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Poll How Excited Are You for This Summer's Gaming Events?
Hype judgement
Yesterday saw the confirmation that Geoff Keighley's Summer Game Fest will return next month in a much-condensed version. The man behind many of gaming's biggest events will host a kick-off show on 10th June 2021 before handing it over to publishers who wish to do things on their own terms. Just two days after the digital event we've...
Buggin' out
We've always been big fans of Earth Defense Force here at Push Square (we've lost track of how many times we've used "EDF! EDF! EDF!" as an article tagline). The meme-worthy series has been around for a while at this point, and it's about to reach a whole new level of absurdity with Earth Defense Force: World Brothers, which launches for...
Talking Point Should Sony Have Its Own Controller Design Lab?
More colours, more customisation
PlayStation controllers are all the rage nowadays. PS5 pads are selling well, PS4 controllers were some of the previous generation's best-selling accessories, and last week's announcement that more colours are on the way for the current-gen gizmo went down a treat. While there's no way of tracking pre-order numbers,...
Poll What Review Score Would You Give Resident Evil Village?
Bloody reunion
Resident Evil Village has been out for just over a week now, and as always, we want to hear your opinion. Capcom continues its first-person streak with its latest horror release, once again sticking players in the bloodied shoes of faceless protagonist Ethan Winters. This time around, Ethan's got to contend with all kinds of creatures...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 376
My favourite remaster on the Citadel
A tardy week in the PlayStation Nation has come to a conclusion, but we did still get a couple of new PS5 controller colours and the Mass Effect Legendary Edition out of it. We’ll be using this slow period to recharge ahead of E3 next month. Sammy Barker, Editor: After a busy review and preview week, I’m...
Poll Did You Buy Mass Effect Legendary Edition?
Back to the future
After a whole console generation of waiting, Mass Effect Legendary Edition is finally here — a fully remastered and party reworked collection of all three games in BioWare's original sci-fi trilogy. What a time to be alive! Many an existing Mass Effect fan will no doubt have already had Legendary Edition pre-ordered, but we...
Guide All Free PS4 Games, Offers Included in Play At Home Initiative 2021
Everything you can get free of charge
What free PS4 games are included in the Play at Home initiative 2021? What offers are included in the Play at Home initiative? Sony is bringing back its Play At Home scheme this year to help continue combating the COVID-19 pandemic by offering free PlayStation 4 titles as well as offers on select services. In...
Hands On Mass Effect Legendary Edition Is a Massive Upgrade That Plays Better Than Ever
Good to see you, Commander
We've waited an entire console generation for BioWare to finally remaster the Mass Effect trilogy, but it looks as though our patience has been rewarded with a collection that goes above and beyond. Ideally, we would be bringing you a full review of Mass Effect Legendary Edition right now, but we simply haven't had it long...
Talking Point Returnal Story and Ending Explained - What Does It All Mean?
Let's get spoilery
Returnal has been out on PlayStation 5 now for a while, which means that a bunch of you have hopefully reached its conclusion by now. A big part of the game's appeal, aside from its slick bullet hell action, is its intriguing, mysterious story. Who exactly is Selene? Why has she ended up on the hostile planet Atropos? What's with...
Hands On Gravity Rush, Freedom Wars Fans Will Feel at Home in Scarlet Nexus on PS5, PS4
Other bother
The disbandment of Japan Studio hit PlayStation fans hard this year, but playing the first three hours of Scarlet Nexus this month left us reminiscing about Gravity Rush and Freedom Wars. Make no mistake, the Bandai Namco action role-playing release very much has its own identity – but if you find yourself yearning for the...
First Impressions Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart Is an Eye-Popping Demonstration of PS5's Power
Sony shows us more of Insomniac Games' exclusive
You don’t need a preview for Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart, to be honest. That’s probably not what Sony expected us to write after inviting us to a glitzy COVID-free online event, but it’s our takeaway after watching over 30 minutes of unedited gameplay footage and listening to key creative...
Soapbox I'm Beyond Excited for PS5's Next-Gen PSVR
Sammy's feeling the hype
I’ve been thinking about PSVR a lot lately. I loved the original headset, and I’m very proud of how Push Square – in my probably biased opinion – had some of the best virtual reality coverage online at the time. I’ll readily admit that I’ve dropped off a lot since the PlayStation 5 came out – that spaghetti of...
Poll What Review Score Would You Give Returnal?
The cycle repeats
Returnal has been out for just over a week now, and the PlayStation 5 exclusive has been met with a wave of positivity. Just before launch, most reviews painted the intense shooter as a near essential purchase on Sony's new system — but what review score would you give Returnal? That's what we're here to find out. We gave the...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 375
Village people
If you go down to the village tonight you’re sure of a big surprise… It’s been a huge few weeks on PlayStation after a relatively slow start to the year, with Resident Evil Village representing the high-profile follow-up to Returnal in a PS5 double-header. Sammy Barker, Editor: I've got Resident Evil Village installed on my...
Poll Did You Buy Resident Evil Village?
Welcome to the village
Resident Evil Village is here, and we absolutely love it. We gave it an 'excellent' 9/10 in our Resident Evil Village PS5 review, but, as always, we want to know if the latest blockbuster is currently residing on your console. It's fair to say that Capcom's been on a roll for a good few years now, pumping out a number of top...
Live Watch the Lost Judgment Official Reveal Stream Right Here
Yagami's back on the case
Excellent Yakuza spinoff Judgment seems to be getting a sequel, and you can catch the full announcement and reveal via the SEGA livestream that we've embedded below. It all kicks off at 3PM UK time, or 7AM Pacific time. At this point it's worth mentioning that the supposed sequel has already been leaked via the
Feature Resident Evil's Story So Far, Summed Up in 30 Mind-Twisting Minutes
Fasten your seatbelt
Are you picking up Resident Evil Village today? You should: our Resident Evil Village PS5 review already explained that it’s arguably the best instalment since the outstanding Resident Evil 4. But do you need some kind of story recap to get you up to speed? We can help, as we’ve put together a mammoth 30 minute video that...
Feature How Velan Studios, and the Community, Are Shaping Knockout City
Dodgeball multiplayer title is almost here
Velan Studios is not a household name, but despite this, it's been able to make a bit of a splash. Its first release was the Switch exclusive Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit, but it's also been building up to the launch of something very different: Knockout City. Published by EA Originals, the multiplayer...
Soapbox 69% of PlayStation's Revenue Is Driven by PS Store, But the Shopping Experience Sucks
Sammy's grudging forking out on PS5, PS4
There are many things I don’t understand in this world – wrestling being the main one, really – but Sony’s recent round of financials had me parroting that emoji where the little yellow guy has his chin perched on his thumb and index finger. A staggering 69 per cent of PlayStation’s revenue for the...
First Impressions Biomutant Is an Open-Worlder with Style and Depth
Furry business
Putting out your first-ever game as a developer is always going to be a difficult task, but when the project generates as much excitement as Biomutant has in years past, that weight of expectation must take its toll sooner or later. Swedish studio X101 finds itself in that precarious position as we close in on the release of its...
Feature What Discord Integration Could Mean for PS5, PS4
Talking shop
Recently, Sony confirmed that it had made a minority investment in Discord, and that it would be establishing a new partnership with the hugely popular platform. But what does that actually mean for PlayStation players? What is Discord, and how could it be integrated into the existing console experience? For the uninitiated, we're...
Movie Review Mortal Kombat (2021) – An Uneven, But Ultimately Enjoyable Film
Flawed victory
The list of game movie adaptations grows ever longer. While the vast majority of them are calamitous misfires, the last couple years have shown that game adaptations can be at least mediocre. Between the latest Tomb Raider, Sonic the Hedgehog, and Detective Pikachu, game movies have finally reached a place where watching them isn’t...
Poll Are You Happy with Your PS Plus Games for May 2021?
Plus or minus?
We think it's fair to say that PlayStation Plus has had a pretty good year so far, but is May's offering up to snuff? Next month's (or this month's, depending on when you're reading) lineup includes the PS5 version of Wreckfest, alongside Battlefield V and Stranded Deep on PS4. It's a very varied trio of games, but are you happy with...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 374
Time to return to Returnal
Returnal is readily available, Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart looks amazing – and, well, all is well in the PlayStation Nation again, right? It’s certainly been a much more exciting period for the brand – long may the good times roll. Sammy Barker, Editor: MLB The Show 21 has become a bit of an obsession for me,...
Poll Are You Sold on Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart?
Dimensional shift
Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart got an extended gameplay demonstration last night, as part of Sony's latest State of Play broadcast. The upcoming PlayStation 5 exclusive certainly looked the part, with visuals that, at times, beggared belief. And hey, the action didn't look too bad, either! Our point is that it was an incredibly...
Guide Upcoming PS5, PS4 Games for May and June 2021
Resident Evil Village! Biomutant! Ratchet & Clank!
As we get deeper into 2021, the PlayStation 5 and PS4 games are starting to really pick up. We've just had Returnal, and over the next couple of months, a handful of big new releases will keep you glued to your console. Let's take a look at everything coming up in May and June of this year — there...
Live Watch Sony PlayStation's State of Play Livestream Right Here (29th April, 2021)
Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart stars in gameplay blowout
The second State of Play of 2021 has a very specific focus: Insomniac Games’ upcoming PlayStation 5 adventure Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart. We’ll be treated to around 15 minutes of gameplay during the broadcast, but newcomer Rivet and crew will be bookmarked by updates on a couple of indie...
Talking Point What Free May 2021 PS Plus Games Do You Want?
When will May 2021's PlayStation Plus lineup be announced?
What’s the May 2021 PS Plus lineup? When will the free May 2021 PlayStation Plus games be announced? This year is flying, and that means it's already time for us to turn our attention to the free PS Plus games for May 2021. Sony's been on a bit of a roll this year with a ton of great games...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 373
So NieR, so far
The weather's really beginning to brighten up and it's glorious. Unfortunately, the world's still no where near back to normal, and while we're feeling more optimistic these days – well, it's still a bit too soon for normality, isn't it? Here's hoping we're finally on a more positive path at least, though, eh? Sammy Barker,...
Poll Will You Be Buying Returnal?
Let's do the time warp again
With exactly one week to go until the arrival of the PlayStation 5's first big exclusive title since launch, it's time to answer the all-important question: will you be buying Returnal? To give you a better idea of what to expect from Housemarque's latest rogue-like experience, we recommend you first check out our Hands...
Poll Is PlayStation Plus Video Pass the Right Way to Expand PS Plus?
Or do you want something else?
As you may or may not already know, Sony has introduced something called PlayStation Plus Video Pass. It's an addition to PS Plus, which gives subscribers access to "over 20" movies and TV shows from Sony Pictures. New video content will apparently be added every three months. However, the pass is currently only...
Round Up NieR Replicant Reviews Love the Yoko Taro Experience
Worthy re-release hits PS4
NieR Replicant hits PlayStation 4 tomorrow, bringing back the first game's original experience with a fresh coat of paint and new content. Following the success of 2017's NieR: Automata, the re-release is getting a lot more attention this time around as players find out what NieR was like before 2B and 9S. Reviews are now...
Hands On Why You Should Be Hyped for Returnal, the Next Great PS5 Exclusive
Helios abandoned
Returnal is easily the biggest game Housemarque has made to date. It's important to remember that the team behind this sci-fi shooter is relatively small, but the game is being positioned alongside other key PlayStation 5 software like Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales and Demon's Souls. In some ways, it's an unfair equivalence,...
One more God rejected
We've been playing through the opening hours of Shin Megami Tensei III: Nocturne HD Remaster, and we've got to say, it's quite nice to be back — despite the story opening on the end of the world and all that. You play as a high school student who, of course, is transformed into the power-hungry Demi-Fiend following the...
Guide Horizon Zero Dawn Guide: Tips, Tricks, and All Collectibles
An ultimate resource for Horizon Zero Dawn
Horizon Zero Dawn is an original open world role-playing game set in a post apocalyptic world, created by Dutch developer Guerrilla Games. Filled with quests, side-quests, errands, and collectibles, this Horizon Zero Dawn guide spans the main game as well as its Frozen Wilds expansion. On this page, we'll...
Interview Talking Game Music With Composer Phill Boucher
It certainly rings a bell
Recently, we had the opportunity to chat with game composer Phill Boucher, a prolific composer across many mediums, including work on the Pirates of the Caribbean films, the brilliant DuckTales TV reboot, as well as some pretty noteworthy games like Civilization VI, XCOM: Chimera Squad, and oh yeah, a little game called...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 372
Buildings have feelings too
It’s been a much busier week here at Push Square Towers, with the new PS5 firmware update dropping and the Resident Evil Showcase. To be honest, it’s a refreshing change for Sony to be keeping us on our toes. Unsurprisingly, then, we’re looking forward to the weekend. Here’s what we’re playing Sammy Barker,...
Feature 10 PS3, PSP, PS Vita Games You May Not Realise Had a Physical Release
Plug the gaps in your physical collection
After the news that Sony is closing down its older PlayStation Stores, we’ve been taking a look at the PS3 and PSP/Vita games you won’t want to miss out on. Players can continue re-downloading t
Live Watch the Resident Evil Showcase (April 2021) Right Here
Village people
Thirsting for more Lady Dimitrescu Resident Evil Village gameplay and details? Capcom is back with another high-profile Resident Evil Showcase, ahead of the survival horror’s PlayStation 5 and PS4 launch next month. Join us from 3PM PDT / 11PM BST for all of the announcements and info. Resident Evil Showcase (April 2021)...
Guide When Is the Resident Evil Showcase?
Dates, times, and where to watch
What time is the Resident Evil Showcase? Capcom is gearing up for another Resident Evil Showcase, bringing us another glimpse at Resident Evil Village ahead of its release next month. If you're looking for all the details on this imminent event, don't worry. In this quick guide, we've compiled everything you need to...
Talking Point What's Next for Cyberpunk 2077, and the State of the Game on PS5, PS4
Here in Night City
We called Cyberpunk 2077 "the single biggest disappointment of the PS4 generation" in our scathing 3/10 review, published two weeks or so after the game's launch. Extremely buggy and sometimes outright broken on Sony's systems, its technical issues were simply inexcusable. But here we are just over four months later, and we find...
Poll Do You Use These Two Forgotten PS5 Features?
Accolades and Dust Catchers
Today's PlayStation 5 firmware update added a number of new features to Sony's current-gen console, allowing you to transfer PS5 games over to an external hard drive and Share Play between PS4 and PS5 systems. There are even some hidden
Feature Best PlayStation Music of March 2021
Earth angel
What’s a new month mean? That’s right! A new month means a new music recap! The PlayStation 5’s been out for a number of months now, and some people have even been able to get them. So what better way to demonstrate that than with a handful of great soundtracks that you can… also experience on a PS4? Maquette: Graceful...
Feature PS5 Firmware Update: All the Features You May Not Know About
The subtle improvements in PlayStation 5's new system software
Sony has released a new PlayStation 5 firmware update, officially named 21.01-03.00.00.38. Confusing naming conventions aside, this system software refresh brings with it some key new features, including the ability to offload next-gen games onto
Hands On PS5's External Storage Feature Offers Speedy Solution to Launch Fears
Commitment issues aside
The PlayStation 5's internal SSD does not have anywhere near enough space to last hardcore gamers the entire generation — we all immediately recognised that the moment its storage capabilities were confirmed. Roughly 667GB of space is all Sony could muster up, which isn't even enough to house all of the system's launch...
Exclusive Josef Fares Discusses the Infamous Elephant Scene in It Takes Two
An elephant never forgets
Spoiler Warning! This feature openly discusses moments within It Takes Two that are best experienced first-hand. If you haven't already, go play the game, it's great. It Takes Two is a wonderful co-op game. The latest effort from Hazelight Studios is a joyous adventure packed to bursting with variety, endlessly bringing...
Soapbox I Don't Think Sony's Obsession with PS5 Blockbusters Aligns with Reality
Sammy just isn't seeing it
The next three PlayStation 5 exclusives on Sony’s first-party docket are MLB The Show 21, Returnal, and Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart – a baseball simulation, a bullet hell roguelike, and the long-awaited successor to Insomniac Games’ mascot platformer property. The previous three, in case you’re curious, were...
Reaction Days Gone Was PS4's Black Sheep, But a Darn Good Open World Game
Freaker on a leash
A sequel to Days Gone, the Sony Bend survival horror open world, was pitched but never given the go-ahead. That’s according to a Bloomberg report, and it’s certainly corroborated by the departure of long-
Talking Point Would You Buy a PS5 Remake of The Last of Us?
You really gonna go through with this?
A Bloomberg report which rocked the industry this week revealed that Naughty Dog is currently working on a PlayStation 5 remake of The Last of Us – despite the game first releasing on the PS3 in 2013 and then being remastered
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 371
A wild adventure
After the sunshine of the Easter weekend, it’s all feeling a touch gloomy, isn’t it? Fortunately, it’s the weekend, so there’s always room to cheer yourself up with some good old video games. Here’s what we’re playing. Sammy Barker, Editor: I never thought it would happen, but I’ve been playing No Man’s Sky all...