Practical: Valorant’s PS5 beta is impressive and unlike anything else on the console

Valorant has been huge on PC for years, becoming a streaming hit, hosting huge esports tournaments, and inspiring tons of fan art and cosplay. After many job postings suggested the game could be coming to consoles in recent years, Riot has finally brought the game to PS5 in beta form, and it’s an impressive take … Read more

Elden Ring patch 1.12 is now available, adding new features and adjusting the balance ahead of Erdtree

Update: Elden Ring’s 1.12 update is now available for download and is fully detailed. We’ve included the key points from the patch notes below. Elden Ring Update 1.12 Patch Notes New functions Added support for the SHADOW OF THE ERDTREE DLC. Five new hairstyles have been added to the game. They can be selected during … Read more

Preview: Tales of the Shire lets you live a domestic hobbit life set before Lord of the Rings

The Hobbit And The Lord of the Rings are grand fantasy adventures laced with intense action, dramatic moments and complex characters. When it comes to video game adaptations, most try to capture the feel of the films, or make war central to Tolkien’s works. But what if we did away with all that and instead … Read more

Review: Still Wakes the Deep (PS5) – Scottish oil rig conjures horror magic

There’s something special about a truly isolated horror setting. Enter the Nostromo AlienOutpost 31 in The thing, and the USG Ishimura in dead space. Well, you can add the Beira D to the list as Still Wakes the Deep creates a twisted environment drenched in seawater, oil and blood. Swapping the picturesque English countryside for … Read more

Review: V Rising (PS5) – Addictive vampire RPG fits somewhat awkwardly on console

Subscribe to Push Square at YouTube146k Already a hit on PC thanks to early access, V Rising will release on PS5 once version 1.0 arrives. This is an isometric action RPG similar to Diablo, but instead of focusing on loot, this blood-sucking adventure emphasizes crafting and building. It’s an enjoyable mix of genres, but it’s … Read more

Review: Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance (PS5) – Combat-Heavy RPG Gets a Major Overhaul

Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance is an enhanced re-release of Atlus’ 2021 dungeon-crawling RPG, originally exclusive to Nintendo Switch, and makes its long-awaited debut on PS5 and PS4. It takes a great game and it gets even better with a slew of essential quality of life improvements, a shiny graphics upgrade and a new storyline, … Read more

Review: Destiny 2: The Final Shape (PS5) – Bungie’s promise fulfilled

10 years ago we started the beta of Destiny on PS4. It was an exciting time, as the capabilities of console multiplayer were quickly expanding into the realm of live service, a term that didn’t quite have the same implications as it does today. There were bold claims of half a billion dollar budgets and … Read more

This PlayStation exclusive combines the Dark Souls challenge with the accessibility of Ghost Of Tsushima

This PlayStation exclusive blends Dark Souls challenge with Ghost Of Tsushima accessibility

Summer Game Fest 2024 has officially started, and as part of the Summer Play Days I got hands-on with the upcoming action-adventure game, Phantom Blade Zerowhich I wiped away. First shown at the 2023 PlayStation Showcase event, Phantom Blade Zero wowed audiences with its fluid, fast-paced action that honestly looked too good to be true, … Read more

Review: XDefiant (PS5) – Solid shooter that doesn’t stand out much, but still has potential

The multiplayer shooter genre has gone through a strange movement in recent years. Call of Duty just isn’t what it used to be, Battlefield 2042 missed the mark somewhat, and even Apex Legends has become less interesting as it enters its 21st season of content. This is where a whole bunch of new kids have … Read more

Review: System Shock (PS5) – A faithful remake that shows its age

They just don’t make ’em like they used to, do they? 30 years after its launch on PC, the holy grail of immersive sims, System Shock, has made its way to PS4 and PS5 with this slick remake. This is the first chance we PlayStation players have had to try out the game that inspired … Read more