remastered, as developer Naughty Dog has confirmed the Steam Deck will be officially supported when the PC port arrives later this week. Rather than streaming the game from your PS5 via an internet...
News PS5, PS4 Users Can Avoid PC Hackers After New Call of Duty Update
Crossplay option restricts to consoles only
While crossplay is an overall excellent feature that every multiplayer game should support, it does introduce some flaws when console and PC players are matched against one another. Hacking is still prevalent on PC despite many measures to stop it, and it can result in an unfair experience for console...
News Bandai Namco's PS5 Patapon Remasters Will Fix Issues Sony Didn't Bother to on PS4
Better late than never
Sony already remastered rhythm RPG Patapon and its sequel Patapon 2 for PS4, which you would think would make Bandai Namco’s licensed Patapon 1+2 Replay bundle redundant. But that’s actually not the case, because the Japanese publisher is putting a bit more thought into this compilation than original maker Sony did...
News Sony Stealthily Increases the Size of PS5, PS4's Needlessly Restrictive PS Store Wishlist
We'll heart that
It looks like Sony has quietly bumped the number of items you can add to your PS Store wishlist. The feature – a necessity for digital plazas – has often been criticised for being needlessly restrictive, limiting the number of items you can add to 100. We’ve regularly butted heads with the cap, being forced to rethink our...
News Iconic PS1 Fighter Rival Schools Returns in New Street Fighter 6 Fighting Pass
Crazy diamond
Rival Schools is back – well, sort of. A new Fighting Pass launching in April for Street Fighter 6 will allow you to unlock various avatar outfits inspired by the legendary 1997 brawler. Among the unlockable items includes a school uniform with a giant Josuke-style pompadour, as well as Akira Kazama’s motorcycle helmet. You can...
News April 2025's PS Plus Essential Games Available to Download Now
Dead or alive, you're coming with me
PS Plus Essential users can now treat themselves to the well-regarded RoboCop: Rogue City and two further PS5, PS4 titles as the service's April 2025 selection of games are now available to download. You have got until 5th May 2025 to redeem them to your PSN account, with the full lineup looking like this:...
News Legendary Trophy Hunting Game My Name Is Mayo Returns with New PS5 Remaster
And it's no April Fools joke
The game that arguably started it all, iconic Trophy hunting game My Name Is Mayo has returned this April Fool's Day in a PS5, PS4 remaster that's available now. My Name Is Mayo: Remayo costs just £1.69 / $1.99 and boasts of "revamped 4K graphics" and "50 Trophies including a Platinum!" A Trophy guide has already been...
News Halo Series Might Not Come to PS5 in the Way You're Thinking
Not the full collection of games
For months now, persistent rumours have claimed the Halo series shall be making its way to PS5 alongside many other Xbox games like Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2, Gears of War, and
Monday31st Mar 2025
News Promising PS5, PS4 Action RPG Delays Its Release Date Because It's Just Too Popular
Legends never die
Yasha: Legends of the Demon Blade has been making waves in the action RPG space for a while now, but the title's just been hit with its third delay in the space of one year or so. It's not for the reasons you might expect, though. As Taiwanese developer 7Quark explains on social media, the studio and its partners have simply been...
News Free The Sinking City Remaster for All Existing PS5 Owners
Cthulhu'd have thought they'd be so generous?
Embattled Lovecraftian open world The Sinking City – originally released in 2019 and caught in countless courtroom dramas since – is finally under the ownership of its original creator Frogwares. And with a sequel on the horizon, the Ukrainian team has announced a full free remaster. This will be...
Love island
When Sony settled on the slogan “this is living”, we think it may have had Venus Vacation Prism: Dead or Alive Xtreme in mind. This eye-poppingly presented PS5 dating game may seem like an oddball outing, but Koei Tecmo has been working towards it for eons. Those of you with strong memories may recall Dead or Alive Xtreme on the...
News Sony Reportedly Gearing Up to Sell You The Last of Us on PS5 One More Time
Will it be the last of The Last of Us?
A brand new physical retail edition of The Last of Us is on the way. That's according to a new report from reliable gaming leaker billbil-kun, via Dealabs. Apparently, a physical release of a "special edition of a game in The Last of Us franchise" is heading to stores in the future. Unfortunately,...
Raidou rides again
People didn't seem to be all too impressed with the latest Nintendo Direct broadcast, but it did feature one specific announcement that got me off my chair — and in this article, I'm going to try and explain why you should be excited about the fact that it's actually happening. The drainingly-named Devil Summoner: Raidou...
News Death Stranding Celebrates 20 Million Players Milestone as PS5 Sequel Approaches
Keep on keeping on
Developer Kojima Productions has shared that Death Stranding has officially surpassed 20 million total players. It made the announcement via its social media channels: As the fine print says, this figure includes all console and PC versions of the game, and also includes those who've played the game through subscription...
News One of the Strangest Games Ever Made Is Officially Coming to PS5, PS4
Shame it's pants
Panty Party Perfect, a kind of dating game crossed with underwear combat, appears to be poised for the PS5 and PS4. The eagle-eyed Gematsu spotted a Taiwanese rating for the release earlier today, and that’s usually sign an announcement is imminent. It’s probably worth pointing out this is unlikely to get a Western release...
News Persona, SMT, Metaphor Dev Atlus Has Finally Set Up Its Own YouTube Music Channel
All the bangers in one place
Atlus has delivered some utterly iconic video game soundtracks over the last several decades — and so it's always baffled us that its music from properties like Shin Megami Tensei, Persona, and Metaphor isn't more easily accessible. Granted, the company has started putting select albums on streaming platforms in...
Round Up DOOM: The Dark Ages Previews Hype Up a Slower But Bigger PS5 Prequel
Stand and fight
A batch of hands-on previews have arrived for the hotly anticipated DOOM: The Dark Ages, and it sounds like it'll be worth the wait. This prequel to the modern DOOM series is set for launch on 15th May, 2025, and while that's not very long to wait, these previews have us counting down the days. Overall, sentiment is very positive...
News PlayStation Japan's Marketing Remains Unbeaten
PS1 and only
We've been saying this for ages, but marketing campaigns just don't get much better than PlayStation Japan's consistently superb efforts. The team's pumped out some amazing — and undeniably Japanese — ads over the years, and this latest video is no different. It's actually an expanded version of the 30th Anniversary commercial that...
Random This Stellar Blade Super Fan Sleeps with Eve Every Night
Sweet dreams
A Stellar Blade super fan, who claims to have played the PS5 console exclusive for over 1,100 hours, has shown off their shrine to heroine Eve. The impressive collection includes framed pictures, mugs, steel books, and acrylic stands. But the pièce de resistance is the bed set, which includes a massive image of the heroine’s face...
News PS5's Onimusha: Way of the Sword Is a Gory, Linear, 20-Hour Action Game, and Basically a Reboot
Blast from the past
If you're the type to bemoan the fact that AAA games just seem to be getting bigger and bigger, you'll like what Capcom's had to say about Onimusha: Way of the Sword. In a new interview with Famitsu (as translated by Automaton), director Satoru Nihei and producer Akihito Kadowaki drop some key information
News Mortal Kombat Is Koming to Fortnite This Week, Including Scorpion, Raiden, Kitana Skins
Flawless victory royale
Fortnite is collaborating with Mortal Kombat for its next big update, with several new character skins joining the previously released Sub-Zero. The Scorpion outfit is available now in the Shop, and following a game update arriving tomorrow, 1st April 2025, the character will also feature on the Battle Royale island...
News Monster Hunter Wilds Confirms Improvements Coming to Performance, QoL, and Weapon Balance
Layered Weapons also incoming
Just days ahead of Monster Hunter Wilds' huge Title Update 1, Capcom has confirmed its intent to improve pretty much everything about the action RPG going forward. In a surprisingly open letter from director Yuya Tokuda, we get some insight into the development team's current line of thinking — and although many of...
