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Thu 10th Jul 2008 20:28
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Until the ink is dry on Microsoft's colossal Activision Blizzard buyout, the status of franchises like Call of Duty will likely remain unclear. For the time being, it's business as usual for all involved, and Bloomberg sources have said that Xbox may continue to support PlayStation platforms in the future – although as evidenced...
Is this the end of PlayStation? It's always easy to get apocalyptic in situations like this, but it's obviously not. Sony's gaming division remains a wildly popular brand globally, and no single publisher can ever detract from that. Make no mistake, though, Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard for $70 billion is a...
News Will Call of Duty and Other Activision Blizzard Games Come to PS5, PS4?
Outlook not so good
Update #2: Xbox bigwig Phil Spencer has made the following statement to Bloomberg: "I'll just say to players out there who are playing Activision Blizzard games on Sony's platform: it's not our intent to pull communities away from that platform and we remained committed to that." Make of that what you will. Update #1:
News Xbox Now Owns Legendary PlayStation Series Crash Bandicoot, Spyro the Dragon
A curious consequence of Microsoft's earth-shattering $70 billion buyout of Activision is that Xbox now owns legendary PlayStation franchises Crash Bandicoot and Spyro the Dragon. Sony made these games in collaboration with Universal Interactive back in the 90s, but that company was acquired by Vivendi which later merged with Activision to...
In news that will once again rock the industry, Microsoft has bought Activision Blizzard, the publisher of franchises like Call of Duty and World of Warcraft. The deal is reportedly valued at $70 billion, which is several times the sum that the giant already stumped up for Bethesda. It will presumably mean that franchises like Call of...
News Matchpoint: Tennis Championships Fires Down the Line on PS5, PS4
Something to rally around
With the Australian Open in full swing, there's never been a better time to announce a new tennis sim. And as publishers like Nacon continue to chase Top Spin's glory, a new contender has entered the (Rod Laver) arena: Kalypso is serving up Matchpoint: Tennis Championships on the PlayStation 5 and PS4 this coming Spring...
Matchpoint
Guide New PS5, PS4 Games This Week (17th January to 23rd January)
Even quieter
What new PS5 and PS4 games are releasing in physical retailers and as part of the PlayStation Store update this week? After a distinctly slow start to the year, there's movement once again in the release calendar, courtesy of Rainbow Six Extraction. For a full list of all new PS5 game release dates in 2022 and all new PS4 game release...
PlayStation Store Update
News My Hero Academia Is a Free-to-Play PS4 Battle Royale Now
The latest in terrible anime tie-ins is My Hero Academia: Ultra Rumble, a free-to-play PlayStation 4 battle royale from Bandai Namco. This ain't the 100-player spectacle you may be expecting, however: just 24-players will duke it out in an ugly arena, where you'll be able to use each hero's 'Quirk' in combat. To be fair,...
News PS5 Stock Registrations Open in Europe Now
Sony combating the scalpers
While the PlayStation 5 has been easier to purchase at points over the past few months, it still remains largely elusive. One way Sony is trying to combat scalpers and get the console into the hands of fans is by selling the device directly, and we've seen it launch its PlayStation Direct storefront in Europe following...
News PlayStation Indies Evangelist Shuhei Yoshida to Speak at Asia-Pacific Game Summit This Week
One to keep an eye on
As the Taipei Game Show nears, Shuhei Yoshida will speak on 20th January as part of the Asia-Pacific Game Summit on PlayStation's indies initiative. The former PlayStation Studios boss turned indies evangelist will appear as part of a session scheduled to premiere on YouTube. It's unclear exactly what his involvement will...
Shuhei Yoshida
News Mobile Game WipEout Rush Already Available on iPhone, Android in UK
User reviews miffed by idle gameplay
Update: We thought WipEout Rush was only available on Android, but it turns out you can get it from the App Store for your iPhone or iPad as well. Again, regional availability may vary, but it's certainly downloadable here in the UK. Original Story: As pointed out by Push Square reader
News PlayStation Wants Global Game Jam 2022 to Explore VR and Eye-Tracking
As PSVR2 includes feature
Global Game Jam 2022 is right around the corner, encouraging creators from around the world to come together and collaborate on simple software ideas in a short, friendly, competition-based format. Sony, as an industry leader, is backing the event, and has sponsored a "diversifier" – an optional sub-challenge which...
News Sony's Own First-Party Studios Championed PC Ports
"This is a really good idea"
Sony's transition into the PC market is looking to be a lucrative move for the manufacturer, but it's the firm's own first-party studios that championed the move. Following the launch of God of War last week – which registered over 70,000 concurrent players on Steam at one point this past weekend – director...
It's been well over a year since we last heard word of Harry Potter-themed open world RPG Hogwarts Legacy, but developer Avalanche Software had promised updates in 2022. That information could end up being a delay, as word has it the title has been stupefied behind-the-scenes. Ex-IGN scribe and Sacred Symbols host Colin...
Guide Gran Turismo 7: All Cars List
Every car and vehicle in GT7
What's the all cars list included in Gran Turismo 7? Polyphony Digital's simulation racer allows you to test drive a number of cars and vehicles, each modelled accurately to provide an authentic experience. In this Gran Turismo 7 guide, we're going to list all cars list included in the PS5 and PS4 game. Please note that...
Guide NBA 2K22: All Locker Codes
All NBA 2K22 Locker Codes and rewards
What are all Locker Codes in NBA 2K22? If you're hoping to make the most of NBA 2K22's MyTeam mode, then you'll want to keep an eye out for new Locker Codes. These Locker Codes, when entered, will reward you with brand new Packs, Tokens, Players, MT, and more — including, sometimes, VC (See Also: How to Earn...
Locker Codes
Boy, that's decent
Update #2: As a final update of its launch weekend, God of War is now closing on 75,000 concurrent players on Steam. That makes it far and away Sony's best launch on PC thus far, and will certainly have the executives smiling. Update #1: As expected, God of War's concurrent players number has continued to climb on Steam,...
News Zenith: The Last City, an Ambitious PSVR MMO, Launches 27th January
100 hours of virtual reality action
There was scepticism regarding PSVR when it first launched from fans perhaps burned by the PS Vita and other side-projects from Sony. But credit where credit is due: PlayStation has kept its virtual reality headset flush with software for over five years now. On the eve of PSVR2's launch, then, there's one...
Ramen VR
News We're Sure Everyone Will Be Calm About SEGA NFT Trademark
Ah, good ol' non-fungible tokens. They're the technology no one really understands – not even, we'd argue, the people endorsing them – but you can either hate or you can create. Ain't that right, Troy Baker? Seriously, though, we're slowly seeing more games publishers adopt the controversial format, as perhaps best evidenced by...
News This Is Why PlayStation Wants to Make Smartphone Games
Mobile games made $116 billion in 2021
Like it or loathe it, PlayStation is diversifying. In addition to making television shows and PC ports, the organisation has also expressed interest in adapting some of its biggest franchises to smartphones. While the firm has released mobile games in the past – and Sony Music, in particular, has enjoyed...
News A Wrinkle in Time Star Storm Reid Joins HBO's The Last of Us As Riley
The Last of Us: Left Behind's Riley will feature in HBO's upcoming television adaptation of Naughty Dog's smash hit, played by Euphoria and A Wrinkle in Time star Storm Reid. Deadline exclusively revealed the news overnight, confirming that the 18-year-old American actress will make a guest appearance in the forthcoming series. This...
A freezing frontier
We're not sure about your part of the world, but the temperature has absolutely plummeted here at Push Square Towers. It means we'll be avoiding the outdoors as much as humanly possible, as we tuck in to a number of titles over the weekend. Sammy Barker, Editor: The NFL playoffs get underway this weekend, and with so much sport...
What Are You Playing
Guide GTA Online Weekly Update: 13th January, 2022
All the latest offers and additions in Los Santos
What are the GTA Online Weekly Bonuses? Every week, Rockstar Games rolls out an update for its online sandbox, adding new activities and content for Los Santos. These events typically include GTA$ and RP multipliers for select modes, as well as discounts on vehicles and clothes. There are also...
News Social Golf Sim GOLF+ Planned to Putt PS5's PSVR2
Smash social golf sim GOLF+ is planning a PSVR2 port. The title – already available on the Meta Quest 2, where it's a mainstay at the top of the software charts – is an award-winning virtual reality golf game, with a huge community focus. In addition to hitting the links with life-like gameplay, you can also team up with friends and...
GOLF+