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Poll Are You Happy with Your PS Plus Extra, Premium Games for November 2024?
Plus or minus?
November's PS Plus Extra and PS Plus Premium selection is bound to divide opinion. On the one hand, Extra's got some potential bangers in the form of Like a Dragon: Ishin!, and the vastly improved Dying Light 2. Oh, and there's a little game called Grand Theft Auto 5 — but who hasn't played Rockstar's eternal open worlder at this...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 555
Play on
It feels like we've reached that point of the year now where all the heavy hitters are out, and it's just a case of making the most of them. There are still some cool games to come, of course: Infinity Nikki, Marvel Rivals, and Power Rangers. But generally, we suspect WAYP is going to be mainly backlog stuff through to January now. Jade...
Hands On Spider-Man 2 All in on Ray Tracing for PS5 Pro
Fidelity Pro vs Performance Pro
Given that Insomniac Games only just released Marvel's Spider-Man 2 one year ago with fantastic graphics and options for frame rate enthusiasts, the chances the studio would be able to tap into an entirely new level of visual quality on PS5 Pro were slim. Therefore, it has taken a different route as it looks to...
Hands On PS5 Pro Injects More Magic into Hogwarts Legacy
Ray tracing the star of PS5 Pro update
Due to the sheer amount of content open world titles generally have to render at any one time, it's a lot more difficult for them to be deemed visually spectacular. Many on PS5 are more than competent, but pit them against the linear, story-focused experiences of Sony's first-party teams and they will almost...
Hands On The Last of Us 2 Marries Visuals and Frame Rate in PS5 Pro Game Changer
Best of both worlds on offer
The very first game Sony chose to market its upgraded PS5 Pro console alongside during its short reveal video was The Last of Us Part II Remastered, which at the time, felt like a double-edged sword. Its outstanding quality means hardcore PS5 owners are always open to a replay of the Naughty Dog game, but from a visual...
Quiz Test Your PlayStation General Knowledge - PlayStation Console Special
1, 2, 3, 4, 5
How much do you know about PlayStation and the gaming industry that surrounds it? If you fancy yourself a walking PlayStation encyclopaedia, then why not put your brain to the test with our PlayStation General Knowledge Quiz? But of course, this is not one of our ordinary PlayStation quizzes. The PS5 Pro has just released, and since...
Hands On The Crew Motorfest Has Never Looked Better Thanks to the PS5 Pro
The Fast and the Glorious
We’re big fans of The Crew Motorfest here, so we were pleased to see a PS5 Pro Enhanced version announced alongside Sony’s new console. With the Pro finally here, we took to the well worn roads of Hawaii to see if the upgrade was up to much. Ubisoft’s racer was already a looker on the base PS5, but it asked the...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 554
The professionals
It's a big weekend for PS5 players, as the PS5 Pro is available now. Obviously not all of you will be playing on Sony's spangly new system, but we're sure many of you will be. Here's what's keeping us occupied. Aaron Bayne: With the PS5 Pro finally here this weekend is dedicated to testing out all those sweet Pro Enhanced games,...
Hands On Cyberpunk 2077, Final Fantasy 16, and Metaphor: ReFantazio All Get a Boost on PS5 Pro
Frame raters
We've spent the last couple of days putting games like Dragon's Dogma 2 and Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth through their paces on PS5 Pro. Those titles have been handed dedicated updates so that they can take advantage of Sony's supercharged system — but what about popular PS5 games that haven't been Pro-patched? In theory, unpatched titles...
Hands On Serious Pop-In the Only Problem with Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth's Massive PS5 Pro Boost
Cloud nine
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth was plagued by an astoundingly blurry performance mode when it first released on PS5 in February of this year. Obvious graphical limitations were put in place so that the RPG could run at 60 frames-per-second; it played just fine, but it could look rough outside of cutscenes. With the PS5 Pro, Rebirth has gained...
Hands On $700 Later and Dragon's Dogma 2 PS5 Pro Performance Is Still Far from Perfect
The cycle continues
Touted as a game that could greatly benefit from the PS5 Pro's arrival, Dragon's Dogma 2 takes advantage of Sony's new system through several graphics settings that were recently added via an update. Those familiar with Capcom's open world RPG will know that the title has struggled to attain smooth technical performance since...
Trust the Pro-cess
Well, here we are. Today marks the launch of a new PlayStation console — a mid-gen upgrade in the form of PS5 Pro. Boasting more capable internals and touting Sony's AI-powered PSSR, the angle is that the Pro will let you run PS5 games at higher resolutions without sacrificing performance. The best of both worlds, you could say,...
Out Today PS5 Pro, the Most Powerful Console Ever
A new era begins
Ever since the PS5 released, fans had been pondering whether a PS5 Pro would follow. We didn’t find out officially until 10th September, when the system was announced alongside its unprecedented $700/£700 price point. Reaction has largely been mixed since then. While the reviews have largely been positive, and tech experts...
Round Up PS5 Pro Reviews Love New Tech and Its Glimpse of PS6 Potential
The future is now
With the launch of the PS5 Pro now just one day away, Sony has lifted the embargo on hardware reviews of its new and upgraded console. Below you'll find a selection of verdicts from reputable and trusted outlets, all sharing their thoughts on the PS5 Pro. The general verdict is positive, with reviewers praising the console's new...
Poll What Did You Think of the Monster Hunter Wilds Beta?
No Seikrets here
The Monster Hunter Wilds beta was open to all over the weekend, attracting an awful lot of attention from old and new players alike. The test was hugely popular on PC — going by Steam user data — and so it's fair to assume that it was also a big hit on PS5, where it was available a few days earlier through PS Plus subscriptions...
Poll Are You Happy with Your PS Plus Essential Games for November 2024?
Plus or minus?
While we're still struggling to believe that the penultimate month of 2024 is somehow upon us, Sony has spilled the beans on November's PS Plus Essential games. As per usual, subscribers are getting three PS5 and PS4 titles as part of the base tier. So what's in store this time around? Well, we've got a brand new release in the form...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 553
You're a firework
It’ll be a noisy weekend here in the UK, as we celebrate Guy Fawkes’ failed attempted attack on parliament – for some reason. Anyway, the fireworks will be flying, rekindling fond memories of PS2 launch title, FantaVision. What a game! Khayl Adam: I’m not reviewing anything at the moment, but I am 40 hours into Metaphor:...
Interview Metal Gear Would Be 'Too Much Pressure' for Vampire Survivors Maker
"I'd rather do something very obscure"
Vampire Survivors needs no introduction. The bullet hell-esque roguelike RPG is a phenomenon, and extended its unstoppable run to PS5 and PS4 earlier this year, where it’s inevitably proven an enormous success. Earlier this week, developer Poncle released its Ode to Castlevania expansion, an add-on which...
Video Horizon Zero Dawn's PS5 Remaster Is a Massive Upgrade
Spot the difference
Horizon Zero Dawn was one of the best looking games on the PS4, and it runs fairly flawlessly at 60fps on the PS5 in backwards compatibility. Many felt developer Nixxes was wasting its time remastering the game natively for Sony’s new-gen console, then. The truth, however, is that it’s done an extraordinary job – as these...
Guide PlayStation Studios: All Sony First-Party Developers and What They're Working On
Every PlayStation exclusive project
What are all PlayStation Studios developers and what are they working on? In this PlayStation Studios guide, we’re going to list all of the Japanese giant’s subsidiary game makers, along with their current projects. We’ll be updating this article regularly, as new titles are announced. Note: We've focused...
Poll Are You Playing the Monster Hunter Wilds Open Beta?
Let's get Wilds
The Monster Hunter Wilds beta is available to download and play now on PS5 — but only if you're a PS Plus subscriber. It's open to everyone from the 31st October, but before then, we want to know if you're already beating down giant beasties with your favourite grossly oversized weapons. Wilds is set to release next year, on the...
Feature Here Are 10 Great PS5 Horror Games to Play This Halloween
Player beware, you're in for a scare
Halloween is almost upon us, and that makes it the perfect time to dig into some PS5 horror. It’s never been a better time to be a fan of spooky gaming, with Sony’s console host to dozens of highly recommended fright-fests, as detailed in our definitive list of the Best Horror Games on PS5. With so many...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 552
The numbers, Mason
We’re still in the midst of the storm of new releases, but there’s light at the end of the tunnel now. Here’s what we’re playing this weekend. Aaron Bayne: I'm playing a couple of secret games this weekend, but on top of that I'll likely check out Call of Duty: Black Ops 6. Echo Apsey: My entire weekend is going to be...
Why so serious?
If you’re a long-time Yakuza fan like this author, it’s worth remembering just how far the franchise now known as Like a Dragon has come. SEGA had once famously given up on the series outside of Japan, leaving Yakuza 5’s localisation duties to Sony. A little less than a decade later, it finds itself the subject of a...
Live Watch the Monster Hunter Wilds Showcase Right Here (23rd October, 2024)
Wild thing
Want to watch the Monster Hunter Wilds showcase? At just a little over 10 minutes in length, we’re not expecting an enormous amount from this broadcast, but producer Ryozo Tsujimoto will be on hand to provide new details about the anticipated upcoming release. You can tune in live from 7AM PDT / 3PM BST. Monster Hunter Wilds Showcase...
Video 2025 Is Shaping Up to Be PS5's Best Year Yet
We look at 30 awesome upcoming games
Contrary to common opinion, it’s been a quietly superb year for PS5 in 2024. While it’s been a little different for platform holder Sony, with a unique slate of titles to usual, it’s been excellent: from Stellar Blade to Black Myth: Wukong to Astro Bot to Silent Hill 2 and everything in between, we’ve...
Preview LEGO Horizon Adventures Is Looking Like the Best LEGO Game Yet
A-toy
LEGO, the versatile Danish toy, has been converted into dozens of great games. Most recently, we’ve enjoyed LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga and the Minecraft-inspired LEGO Fortnite. But if we’re being brutally honest, after just shy of 90 minutes of play, LEGO Horizon Adventures is already looking like a standout for the blocky brand...
Poll One Year Later, How Would You Rate Marvel's Spider-Man 2 on PS5?
Double trouble
It's been one whole year since the release of Marvel's Spider-Man 2 as a PS5 exclusive. The much-hyped sequel had big shoes to fill given how beloved its predecessor was, and for the most part, it seemed to match expectations. Reviews were incredibly positive, and the title ended up winning some Game of the Year awards a couple of...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 551
The onslaught continues
The games are literally coming out of our ears at this point; while it's generally been a lighter year for new releases, we haven't had a holiday quite like this for a while. The next few weeks are insane. Echo Apsey: I'm going to be playing through A Quiet Place: The Road Ahead for a review here on Push Square soon and I...
Poll What Review Score Would You Give Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero?
Is it... Perfect?
To say the latest Dragon Ball game is popular would be a severe understatement. Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero absolutely exploded onto the scene last week, and it's been racking up massive player counts ever since. Fuelled by nostalgia for the old Budokai Tenkaichi games, Dragon Ball fans seem to be loving every minute of this arena...
Poll What Review Score Would You Give Metaphor: ReFantazio?
RPG royalty?
The latest title from RPG powerhouse Atlus, Metaphor: ReFantazio has been making big waves since its release last week. The fantasy adventure was met with near universal praise before that, racking up the kind of review scores that would suggest it's a candidate for Game of the Year. The bottom line is that everyone seems to think it's...
Poll Are You Using the PS5's New Welcome Hub?
Welcome one and all
Most PS5 users should now have access to the 'Welcome' hub — a customisable screen that sits on your console's home menu, which basically just gives you a bunch of PS5 features at a glance. You can choose to see your friends list, your friends' recent game-related activities, your Trophy count, your controller's battery...
Taking a (Day)break
With the release of Trails through Daybreak earlier this year, Ys X: Nordics fast approaching, and Trails through Daybreak 2 arriving in February, we once again got to catch up with Falcom president Toshihiro Kondo at a recent UK press event. We asked Kondo-san all sorts of questions about the Trails series in particular,...
Opinion The Price of Playing PS5 Games Day One Is Getting Higher and Higher
And no one's really talking about it
There was condemnation of the industry’s decision to transition to $70 new releases at the start of the PS5 generation. For many, this price point breaks a psychological barrier, with software simply too expensive to be justified. Some have argued that cartridge-based software in the 90s was more costly,...
Poll What Review Score Would You Give Silent Hill 2?
Break the silence
It's been about a week since the release of Silent Hill 2 on PS5. Expectations were incredibly mixed leading up to the remake's launch, with Konami handing its once beloved franchise off to Polish developer Bloober Team — a horror-focused studio with a fairly spotty track record. But by and large, the revival has been really...
Video Top 10 Best PS5 Games of 2024 (So Far)
PS5 is having another stellar year
We’re a large chunk of the way through 2024, meaning most of the big releases of the year are behind us. But amid the console exclusives and controversial live service gambles, which PS5 games have stood out from the crowd? Well we’ve knocked our heads together to conjure up a definitive selection of 10 of the...
Quiz Test Your PlayStation General Knowledge - Issue 29
It's time to PlayStation
How much do you know about PlayStation and the gaming industry that surrounds it? If you fancy yourself a walking PlayStation encyclopaedia, then why not put your brain to the test with our PlayStation General Knowledge Quiz? This is Issue 29 of our PlayStation General Knowledge Quiz. You can have a crack at our previous...
Interview Why Blazing Strike Could Spark a Fire in Classic Fighting Game Fans
Rushdown
Since its announcement a few years back, we've been keeping a close eye on Blazing Strike — a really promising 2D fighter. And now that we're fast approaching the game's 17th October launch, we managed to grab an interview with Mark Chung, the project's creator and main developer. Push Square: To start with, can you give us a brief...
Poll Are You Happy with Your PS Plus Extra, Premium Games for October 2024?
Plus or minus?
Another month, another glut of PS Plus Extra and PS Plus Premium games to (hopefully) look forward to. October's selection is made up of 14 titles, with Extra offering a typically varied mix of software, and Premium opting for a couple of serious crowd pleasers. So, a quick recap. Extra's headline act has got to be Dead Island 2, the...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 550
A big one
Is this one of the best weeks in PS5 history? It's certainly up there. Three major new critically acclaimed games launched over the last few days: Silent Hill 2, Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero, and Metaphor ReFantazio. That's a killer selection. Aaron Bayne: On top of my near daily grind of The Finals, I'm going to try and wrap up my...
Poll Are You Playing Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero?
Your wish is granted
A successor to Dragon Ball Z: Budokai Tenkaichi 3 in all but name... Did you ever truly believe that this day would come? It's a great time to be a Dragon Ball fan, because Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero is a roaring return to that classic arena fighter formula, where an absolutely massive character roster is the main selling...
Gallery That One Time We Visited Honkai: Star Rail's Penacony
May the journey lead us starward
Forgive us readers, for the life of a Trailblazer is one full of cosmic exploration and sometimes we forget to document our adventures. Or, in other words, this year has been a bit of a rollercoaster and we’re only just getting around to writing this. But, with the new Honkai: Star Rail update taking players back...
Poll Are You Playing Metaphor: ReFantazio?
No longer a fantasy
Having first been announced by Atlus all the way back in 2016 as Project Re Fantasy, it's almost surreal to think that Metaphor: ReFantazio is finally here. The game's gone down a treat with critics — it's one of the highest-rated releases of 2024 — and the generous ten-hour demo seems to have won over a lot of potential...
Going underground
We’re in the eye of a video game adaptation frenzy, but Tomb Raider has always been well ahead of the curve. During the peak of its early 2000s popularity, Angelina Jolie signed on to star as the well-endowed archaeologist Lara Croft, in a movie that would buck the trend of game-related Box Office busts and gross over $250...
Preview Planet Coaster 2 Pulls Back the Curtain on PS5 Theme Park Magic
Tricky but rewarding
There’s a thrill to roller coasters. As you clunk, clunk, clunk up the track, you start to contemplate your life. You should have asked that cute person out, should have called your mum more, shouldn’t have gotten on this terrifying contraption. And then, as you crest over the apex of the climb and see the world below you,...
Poll Are You Playing Silent Hill 2?
Welcome back
Remaking a beloved game from a series that's long since lost its way can't be easy, but the day of Silent Hill 2's revival is upon us. Many were sceptical of this project given Konami's treatment of its once classic franchise, but the remake has actually gone down incredibly well. "Bloober Team has faithfully and respectfully recreated...
Round Up Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero PS5 Reviews Go Super Saiyan
Is the Metacritic over 9,000?
We’re deep into our Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero playthrough and fully intend to bring you our verdict very soon. However, in order to properly put the title through its paces – including its all-important online mode – we’re delaying our write-up for a few more days to bring you a thorough review. That hasn’t...
Poll Are You Happy with Your PS Plus Essential Games for October 2024?
Plus or minus?
Hold on, when did Sony actually announce October's PS Plus Essential games? This is the question we found ourselves asking when we sat down to write this article, confusion clouding our already weekend-weary brains. But then we realised that October's lineup was revealed as part of the most recent State of Play — which was broadcast...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 549
Chock-tober
We've made it to October, everyone, and the release schedule is looking packed. The likes of Silent Hill 2, Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero, Metaphor: ReFantazio, Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, and Sonic X Shadow Generations are just a few of the biggest games heading our way in the next few weeks. Potentially a lot to be getting on with, then...
Site News Where's Our Until Dawn PS5 Review?
A few more dawns to wait
The Until Dawn PS5 and PC remake is now available, and you may be wondering if and when we're going to review it. As one of Sony's first-party releases for 2024, we'd be remiss to skip this one. However, we won't have a review ready for you just yet. Review copies were only sent out yesterday and, while there's no embargo...
