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  • Feature 60 Most Anticipated PS5, PS4 Games of 2023

    An avalanche of must plays await

    What are the most anticipated PS5 and PS4 games of 2023? Publications like Push Square sound like a broken record every January, when they proudly declare the next 12 months in gaming to be the best ever. However, in this instance, it could potentially be true: the lineup is looking extraordinary. Obviously there’s...

  • Game of the Year #1 - God of War Ragnarok

    Norse one

    For as much as the contrarian in all of us would love to be sitting here telling you, “Well, ackshually, Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin was the best game of 2022” – it wasn’t, was it? No, that accolade is reserved for God of War Ragnarok, a release so finely polished you can practically see your own reflection smiling...

  • Feature Wishing You a Happy New Year from the Push Square Team

    Welcome to 2023

    And thus concludes another marginally less unusual – but no less dramatic – year! Welcome to 2023, folks, where we all ride on hover boards and have augmented reality lenses installed into our eyes. Not really, of course! It’s basically the same as 2022, except we’re all a little bit older and can’t afford to turn on our...

  • Game of the Year Sammy's Top 5 PS5, PS4 Games of 2022

    Ragnarok is coming

    Our individual Game of the Year articles allow our lovely team of writers to share their own personal PS5 and PS4 picks for 2022. Today, it's the turn of editor Sammy Barker. 5. Arcade Paradise: I’ve always been obsessed with the idea of “games within games”. It’s part of the appeal of series like Shenmue and Yakuza to...

  • Round Up These Are Our Game of the Year Picks So Far

    A moment to recap

    Happy New Year, everyone! We sincerely hope you’re not sozzled just yet, as there’s still a few hours to go until 2023 arrives. (Depending on when and where you’re reading this, of course). While you wait for our big Game of the Year reveal, we figured we’d take this moment to recap our nine picks so far. Can you guess the...

  • Feature Our PS5, PS4 Predictions for 2022 - How Did We Do?

    Face the facts

    The news cycle for another year is over, so forgive the upcoming "slow news days" as the gaming industry winds down for Christmas and the new year. We hope you've enjoyed our Game of the Year content so far, but now it is time to turn our attention to a couple of predictions we made at the start of 2022. Each Push Square editor wrote...

  • Game of the Year #2 - Elden Ring

    The Tarnished has risen

    There have already been so many long-form essays written, so many two-hour YouTube critiques produced about Elden Ring that the passage below is unlikely to contain a single original take on the FromSoftware title. Occupying the same sort of space as The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, it's considered a...

  • Poll Are You Happy with Your PS Plus Essential Games for January 2023?

    Plus or minus?

    Hold on, January 2023? It's here already?! Yep, we know it's hard to believe, but a whole new year is here — and that means we've got another 12 months of PS Plus offerings to look forward to (and perhaps moan about incessantly). We can see January's selection being somewhat divisive. It's spearheaded by the well-liked Star Wars...

  • Game of the Year Annette's Top 5 PS5, PS4 Games of 2022

    Tactical thinking

    Our individual Game of the Year articles allow our lovely team of writers to share their own personal PS5 and PS4 picks for 2022. Today, it's the turn of reviewer Annette Magaña. 5. Elex II: Remember those PS2 “middleware” titles that looked and played awful, but somehow managed to not cross the line into being shovelware?...

  • Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - New Year 2023 Edition

    Farewell 2022, old friend

    And that marks the end of 2022, folks – well, almost! Obviously there’s still a few hours to go, which means more time to make an attempt at downscaling that bulging backlog. There’s been so many games this year that it’s hard to know where to start, but reality check: 2023 is going to be even bigger. Time to...

  • Game of the Year Top 10 PS5, PS4 Soundtracks of 2022

    Let music reign

    The end of the year is always a bright spot when it comes to writing. List articles can be an absolute blast to both write and read. Sure, you'll probably see about a thousand of them during the closing month of 2022, so what's one more, right? This list is here to talk about the very best PlayStation music we heard in 2022. While...

  • Poll Have You Completed Elden Ring?

    Never give up

    There's no doubt that Elden Ring was one of 2022's biggest deals. The open world RPG released all the way back in February (which somehow feels like an age ago now), but it managed to be a conversational centrepiece throughout the entire year. This was, of course, down to the title's overall quality, but it was also thanks to game's...

  • Game of the Year #3 - Horizon Forbidden West

    Pure shores

    How do you improve upon one of the better sci-fi stories in recent video game memory? You go off-the-rails, of course! Dutch developer Guerrilla Games clearly hit Amsterdam’s finest pot shops while rolling up the plot for Aloy’s sophomore outing in Horizon Forbidden West, as – spoiler alert – this narrative involves clones,...

  • Game of the Year Aaron's Top 5 PS5, PS4 Games of 2022

    This is war

    Our individual Game of the Year articles allow our lovely team of writers to share their own personal PS5 and PS4 picks for 2022. Today, it's the turn of video producer Aaron Bayne. 5. Rainbow Six: Extraction: I was about as surprised as you likely are to see Rainbow Six Extraction in a top five anything, let alone my personal picks...

  • Interview How Roll7 Released Two of PS5's Best-Feeling Games Within Six Months

    Were coming out "in the same week" at one point

    There were exactly 189 days between the launch of OlliOlli World on 8th February 2022, and then Rollerdrome on 16th August 2022. This means little without context, so what if the two titles were made by the same dev? What about if that studio isn't exactly the biggest in the world, without the budgets...

  • Game of the Year Best PS5, PS4 Open World Game of 2022

    Venturing forth

    Our Game of the Year coverage continues with the Best PS5, PS4 Open World Game of 2022, of which a top four has been put together by the Push Square editorial team. This category crowns the best PS5, PS4 titles that went to town with their open worlds. At the end, we will list a few honourable mentions. Bronze Trophy: Gotham...

  • Game of the Year #4 - Trails from Zero

    Crossbell's calling

    Originally a PSP game from 2010, Trails from Zero was finally localised outside of Japan earlier this year. Thanks to the increasing popularity of the Trails of Cold Steel games, publisher NIS America felt like the time was right to introduce Western fans to one of the most beloved instalments in Falcom's long-running franchise...

  • Game of the Year Brett's Top 5 PS5, PS4 Games of 2022

    A new frontier

    Our individual Game of the Year articles allow our lovely team of writers to share their own personal PS5 and PS4 picks for 2022. Today, it's the turn of reviewer Brett Posner-Ferdman. 5. The King of Fighters XV: After what felt like years of waiting, the newest entry of The King of Fighters series is finally here, and it was well...

  • Interview Talking Biceps and Norse Studies with God of War Ragnarok's Mina Sundwall

    "I got to walk around like I had those biceps"

    Series veterans Kratos and Atreus were always going to be the main stars of the Santa Monica Studio epic God of War Ragnarok, but the more you play its 30+ hour campaign, the more its cast of new faces threaten to steal the show. It's the performances from the likes of Laya Hayes (Angrboda) and Richard...

  • Game of the Year Best PS5, PS4 Developer of 2022

    The true stars

    Our Game of the Year coverage continues with the Best PS5, PS4 Developer of 2022, of which a top four has been put together by the Push Square editorial team. This category crowns the best PS5, PS4 developers that have excelled this year, whether that's through multiple releases or fantastic support of their current line-up. At the...

  • Game of the Year #5 - Cult of the Lamb

    It's good to be baa-d

    In a year rife with excellent indie games, Cult of the Lamb always stood out. Though some grow weary of the ubiquitous rogue-likes and rogue-lites these days, this game puts a unique spin on the formula to create one of 2022's most ingenious gameplay cycle. Essentially, this is a game of two halves. The first is a fairly...

  • Opinion Why 2023 Will Be PS5's Biggest and Best Year Yet

    A sleeping giant awakes

    Let’s not beat around the bush: PlayStation has been weird recently. While it’s not the end of the world – the Japanese giant’s still found impressive success in unprecedented circumstances – it’s clear that the aftermath of the pandemic has rocked the PS5’s first few years. Games like God of War Ragnarok, which...

  • Game of the Year Christian's Top 5 PS5, PS4 Games of 2022

    Neon dreams

    Our individual Game of the Year articles allow our lovely team of writers to share their own personal PS5 and PS4 picks for 2022. Today, it's the turn of reviewer Christian Kobza. 5. Ghostwire: Tokyo: Often written off as just another open-world checklist, Ghostwire Tokyo still delighted me with its unique setting, striking art...

  • Soapbox More Publishers, Including PlayStation, Should Celebrate Their Catalogues Like Atari 50

    Rose tinted glasses

    I’ve always enjoyed retro games, but I don’t think I ever considered myself a Retro Gamer™ until this year. At just 34-years-old, I’m certainly not old – but I am getting older, and I’m beginning to appreciate how this shapes my perspective. For example, I was around for the entirety of the PS1 era – I even attended...

  • Game of the Year Best PS5, PS4 RPG of 2022

    For the role players

    Our Game of the Year coverage continues with the Best PS5, PS4 RPG of 2022, of which a top four has been put together by the Push Square editorial team. This category crowns the best PS5, PS4 titles of the role-playing genre. At the end, we will list a few honourable mentions. Bronze Trophy: Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII...

  • Game of the Year #6 - Sifu

    Don't think, feel

    We were pretty much sold on Sifu as soon as it was revealed. A gritty but stylised martial arts revenge movie in video game form? Of course we'll give it a go. And we did indeed give it a go — over and over and over again. What we're saying is that Sifu is a difficult game, but don't let that put you off! Persevere with this...

  • Game of the Year John's Top 5 PS5, PS4 Games of 2022

    Put an Elden Ring on it

    Our individual Game of the Year articles allow our lovely team of writers to share their own personal PS5 and PS4 picks for 2022. Today, it's the turn of reviewer John Cal McCormick. 5. Cult of the Lamb: I really enjoyed my time with Cult of the Lamb. I 8/10 enjoyed it according to my review. It’s grisly, and dark, and...

  • Game of the Year Best PS5, PS4 Art Direction of 2022

    Painting pictures

    Our Game of the Year coverage continues with the Best PS5, PS4 Art Direction of 2022, of which a top four has been put together by the Push Square editorial team. This category crowns the best PS5, PS4 titles with eye-catching visuals. This includes outstanding graphics and striking art styles. At the end, we will list a few...

  • Game of the Year #7 - Sonic Frontiers

    Hedgehog redemption

    Look. Sonic has been in a rough spot for bloody ages. There's no getting away from that, no matter how fast you can run. SEGA needed to shake things up, lest its mascot spiral further into the abyss. By some miracle, Sonic Team finally realised it needed to buck up its ideas, and the result is the character's best 3D game in a...

  • Game of the Year Robert's Top 5 PS5, PS4 Games of 2022

    Chippin' in

    Our individual Game of the Year articles allow our lovely team of writers to share their own personal PS5 and PS4 picks for 2022. Today, it's the turn of deputy editor Robert Ramsey. 5. SD Gundam Battle Alliance: Of course I've got a Gundam game on my list! Even being a massive fan of the seemingly eternal mecha franchise, I didn't...

  • Game of the Year Best PS5, PS4 Remake, Remaster, or Re-Release of 2022

    One more time

    Our Game of the Year coverage continues with the Best PS5, PS4 Remake, Remaster, or Re-Release of 2022, of which a top four has been put together by the Push Square editorial team. This category crowns the best PS5, PS4 titles that we have played in the past, but have been released once again in a new form — some will have received...

  • Feature We Wish You a Merry Christmas

    Compliments of the season to you

    Well, then, our annual Christmas message is becoming a bit of a festive tradition, isn’t it? It’s a bit like the queen’s speech, except she won’t actually be doing one this year because – well, y’know! Anyway, we digress. Wherever you’re reading this, it’s 25th December, which means the big-bellied...

  • Feature 5 Free Dreams Games That Belong on PS Store

    Lucid

    For anybody not already invested in Media Molecule's excellent creation suite, Dreams is sort of a hard sell. It's settled into its niche at this point, having found a dedicated community keeping things buoyant with a steady stream of fascinating new content. However, for anyone outside the bubble, it can be difficult to really grasp the true...

  • Game of the Year #8 - Tunic

    Feeling foxy

    Tunic arrived a little later on PlayStation consoles, but by then, its status as a hit indie game was already assured. Largely created by just one person, this plucky action adventure transcended its humble origins to become one of 2022's best-rated games. It's not too hard to see why. At first glance, it looks like a simple...

  • Game of the Year Khayl's Top 5 PS5, PS4 Games of 2022

    Rise, Tarnished

    Our individual Game of the Year articles allow our lovely team of writers to share their own personal PS5 and PS4 picks for 2022. Today, it's the turn of staff writer Khayl Adam. 5. Tactics Ogre: Reborn: A remake of a stone-cold SRPG classic, Tactics Ogre: Reborn stands like a colossus over the genre, setting the gold standard...

  • Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Xmas 2022 Edition

    Backlog bonanza

    Christmas may be the time for goodwill, family, and overindulgence – but let’s be honest, if you read and comment on this website, it’s also about games. For many of you, there’ll be a brief break from work for a few days, and that makes it the perfect opportunity to sit back and tackle that backlog. In this very special...

  • Game of the Year Best PS5, PS4 Story Game of 2022

    Narrative epics

    Our Game of the Year coverage continues with the Best PS5, PS4 Story Game of 2022, of which a top four has been put together by the Push Square editorial team. This category crowns the best PS5, PS4 titles that made their stories a very important pillar of the experience. At the end, we will list a few honourable mentions. Bronze...

  • Game of the Year #9 - The Last of Us: Part I

    It wasn't for nothing (sorry)

    Was there a sorer, saltier point of discussion among PlayStation fans in 2022 than the release of The Last of Us: Part I? We reckon only the rants of Sony’s legal team to governing bodies regarding Microsoft’s unprecedented acquisition of Activision Blizzard rank higher. No, there’s no point in ignoring the...

  • Game of the Year Graham's Top 5 PS5, PS4 Games of 2022

    Pack it up

    Our individual Game of the Year articles allow our lovely team of writers to share their own personal PS5 and PS4 picks for 2022. Today, it's the turn of reviewer Graham Banas. 5. Slipstream: I’ve always loved the look and feel of the Outrun games, but they’ve been out of the public eye for so long it’s easy to forget sometimes...

  • Soapbox Help Me! I'm Hooked on Genshin Impact

    Whoops

    Oh no, it’s only gone and happened, hasn’t it? Genshin Impact may already be a couple of years old, and thus sturdily established among many PlayStation faithfuls, but I think it may be digging its claws into me next. To be clear, I’m only 20 or so hours into my adventure through Teyvat, so there’s still time for me to escape. But I...

  • Game of the Year Best PS5, PS4 Indie Game of 2022

    Fine, I'll do it myself

    Our Game of the Year coverage continues with the Best PS5, PS4 Indie Game of 2022, of which a top four has been put together by the Push Square editorial team. This category crowns the best PS5, PS4 titles from independent teams that lack the usual resources and marketing budget of AAA developers. At the end, we will list a...

  • Game of the Year #10 - Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2

    Ghost sighted

    There was a time when Call of Duty games would sweep Game of the Year deliberations. At its height in the PS3 days, the Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfares of the world would regularly scoop up awards while Uncharted: Drake's Fortune could only sit and watch. A lot has changed since then, which is perhaps a testament to the quality of...

  • Game of the Year Liam's Top 5 PS5, PS4 Games of 2022

    God of more

    Our individual Game of the Year articles allow our lovely team of writers to share their own personal PS5 and PS4 picks for 2022. Today, it's the turn of assistant editor Liam Croft. 5. Rollerdrome: At the start of 2022, I told myself I wanted to make a bigger effort to play more indie games — or at least more than the ones...

  • Site News Our Game of the Year Bonanza Gets Underway from Today

    Let the games begin

    You may have spotted a sprinkling of Game of the Year content on Push Square already, and that’s because we have such a massive slate planned we simply had to get started early. But today is the day things begin in earnest, as we’re beginning our top ten countdown right through the festive holidays until New Year’s Day...

  • Poll What Review Score Would You Give The Witcher 3 PS5 Version?

    Steel and silver

    The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt - Complete Edition has brought Geralt of Rivia back to PlayStation with a bang. The incredibly highly rated open world RPG has been available on PS5 for about a week now — via a free upgrade, no less — and that's hopefully been enough time for you to form a full opinion on the game. In our opinion, The...

  • Game of the Year Simon's Top 5 PS5, PS4 Games of 2022

    Ohhhh, Elden Ring

    Our individual Game of the Year articles allow our lovely team of writers to share their own personal PS5 and PS4 picks for 2022. Today, it's the turn of reviewer Simon Fitzgerald. 5. TemTem: I couldn’t resist adding TemTem to my top five games of 2022, with over 300 hours sunk into this monster catcher, I just keep returning...

  • Poll What Review Score Would You Give Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII Reunion?

    Welcome back

    Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII Reunion released on PS5 and PS4 about a week ago now, and it feels like Zack Fair has enjoyed a fairly positive return. We've seen a lot of people saying that this is their first time experiencing Crisis Core — originally a 2007 PSP title — and with Final Fantasy VII Rebirth coming up next year (if it...

  • Game of the Year Jamie's Top 5 PS5, PS4 Games of 2022

    Recalling Dad's trips to seaside arcades

    Our individual Game of the Year articles allow our lovely team of writers to share their own personal PS5 and PS4 picks for 2022. Today, it's the turn of retro reviewer Jamie O'Neill. 5. Sonic Frontiers: I was looking for a surprise comparable to Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy from last year, so I...

  • Furniture Review Secretlab Titan Evo 2022 - A Premium Gaming Chair with a Premium Price Tag

    Top class gaming chair that'll cost you

    Comfort is one of the most important aspects of any gaming set-up: the layout of your room; whether you are at a desk, or in your living room; the placement of your television or monitor; your attire. But none are as quite as important as a decent place to sit. Seating can come in the form of couches, beds, or...

  • Game of the Year Scott's Top 5 PS5, PS4 Games of 2022

    Into the White

    Our individual Game of the Year articles allow our lovely team of writers to share their own personal PS5 and PS4 picks for 2022. Today, it's the turn of reviewer Scott McCrae. 5. God of War Ragnarok: Truth be told, I’m not the biggest fan of some marquee PlayStation exclusives. I think they’re usually very well crafted games,...