Sony confirmed as a major exhibitor.For the third year in a row, PlayStation will have a booth at the Tokyo Game Show.The manufacturer has given most conventions a miss over the past several years, but it returned to TGS in 2024.Read the full article on pushsquare.comPowered by WPeMatico... more.

Just a good laugh (and fright).At first glance, Escape the Backrooms is just a cheap cash-grab to capitalise on the success of Kane Parson’s Backrooms movie. That’s certainly what I thought when I picked it up for a tenner on the PS Store.The graphics aren’t the best, the sound design is so-so, and there are myriad things you could nit-pick. But I thought it would be a laugh with my mates th... more.

Deserving of the superlatives.Don’t pay too much mind to the freakish aesthetics of Super Mega Baseball 3’s fictional stars: this cartoony sports sequel has all the trappings of a true simulation, but it’s all packed up in an alarmingly accessible wrapper. It means that practically anyone can step up to the plate and knock out a Home Run or three, but there’s more than enough depth to keep... more.

Sheeva, Fujin, and RoboCop gameplay.In case you missed the memo, Mortal Kombat 11 is getting a substantial expansion later this month named Aftermath. In addition to delving deeper into the storyline with this DLC, it's bringing three new playable characters to the fore. Sheeva and Fujin are returning fighters from previous entries, while guest character RoboCop is a first.In this new gameplay tra... more.

No neutral venues needed.Real-world football may be on hiatus in most parts of the world, but FIFA 20 is about to get a jolt of life as it’s been added to the EA Access Vault. This means that existing subscribers to the PlayStation 4 service can download and play the soccer sim without spending a penny, which is great news for those enduring footie withdrawal symptoms while the sport is put on h... more.

Showtime.Bloody hell, it's getting harder to keep track of all these digital events and showings isn't it? Fortunately for you, we'll soon have a way to keep track of everything right here on Push Square in the near future -- but all you need to know right now is that there'll be a 'Special Showcase Event' happening this Wednesday (that's the 13th May) as part of Summer Game Fest.There are no hint... more.

And that's a good thing.This industry craves new intellectual property at every opportunity, but I believe the PlayStation 5 will be sold on the strength of its sequels. Sony has been excellent at re-imagining its roster of franchises every generation: Naughty Dog famously ditched Jak & Daxter in favour of Uncharted; Sucker Punch moved away from Sly Cooper in order to create inFAMOUS; and Guerrill... more.

Strictly business.Mafia III may have had its shortcomings, but 2K Games’ crime series continues to have a lot of spirit. And now, amid rumours of a Mafia II remaster and a full-blown sequel, the franchise’s social media account has sprung into life. Writing on Twitter for the first time in almost two years, the account simply said: “Family.”2K Games confirmed earlier in the year that a new... more.

No roadmap for return.Sony has suspended the PlayStation Store in China, with no guarantee of when it will return. According to the organisation’s official Weibo account, it’s been taken down due to a “security upgrade” – although unsurprisingly, the virtual plaza remains open for business around the rest of the globe.According to analyst Daniel Ahmad, an “Xbox fanboy claimed on Weibo ... more.

Sticky situation.Speaking as part of a live episode of Geoff Keighley's Bonus Round this week, Wedbush Securities analyst Michael Pachter suggested that Microsoft may undercut the price of the PlayStation 5 this holiday. According to the industry analyst, he thinks Sony will charge $500 for its next-gen console, giving its Redmond competitor the opportunity to take a big loss – and charge consum... more.