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Monkey business.I think it’s worth acknowledging that in the last few weeks we’ve got word of a new Killzone and Uncharted, while Sony has rolled out new technology that backports its PSSR upscaler to base PS5 hardware.And now, it sounds like the manufacturer may be plotting a new Ape Escape game!Read the full article on pushsquare.com

"It's great to be improving the PS5 this far into the generation".Sony is rolling out new tools for devs which will potentially make the base PS5 experience better for everyone, as the console approaches its sixth anniversary.As exclusively revealed by our friends at Digital Foundry, the new QSSR – or Quick Spectral Super Resolution – is a “refined” version of the acclaimed PSSR found on the PS5 Pro.Read the full article on pushsquare.com

Ascendance of a bookworm.Who the hell is responsible for this, and why have they been rummaging around in my brain?We often joke about so-called Sammy Games™ here at Push Square Towers, but never has a title quite fit the bill like LitGirls: Bookbound Dungeon.Read the full article on pushsquare.com

Insomniac living up to its name.As announced moments ago, base PS5 hardware is getting a big update, with the introduction of QSSR – a simplified version of Sony’s proprietary upscaler, better known as PSSR.And one of the first games to take advantage of the feature is Marvel’s Wolverine, enabled by default with v1.002, available now.Read the full article on pushsquare.com

Kingdom of the Gobbos returns.Publisher and developer Argonaut Games has announced the release date for Croc 2: Kingdom of the Gobbos, a remaster of the second game in the beloved platformer series.As revealed in this brief trailer, the Croc 2 remaster is set to launch on both PS5 and PS4 on 29th October, 2026:Read the full article on pushsquare.com

Expect it to sell out.It’s been rumoured for quite some time, but here’s your first look at the official LEGO PS1 set, as spotted in-store by a Brick Tap News member. It’s due out on 1st October.The build consists of 1,911 pieces and will retail for a reasonable $160, which is pretty affordable for LEGO sets these days as far as I can see.Read the full article on pushsquare.com

Wanted dead.A fairly robust re-release that has an upgrade path for existing owners, Ghost of Yotei: Complete Edition features both an additional chapter in Atsu's quest for revenge, titled Echoes of Sekigahara, and the introduction of a brand new game mode.For the purposes of this article, I'll be honing in on those two new additions almost exclusively — so if you're looking for a review of the core Yotei experience, be sure to check out Liam's original Ghost of Yotei PS5 review.Read the full a

New PS5 versions from 29th October.Metro 2033 and Metro: Last Light appear to be on their way to PS5 in the form of native versions, if two fresh ESRB age ratings are to be believed.Spotted by Wario64, the Redux versions of the two games have received age ratings for PS5 versions, which don't exist currently, nor have been announced publicly. This would suggest that 4A Games has plans to put out new versions of the two titles, as the Redux branding was used when they came to PS4, having original

Available today.Developer IO Interactive has detailed the free Extended Operations DLC for its brilliant James Bond action game, 007 First Light, and it packs in a lot of cool stuff.Available from today, 1st October 2026, the DLC comes as a free update to the game for all players, and it includes lots of exciting new features and content to get you to hop back in.Read the full article on pushsquare.com

Working towards a "crossover" in the future.Capcom's own Resident Evil remake initiative is proving so successful that it will one day run out of mainline games to actually modernise, but the developer has been planning for that possibility all along.With two "tracks", as producer Jun Takeuchi puts it, through the Resident Evil series — the remakes and the brand new titles — Capcom has been anticipating a "crossover" between the tracks. "Someday, the remake series will catch up with the era of t

Square Enix! Krafton! Embark Studios!In case you were missing the hustle and bustle of the summer season of gaming showcases, fear not: Galaxies is set to return soon.Galaxies is a relatively new showcase that made its debut last year, and its latest presentation is due to take place on 15th October at the following times:Read the full article on pushsquare.com

Kena believe it.In one of the least surprising updates you'll see this week, Sony has announced a delay for upcoming action adventure game, Kena: Scars of Kosmora.Published by Sony and developed by Ember Lab, the game is now due for release on PS5 and PC sometime in 2027, though it doesn't have a firm date in place just yet.Read the full article on pushsquare.com

Daredevil costar speaks up.In case you weren't aware, there's a hate campaign against God of War Laufey, from people who think the main character isn't attractive enough.It's been going on since the game's unveiling earlier this year; amid the excitement for the upcoming action adventure, I've seen complaints about the character model, despite the extremely close resemblance to Deborah Ann Woll, who plays the role in both voice and performance capture.Read the full article on pushsquare.com

Here we are again.The Witcher 3 Remastered just got its first update on PS5 (version 5.000.020), following its launch a few days back.The patch is 1.1GB in size, and promises to fix some lighting issues, particularly in areas where everything seems just a bit too dark.Read the full article on pushsquare.com

Get all the patch notes here.It's only the first day of the month and Remedy has already finished the Control Resonant patch it promised for October.This is the new PS5 update headlined by an enhanced New Game+ mode, which will now let you play the campaign an infinite number of times. At launch, the mode was restricted to just one additional playthrough.Read the full article on pushsquare.com

Belmont's blessing.As promised, publisher Konami has released a playable demo for the first mainline entry in the Castlevania series in over a decade.Available right now on PS Store, you can dip your toes into Castlevania: Belmont's Curse on PS5.Read the full article on pushsquare.com

Yes, please.About a year ago, I decided on a whim to begin collecting all the Sakura Wars games.I’m close to completing that project now, having tracked down a copy of Sakura Wars: Hanagumi Taisen Columns for the SEGA Saturn in Japan earlier in the month. (Only ¥980, and it has its original obi intact – good purchase.)Read the full article on pushsquare.com

Shaun Escayag at the helm of project.Once it's got Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet out the door, it will be a new Uncharted game that Naughty Dog focuses on next, a new report claims.MP1st, a website that has previously reported on the likes of Media Molecule's next title and leaked a Killzone project in recent months, shared the details. According to the outlet, Naughty Dog has a new Uncharted entry in development, and The Lost Legacy director Shaun Escayag is leading it.Read the full articl

Available starting next week.If you’re a PS Plus subscriber, you’ll be able to claim a set of free Spider-Man: Brand New Day avatars starting next week, from 6th October.To mark the digital release of the record-breaking movie in the Sony Pictures Core app, subscribers will be able to claim six PSN profile icons, including Tom Holland’s Spider-Man and Zendaya’s MJ Watson.Read the full article on pushsquare.com

"Gears isn't necessarily a console-seller anymore".Gears of War: E-Day launches into advanced access imminently, and I’m sure our colleagues at Pure Xbox will be bringing you a review the moment the embargo lifts.You won’t find one on Push Square, of course, as the PS5 version was infamously cancelled earlier this year.Read the full article on pushsquare.com