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Tuesday13th Jun 2023
The best game at SGF Play Days
We could have uploaded this preview as a headline alone, but then we don't think Push Square users would appreciate a three-word article. Cocoon is absolutely incredible, and it is easily the best thing we played at Summer Game Fest Play Days. Beating out heavyweights like Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty,
News Layoffs, Closures, and Cancellations as Embracer Group Undergoes Huge Restructure
Cost cutting
Embracer Group, the enormous holding company notorious for buying up studios and IP, is preparing for a significant restructure. In order to "realize untapped potential in Embracer Group and better optimize the use of our resources", the conglomerate is set to make some sweeping changes which, sadly, include layoffs, studio closures,...
Preview Viewfinder PS5 Demo Is an Excellent Proof of Concept, and Now We Need More
Look at this photograph
We've been rather taken with Viewfinder since we first caught wind of it, so we were very eager to try out the new playable demo on PS5. This first-person puzzler essentially allows you to turn two-dimensional images into full 3D spaces, and you'll use that unique hook to progress through the unusual, serene environments. The...
News UK Sales Charts: Diablo 4 Unleashes Hell at Number One While Sony Exclusives Return
Devilish
The UK was clearly ready for the arrival of the demonic ARPG Diablo 4, as the game has launched straight to the top of the physical charts. Selling the majority of its copies on PS5, it's a resounding success for Blizzard. The boxed copy sales in the UK reflect the game's performance elsewhere; the publisher reports it's the fastest-selling...
News Star Wars Outlaws to Feature GTA-Style Wanted System to Punish Your Intergalactic Crimes
Outlaws for life
We got our first good look at Star Wars Outlaws at Ubisoft's Forward Showcase, and it left a serious impression, with the prospect of spice deals gone wrong, speeder bike chases, and legendary smuggling runs in the offing. After the showing, during a developer breakdown of the footage (than
News SoulCalibur 5 Will Be Axed from the PS Store's Stage of History Next Week
History fading in front of us
SoulCalibur V is the next game to go the way of the digital Dodo and is due to be delisted from the PlayStation Store quite imminently. Next week, in fact, on 19th June. Available for now via the PS3 storefront, following the appointed time, the title and more than 70 pieces of DLC (including a playable character) will...
One of us! One of us!
If you were lucky enough to experience even a single blissful summer playing Final Fantasy before the weight of the world began to bear down on you inexorably, you'd know it can be a beautiful, all-consuming thing. You aren't alone either; Square Enix's freshly minted top executive, Takashi Kiryu, would also regularly no-life...
New look, classic Prince
Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown received an initially negative response when it was unveiled, predominantly for aesthetic reasons, and not being another 3D game, instead a 2D Metroidvania-style platformer. The
Preview The Crew Motorfest Is Forza Horizon on PS5, and It's Brilliant
A sweet taste of open world racing
If you fell off Ubisoft's The Crew series following its second entry or are too intimidated by its myriad updates, then The Crew Motorfest is the perfect opportunity to jump back in. Taking what worked in The Crew 2 — its big open world and vehicle variety — the third instalment opts for a
News Trails into Reverie Gameplay Builds Anticipation Ahead of Next Month's PS5, PS4 Launch
A tale long in the telling
The long wait for Trails into Reverie is finally drawing to a close, and we have the gameplay trailer to prove it. Whereas previous showings of the epic JRPG had detailed the cast of characters appearing, randomised dungeons and various minigames, today, we got a look
Round Up What Was Announced at Capcom Showcase 2023?
All the PS5, PS4 news from Capcom Showcase
Looking for a round up of what was announced at Capcom Showcase 2023? Fortunately for you, this article is exactly that. The publisher has now concluded its short but sweet presentation, showing off several of its impending projects. If you're looking for all the headlines, we've brought them all together...
Preview Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective Demo Is a Short But Sweet Taste of a Cult Classic
Sissel do nicely
After bringing the beloved Phoenix Wright Trilogy and Great Ace Attorney Chronicles to PlayStation, it only seemed right for Capcom to follow them up with Shu Takumi's lesser-known work. Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective, originally released on Nintendo DS in 2010, is the definition of a cult classic. Held in very high regard by...
News Dragon's Dogma 2's Open World Is Around Four Times the Size of the First Game's
Welcome back
We went into the Capcom Showcase expecting more meaningful Dragon's Dogma 2 info, but quite frankly, we got bugger all — save for several seconds of fresh gameplay footage. Thankfully, a post on the PlayStation Blog reveals a morsel of actual news, in that the action RPG sequel will feature an open world roughly "four times the size o
Poll Was Capcom Showcase 2023 All Killer, or Mostly Filler?
Capgod or Capdud?
Capcom is one of the last major publishers with its own dedicated event this June. It's been on a fantastic run of form for years now, and today was another opportunity for the company to show it's still going strong. We saw a handful of exciting titles from the publisher during Capcom Showcase 2023, including Dragon's Dogma 2,...
Monday12th Jun 2023
News Why Not Watch a Really, Really Long Exoprimal PS5, PS4 Trailer?
Ex marks the spot
Third-person dino shoot-‘em-up Exoprimal was one of the main stars of today’s Capcom Showcase ahead of its 14th July release date. In fact, the online outing was on-screen for a long time, as the publisher discussed some of the feedback it’s implemented from the recent beta, and delved a little deeper into the plot of the...
News PS5 Title Pragmata Finally Reappears Only to Confirm an Indefinite Delay
Prag-nada
Back before the PS5 released, one of the games featured in its major pre-launch showcase was Capcom's Pragmata. Roughly three years later, we've still yet to see anything meaningful about the game. Well, during the publisher's showcase today, it looked like we were finally getting an update, and, erm, we sort of did. In a new video,...
News Hold It! Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney Trilogy Brings the Later Games to PS4 in 2024
No objections here
Capcom's journey to bring Shu Takumi's beloved games to modern machines continues, as Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney Trilogy has just been announced. This is another HD remaster collection, and you can get a taste for what that looks like in the above trailer. As the name suggests, the collection comprises Apollo Justice's trilogy...
News Capcom's Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess Is Finally Officially Confirmed for PS5
"An epic clash between the sprit realm and mortal man"
Update: There was probably very little doubt, but Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess is officially coming to the PS5, as confirmed during today's Capcom Showcase. There was no new information outside of a rerun of yesterday's trailer, but we'll be sure to update you if and when we learn more...
News Microsoft Welcomes FTC's Injunction on Xbox's Activision Blizzard Buyout
Star-spangled lawsuits
Update: So, yes, the FTC has filed an injunction in an attempt to temporarily halt Microsoft's $69 billion buyout of Activision Blizzard — and the trillion dollar titan has welcomed it. The thinking here, allegedly, is that the Redmond firm is playing 4D chess, and it believes that by taking this to court earlier than...
Live Watch the Capcom Showcase 2023 Livestream Right Here
EXOPRIMAL! Ghost Trick! More?
Looking to watch the Capcom Showcase 2023 livestream? Capcom is putting together an outstanding portfolio of top-notch titles this generation, so all eyes will be on its latest Capcom Showcase to see what goods it has in store for us moving forwards. Join us live from 3PM PDT / 11PM BST for all the announcements...
Round Up What Was Announced at Ubisoft Forward 2023?
All PS5, PS4 reveals from Ubisoft's showcase
If you're looking for the lowdown on what was announced at Ubisoft Forward 2023, well, look no further. As part of this year's summer season of gaming news and events, Ubisoft hosted its very own presentation, featuring a bunch of its upcoming games. We've gathered together all the headlines from the...
Poll Was Ubisoft Forward 2023 Princely or Just Pants?
Forward or backward?
It was Ubisoft's turn in the summer spotlight with Ubisoft Forward, and now the showcase has come to a close. As expected, we saw the likes of Assassin's Creed Mirage, Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown, Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora, and plenty more. While it was a pretty predictable run of games for the French publisher, we want...
News Riders Republic Takes on Tony Hawk with Skateboarding Expansion for PS5, PS4
Pop, shove it
One thing you could never accuse Ubisoft of is failing to support its games. Riders Republic is racing towards its eighth in-game season, and it’s adding an entirely new discipline along with it: skateboarding! This all-new trailer includes early cinematic gameplay footage, but it doesn’t look like the developer’s going to...
News Not Like This! Jet Set Radio Returns in Roller Champions on PS4
Beat! Gum! Tokyo-to!
We like Roller Champions – and we love Jet Set Radio. However, we’re not sure the two needed to be combined. Nevertheless, Ubisoft has partnered with SEGA to bring Beat and Gum skins to its online PS4 roller-skating game, and it’s also re-skinning its training skate park around the Tokyo-to location from the legendary...
News Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora Brings Sci-Fi and Far Cry Together in Impressive PS5 Gameplay
Flight of the Na'vi-gator
Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora looks to be a dream game for fans of James Cameron's popular sci-fi movies. In this new gameplay overview video, it appears to be channelling Far Cry, though of course with an Avatar skin, and we've come away pretty optimistic. Playing as a Na'vi who was captured and trained by humans as a...
News The Crew Motorfest Brings Forza Horizon Vibes to PS5, PS4 This September
Import all your unlocked cars from The Crew 2
How’s your September looking? Stacked, we suspect. Well, add another game to your wishlist: The Crew Motorfest touches down on the Hawaiian island of Oʻahu from 14th September, 2023. While there are few surprises in this trailer – it really does look like a vivid, multiformat version of Forza...
News Skull and Bones Still Doesn't Have a Release Date, But Here's a Nice Sea Shanty
Beta incoming
Skull and Bones made a brief appearance at Ubisoft's E3 showcase, but sadly, it didn't deliver the news that fans are still waiting for. While the piratical adventure is still out in open waters, we did get some new gameplay — accompanied by a new song. Performed by Home Free, the song Skull and Bones is available on digital...
News Star Wars Outlaws Looks Legitimately Mind Blowing in Huge PS5 Gameplay Demo
Wow
Ubisoft has debuted an enormous 10 minute gameplay demo of Star Wars Outlaws, and it looks legitimately incredible. The demo starts out by introducing protagonist Kay Vess and her adorable companion Nix, as the pair sneak out of a restricted area with an important relic. You can order Nix to assist you, as demonstrated in the beginning of the...
News Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown Looks Incredibly Fun in Gameplay Overview Trailer
Timey wimey
We thought Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown made a great first impression with its debut trailer, but it attracted a widely negative response from most. Well, however you feel about it, the game has just received a more in-depth look at actual gameplay, and if you ask us, it's looking very promising. Playing as Sargon
News Assassin's Creed Mirage Does Its Best Impression of the Old Games in First Gameplay Demo
Historically accurate
Assassin's Creed Mirage got a seven-minute gameplay demo during Ubisoft's summer showcase, and as the developer has been saying all along, Basim's origin story really does look like a more traditional Assassin's Creed adventure. There's a clear emphasis on dense city traversal here, alongside stealthy options both in and out of...