Push Square

Push Square is a website that focuses on providing news, reviews, and opinions about Sony's PlayStation consoles and games. The website is independent and aims to provide honest, unbiased content related to PlayStation. However, there are instances of the author expressing personal opinions or experiences which may not be representative of factual information. Additionally, the website may have conflicts of interest due to its close ties with Sony and its games. The articles sometimes contain misleading or inaccurate information and sensationalist claims.

77%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermines the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
Analysis.OverallConflictOfInterestScore * 0.3F + Analysis.OverallBiasScore * 0.3F + Analysis.DeceptivenessScore * 0.3F + Analysis.ReadabilityScore * 0.1F

A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

The Daily's Verdict

This news site has a mixed reputation for journalistic standards. It is advisable to fact-check, scrutinize for bias, and check for conflicts of interest before relying on its reporting.

Bias

85%

Examples:

  • The articles often have a slightly positive or neutral tone towards Sony and its games.
  • There are instances of the author expressing their personal opinions or experiences which may not be representative of factual information.

Conflicts of Interest

75%

Examples:

  • There are instances where the author fails to disclose potential conflicts of interest.
  • The website may have conflicts of interest due to its close ties with Sony and its games.

Contradictions

90%

Examples:

  • Some articles mention contradictory information such as server capacity limits and enemy variety.
  • There are instances where the author states something as a fact but it is later contradicted by other sources.

Deceptions

68%

Examples:

  • The articles sometimes contain misleading or inaccurate information.
  • There are instances where the author makes sensationalist claims or uses clickbait-style headlines.

Recent Articles

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    Broke On: Friday, 21 June 2024 Elden Ring's Shadow of the Erdtree DLC, available on multiple platforms, is FromSoftware's latest challenging expansion. In an interview with The Guardian, game director Hidetaka Miyazaki defended the tough gameplay and added new items to help players. Shadow of the Erdtree introduces new weapons, armors, spells, talismans, Spirit Ashes, Scadutree Fragments and Revered Spirit Ashes.
  • A Journey into the Dark Secrets of Crow Country: Unraveling the Enigma of a Missing Theme Park Owner

    A Journey into the Dark Secrets of Crow Country: Unraveling the Enigma of a Missing Theme Park Owner

    Broke On: Wednesday, 08 May 2024 In Crow Country, journalist Mara Forest explores an abandoned theme park to uncover the truth behind its enigmatic owner's disappearance. With retro graphics, terrifying creatures, and immersive puzzles, this survival horror game offers a nostalgic yet challenging experience.
  • PSN Server Errors and Outages Affecting PS Store Access

    PSN Server Errors and Outages Affecting PS Store Access

    Broke On: Thursday, 21 March 2024 PSN experiencing issues with server errors and outages affecting various aspects of the service, particularly PS Store. Sony acknowledges issue but provides no official statement or estimated time for resolution.
  • Contra: Operation Galuga on Nintendo Switch - Two Modes, Adjustable Content and Pixel Art Graphics

    Contra: Operation Galuga on Nintendo Switch - Two Modes, Adjustable Content and Pixel Art Graphics

    Broke On: Monday, 11 March 2024 Contra: Operation Galuga is a new entry in the Contra series developed by WayForward. It was released on Nintendo Switch (Docked) and includes two different ways to tackle the adventure - Arcade Mode and Story Mode. The game features adjustable content such as difficulty settings, three-point health bar by default, perks that can be earned through playtime, and unlockable characters with alternate abilities.
  • Helldivers 2 Attracts Over 255k Concurrent Users on Steam, Available for PC and PS5

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    Broke On: Friday, 16 February 2024 Helldivers 2, a third-party shooter game developed by Arrowhead and published by Sony, has gained immense popularity with over 255k concurrent users on Steam overnight. The game is available for both PC and PS5 platforms.
  • The PlayStation 5 is Entering the Latter Half of its Life Cycle, but Sony Continues to Invest in Software Development

    The PlayStation 5 is Entering the Latter Half of its Life Cycle, but Sony Continues to Invest in Software Development

    Broke On: Thursday, 15 February 2024 The PlayStation 5 is entering the latter half of its life cycle, with annual sales pace for PS5 hardware expected to start falling from next fiscal year. Despite this news, Sony will continue investing in software development and there are still several years of great content left on offer.
  • Ultros: A Metroidvania Game Set in an Outer-Space Uterus Housing an Ancient Demon

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  • Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League - A Multiplayer Shooter Game with Mixed Reviews

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    Broke On: Saturday, 03 February 2024 Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League is a multiplayer shooter game developed by Rocksteady Studios. The game follows the story of why members of the Justice League are acting out of sorts and causing city-wide destruction with their actions. Despite receiving mixed reviews from critics, it was one of the most highly anticipated games of 2024.
  • The Last of Us Part II: A Masterpiece Subverts Sequel Expectations and Excels in Art, Level Design, Performance, Writing

    The Last of Us Part II: A Masterpiece Subverts Sequel Expectations and Excels in Art, Level Design, Performance, Writing

    Broke On: Tuesday, 16 January 2024 The Last of Us Part II is a masterpiece that subverted sequel expectations in a bold and brazen way. It was released during the pandemic, but it still excels in art, level design, performance, writing. The game has been praised for its visuals and audio design as well as its polish.
  • Sony Unveils New Spatial Content Creation System at CES 2024

    Sony Unveils New Spatial Content Creation System at CES 2024

    Broke On: Saturday, 13 January 2024 Sony is set to unveil its new spatial content creation system at CES 2024, powered by the Snapdragon XR2 Gen 2 platform and outfitted with dual 4K OLED microdisplays. Designed for professionals in manufacturing and design industries, this device offers a crisp viewing experience and intuitive interaction for 3D design. User and space tracking enable mixed reality experiences through two controllers: one worn on the finger and another larger controller resembling a typical VR controller. Sony is partnering with Siemens to develop this technology, which will be available later in 2024.