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Sunday12th Feb 2023
News EA Sports Closing on £500 Million Deal with English Premier League
Bagged
EA Sports is close to sealing a deal believed to be worth almost £500 million (~$603 million) with the Premier League. Sky News reports that all 20 of the English top flight’s clubs have been briefed on the contract, which will allow the video game publisher to remain a key league partner and exclusively incorporate its branding into its...
Saturday11th Feb 2023
News Japanese PS5 Hardware May Be Being Sent Overseas, Explaining Soft Software Sales
Stock allegedly being shipped to China
Sony is selling a lot of PS5 consoles in its native Japan right now, but physical software sales are non-existent. In the latest Famitsu report, the manufacturer moved almost 100k units, but not a single boxed title could break the software top ten – and they only would have needed to sell over 4,480 units to...
News Danganronpa Influenced Master Detective Archives: RAIN CODE Could Skip PS5, PS4
Spike Chunsoft says it's for Nintendo Switch only
Spike Chunsoft’s anime-influenced detective series Danganronpa was a pretty big hit on PSP initially, before expanding to other platforms like PS Vita and PS4. But its spiritual successor, Master Detective Archives: RAIN CODE, looks like it could skip PlayStation platforms – at least for now. The...
News Retro Compilation Sonic Origins Could Be Getting a Plus Update
Plus what?
Looks like SEGA will be building upon its already sturdy Sonic Origins compilation with a Plus upgrade similar to Sonic Mania. A classification submitted to the Korean ratings board references the release of Sonic Origins Plus, which will presumably include additional content – potentially Game Gear games, Ma
TV Show Review The Last of Us (HBO) Episode 5 - Clicker Chaos Reigns Supreme
The true king of the apocalypse
HBO's The Last of Us has passed the halfway mark of its epic retelling of the 2013 PlayStation classic, and it's yet to truly misstep. Trying to keep things interesting for new and old fans alike, episode 5 showcases another fine balance of iconic scenes from the game and bombastic deviations that will undoubtedly...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 463
Chiefs! Eagles! Place your bets
It's Super Bowl weekend this weekend, so where's your money at? We're pulling for the Kansas City Chiefs, but both teams are dangerous on their day, so it could go either way. Sports clichés aside, let's trot along with today's WAYP. Aaron Bayne: I'll be slowly working my way through the USG Ishimura this weekend...
Guide New PS5 Games Release Dates in 2023
All 2023's upcoming PlayStation 5 launch dates
What new PS5 games release dates in 2023 are coming up? If you're after a full list of 2023 PlayStation 5 release dates, you've come to the right place. With the PS5 now in its third year, the number of games heading its way is growing larger and the quality is getting better. We'll be keeping you...
Guide New PS4 Games Release Dates in 2023
All 2023's upcoming PlayStation 4 launch dates
What new PS4 games release dates in 2023 are coming up? If it's a full list of 2023 PlayStation 4 release dates you need, look no further. As usual, we'll be updating this article throughout the year, refreshing it with new titles and release dates so you can be clear which new PS4 games are on the...
Poll Did You Love The Last of Us - Episode 5?
Endure and Survive
We're well into the midway point of HBO's TV adaptation of The Last of Us, so there's probably a pretty good chance you know whether you like it or not by now. Still, some episodes are better than others, and the fifth edition brings with it the story of Henry and Sam — with some interesting changes. Endure and Survive sees...
News Mammoth PS5 Marketing Prompts Horizon Forbidden West Pop-Up Café in Paris
Eatin' good in the tribal neighbourhood
Sony almost always goes hard when it’s got the bit between its teeth, but we don’t think we’ve ever seen a marketing effort quite like this from the platform holder before. As you may already know, it’s been erecting giant displays all over the globe – and there’s even speculation of a $6.5 million...
Friday10th Feb 2023
News Hogwarts Legacy PS5 DualSense Controller Sells Out Almost Immediately in UK, US
Like magic
Update: Yep, as predicted, the limited edition Hogwarts Legacy PS5 controller sold out extremely quickly in the US as well, where pre-orders went live eight hours after the sale of its UK counterpart. You can read more about that in the original story below. Original Story: As soon as it was revealed yesterday afternoon, we knew that...
Poll Did You Buy Hogwarts Legacy?
Back to school
Hogwarts Legacy is here (on PS5, at least — the PS4 version lands in April), and we're already seeing a lot of people say that this is the best Harry Potter game ever made. Not that the bar was especially high, but if you have some nostalgia for the original books or movies, then it's highly likely that this open world adventure...
Rumour Sony Set for Two PS5 Showcases Soon, as State of Play Rumours Return
SOON!
So, when's the next State of Play broadcast? The short answer: only Sony really knows. The slightly longer answer: later today, tomorrow, next week, the week after, maybe next month, maybe April, perhaps May, possibly some time in the summer. That's right folks, the State of Play rumours are back in business (do they ever really go away?) but...
News PSVR2's Packaging Doubles as a Handy Storage Box
Official PlayStation unboxing reveals all
We already photo documented our PSVR2 unboxing experience – spoilers: there’s not a lot to it, and that’s a great thing – but if you need a video to tide you over until 22nd February, the official PlayStation channel has got you covered. As you can see, it??
Rumour Final Fantasy Tactics Revival Could Now Be in Full Development at Square Enix
Tactics Ogre dev moves on
In yet another story that suggests Final Fantasy Tactics really is returning, it sounds like the long-rumoured remake, or remaster, or whatever, could be next up on Square Enix's to-do list. This latest hint comes from producer Ichirô Hazama, who, in an interview with Final Fantasy World about Theatrhythm: Final Bar Line,...
News Capcom Ducks Street Fighter 6 News at Capcom Cup Finals
There's only Street Fighter V
Kicking off on the 12th February and lasting a whole week, Capcom Cup IX will see pro Street Fighter V players duke it out for fame and glory. As is usually the case with big fighting game events, fans had been anticipating fresh Street Fighter 6 news during the finals, but, somewhat surprisingly, that's not going to...
News PS Plus Premium Adds Two-Hour Tactics Ogre Game Trial
A tactical decision
Excellent strategy RPG remaster Tactics Ogre: Reborn now has a two-hour game trial through PS Plus Premium. Admittedly, those two hours won't take you very far into what is a demandingly deep tactical title, but it may be just enough to get you hooked. Sony's approach to PS Plus Premium trials has been odd up until now. New...
Gallery PSVR2's Unboxing Experience Is Uneventful, And That's a Great Thing
Pack it in
Sony has lifted the global embargo for PSVR2 unboxings, which means you’re minutes away from seeing some sumptuous LED backlit videos of people cracking open the next-gen headset. While we hope to bring you a similarly glossy video on the Push Square YouTube channel in the near future, we’re happy to confirm one thing: opening the...
Guide Where to Buy Hogwarts Legacy for PS5, PS4 - Best Deals and Cheapest Prices
And Deluxe and Collector's Editions!
Looking for where you can buy Hogwarts Legacy at the best price on PS5, PS4? Or maybe you're after the Deluxe and Collector's Editions? Well, you've certainly come to the right place, as we've been busy tracking all the best deals and cheapest prices for the game and its special editions in this guide. Hogwarts...
News Cooperative FPS Crime Boss: Rockay City Looking Limp in Lost Candy Trailer
Cocaine cowboy
Cooperative FPS Crime Boss: Rockay City got a new gameplay trailer, and it's just fine. Serviceable but kind of flat, which is a shame because the cutscenes themselves look like they could tell a schlocky crime caper and have the star power to back it up. The action we do see involves some gunplay and reclaiming your lost pills, but...
News Bobby Kotick Says Sony Is 'Trying to Sabotage' Microsoft's Activision Bid
War of words
Activision Blizzard CEO Bobby Kotick has accused Sony of "trying to sabotage" Microsoft's $69 billion acquisition of the company and claims that PlayStation boss Jim Ryan has "stopped talking" to both parties involved. In an interview with the Financial Times, Kotick stated that 'Sony’s entire leadership team stopped talking to...
News The Division 2 Season 11 Delayed as Localistion Fix Spirals, Makes Updating the Game Impossible
Worth fighting for
Plans for the next season of content for Tom Clancy's The Division 2 hit a snag when a fix for a localisation issue ended up bringing down the entire build generation system, making updates impossible. Developer Massive Entertainment took to Twitter to reveal the delay of the 11th season of content, Reign of Fire, which was...
News Fatal Frame: Mask of the Lunar Eclipse Snaps a Spooky Story Trailer
Say cheese, and die
Spooky Japanese horror Fatal Frame: Mask of the Lunar Eclipse is coming to PS5 and PS4 on 9th March, and we got a new story trailer that sets a suitably creepy tone. If The Ring kept you up at night for weeks on end, and that was a positive experience for you, then Fatal Frame might just be up your alley. Heavily inspired by...
News The Crown of Wu Journeys to the West on PS5, PS4, on 24th March
Monkey magic
Crown of Wu is an action-adventure game based loosely on the classic Chinese tale Journey to the West, and we now have a release date. It's coming to PS5 and PS4 on 24th March, and a demo is available now on the PSN Store. You play as Sun Wukong, the Monkey King, and Crown of Wu chronicles Sun's journey from antihero to hero. It's a...
News Love Is in the Air at Two Point Campus on PS5, PS4
You love to see it
PlayStation’s premier university tycoon title Two Point Campus has received a lovey-dovey update, just in time for Valentine’s Day. The free download includes a variety of romantic items and outfits, allowing you to give your schools a purrdy makeover ahead of the 14th February. <related ids="135094"> The update also...
Guide Hogwarts Legacy Guide: Walkthrough, Tips and Tricks, and All Collectibles
Your 100% completion guide for Hogwarts Legacy
Hogwarts Legacy is a new open world title set in the Harry Potter universe. It launched for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC on 7th February 2023, with versions for PS4, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch releasing later on. In our Hogwarts Legacy PS5 review, we awarded the game an 8/10 and described it as "a...
Thursday9th Feb 2023
Guide GTA Online Weekly Update: 9th February, 2023
All the latest offers and additions in Los Santos
What are the GTA Online Weekly Bonuses? Every week, Rockstar Games rolls out an update for its online sandbox, adding new activities and content for Los Santos. These events typically include GTA$ and RP multipliers for select modes, as well as discounts on vehicles and clothes. There are also...
News Life Is Strange's Don't Nod Reshapes the World in Harmony: The Fall of Reverie
Don't nod if you don't understand
Harmony: The Fall of Reverie is not a particularly elevator pitch friendly game, so we may have to break out the press materials to communicate exactly what’s going on in Life Is Strange developer Don’t Nod’s latest game. (And even there, we’re not sure we’ve fully grasped the plot, to be honest.) Anyway,...
News Wanted: Dead Brings Big Bargain Bin Vibes in PS5, PS4 Trailer
Will you love it on Valentine's Day?
This Wanted: Dead trailer sure is a thing. Where do we even begin? It’s got hand-drawn cutscenes, then FMV of Stefanie Joosten cooking cakes, then some of the worst in-game cinematics we’ve seen in decades. The voice acting is all over the place, and the gameplay looks scrappy as hell – but there’s a...
News Animal Well's Sinister PS5 Pixel Art Aesthetic Is a Sight to Behold
Well, well, well
There’s something unquestionably sinister about the look of Animal Well, the pixel art platformer from one-man development outfit Shared Memory. This game has a throwback aesthetic, with its CRT filter and pixel art style – but it’s being developed for the PS5, and is clearly utilising effects that would have been impossible...
