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Talking Point Should Sony Really Curate the PlayStation Store More?
X Factor
There's been a suggestion from some parts of the media that Sony should curate the PlayStation Store more heavily. It's a topic that's likely risen to prominence as we're in a quiet period right now, but everyone's having a say about it, from high-profile YouTubers all the way through to big-name publications. But is it really something...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 152
A-WAYP we go
We may have a new website, but the old favourites remain. WAYP is one of the longest running features here at Push Square, so despite the fancy new framework, we're not changing a damn thing about it. Regular readers should know the drill by now: we reveal our gaming schedule, before handing the microphone to you in the comments section...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 151
Switch it up
An exciting week comes to an end, with the Nintendo Switch now a known quantity. Of course, that's a topic of discussion for Nintendo Life and not necessarily Push Square. We've had a busy week as well, though, reviewing the likes of Gravity Rush 2 – and let me tell you, we're crunching really hard on a number of January's big titles...
Talking Point Should Sony Move Horizon: Zero Dawn's PS4 Launch Away from the Nintendo Switch?
Decisions, decisions
There are two certainties in life: the first is that we'll all die, and the other is that you can't compete with a console launch. While many paragraphs will be written about last night's Nintendo Switch presentation, the folks at Guerrilla Games will probably be too bummed to read them – after all, its big new intellectual...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 150
A massive milestone
It's a milestone issue of WAYP this week, mysteriously coinciding with Ashley Young's 150th appearance for Manchester United. Must be fate, eh? Anyway. It's the end of the first week back at work, and we sincerely hope it's been a slow one for you. How will you be spending the first full weekend of 2017? Sammy Barker, Editor: I...
Talking Point Will Sony Really Let the Uncharted Series Rest?
Hang up your half-tuck
Uncharted 4: A Thief's End has sold 8.7 million copies globally since it launched less than a year ago. That is a staggering figure when you consider that the game is barely six months old, and will continue to post strong sales through the remainder of the generation. But it does pose a very important question: can Sony...
Talking Point What Sort of Story Do You Want Out of Spider-Man PS4?
Great power, great responsibility
While the IMDB "leak" regarding Spider-Man PS4 is almost certainly inaccurate – and Insomniac Games has even stressed as much – it has raised an interesting question: what kind of story do you want out of this PlayStation 4 exclusive adaptation? While the game was announced over six months ago, there's been very...
Talking Point Has Holiday 2016 Devalued New Games?
Cheap as chips
Booting up a £19.99 copy of Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare over the Christmas break, we couldn't help but ponder whether this holiday gone has seriously devalued new games. All games get price drops eventually, of course – some sooner than others – but this feels different. On the European PlayStation Store right now you can nab...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 149
Happy New Year
Did you know that 2016 will be extended by a second? It's as if the Gods are mocking us, forcing us to endure such a dire year for a moment longer. The good news is that 2017 isn't too far away, and hopefully things will start looking up again. And of course, with it being a Bank Holiday weekend, it's the perfect opportunity to play...
Talking Point What PlayStation Pressies Did You Get for Xmas?
Receiving not giving
Anyone that tells you Christmas is a period for giving is a liar – it's all about what you receive. Okay, that's not strictly true, but there's a chance if you're reading this website you'll have received some form of PlayStation related gift this year. And we want to know all about it. Did you get your first PS4 console...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This... Christmas? - Issue 5
Xmas factor
It's the holidays, so not only does it mean we've got a special edition of WAYP lined up, but we've also polished it up in a timely manner. We upped the word count this week so that our staffers could cram in a few more of their plans, and we're hoping to see a similarly bulging comments section below. Sammy Barker, Editor: I'm a good...
Talking Point Which Free January 2017 PlayStation Plus Games Do You Want?
Take your pick
Santa hasn't even slipped down your chimney yet, and already we're talking about January 2017's free batch of PlayStation Plus goodies. That's because we're actually expecting an announcement of the Instant Game Collection lineup imminently – potentially before Christmas, but most likely in the days between the Big Day and the New...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 148
Winter magic
It's Christmas! Well, almost. Many of you will be flitting around like robins trying to complete the last of your holiday preparations this weekend, but the remainder of you will be eschewing the seasonal spirit by wrapping up warm with your PlayStation 4. We want to hear from the latter of you. Robert Ramsey, Associate Editor: I'm...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 147
Shortest issue ever
You know that brand of magazine that typically gets sold on high streets. Well, this edition of WAYP carries the opposite name to that. The thing is, for the first time in 147 weeks, your editor forgot to contact the team about this weekly feature. And thus, only two entries have been submitted – one of them coming from your...
Talking Point What Did You Think of Sony's PSX 2016 Presser?
An experience worth remembering?
The curtain has just closed on Sony's big PSX 2016 press conference, where some of the standout reveals included Marvel vs Capcom: Infinite, WipEout Omega Collection, and PaRappa the Rapper. But it was the reveal of The Last of Us: Part II that really stole the show, while Uncharted: The Lost Legacy and
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 146
Experience it
It's time for PSX 2016, so we suspect that a lot of you are going to be spending a portion of your weekend watching and responding to Sony's press conference. During the downtime, though, what will you be playing? Here's everything on our itinerary. Alex Stinton, Reviewer: This weekend, I'll hopefully be hoovering up the last...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 145
Late to the party
No, your weekly WAYP has not been cancelled – there's just been a small emergency here at Push Square Towers. It's all good, though, and we're back ready to filter through your weekend gaming itinerary. With this week being Thanksgiving in the States, we're sure that you Americans have got a great slate lined up. Jacob Hull,...
Talking Point Is Sony's Fall PS4 Exclusives Strategy Paying Off?
The numbers don't lie
It's been, aside from perhaps PlayStation Network outages, the biggest criticism pointed in Sony's direction: where are the major fall first-party games? The platform holder's obviously promoted plenty of third-party content during the all-important holiday period, but it's been less forthcoming with its own exclusives,...
Talking Point Which Free December PlayStation Plus Games Do You Want?
Time to decide
That time again? That time again. Sony's set to announce December's free batch of PlayStation Plus games imminently, with a rollout likely on 6th December. But what are you hoping makes the cut in the Instant Game Collection this time? The only new release currently scheduled for 6th December is The Last Guardian, which is a...
Talking Point Why Are Fall's Biggest Blockbusters Flopping?
Signs of decline
It's not been a good few months if you pay attention to the UK sales charts. There have been a handful of success stories: Mafia III, against all odds, exceeded expectations – while Battlefield 1 has done well for itself. But by and large, it's been a quarter of catastrophic sequels: Titanfall 2? Down. Gears of War 4? Down. Call...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 144
Escapism
The weather's frightful, the television is awash with expensive Christmas marketing campaigns, and a bunch of British z-listers are camping in the Australian outback. This probably won't mean much to our International readers, but it basically means that Santa Claus is working on borrowed time right now. It's a scary prospect, so what...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 143
Solace
It's been… An interesting week to say the least, so what better way to reflect than with a hot hearth and some video games? There have been a lot of new releases lately, so you should have no shortage of things to play. But what's keeping you occupied this time? Y'all know the drill by now. Jacob Hull, Reviewer: Having splashed out a bit...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 142
Play time
We're late, we're late… With another edition of WAYP. Sorry for the delay getting up this issue of your weekly Talking Point, but we're swamped here at Push Square Towers right now – apparently there are video games being released. Blimey! Alex Stinton, Reviewer: Shooty shooty bang bang! How many FPSs can one man play in a weekend?...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 141
Time for change
The clocks are changing here in the UK, which means that life's about to get approximately 3.23 per cent more depressing starting Saturday evening. It's a good thing that there's PlayStation to keep us pre-occupied from the miserable mire that this existence involves, eh? Sammy Barker, Editor: I've been yanked back into the real...
Talking Point How's Your PlayStation VR Hype Holding Out?
Virtual revolution?
It's been two weeks since PlayStation VR released, and the headset is pretty much sold out around the world. While platform holder Sony is busy ramping up production in order to meet demand, we figured that it would be fun to poll some of you early adopters on your experience with virtual reality now that the initial enthusiasm...
Talking Point What Do You Want to Know About PS4 Pro?
Pro talk
We said earlier in the year when it was rumoured that Sony would launch both PlayStation VR and PlayStation 4 Pro this holiday that it would have its work cut out, and it's clear that the company's putting in overtime right now. Fresh from what appears to have been a very successful virtual reality release, the organisation now finds itself...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 140
Cobbled together
The weekend has arrived, which means that it's time for your weekly dose of WAYP. With the holiday season in full swing, much of our team are too busy beavering away on reviews to bring you witty asides, but we're sure that you'll make up for their absence in the comments section. Jacob Hull, Reviewer: This one snuck up on me a...
Talking Point What November 2016 PlayStation Plus Games Do You Want?
Take your pick
We're not quite sure how it's happened, but apparently it's already approaching November. That means, the depressingly dark nights and cold weather are drawing ever-near here at Push Square Towers – but there's salvation in the form of the impending PlayStation Plus update. So, after the excellent October update which included...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 139
VR you ready?
The majority of Push Square Towers will be avoiding the real-world this weekend, as we strap ourselves into Sony's virtual reality world via PlayStation VR. With such a gigantic launch offering, there are tons of titles for us to work our way through, so it's goodbye sunlight from us. Sammy Barker, Editor: I'm playing Ace Banana...
Talking Point What's Your PlayStation VR Launch Experience Been Like?
It's a virtual reality
PlayStation VR is out now around the world, which means that we're able to stop telling you how amazing it is, while you experience it for yourself. We've reviewed the hardware, given our verdict on a half-dozen or so games, and even discussed stuff such as Cinematic Mode – but now it's your t
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 138
If the Shu fits
Another week, another WAYP – it's time again to chinwag about the titles that you'll be playing this weekend. First up, it's the turn of our team, but there's unlimited space in the comments section for all of you. Let us know what you're up to. Sammy Barker, Editor: It's all PlayStation VR, all the time for me this weekend...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 137
The calm before the storm
The holiday season is well and truly upon us, which means that this week probably represents your final opportunity to clear your backlog – unless you're already busy with FIFA 17, of course. The coming weeks will see the introduction of a not-so insignificant number of games, including Mafia III, Battlefield 1, and more...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 136
Short and sweet
We're on location this week, so you're getting the shortest WAYP in the history of the feature. That's okay, though, because we're sure that you'll have ample insight to stack into the comments. You know the drill: let us know what you're playing down below. Jacob Hull, Reviewer: It's a Premier League weekend, so just you try and...
Talking Point What October PlayStation Plus Games Do You Want?
Free the freebies
The price has gone up in North America, but few could be disappointed with September 2016's selection of free PlayStation Plus games. Between the excellent Journey and the agreeable Lords of the Fallen, the PlayStation 4 alone played host to two really worthwhile downloads last time out. But now it's time to starting thinking about...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 135
Iron rising
The nights are drawing in and the skies have turned a subtle shade of grey; the summer's officially over and it's time to start thinking about investing in a new woolly jumper or three. The good news is that while the sun goes on annual leave, games are beginning to release, and while we're not quite in the thick of the silly season just...
Talking Point What Did You Think of Sony's TGS 2016 Press Conference?
Beast in the East?
It got practically no build-up, but Sony's TGS 2016 press conference was decent – even if it lacked new announcements. The platform holder centred on upcoming Japanese releases like Final Fantasy XV, New Hot Shots Golf, and more but also found time to mention PlayStation VR and other hardware initiatives. But what did you think...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend - Issue 134
The waiting game
Wow, 134 issues of What Are You Playing and this is maybe... The third or fourth time that Overlord Barker hasn't put it together? That's some dedication right there, but enough waffling - it's time to find out what we're going to be playing on this rather grey but warm UK weekend. Robert Ramsey, Associate Editor: It's taken me...
Talking Point Did Sony's PlayStation Meeting 2016 Presser Deliver?
Pro skills
Sony just wrapped up its PlayStation Meeting 2016 press conference, where it announced the PlayStation 4 Pro, PlayStation 4 Slim, and the dozens of games that will support the new system. But did it live up to your expectations? Were you satisfied with the new hardware on display? Are the prices and release dates right in your eyes? What...
Talking Point What Are Your PlayStation Meeting 2016 Expectations?
4K cometh
Hey, you there, did you know that the PlayStation Meeting is tomorrow? Oh, you did? Well, we suppose that we have been ranting and raving about it for weeks now - but you surely can't blame us. It's all but guaranteed that both the PlayStation 4K 'Neo' and the PlayStation 4 Slim will be officially announced at this event, which means that...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 133
Are you Red E?
It's the calm before the storm – and not just because we've had a couple of days of hot weather here in the UK. No, we're referring to the fact that the next time we write a WAYP, we'll all know what the PS4K – or Neo – actually is. Exciting stuff, eh? Let's hope it doesn't leak on NeoGAF before Andy House hits the stage...
Talking Point Which PS4 Titles Will Be Shown at PlayStation Meeting 2016?
Will there be any surprise announcements?
All of the discussion surrounding PlayStation Meeting 2016 has centred on hardware, and that's because it's looking like Sony will announce two new consoles at the conference. We already know about the PlayStation 4 Slim, of course – much to the frustration of the platform holder – but the PS4K (or Neo,...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 132
August's almost over
The weekends do come around quick, but given that this is inexplicably a three-day holiday in the UK, you won't hear us complaining. In fact, between the football and the final barbecues of the summer, we'll be squeezing in plenty of gaming. Here's what we're playing. Sammy Barker, Editor: I've been having fun hopping between...
Talking Point What September PlayStation Plus Games Do You Want?
A lineup worthy of a price increase
To be brutally honest with you, we're not sure when Sony's going to announce September 2016's batch of free PlayStation Plus games – it could be this week or next. With the news that the service's price will be increasing from 22nd
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 131
Gold standard
The last weekend of Olympic action awaits, and we're warming ourselves up for a weekend spent… Scoffing snacks and watching others exert themselves on the television. Of course, we'll be squeezing in a whole lot of gaming in between the various scheduled finals. Here's what we're playing. Sammy Barker, Editor: I've got an absolute...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 130
Ready, set, go
The athletics is finally underway at Rio 2016, and despite an unoccupied stadium, we're really looking forward to seeing some medals being won on the track. Sticking with the sport, the Premier League season also gets underway this weekend. Not an enormous amount of time for video games, then – but here's what we're playing all the...
Talking Point When Will the PS4K Neo Actually Be Announced?
Just 4King reveal it
The million dollar question: when will the PlayStation 4K – or Neo as it's perhaps better known – be announced? There was a thread on NeoGAF this week pondering how long Sony can possibly wait to reveal its upgraded hardware, and despite thinking long and hard about it, we've struggled to come up with an answer –...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 129
The greatest show on Earth
The Olympics are now officially underway, which means it's time to learn about nations that you never knew existed and watch sports that would never get primetime coverage under normal circumstances. You either love it or you hate it, but there's no denying that there's something special about the globe getting together...
Talking Point Should Sony Ditch PS3, Vita Support for PlayStation Plus?
Moving on
Like it or not, the PlayStation 3 and Vita are nearing the end of their lives. That's not to say that either system is irrelevant – this author's been playing the addictive Steamworld Heist on the latter lately – but they're not in their heyday anymore. Sony knows this: it's ceased talking about the PS3 almost entirely, and while it...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 128
And relax
The one problem with WAYP is that it comes around too quickly. Your humble host took a glance at the calendar this morning and realised that it's already almost August – we'll be going Christmas shopping in the blink of an eye. Anyway, you know the drill – here's what we're playing this weekend. Sammy Barker, Editor: I've signed up...
Talking Point What PS4 Firmware Update 4.0 Features Do You Want?
Folders? PSone Classics? External HDD support?
Sony sprung the smallest slither of PlayStation 4 firmware update v4.00 news this week, confirming that a beta for the big update will commence next month – but stopping short of announcing any features. It's been quite a while since we last got a major system software refresh for the Japanese giant's...