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Talking Point What Are Your Most Anticipated Games for the Second Half of the Year?
The run-in
E3 2017 has come and gone, and the event has augmented us with the lay of the land when it comes to the latter half of the year. While there will surely still be some surprises to come, we now have a general picture of the release schedule for the remaining six months of 2017, and we thought it may be fun to pull together the...
Hands On PlayStation VR Platformer Moss Is a Showstopper
The secret of Quill
This year’s E3 showcased quite a few action games, ones which allowed us to play through some of the most transcendent sequences that gaming has ever had to offer. We swung through the cityscapes of New York as Spider-Man, hunted magnificent creatures as a Monster Hunter, and pushed through the beaches of Normandy in Call of...
Opinion Has Sony Really Fallen Out of Love with Indie Games?
A question of optics
Ever since PlayStation Europe chief Jim Ryan’s unfortunate choice of words on indie games, there’s been a spate of hot takes about how Sony’s abandoned the scene. It’s taken us at Push Square Towers by surprise, seeing as only a few months ago we were writing articles arguing against PlayStation Store curation. Y’see,...
Feature The Five Best PS4 Games at E3 2017
Pick of the bunch
E3 2017 was over a week ago, and we’ve all had time to calm down and reflect on the show. It was an ill-tempered few days without any shadow of a doubt, but there’s plenty to look forward to in PlayStation 4 land – and we thought we’d collate the five most exciting games from the show. These were actually voted for by you...
Talking Point What Free July 2017 PlayStation Plus Games Do You Want?
And when will the PS Plus update be announced?
It’s almost time for the monthly Instant Game Collection update, with the next batch of PlayStation Plus goodies to be given away on 4th July. But what are you hoping gets added as part of July 2017’s roster, and is there anything in particular you’ve got your fingers crossed for? When will July...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 174
Feet up
E3 2017 is a distant memory and the temperatures have dipped to a somewhat more agreeable level (at least here in the UK, anyway) so it’s time to settle down for some serious gaming. With the release schedule slowly starting to thin ahead of the summer months, we have the distinct feeling that backlogs are going to take centre stage over...
Poll What Kind of PlayStation Press Conferences Do You Want?
Plan your perfect presser
After the response to its E3 press conference last year, Sony went super-minimal with its E3 2017 show, cutting out all of the dialogue and focusing on nothing but games in a swift 60 minute presentation. But it’s been criticised for failing to show indie games and for focusing on titles more than a year away. Many also...
Live Watch Uncharted: The Lost Legacy's E3 2017 Demo Here
Indian summer
Naughty Dog's showing off the E3 2017 demo of Uncharted: The Lost Legacy live on its Twitch channel. Join us for a better look at the game from 6PM BST. Uncharted: The Lost Legacy E3 2017 Demo: <liveblog id="2006_unch_liv_2017" tags="#Sony #PS4 #Uncharted" video=" />
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 173
Post-show play sesssions
E3 2017 is over, which means that we’re ready to actually play games again – as opposed to just talk about them. The summer months may be in full swing, but the PlayStation 4 gaming calendar ain’t looking any quieter. Here’s what we’re playing this weekened. Robert Ramsey, Associate Editor: After weeks of...
Feature E3 2017 Game of the Show - Spider-Man
Our spider-sense is tingling
He came, he saw, he conquered – and then swung through New York City clutching Push Square’s coveted E3 2017 Game of the Show award close to his chest. Spider-Man comfortably thwipped this year’s gong from the clutches of ex-Greek God Kratos, securing almost double the votes of its closest competitor in our poll...
Guide PS4 Games Release Dates 2017
Every PlayStation 4 game confirmed for 2017 and beyond
Updated: Looking for PS4 games release dates? Then we've got you covered with an exhaustive list of every PlayStation 4 game scheduled to release in 2017. You'll find every confirmed release date from June onwards, alongside some tentative ones, and we'll be working to update this regularly so...
Feature Top 10 Things We Learned About PS4 at E3 2017
All the headlines
E3 2017 is over, but the post-mortem will trundle on for a few more weeks yet. We thought it’d be interesting to look back at the ten stories that defined the show during the past seven or so days, and present you with the top ten things that we learned about PS4 over the course of the convention. Let’s dig right into it...
Feature All the E3 2017 Press Conferences Rated and Reviewed
Not exactly a bumper year
E3 2017 has come to a conclusion, which means that it’s time for us to look back on all of the big media briefings and dish out our all-important report card. Which publisher passed its summer exam – and which will be sitting a re-test before term starts again? Here are our grades for the four big PlayStation press...
Poll What Did You Think of E3 2017?
The final say
And just like that, E3 2017 is over. The annual Los Angeles expo is a funny thing - especially from the perspective of those who watch it unfold from home. Here at Push Square, we spend weeks anticipating it, then we spend hours upon hours planning for it. Then when it finally rolls around, we destroy our sleeping patterns so...
Reaction Curtain Closes on Ill-Tempered E3 2017
Forgettable show has been feisty
Well, this one won’t live long in the memory, will it? E3 2017 has been fine, but it’s been far from vintage, and we’re struggling to think of any one announcement or theme that we’ll remember in the days to come – yet alone years. In fact, if there’s any one defining feature that’s really stood out,...
Podcast Episode 26 - Was E3 2017 a Show to Remember?
Or has the game changed?
Somehow it's E3 again, which apparently means all the news about video games! After recovering from the notion that it's already been a whole year, we knuckle down this episode to cover all the big hitters announced, talked about, and generally witnessed with eyeballs at the convention this year. While we touch on stuff seen...
Live Watch PlayStation Live from E3 2017 (Day Three)
That's a wrap
Sony’s broadcasting live from the E3 2017 show floor, where it’s showcasing tons of new gameplay demos and a hosting a bunch of interviews live. And you can watch everything right here on Push Square, complete with live chat. Highlights on Day Three include a Horizon Zero Dawn: The Frozen Wilds discussion...
Poll What Was Your Favourite PS4 Game at E3 2017?
Decisions, decisions
It’s that time again, folks! We want you to help us to determine the recipient of our coveted E3 2017 Game of the Show award. As in previous years, we’re putting full control in your hands: below you’ll find a shortlist – which has been curated by the Push Square team – of PlayStation 4 titles that were either playable...
Talking Point Is PSX Now More Important to Sony Than E3?
Priorities may be shifting
Here’s a question worth pondering: is Sony’s own PlayStation Experience now more important to the platform holder than E3? Worldwide Studios president Shuhei Yoshida said yesterday that the company held back PlayStation 4 exclusive announcements during its press conference this week, and that we’d learn more about...
Live Watch PlayStation Live from E3 2017 (Day Two)
Live and kicking
Sony’s broadcasting live from the E3 2017 show floor, where it’s showcasing tons of new gameplay demos and a hosting a bunch of interviews live. And you can watch everything right here on Push Square, complete with live chat. Highlights on Day Two include a Knack 2 demo from 12:15PM PT, as well as both Sonic...
Soapbox Publishers Can't Bloody Win When It Comes to E3
Ramsey's sick of the hypocrites
I write about video games for a living, so I'm used to seeing people overreact on the internet. I've grown accustomed to seeing people spew hilarious hyperbole on a regular basis - hell, I've done it myself - but there's something about E3 that rubs me the wrong way. Namely, the annual Los Angeles event brings out...
Reaction PlayStation VR Is a Winner at E3 2017
Virtual reality is alive and kicking
Looking back over our hopes and fears for E3 2017, it’s clear that there was a recurring theme among virtually every Push Square staffer: what if Sony just kinda forgets about PlayStation VR? There’s obviously a precedent there: many feel that PlayStation Vita didn’t get the full-scale push that it...
Feature Did You Predict E3 2017? The Push Square Community Quiz Results Are In
Did you beat E3?
All of E3 2017's press conferences are done and dusted, which can only mean one thing: we need to see whether the Push Square community correctly predicted what would happen during the Los Angeles event. Last week, before everything began, we launched our third annual E3 quiz. Consisting of 30 different yes or no questions,...
Live Watch PlayStation Live from E3 2017 (Day One)
Live from the PlayStation booth
Sony’s broadcasting live from the E3 2017 show floor, where it’s showcasing tons of new gameplay demos and a hosting a bunch of interviews live. And you can watch everything right here on Push Square, complete with live chat. Highlights on Day One include Detroit: Become Human from 12:20PM PT, as well as Days...
Opinion Why Sony Won't Support Cross-Console Play
At least not while it's got the largest install base
Minecraft brings people together, and with a future update, it will bring consoles together. Mojang announced during Microsoft’s E3 2017 press conference last night that it’s unifying the block buster across a variety of platforms: Xbox, Nintendo Switch, PC, and even phones. The update means...
Reaction What Sony's E3 2017 Press Conference Got Wrong
And how it can easily fix things next year
After several barnstorming E3 and PlayStation Experience press conferences, last night’s E3 2017 showcase felt like a bit of a let-down. To be clear, it absolutely wasn’t bad by any stretch of the imagination: God of War and Spider-Man seem super exciting; there’s loads to loo
Reaction Sony Fails to Score an E3 Hattrick, But Still Brings the Best Games
A super solid showing
And just like that, another slew of E3 press conferences have come and gone. Sony's own show ended just a couple of hours ago, but what did we think of it? As is tradition, we've got editors Sammy Barker and Robert Ramsey together in order to share their thoughts, both positive and negative, on the PlayStation maker's most...
Round Up Every Announcement and Trailer from Sony PlayStation's E3 2017 Press Conference
In case you missed it
Sony’s just closed the curtain on its E3 2017 press conference, where it showcased dozens of titles coming to the PlayStation 4 and PlayStation VR over the coming months. It was another frenetic affair from the platform holder, with very little in the way of waffle and a wall-to-wall blanket of games. Here’s everything we...
Talking Point Did Sony PlayStation's E3 2017 Press Conference Crush the Competition?
Big guns
And that’s it: Sony’s big PlayStation E3 2017 press conference is over. What did you think? Haha, the show centred on gameplay from the likes of God of War, Spider-Man, and Days Gone – but also included a few surprises in the guise of Shadow of the Colossus. But did the platform holder deliver? Did it give you enough games to get...
Live Watch Sony PlayStation's E3 2017 Press Conference Right Here
Live coverage of the big one
This is the one we’ve been waiting for: the Sony PlayStation E3 2017 press conference has arrived. The big briefing will begin officially at 6PM PDT, though you can look forward to an hour-long pre-show including trailers, interviews, and a build-up. That will be followed by the full keynote itself, where we’re...
Round Up Every Announcement and Trailer from Ubisoft's E3 2017 Press Conference
Live by the Creed
Ubisoft’s just wrapped up its E3 2017 press conference, where it showed dozens of games, including Assassin’s Creed Origins, Far Cry 5, and The Crew 2. In addition, the publisher also revealed a couple of new games, such as the long-awaited Beyond Good & Evil 2 and pirate simulation Skull & Bones. Here’s every...
Talking Point Did Ubisoft's E3 2017 Press Conference Bedazzle You?
Oooh?
That’s another press conference done, dusted, and put to bed – but what did you think of Ubisoft’s showcase this time? The briefing centred on Assassin’s Creed Origins, Far Cry 5, and The Crew 2, but we also got a glimpse of Beyond Good & Evil 2 and Skull & Bones. But what did you think of the keynote? Do you think Ubisoft...
Live Watch Ubisoft's E3 2017 Press Conference Right Here
Assassin's Creed! Far Cry! The Crew! Splinter Cell?
Press conference season is coming to a close, but there are still a couple of big keynotes to look forward to. Ubisoft’s big E3 2017 media briefing is next up, where we’re expecting to see lots of Assassin’s Creed Origins, Far Cry 5, The Crew 2, and a few surprises to boot. The action will...
Guide What Time Is Sony's E3 2017 PlayStation Press Conference Live Stream?
When and where to watch Sony's week-long show
Sony PlayStation’s E3 2017 press conference is probably the one you’ve been waiting for. The platform holder’s been uncharacteristically quiet in the days leading up to the show, which means we can probably anticipate a surprise or two. The platform holder will also be hosting daily live shows...
Talking Point What Does Sony Have to Do in Order to 'Win' E3 2017?
Games, games, games?
As is now tradition, Sony will host the final big E3 publisher press conference tonight - or tomorrow morning, depending on your timezone. At the time of writing, we've seen a total of three shows: EA, Microsoft, and Bethesda. Ubisoft is up a few hours before the PlayStation maker takes to the stage, but we think the time is now...
Feature PlayStation's Iconic E3 Press Conference Moments
Simply the best
E3 2017 is approaching faster than The Flash, which gives us the perfect opportunity to pop on our nostalgia glasses and take a trip through memory lane. PlayStation has been at every Electronic Entertainment Expo since its inception, and it’s built up a catalogue of iconic moments in those two and a bit decades. But there are...
Feature 5 PS4 Exclusives That Will Wow at E3 2017
Show stoppers
A lot of the anticipation for E3 centres on the unknown, but more often than not it’s the games that have already been revealed that steal the show. Who could forget that Uncharted 2: Among Thieves demo that dropped jaws in 2009? Or our first proper look at The Last of Us in 2012? Sony has more exclusives out in the open than any...
Soapbox Sony Will Bring a Tsunami of PS4 Software to E3 2017
Sammy's spotted a change in PlayStation's tact
If you’ve followed E3 closely in the past, you’ll know there’s a different mood about the PlayStation camp this year. Historically, the Japanese giant drags the show out, using the days and weeks prior to any press conferences to release trailers, announce release dates, and sometimes even reveal...
Feature Sony PlayStation E3 2017 Press Conference Predictions
What to expect for PS4
It’s the final countdown to Sony’s big E3 2017 press conference, which means that it’s time for us to plot out our predictions for PlayStation’s big show. As is always the case with these articles, we’ve tried to avoid fan-fiction (even though we really do want Jumping Flash for PlayStation VR) and instead opted for...
Reaction Xbox Is Still Two Steps Behind PlayStation
Microsoft's surmounted the power gap but forgotten the software
Xbox fans waited a year for last night’s press conference. That’s not a slight, but it needs to be put into context: there’s been no PlayStation Experience equivalent over the past 12 months from the folks in Redmond; the company certainly didn’t hold any media briefings at the...
Guide What Time Is Ubisoft's E3 2017 Press Conference?
And where's the best place to watch it?
Ubisoft is one of the few big third-party publishers to actually hold an E3 2017 press conference, and while it’s hosted its fair share of awkward showcases in the past, it usually brings better wares than EA. This year’s likely to be all about Assassin’s Creed Origins, The Crew 2, and Far Cry 5 – but...
Round Up Every Announcement and Trailer from Bethesda's E3 2017 Press Conference
The Evil Within 2! Wolfenstein 2! Dishonored!
Our short but sweet tour of Bethesdaland brought with it couple of bags of candyfloss earlier today, as the publisher revealed its lineup for the remainder of 2017. Here's every announcement and trailer from the media briefing that you may have missed, what with it being on at such an awful time and all...
Talking Point What Did You Think of Bethesda's E3 2017 Press Conference?
Short but sweet?
We've waited up into the not-so-early hours of morning in order to cover Bethesda's E3 2017 press conference, but was it worth the sleepless night? The publisher's third E3 show, it brought some big guns to the Los Angeles event courtesy of Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus and The Evil Within 2 - although both were leaked well...
Live Watch Devolver Digital's E3 2017 Press Conference Right Here
A new challenger is approaching
What the heck? Indie publisher Devolver Digital is holding its own press conference this year, which is… Going to be interesting! What should you expect? Honestly, we haven’t got a clue – but find out with us live from 10PM PDT. Devolver Digital E3 2017 Press Conference: <liveblog id="1206_devolver_pc_2017"...
Live Watch Bethesda's E3 2017 Press Conference Right Here
The Evil Within! Wolfenstein! The Elder Scrolls? Fallout?
Bethesda’s back for its third annual E3 2017 showcase, and after a relatively quiet showcase in 2016, this year promises to be a cracker. We’re anticipating the likes of The Evil Within 2 and Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus, alongside some surprises, too. Join us live from 9PM PDT for...
Poll Has Xbox One X Left You Feeling Green with Envy?
4Kin' hell
Microsoft announced the new instalment in the Xbox One hardware family today: the Xbox One X. It wasn’t – as many fans had projected onto it – a new-generation console; instead it’s a mid-gen upgrade similar to the PlayStation 4 Pro, capable of boosting existing Xbox One software to a higher resolution and including bells and...
Live Watch Assassin's Creed, ANTHEM Reveals at Xbox's E3 Press Conference
Join us for the third-party blockbusters
We’re not an Xbox website, but we all know that Microsoft’s big E3 2017 showcase will be host to a plethora of titles you’ll be playing on the PlayStation 4, so we’d be remiss not to put the Green Giant’s press conference live. We’re anticipating full reveals of ANTHEM as well as Assassin’s...
Guide PlayStation E3 2017 Press Conference Schedule
Time and dates for Sony PlayStation, EA, Ubisoft, Bethesda, and more
All of the E3 2017 press conferences are upon us, and you’re going to want to make some space in your diary as we bring you all of the big news the moment that it breaks. Of course, you’re going to need to know exactly when each media briefing is scheduled to take place, which...
Talking Point What Are Your Hopes and Fears for PS4 at E3 2017?
Nervous anticipation
Here we go, then: E3 2017 is so close we can taste it – and with it comes nervous anticipation. Obviously there’s lots to be excited for this year, but there are also a few things to worry about as well. We’ve brought some of our team together to talk about exactly that: what are our hopes and fears for Sony’s press...
Deals Days of Play 2017 - Best PS4 Hardware, Software, and PS Plus Prices
USA and UK savings
Sony’s announced the first batch of wallet busters you can expect to comprise its Deals of Play promotion in the UK, and there are some genuine zingers here. As previously reported, the deals will roll out on 9th June and will run right the way through to 18th June, though there will also be discounts on the PlayStation Store...
Guide What Time Is Bethesda's E3 2017 Press Conference?
And where can you watch it?
Next up in the E3 2017 press conference schedule is Bethesda's press conference, which now in its third term is starting to become an annual tradition. But what time does Bethesda's E3 2017 press conference get underway – and where can you watch it live? Bethesda's E3 2017 Press Conference: What is Bethesda's E3 2017...
Round Up Every Announcement and Trailer from EA Play 2017
All of the highlights
EA Play 2017 has raised the curtain on E3 2017, and it’s brought with it… Well, not a massive amount of content, but a few cool bits and bobs here and there. We’ve rounded up all of the big news for you below, which includes every trailer, reveal, and major announcement from the press conference itself. EA Play 2017...
Reaction A Way Out Proves Great New Ideas Will Always Trump All Else
Zero dawn
Ah, the EA press conference: 90 minutes of dazzling eye-candy that looks about as memorable as the packet of Cheetos you ate with your cheese and pickle sandwiches earlier this afternoon. When the publisher wasn’t pulling YouTubers out of their comfort zone, it was airing screen sugar: millions of dollars pouring out of the livestream...
Talking Point Did the EA Play 2017 Press Conference Impress You?
Star bore?
Electronic Arts has been the first publisher to raise the curtain on E3 2017 with its annual EA Play 2017 press conference, and during the show it provided deep dives into the likes of Star Wars Battlefront 2, FIFA 18, and a look at a new title from BioWare, named ANTHEM. But were you impressed with the publisher’s fare? Was it a good...
Live Watch the EA Play 2017 Press Conference Right Here
E3 2017 is underway
This year’s big E3 2017 curtain raiser is… Actually not part of E3 2017 at all. EA Play 2017 is a standalone event that just so happens to be taking place in Los Angeles the weekend before E3 2017 gets underway. Anyway, expect reveals of BioWare’s latest and greatest, a longer look at Star Wars Battlefront 2, and plenty of...
Guide What Time Is the EA Play 2017 Press Conference?
When does E3 2017 get underway?
EA Play 2017 may not be officially part of E3 2017, but it’s the curtain raiser for the big show that we’re all anticipating. But what time does EA Play 2017 get underway, and where can you watch it live? EA Play 2017: What is EA Play 2017? Despite the name, EA Play 2017 is essentially an E3 2017 press...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 172
The calm before the storm
E3 2017 begins in earnest this weekend with a handful of media briefings, but there’s plenty of time for gaming while you wait for all of the shows to get underway. The question is: what games will be part of your pre-presser warm-up? You know the drill by now. Graham Banas, Reviewer: With all sorts of E3 conferences to...
Feature Predict E3 2017 with the 3rd Annual Push Square Community Quiz
Can you beat E3?
Who's ready for E3 2017, then? For the third year running, we're back with our E3 community predictions quiz, and we'd love for you to take part. For those of you who haven't done one of these before, allow us to explain. Below, you'll find a series of yes or no questions. All you have to do is predict what's going to happen at this...
Feature Remembering Sony's Silliest E3 Stages
All the world's a stage
For better or worse, E3 is all about the spectacle. As a prime opportunity for massive corporations to woo consumers and investors, it’s no surprise that the standard strategy is to throw in as many bright lights and loud noises as possible. Few companies commit to this ethos more than Sony, but one crucial element of the...
Feature The Promising PS4 Games of June 2017
Summer blockbusters
2017 started off incredibly strong, but relatively speaking, the last couple of months have been a little quieter. That's set to change when it comes to June, however, as the summer month is packed with big releases on PlayStation 4. Not too long ago, publishers used to avoid summer in order to prioritise the early spring and...
Guide Tekken 7 - 5 Things You Should Know Before Playing Online
Steel yourself
The online world of Tekken 7 can be a fun place to visit, but as is the case with any online game, it can chew you up and spit you out if you're not prepared. As such, we've put together this quick guide to hopefully help level out your expectations before you eagerly hop online. Playing online can feel a lot different This is the...
Guide 16 Best PS4 Accessories You Need to Own in 2017
Top gear that will elevate your gaming
Own a shiny PlayStation 4 (or PS4 Pro) but wondering what accessories you should buy to accompany it? We’ve got you covered: whether it’s additional controllers, headphones, charging stations, cables, or cameras – we’ve picked the absolute best gear that you should buy for your box in 2017 below. Best...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 171
Almost forgot to ask
Guess who forgot about WAYP this week? In your humble host’s defence, the Bank Holiday has messed up our perception of time – and, like, E3 2017 is approaching so… Anyhoo, we have an amazing team of scribes here who dropped everything at a moment’s notice to shoot their itinerary over. That or they just so happened to be...
Guide June 2017 PS4 Release Dates
Every upcoming PlayStation 4 launch confirmed for June 2017
June 2017’s new PlayStation 4 game releases include a trio of popular PSone properties making their long-awaited new-gen debut: Tekken 7, WipEout Omega Collection, and Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy. The month may also be host to E3 2017, but there’s a surprising number of big game...
Hands On Star Trek: Bridge Crew Sets Phasers to Fun
First impressions of incredible PlayStation VR title
Sorry for the outdated pun, but as explained in the video above, this author knows next to nothing about Star Trek. That’s what makes Star Trek: Bridge Crew – Ubisoft’s latest PlayStation VR title – so impressive: if a complete sci-fi schlub can love it, then Trekkies are going to be all...
Deals Here Comes All the Crash Bandicoot Merchandise
Mugs! Tees! Scented candles?
Crash Bandicoot is back, baby! And that means in addition to the upcoming N. Sane Trilogy, merchandise manufacturers have created a cavalcade of themed products to flog, spanning scented candles to crate-shaped mugs. We’re not making any of this up by the way – see for yourself! Official Crash Bandicoot Merchandise:...
Guide Tekken 7 - Basics for Beginners and How to Get Started
Attacking, defending, movement, and Rage
Ah, fighting games. Sometimes the mere mention of the genre is enough to disinterest more casual onlookers, but Tekken has always been quite an accessible series. It's easy to pick up and play, but takes a long, long time to truly master. Button mashing is absolutely an option when it comes to Tekken, but if...
Game of the Month Top 4 PlayStation Games of May 2017
Whimsy, Batman, shadow things, and exploding eyeballs
Yikes, it's the summer of 2017 already. The year seems to be flying by, but at least we've had more than our fair share of gaming goodness so far - and May wasn't found lacking for quality titles, either. As always, we got our team of writers together in order to vote for the best game of last...
Guide Tekken 7 Characters - Complete Roster List
Tekken it to the next level
As its name suggests, Tekken 7 is the seventh main instalment in Namco's 3D fighting series. Originally made available as a Japanese arcade release back in early 2015, the title has come a long way since, gradually growing its playable character roster and tweaking its gameplay mechanics bit by bit. Given the property's...
Feature June 2017 - The Return of 3 Iconic PSone Properties on PS4
Tekken, Crash, and WipEout are back
June may well turn out to be a very memorable month for those of you who have been fond of PlayStation since the PSone days. Sony's first console launched in Japan all the way back in 1994, which seems like a lifetime ago. The success of the system is well documented, and its popularity saw Sony form an iron grip...
Reaction Remembering PS3 - The Console That Wouldn't Quit
Two steps forward, one step back
The PlayStation 3 showed two sides to Sony. At launch, the device was nothing short of a disaster: overpriced, over-engineered, and out-of-touch with consumers’ wants and needs, it was the manifestation of a decade’s worth of hubris – the product of a company who thought that it could do no wrong. But three...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 170
Warm up
The sun’s been shining for two or three days here in the UK, which means after much yearning for summer, the British people have turned to an age old complaint: “It’s too hot!” And, frankly, it is – so we’ll be hunkering down in our man cave and playing some games. Here’s what’s on the agenda. Sammy Barker, Editor: I’ve...
Hands On Has Everybody's Golf on PS4 Been Worth the Wait?
Hyperlinks
How long does it take to make an Everybody’s Golf game for the PlayStation 4? A bloody long time, apparently – it’s been three years since Clap Hanz’s new-gen debut was announced, and we’ve still got to wait until the end of August to play it properly. Fortunately, there’s an online beta ongoing at the moment, and we’ve been...
Feature We Talk Peaceful and Promising Open World PS4 Adventure Yonder
What a wonderful world
Yonder: The Cloud Catcher Chronicles first caught our eye when it was shown at the PlayStation Experience back in 2016. A colourful project from Prideful Sloth, a small independent studio based in Australia, Yonder's charmed us every time that we've laid our eyes on it. Ahead of its PlayStation 4 release on the 18th July,...
Soapbox Why Did Sony Ditch Two of the Best Games of the Year?
Sammy's worried about Sony's portfolio
PlayStation’s enjoying one of the most prolific periods in its history. The start to 2017 has seen the release of several high-profile first-party games, like Gravity Rush 2 and Horizon: Zero Dawn. But being a glass half-empty kinda guy, I feel it could have been even better: what the heck happened with What...
