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The Shrek 2 Video Game Is Getting a Remaster, Leaks via Xbox Store

It's so ogre.Back when basically every movie got a tie-in game, Shrek 2 released on PS2, and it's fondly remembered by fans despite its rough edges.Well, if you want to feel all nostalgic, here's some good news: the co-op brawler is making its grand return in Shrek 2 Remastered.Read the full article on pushsquare.com

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'1.0 Roughly Doubles the Size of the Game': No Rest for the Wicked Confirms March 2027 Release on PS5

Version 1.0 gameplay revealed.Having been delayed out of its previously planned October release on PS5, No Rest for the Wicked has now nailed down March 2027 as its release month.Remember, this is the arrival of version 1.0, which stands to be a significant update on the early access build that's currently available on other platforms.Read the full article on pushsquare.com

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Over 1,100 Improvements Promised in The Blood of Dawnwalker Patch 1.1

Coming to PS5 next week.Dawnwalker developer Rebel Wolves has revealed a new PS5 patch for the RPG arriving next week will be packing more than 1,100 "improvements and fixes", and an infographic highlights the biggest ones.This is the major update the studio teased last month, where it spoke of an easier difficulty setting and some tweaks to combat and controls. The enhancements have indeed made it into patch 1.1, which goes live at some point next week.Read the full article on pushsquare.com

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Sony Has Caused 'Friction' Between It and PlayStation Fans Over Disc Mess, Says PS1, PS2, PS3 Creator

Kutaragi understands both sides of the argument.The general sentiment surrounding PlayStation from hardcore players is at a real low point, spurred mostly by the firm's decision to stop making disc-based copies of PlayStation games from January 2028 onwards.It has gotten to the point where fairly innocuous pieces of news, that would usually just come and go, are attracting the ire of PlayStation fans — the brand can't do anything right at the moment, in some people's eyes.Read the full article on pushsquare.com

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Sony's Multi-Million Dollar GTA 6 PS5 Marketing Strategy Is Already Working

"I’m most definitely playing on a PS5".Sony’s unprecedented multi-million dollar GTA 6 PS5 marketing push is already reaping dividends. A short reaction video published by juggernaut streamer IShowSpeed shows the platform holder’s approach working in real time.The manufacturer has paid handsomely to have its console closely associated with Rockstar’s upcoming open world game, and the launch trailer is packed with PlayStation iconography, including a short statement which says the game ‘Plays Best on PS5’.Read the full article on pushsquare.com

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'Game First, Then Movie': Ed Boon Responds to Street Fighter vs Mortal Kombat Crossover Pitch

Street Fighter movie cast think it would be "sick".For millions of fighting game fans around the world, Street Fighter vs Mortal Kombat has been the dream match-up since the 90s.And actor Noah Centineo, who plays Ken in Paramount’s latest live action Street Fighter movie, says he’d love to see some kind of crossover on the big screen.Read the full article on pushsquare.com

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Video: I Built the PS1 LEGO Set, and Nearly Lost My Mind

Bricking it.PlayStation recently sent me the PS1 LEGO set, which is made up of a whopping 1,911 pieces. I’ve never actually built a large LEGO set before; in fact, the last time I dabbled in LEGO was probably making some rubbish house in primary school, 20-something years ago.This LEGO set faithfully recreates the 1994 console, with a full analogue stick-less controller and a working lid that reveals two sliding dioramas of Ape Escape and Gran Turismo.Read the full article on pushsquare.com

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Stuntman: Hollywood Looks Like a Blast in New Knight Rider Gameplay Trailer

The whole KITT and caboodle.I'm living for the return of racing and driving games that are going against the grain, and next year's Stuntman: Hollywood is absolutely part of that conversation.It's looking really fun in this new gameplay trailer. It's focused on showcasing the sort of stunts you'll be pulling off in its Knight Rider-themed stages, letting you get behind the wheel of KITT:Read the full article on pushsquare.com

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GTA 6 Cars Appear in Real Life as Part of Insane Miami Marketing Push

Vice City is real now.It was obvious already, but with an outrageous marketing push behind it, GTA 6 is clearly going to be absolutely massive when it arrives next month.The hotly anticipated open world action game is scheduled for 19th November, 2026, and Rockstar Games and parent company Take-Two are going all-out with a marketing campaign that's overtaking Miami, Florida, gradually turning it into a real-life Vice City.Read the full article on pushsquare.com

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Pokémon Dev Already Finished with Beast of Reincarnation PS5 Patches

Final update on 19th October.Pokémon studio Game Freak has announced next week's Beast of Reincarnation update, arriving on 19th October 2026, will be the game's final one.The developer shared that its post-launch support of updates and patches "is coming to a close". It invites players to file support tickets if they encounter any issues in the future, but next week's update shall "be the final patch in this ongoing phase of major post-launch updates".Read the full article on pushsquare.com

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Animal Evolution Sim Ancestors Gets Surprise PS5 Version, Free Upgrade for PS4 Owners

Out on 8th December 2026.Did you ever think you'd hear of the forgotten PS4 animal evolution sim Ancestors: A Humankind Odyssey again? I most certainly didn't, but here we are with the announcement of a PS5 version coming 8th December 2026.Panache Digital Games revealed it'll be debuting on Nintendo consoles with a Switch 2 edition, which I suspect is the main reason behind today's reveal. However, in the process, the developer has also decided to put out native PS5 and Xbox Series X|S versions.Read the full article on pushsquare.com

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'Call of Duty Tax' Blamed for Softer CoD Reception by Marketing Lead

Purchasing intent for MW4 down on last year's game.6. 8. 4. 8. 7.No, those aren’t the numbers, Mason – they’re the scores of our last five Call of Duty reviews. (Excluding this year’s Black Ops ports, which absolutely exploded on the PS5.)Read the full article on pushsquare.com

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Hit Co-Op Game Peak Officially Confirmed for PS5, and It's Coming Very Soon

It's so Peak.Last year, it was difficult to be online and not see endless clips of a game called Peak — a co-op climbing game that took the world by storm. Well, it seems it's finally making its way to consoles.The game, a collaboration between Aggro Crab and Landfall Games, has been rated for release on PS5 by the North American games ratings organisation, ESRB (thanks Wario64).Read the full article on pushsquare.com

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The Third Version of Arizona Sunshine Is Dated for January 2027

Third time's a charm?The third version of Arizona Sunshine, which will be completely stripped of any VR support, will be one of the PS5 titles that kicks off 2027, now dated for 21st January 2027.Originally a PSVR effort on PS4, which was then remade for PS5's dead headset PSVR2, Vertigo Games is trying once more with a third version that plays like a standard PS5 experience with a third-person camera. It's available to pre-order now for £19.99 / $24.99, but PS Plus members can get a 20% discount up until the game releases.Read the full article on pushsquare.com

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Cyberpunk 2's Director Is a Big Reason to Be Hyped for the Secretive 2077 Sequel

Phantom Liberty lead speaks up.We're yet to really hear anything concrete about Cyberpunk 2 — as it's now officially referred to — but one thing we do know is that it's being shaped by some of CD Projket Red's top talent.And key among them is Gabe Amatangelo, who spearheaded Cyberpunk 2077's Update 2.0 and Phantom Liberty expansion, effectively completing the game's turnaround after its disastrous launch back in 2020.Read the full article on pushsquare.com

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Control Resonant Cuts Through the Crazy PS5 Release Schedule with 1 Million Sales

Faster than Alan Wake 2.Control Resonant has sold one million copies since its release on 24th September, marking a sturdy start for the Remedy developed action game in a particularly busy schedule.It took the Finnish firm’s previous title Alan Wake 2 about two months to reach the same milestone, although that game’s PC version was restricted to the Epic Games Store which may have impeded its sales somewhat.Read the full article on pushsquare.com

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Star Wars Zero Company Adds Modifiers, Cuts Upgrade Costs, More in Massive Update

Tactical download.EA and Bit Reactor have released a huge game update for Star Wars Zero Company, the good but rough-around-the-edges strategy game set in a galaxy far, far away.The update brings the game to version 1.2, and it's available now on all platforms, including PS5 of course.Read the full article on pushsquare.com

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Fans of Baldur's Gate and Old-School RPGs Need to See Lair of Leviathan

Adventuring to PS5.If you're into old-school, traditionally designed RPGs, then you've got to take a look at Lair of Leviathan.This turn-based, pixelated adventure is heading to PS5 and PS4 at some point in 2027, and its goal is to bring back that classic sense of being on a proper journey through a fantastical world.Read the full article on pushsquare.com

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PS5's Saros Already an Official Award Winner

Credited for its sound and music.The year isn't done yet with new PS5 game releases, but Housemarque's own Saros has already begun winning awards.The PS5 title has been recognised at the 2026 Music + Sound Awards, which are voted on by industry professionals. It's won the following three awards:Read the full article on pushsquare.com

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Movie Review: Street Fighter - Gaudy Testosterone-Fuelled Action Film Is Fun But Not a Knockout

Ready, fight.Unlike Steven E. de Souza’s 1994 take on Street Fighter, I don’t think it’ll take decades for Kitao Sakurai’s effort to find its fans.This latest live action attempt, starring Andrew Koji and Noah Centineo as brawl bros Ryu and Ken, understands there’s zero point in trying to transform Capcom’s gaudy fighting franchise into high art.Read the full article on pushsquare.com

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JRPG-Inspired Edge of Memories Ducks GTA 6, Delayed to a 'Quieter Period' on PS5

It's for the best.Edge of Memories, the JRPG-inspired outing by French dev Midgar, had been one of the few games willing to go head-to-head with GTA 6.It was originally due out on 5th November, which is also when Nintendo’s Ocarina of Time remake drops, by the way.Read the full article on pushsquare.com

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GTA 6's Original Music Score Is Composed by Excellent French Electronic Duo Justice

What a cross-over.If you're a fan of electronic music, you'll probably over the moon to learn that Justice are behind GTA 6's original score.It's an incredibly high profile collaboration; Justice are one of the biggest in the biz, with a catalogue of fantastic albums, singles, and productions stretching back into the mid 2000s.Read the full article on pushsquare.com

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Viral Hit Supermarket Simulator Finally Opens Its Doors on PS5 This November

Physical edition on the way.You may recall last year that Supermarket Simulator — the viral hit management sim — was announced for release on PS5.It's been awfully quiet for a while now, but it's now been confirmed exactly when the game is heading to consoles.Read the full article on pushsquare.com

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Nobody Loves Cars More Than Polyphony Digital, and Its New Gran Turismo 7 Movie Proves It

Just a six minutes and 40 seconds opening movie.Gran Turismo 7 developer Polyphony Digital really, really loves cars. You would hope it does, anyway, since it makes one of the most successful racing series of all time. However, the Japanese team is obsessive about them, and it's proud of it.There's no better display of that in its brand new Gran Turismo 7 opening movie, which has been updated and refreshed to coincide with the release of the PS5, PS4 game's Spec IV update today.Read the full article on pushsquare.com

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GTA 6 Launch Trailer Available to Watch Right Now, Captured on PS5

Just gotta get through it.Rockstar Games has released the launch trailer for GTA 6, giving us one more fresh look at the game ahead of its arrival.Watch it here:Read the full article on pushsquare.com

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GTA 6 Barely Makes the Cut for The Game Awards' Game of the Year Vote

Imagine if it didn't.The Game Awards will of course take place again this year, and now that we're creeping towards the big event, details on the voting process have started to emerge.As you may already know, nominees are decided by a select jury, made up of media and influencers from across the world — but there needs to be cutoff criteria that determines which games are actually eligible.Read the full article on pushsquare.com

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Game of the Month: Onimusha: Way of the Sword (September 2026)

As voted by you.The time has come to vote for Push Square's official Game of the Month for September 2026 — and this particular poll promises to be a doozy.That's because last month's PS5 release schedule was stacked. We struggled to review everything and you've probably struggled to play everything, but as always, there can only be one winner.Read the full article on pushsquare.com

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PS Plus Premium Members Treated to More New PS5 Demos Next Week

Try these PS5 games for Halloween.Should you want to get in the mood for Halloween a week ahead of time, Sony is providing PS Plus Premium users with a two new Trials on the service's top tier, all for PS5 horror games.All available from Tuesday, 20th October 2026, members can sample the following:Read the full article on pushsquare.com

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First Final Fantasy Resonance PS5 Review Released, Rough Campaign Length Revealed

Is it resonating with critics?The heavy release schedule continues in earnest, and while we’re approaching the endgame for this year with GTA 6 next month, there’s plenty of enthusiasm for Square Enix’s upcoming HD-2D effort, Final Fantasy Resonance.Now, ahead of its release on 22nd October next week, Famitsu has published the throwback RPG’s first review – and it’s a good one.Read the full article on pushsquare.com

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Mini Review: Toy Story 3 Complete Edition (PS5) - An All-Time Great Movie Tie-In Gets a Fresh Lick of Paint

The rootinest tootinest remaster in these here parts.The Toy Story 3 movie tie-in was a beloved, highly regarded title when it originally launched back in 2010.In an era of lazy movie cash grabs – or crummy mobile games in today’s world – Toy Story 3 dared to be something that its peers wouldn’t: good. And Toy Story 3 Complete Edition’s slick new upgrade reinforces this.Read the full article on pushsquare.com

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The Shrek 2 Video Game Is Getting a Remaster, Leaks via Xbox Store

'1.0 Roughly Doubles the Size of the Game': No Rest for the Wicked Confirms March 2027 Release on PS5

Over 1,100 Improvements Promised in The Blood of Dawnwalker Patch 1.1

Sony Has Caused 'Friction' Between It and PlayStation Fans Over Disc Mess, Says PS1, PS2, PS3 Creator

Sony's Multi-Million Dollar GTA 6 PS5 Marketing Strategy Is Already Working

'Game First, Then Movie': Ed Boon Responds to Street Fighter vs Mortal Kombat Crossover Pitch

Video: I Built the PS1 LEGO Set, and Nearly Lost My Mind

Stuntman: Hollywood Looks Like a Blast in New Knight Rider Gameplay Trailer

GTA 6 Cars Appear in Real Life as Part of Insane Miami Marketing Push

Pokémon Dev Already Finished with Beast of Reincarnation PS5 Patches

Animal Evolution Sim Ancestors Gets Surprise PS5 Version, Free Upgrade for PS4 Owners

'Call of Duty Tax' Blamed for Softer CoD Reception by Marketing Lead

Hit Co-Op Game Peak Officially Confirmed for PS5, and It's Coming Very Soon

The Third Version of Arizona Sunshine Is Dated for January 2027

Cyberpunk 2's Director Is a Big Reason to Be Hyped for the Secretive 2077 Sequel

Control Resonant Cuts Through the Crazy PS5 Release Schedule with 1 Million Sales

Star Wars Zero Company Adds Modifiers, Cuts Upgrade Costs, More in Massive Update

Fans of Baldur's Gate and Old-School RPGs Need to See Lair of Leviathan

PS5's Saros Already an Official Award Winner

Movie Review: Street Fighter - Gaudy Testosterone-Fuelled Action Film Is Fun But Not a Knockout

JRPG-Inspired Edge of Memories Ducks GTA 6, Delayed to a 'Quieter Period' on PS5

GTA 6's Original Music Score Is Composed by Excellent French Electronic Duo Justice

Viral Hit Supermarket Simulator Finally Opens Its Doors on PS5 This November

Nobody Loves Cars More Than Polyphony Digital, and Its New Gran Turismo 7 Movie Proves It

GTA 6 Launch Trailer Available to Watch Right Now, Captured on PS5

GTA 6 Barely Makes the Cut for The Game Awards' Game of the Year Vote

Game of the Month: Onimusha: Way of the Sword (September 2026)

PS Plus Premium Members Treated to More New PS5 Demos Next Week

First Final Fantasy Resonance PS5 Review Released, Rough Campaign Length Revealed

Mini Review: Toy Story 3 Complete Edition (PS5) - An All-Time Great Movie Tie-In Gets a Fresh Lick of Paint

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