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As the Editor of Push Square, Sammy has over 15 years of experience analysing the world of PlayStation, from PS3 through PS5 and everything in between. He’s an expert on PS Studios and industry matters, as well as sports games and simulators. He also enjoys RPGs when he has the time to dedicate to them, and is a bit of a gacha whale.

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  • Guide NBA 2K24: Best Settings

    Optimise your experience

    What are the best settings in NBA 2K24? 2K Sports' basketball sim is a surprisingly flexible game, and you should spend a little bit of time exploring all of the options available to you and settling on the settings you feel most comfortably with. While a lot of the advice on this page is highly subjective, we've compiled...

  • Guide NBA 2K24: All Locker Codes

    All the latest active Locker Codes

    Looking for all Locker Codes in NBA 2K24? If you're eager to make the most of the game's card collecting MyTeam mode, and unlock some bonuses in MyCareer as well, then you'll want to keep an eye out for new Locker Codes. These Locker Codes, when entered, will reward you with brand new Packs, Tokens, Players, MT,...

  • Guide NBA 2K24: Best Center Builds

    Center of the universe

    Looking for the best Center builds for NBA 2K24? The Center, also known as The Five, is often the tallest player on an NBA team, and generally assumes the position beneath the basket on both offensive and defensive possessions. If you're playing this position, your role will revolve around collecting rebounds at both ends of...

  • Guide NBA 2K24: Best Point Guard Builds

    To the Point Guard

    Looking for the best Point Guard builds for NBA 2K24? The Point Guard, also known as The One or The Point, is often the shortest player on an NBA team, and runs the offense similar to a quarterback in the NFL. If you're playing this position, your role will revolve around assisting teammates and completing offensive possessions...

  • Guide NBA 2K24: Best Affiliation to Join

    RISE or ELITE

    What's the best affiliation to join in NBA 2K24? 2K Sports' basketball sim this year pairs down the number of joinable affiliations from four to two, but each option comes with massive gameplay boosts that will complement your build. As part of our NBA 2K24 guide, we're going to explain the best affiliation to join. What's the Best...

  • Guide NBA 2K24: Best Power Forward Builds

    You got the Power Forward

    Looking for the best Power Forward builds for NBA 2K24? The Power Forward, also known as The Four, tends to have similar physical attributes to the Center, although may be faster and have better playmaking and shooting abilities. If you're playing this position, your role will seek to bully opponents at both ends of the...

  • Guide NBA 2K24: Best Small Forward Builds

    Small Forward and deadly

    Looking for the best Small Forward builds for NBA 2K24? The Small Forward, also known as The Three, is shorter than the Power Forward, and tends to operate as an all-rounder. If you're playing this position, your role will revolve around ball handling, playmaking, and shooting — but you'll also be required to excel on...

  • Guide NBA 2K24: Best Shooting Guard Builds

    Shooting stars and Shooting Guards

    Looking for the best Shooting Guard builds for NBA 2K24? The Shooting Guard, also known as The Two, is usually the fastest player on an NBA team, and is responsible for bringing the ball down the field where they will assist or shoot the ball. If you're playing this position, your role will revolve around setting...

  • Guide NBA 2K24: How to Earn VC without Spending Money

    Money, money, money

    Looking for ways of how to earn VC without spending money in NBA 2K24? VC, or Virtual Currency, is the primary form of in-game currency in 2K Sports' basketball simulation. You'll need VC in order to upgrade the Attributes of your MyPlayer in MyCareer. You can also use VC to purchase animations from the Animations Store,...

  • Guide NBA 2K24 Guide: How to Rule the Basketball Court

    The last dance

    NBA 2K24 is the brand new basketball simulation from 2K Sports, developed by Visual Concepts. Inspired by the 2023-24 NBA season, the game features all of the official teams and players from the National Basketball Association, as well as the WNBA. In addition to the usual MyPlayer and MyTeam modes, this year's game also features a...

  • Guide MLB The Show 24 Guide: How to Master Sony's Baseball Sim

    Your ultimate MLB The Show 24 companion

    MLB The Show 24 is the latest baseball simulation by PlayStation Studios developer San Diego Studio, inspired and influenced by the 2024 season of Major League Baseball, which will run from 20th March, 2024 through 29th September, 2024. The game is available on the PS5 and PS4, in addition to the Xbox Series...

  • Guide MLB The Show 24: How to Use Your Ballplayer in Diamond Dynasty

    Welcome to The Show

    Looking for how to use your Ballplayer in Diamond Dynasty in MLB The Show 24? Creating your own Ballplayer is a fun part of San Diego Studio's baseball sim, but its use historically has not been limited to Road to the Show. As part of our MLB The Show 24 guide, we're going to explain how to use your

  • Guide MLB The Show 24: How to Use Face Scan When Creating Your Ballplayer

    You're in the game

    Looking for how to use Face Scan when creating your Ballplayer in MLB The Show 24? Face Scan is a feature in San Diego Studio's baseball sim, allowing you to physically map a personal photograph to your Ballplayer to get a better representation of yourself in-game. On this page, as part of our MLB The Show 24 guide, we're going to...

  • Guide MLB The Show 24: How to Win At Conquest

    RISK and reward

    Looking for how to win at Conquest in MLB The Show 24? Conquest is one of Diamond Dynasty's flagship single player modes, and it works a little like the board game RISK, where you must conquer territories in order to increase the size of your fanbase and defeat rival teams. There are many Conquest maps in San Diego Studio's baseball...

  • Guide MLB The Show 24: How to Unlock Player Parallels Quickly in Diamond Dynasty

    Superfractor superstar

    Looking for how to unlock player parallels quickly in Diamond Dynasty in MLB The Show 24? Player parallels allow you to boost the attributes of every MLB player card in the game, up to a maximum of +5 across all ratings. For players already rated pretty highly, this can make a humongous difference to their performance. As part...

  • Guide MLB The Show 24: How to Earn Stubs without Spending Real Money

    Increase your income of in-game cash

    Looking for how to earn Stubs without spending real money in MLB The Show 24? Stubs are a universal currency used to purchase MLB Players, Perks, Equipment, Sponsorships, and much more in San Diego Studio's baseball simulation. Stubs can also be used to purchase The Show Packs from The Show Shop in Diamond...

  • News PS5 Pro's Rumoured Spectral Super Resolution Tech Could Be Transformative

    A long-term play

    According to all rumours and reports, Sony is working on its own reconstruction technology similar to DLSS, or Deep Learning Super Sampling. The feature, named PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution according to Insider Gaming, seems like a long-term play by the platform holder, with the first iteration planned for the PS5 Pro...

  • News Jak & Daxter: The Lost Frontier Unearths Another Retro Platinum Trophy for PS5, PS4

    Eco warriors

    Sony’s emulation strategy has been fairly consistent adding Trophies to classic first-party titles, and upcoming PSP port Jak & Daxter: The Lost Frontier will not buck the trend. The game – technically the last mainline entry in Naughty Dog’s platforming series – first launched in 2009, and mixes traditional adventuring with...

  • News Fighter Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves Howls At a 2025 Release Window

    Here comes a new challenger

    It’s been a fantastic couple of years for fighting games, and SNK is aiming to keep the run rolling with Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves. While not specifically announced for any platforms just yet, it’s probably safe to assume this will release on PS5, as that’s where the bulk of the fighting game community’s...

  • Guide MLB The Show 24: All Player Attributes and Terminology Explained

    A complete glossary

    Looking for all players attributes and terminology explained in MLB The Show 24? If you're new to San Diego Studio's baseball sim, or even a long-term player, wrapping your head around the sheer number of acronyms and contractions used in the series can be an impossible exercise. Fortunately, as part of our MLB The Show 24 guide,...

  • Guide MLB The Show 24: Programs Explained and How to Progress Them Quickly

    Reward loops

    Looking for more information on Programs explained and how to progress them quickly in MLB The Show 24? The best way to think of Programs is that they are similar to Battle Passes you find in titles like Fortnite. As you achieve different tiers in each Program, you'll unlock rewards, like The Show Packs and Stubs. As part of our

  • Guide MLB The Show 24: Best Ballplayer Playstyles and Perks

    Baller lifestyle

    What are the best Ballplayer Playstyles and perks in MLB The Show 24? As was the case in San Diego Studio's previous baseball sims, you can tailor your Ballplayers in Road to the Show to your tastes using Playstyles (or Loadouts) and Perks, each of which influences your

  • Guide MLB The Show 24: How to Improve Your Ballplayer in Road to the Show

    Boost your Ballplayer's ratings and performance

    Looking for how to improve your Ballplayer in Road to the Show in MLB The Show 24? The Ballplayer mechanic introduced in previous releases has been further improved in San Diego Studio's baseball simulation this year, allowing you to create multiple different players for use in Road to the Show, as...

  • Guide MLB The Show 24: Best Throwing Interface to Use and Why

    Throw down

    What's the best throwing interface to use and why in MLB The Show 24? When you're on fielding duties in baseball, it's imperative your throws are accurate, powerful, and perfectly placed. This is because milliseconds can mean the difference between a run coming home or an inning being retired. There are a handful of throwing interfaces...