News PS4 Exclusive Horizon: Zero Dawn's Strategy Guide Is a Giant Tome
More pages than Mass Effect Andromeda's
News - January, 2017
Tuesday31st Jan 2017
Review Dynasty Warriors: Godseekers (PS4)
The search continues
The Dynasty Warriors series is no stranger to spin-offs, what with its library of Empires titles and its catalogue of somewhat lacking offshoots like Dynasty Warriors: Strikeforce. The property has a spotty record when it comes to swapping out its tried and tested hack and slash formula for something different, so it's safe to...
Video There's One Thing That Still Worries Us About Horizon: Zero Dawn
"Can't you see I need time to think?"
Ahhh man, Horizon: Zero Dawn looks great, doesn't it? We've always had a soft spot for Guerrilla Games ever since the original Killzone days, and it's great to see the studio branch out and try something bold and ambitious. But we're worried because the studio's never managed to write a great story in its entire...
Exit stage left
Knee Deep is an odd game. Its particular brand of narrative-driven gameplay is hard to categorise: it's not quite a point-and-click adventure and not quite a walking simulator. If anything, it sits clumsily on the outskirts of the former, not really offering much in the way of pointing or clicking. Originally an episodic PC game, it...
News Here's Your Latest Look at Final Fantasy VII Remake on PS4
It's just a picture
Square Enix is celebrating Final Fantasy's 30th Anniversary right now, and it's offered a new look at Final Fantasy VII Remake as part of the revelling. Don't get your hopes up for a new trailer, though: the publisher's instead opted for some keyart of Cloud standing in front of the infamous Shinra Building. Squint and you may...
News Final Fantasy XV's Next Three DLC Packs Get Release Dates
First episode expansion in March
We've been getting plenty of news out of Square Enix recently and this extends to the Final Fantasy series, too, which is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year. Well, Final Fantasy XV director Hajime Tabata has today announced release dates for the game's next three DLC packs – and it seems we don't have long...
News Guerrilla Completes Development of Horizon: Zero Dawn on PS4
Always believe in your soul
Horizon: Zero Dawn is finished. Guerrilla Games' effortlessly cool boss Hermen Hulst announced that the role-playing release has gone gold on Twitter today, completing a development cycle that has stretched on for five or so years now. The press recently got an opportunity to play five hours of the title, and the feedback...
News Final Fantasy XII Uses a Phoenix Down in July on PS4
The zodiac age
Final Fantasy XII: The Zodiac Age may already have its Trophies in Sony's system, but it's not releasing anytime soon. Square Enix announced as part of Final Fantasy's 30th Anniversary event today that the PlayStation 2 remaster will release on
News If NieR: Automata Sells Really Well, There's a Chance of a NieR Remaster on PS4
Producer also comments on the game's length
In a recent question and answer session over on Facebook, the NieR: Automata team responded to a bunch of frequently asked questions, giving way to a load of juicy gossip. To start with, producer Yosuke Saito is asked whether the original NieR will ever be remastered for current-gen consoles. Perhaps...
News Multiplayer Horror Game Dead by Daylight Stalks PS4 Later This Year
Peekaboo
Dead by Daylight is breathing heavily in the direction of the PlayStation 4, publisher Starbreeze has revealed. Sneaking onto Sony's system at some point later this year as a digital release, the title has already found a lot of success on PC, as evidenced by the number of big-name YouTubers screaming about it over on their channels. Yeah,...
Store Update 31st January 2017 (Europe)
Sabotage
This isn't the biggest European PlayStation Store update you're likely to see, but after the past couple of weeks we're going to assume that your wallet is in need of a rest. Anyway, new titles this week include Dexed, Double Dragon IV, and Dynasty Warriors: Godseekers, but it's the DLC that most will pay attention to: Resident Evil 7's...
News Dollhouse Brings Dark Noir Horror to the PS4
Corpse bride
There are an abundance of horror games on the PlayStation 4 at the moment, many of which clumsily follow the blueprint left behind by Silent Hills' infamous playable teaser. But Dollhouse sounds like something a little different: it's a narrative-driven psychological experience where every choice that you make will shape the story in a...
News The Elder Scrolls Online: Morrowind Announced, By Far Biggest Expansion Yet
Getting hot in here
Zenimax Online Studios has revealed what's next for The Elder Scrolls Online: Tamriel Unlimited. Announced during the developer's livestream earlier today, The Elder Scrolls Online: Morrowind will launch on the 6th June. By far the biggest expansion yet, Morrowind gives players a chance to explore the home of the Dark Elves as it...
News Horizon: Zero Dawn's Photo Mode Will Give Your PS4's Share Button a Workout
Say cheese
Horizon: Zero Dawn is shaping up to be the prettiest PlayStation 4 exclusive to date, which is some feat considering the console already plays host to the unbelievable Uncharted 4: A Thief's End. And there's extra good news for fans of gorgeous visuals: you'll be able to capture each pixel in intricate detail thanks to the title's Photo...
News Final Fantasy VII Is 20 Years Old Today
Still one of the best
Final Fantasy VII launched for the original PlayStation on the 31st January 1997 in Japan - which means that it's 20 years old today. Time certainly flies, doesn't it? The series' first foray into 3D was a masterpiece then and it's still a masterpiece now - albeit a rather ugly one. You can read our review of Final Fantasy...
News For Honor PS4 Open Beta Draws Its Sword Next Weekend
For pre-release glory
Just before release, For Honor will be inviting anyone and everyone to get in on its open beta, which kicks off on the 9th February. Ending on the 12th February - just two days before the finished game launches - the beta should help the undecided choose whether or not to sink their blades into Ubisoft's latest. You'll be able...
Video Through the Fire and the Freeze of PlayStation VR's Dexed
Panzer Dragoon meets Rez
Ninja Theory: the industry's most divisive developer. Many love the Cambridge-based company for its work on Heavenly Sword and Enslaved, while those with anime avatars hate it for the colour of Dante's hair. Either way, the studio generally makes good games, and Dexed represents its first foray into the wonderful world of...
News Spring to Life with Arty Platformer Bound's Free PS4 Demo
In case you skipped it
Bound released on the PlayStation 4 last year, and was praised for its abstract visuals and its sublime animation. Our own Sammy Barker wasn't entirely keen on its gameplay, as noted in our review, but it's a unique title that's at least worth a look. Fortunately, if you're interested in the especially arty release, developer...
Live See What the Future Holds For The Elder Scrolls Online
Expansions? Updates? Let's find out
It's 2017 and it's a whole new year for The Elder Scrolls Online: Tamriel Unlimited. The game's come a heck of a long way since its launch, and now we're about to find out what its future entails. Whispers of an expansion that takes place in Morrowind are rampant, so if the rumours are true, we'll more than likely...
News Point Your Scope at Sniper Elite 4's 101 Trailer
In sights
We love these 101 trailers that Rebellion likes to put out. There's nothing wrong with fancy cinematic trailers, but sometimes you just want to know what a game has to offer, and this Sniper Elite 4 clip spells it all out so that there can be no confusion. It details everything from the kind of gameplay experience you can expect, right the...
Monday30th Jan 2017
Review Earthlock: Festival of Magic (PS4)
A kind of magic
Looking back on our adventure through the fantasy world of Umbra, we can't help but be reminded of a quote from John Carmack, co-founder of id Software. Speaking about DOOM, Carmack said: "Story in a game is like a story in a porn movie. It's expected to be there, but it's not that important." While we don't necessarily agree in...
News Hype Yourself with an Entire Horizon: Zero Dawn Quest Playthrough
There's no doubting the visuals, eh?
An embargo's lifted on Horizon: Zero Dawn previews today, and Sony has delivered with over 20 minutes of gameplay footage showing off an entire quest. In this commentated video, we get a glance at the game's structure, with inventory management segueing into dialogue trees and the excellent combat wrapping a big...
Hands On Slashing Samurai and Killing Knights in For Honor
Does Ubisoft's hack-'n-slasher earn its place in Valhalla?
It's hard to believe that, for a company that's been around for more than 30 years, Ubisoft doesn't have a huge catalogue of hack-'n-slash games. For those complaining about the French publisher's perceived lack of varied output, For Honor should represent a drastic change from its usual...
News UK Sales Charts: 73% of Resident Evil 7's Retail Copies Sold on PS4
Yakuza and Kingdom Hearts chart
Japanese games generally sell best on the PlayStation 4 but Resident Evil is one of those rare Eastern franchises that commands just as much interest in the West as it does in the East. However, that's not stopped Capcom's latest survival horror from selling best on Sony's system in the UK, with the PS4 accounting for...
Rumour Eidos Montreal Will Dump Deus Ex for Guardians of the Galaxy
Groot news?
Looks like our speculation was bang on the money, as Eurogamer is reporting that Deus Ex has been placed on hiatus. According to the site, Eidos Montreal is moving on from Adam Jensen as it takes the reins of
News All of Persona 5's DLC Will Be Heading West
Phantom thievery
Unsurprisingly, all of Persona 5's downloadable content will be making its way West following the game's release on the 4th April. European publisher Deep Silver has confirmed as much over on Twitter, so you can be safe in the knowledge that you won't be missing out on all that premium clutter Japan got last year. We say clutter,...
News Playtonic Wraps Production on PS4 Platformer Yooka-Laylee
Gold, gold
Like the glistening trinkets that will undoubtedly populate its sandbox levels, Yooka-Laylee has gone gold. The game – which isn't actually set to release until 11th April – is finished and heading off to the ol' manufacturing plant as we speak, where it will be printed onto blank Blu-ray discs and uploaded to the PlayStation Store...
News Fallout 4 PS4 Patch 1.9 Adds Pro Support Next Week
A better looking apocalypse
Fallout 4 is finally getting PS4 Pro support next week, Bethesda has confirmed. Patch 1.9 will add in some extra graphical oomph for those of you playing on Sony's supercharged system, with the developer promising native 1440p resolution, enhanced draw distance, and better god ray effects. Basically, it's going to look a...
News Big Elder Scrolls Online Announcement Set for Tomorrow
But what could it be?
Last year, The Elder Scrolls Online: Tamriel Unlimited shook things up with its One Tamriel update, allowing players of all levels and factions to explore the game's gigantic world at their own pace. Developer Zenimax Online Studios has been relatively quiet since, but now it's teasing a big announcement for tomorrow. "We're...
News Popular PS Vita Rhythm Game Superbeat: Xonic Boogies to PS4
Head candy
PM Studios' excellent PlayStation Vita rhythm game Superbeat: Xonic will make a beeline for the PlayStation 4 this Spring, publisher Rising Star Games has announced. The definitive version of the boogie-'em-up will get you on your feet with over 65 songs across dozens of genres, include rock, K-pop, and techno. All of the downloadable...
News Psychonauts in the Rhombus of Ruin Sightjacks PlayStation VR from 21st February
Raz-ma-tazz
Sony must have been listening to our grumbles because it's finally starting to talk about PlayStation VR software again. Psychonauts in the Rhombus of Ruin is the latest game to get a release date, with Double Fine committing to a 21st February launch date for the virtual reality puzzler. The game, which is set between the original...
News Namco Founder Masaya Nakamura Passes Away at 91
Rest in peace
Namco's founder Masaya Nakamura passed away on Sunday, 22nd January, publisher Bandai Namco has announced. The executive was 91-years-old at the time of his death. A private wake and funeral with close family and relatives has already been held, with the deceased requesting that the news of his passing be kept private until after the...
Sunday29th Jan 2017
Video Sony Needs to Solve PS4 Pro, PlayStation VR Stock Shortages
A growing concern
Here's a thing: the PlayStation 4 Pro and PlayStation VR are severely supply constrained. While the former is readily available in parts of North America, it's almost entirely sold out across Europe and Asia. And as for the platform holder's futuristic facemask, you've barely been able to buy one of those anywhere since it launched...
Saturday28th Jan 2017
News EA Engagement Employee Tweets About Skate 4
And the Internet goes insane
A calculated demonstration of the power of social media or a subtle hint? Only the senior manager of community engagement at EA knows the answer to that. All it took was a single hashtag for Daniel Lingen to send the Internet into a frothing frenzy: Skate 4. You may not know this, but
Sunday29th Jan 2017
News Gravity Rush 2's Free DLC Will Last About Five Hours
Raven mad
Are you enjoying Gravity Rush 2? Good, because there's lots more on the way. In a recent interview with Famitsu magazine, director Keiichiro Toyama revealed a little about the game's free expansion pack, which will focus on the story of Raven rather than series protagonist Kat. "It will depict what happens to the ark left over at the end...
Video Everything We Know About Square Enix's The Avengers So Far
Marvel at the lack of information
Haha, this one's funny because there's naff all to know about Square Enix's newly announced The Avengers project. But this is the Internet, so we'd be doing you a disservice if we didn't desperately fill the dead air with some speculation. And actually, there are a few things that we can infer about the Crystal...
Saturday28th Jan 2017
News Promising PS4 Exclusive WiLD Wanders Out of the Wilderness
Wild thing
Do you remember Michel Ancel's mad PlayStation 4 exclusive WiLD? The game was announced eons ago, and its first ever gameplay demonstration was mesmerising: it involved snake ladies and tribesmen who could transform into freakin' birds. It was basically the best thing ever, but all of the Beyond Good & Evil rumours have made us worry...
News Don't Worry, That Fallout 4 PS4 Pro Patch Is Still Coming
Hopefully it arrives before the bombs drop
Yeah, we know that it's been a long time since this was last mentioned, but apparently, that elusive PS4 Pro patch for Fallout 4 is still in the works - it hasn't been canned or put to one side, as some onlookers have suggested over the last few months. As is usually the case with stuff like this,...
News A Lot of People Are Enjoying Resident Evil 7 with PlayStation VR
Virtual scares
It's the first flagship PlayStation VR game since launch, and it seems a lot of people have plumped up the courage to play Resident Evil 7: Biohazard in virtual reality. Resident Evil.net – which performs a whole array of stat tracking and stuff – has revealed that over 72,000 players have at the very least sampled the title in...
News Shuhei Yoshida Has Been Meeting with Sony's First-Party Teams
Progress reports
January may be almost over, but we're still very much at the start of a new year, and Sony chief Shuhei Yoshida has spent it hanging out with PlayStation's many first-party teams. After a slew of random dinner pics, the gaffer posted on Twitter yesterday: "Great meetings with the US and European Worldwide Studios teams for the last...
News Japan's Getting a Limited Edition NieR Automata PS4 Bundle
Shh, it's a secret
A limited edition NieR Automata PlayStation 4 hardware bundle will be announced for Japan next week, though Square Enix had the audacity to show it off during a stream overnight. The special console – which is a PS4 Slim as opposed to a PS4 Pro – will come with Emil's moonface plastered all over the chassis. Pricing and...
News Heavenly Sword Dev's PlayStation VR Game Dexed Drops Next Week
Song of ice and fire
Ninja Theory may be best known for its narrative-driven games, but it's going full-on arcade for its PlayStation VR debut Dexed. The game – billed as a Panzer Dragoon-esque rails shooter – sees you wielding two PlayStation Move controllers in order to summon ice and fire. You'll need to inflict these spells on their opposite...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 153
Rooster teeth
We're genuinely in the midst of PlayStation 4 heaven right now, as January has seen the console amass one of the strongest selections of games that we've seen since the system launched. That means you're no doubt playing something new this week, and we want to know what. Yakuza 0? Gravity Rush 2? Resident Evil 7? You know the drill...
Friday27th Jan 2017
Feature 5 Reasons Why Kazuma Kiryu Is the Hardest Man on PlayStation
Don't mess
There's no point in denying it: we have a massive man-crush on Yakuza protagonist Kazuma Kiryu here at Push Square. We've known the guy since the days of the PlayStation 2, and our admiration seems to grow with every new Yakuza title that makes its way to Western shores. For the heathens among you who don't know who Kazuma Kiryu is,...
Talking Point What Free PlayStation Plus Games Do You Want in February 2017?
Selection box
For as inevitably negative as everyone was, January's free roster of PlayStation Plus software was decent all things told – particularly on the PlayStation 4. We really liked Day of the Tentacle Remastered, and while we accept This War of Mine: Little Ones is more of an acquired taste, it's still ace if you're into that kind of...
Thursday26th Jan 2017
News You'll Be Seeing a Lot More Horizon: Zero Dawn on Monday
Preview time
Horizon: Zero Dawn's just about a month away from release, and Sony's currently in the process of hosting a big press tour, where journalists are getting hands on with (we assume) the almost final build. This is a big, bulky press event, with those attending able to spend a whopping four hours with the role-playing release. It means we...
Friday27th Jan 2017
News Spider-Man PS4 Will Be Set in a Separate Universe to The Avengers
Don't expect a cross-publisher crossover
With two different publishers and developers involved, it's no surprise to learn that Insomniac Games' upcoming Spider-Man game is unrelated to Square Enix's newly announced The Avengers. But just in case you needed any clarification, the Ratchet & Clank developer has confirmed as much on Twitter, telling...
News Sony's Banking on Horizon: Zero Dawn Cosplay Becoming a Thing
Aloy division
We're starting to get an inkling of just how much Sony is betting on Horizon: Zero Dawn becoming its next big thing. While we're sure that the game will be very good, you can almost feel the company trying to force its success a little bit – just look at the ridiculous array of merchandise it announced earlier in the week. And over...
Poll Should Resident Evil Remain First-Person for Now?
The million dollar question
For many ardent fans, Resident Evil 7: Biohazard's switch to first-person proved a bigger fright than the game itself – but as reviews proved this week, the change works better than it has any right to. Even those that enjoyed Resident Evil 6 would struggle to argue against the staleness that Capcom's flagship franchise...
Round Up PS4's Fantastic January Fortnight
Living the dream
January's normally a slow month, but it's been uncharacteristically awesome on the PlayStation 4 this year. With so many great games launching over the past 14 or so days, we figured that we'd put together a very special round up, pulling together all of our reviews into one easily accessible place. Without further ado, let's get to...
News Learn More About Double Dragon IV on PS4 with This Trailer
Less than Jake
Double Dragon IV will roundhouse kick the PlayStation 4 next week, and Arc System Works has released a trailer explaining all of the modes and mechanics you can find in the final game. The video reveals that in addition to an all-new globe-trotting campaign, you'll also find a Versus Mode and a Tower Mode. You'll be able to unlock new...
News SEGA Drops a Magical Sound Shower on Spotify
Oldies but happies
Phwoar, here's one for those of you who wished you lived in an alternate universe where SEGA still made consoles and your humble host had founded a Dreamcast 3 fansite named Chao Bella instead of Push Square: the publisher has dropped a slew of classic choons on Spotify. All you need to do is search for the artist 'SEGA' and...
News Meet Your Human Mass Effect: Andromeda Party Members in This New Trailer
Squad goals
If you were left wondering about your squad mates following yesterday's Mass Effect: Andromeda cinematic trailer, then you're in luck, as we've stumbled across a second video which spotlights some of your crew - namely your human allies. First up is Alec Ryder - father to the Ryder siblings and the team's captain. He's missing in action...
News Resident Evil 7 Ships a Strong 2.5 Million Copies for Launch
Dead to rights
Resident Evil 7: Biohazard looks poised to be a commercial success as well as a critical one. Capcom has announced today that the title has shipped 2.5 million copies for launch, which is a decent figure even if it is less than the rotter Resident Evil 6 managed. We should point out that this number reflects the sum of units that...
News Square Enix to Release Final Fantasy XIV Inspired Live-Action Series
A fantasy based on reality
Square Enix and Japanese broadcast network TBS are releasing a live-action drama series based around Final Fantasy XIV. The series is apparently based on a real-life story of a father and son who have difficulties communicating with each other. When the father receives a PS4 for his 60th birthday, he decides to start...
News Overwatch Hits a Massive 25 Million Players
Up and over
A short but sweet news story for you here: Overwatch has broken the 25 million player mark. Blizzard's super popular shooter seems to have gone from strength to strength ever since it launched in May of last year, and such a high user count shows that it isn't ready to slow down just yet. Over the months that it's been on the market,...
Wednesday25th Jan 2017
Review Tales of Berseria (PS4)
Velvet not cut from the same cloth
You can always count on the Tales series to keep to its roots. While the latest Final Fantasy might have divided opinion with its more Westernised open world direction, Tales of Berseria is a far more typical Japanese role-playing game that continues – and develops, in some meaningful ways – the genre's...
Thursday26th Jan 2017
News Retail Copies of Gravity Rush Remastered Are Now a Rarity
Copies selling for upwards of $100
Got a sealed copy of Gravity Rush Remastered for the PlayStation 4? For the love of Kat, don't damn well open it. Copies of the title are becoming increasingly rare in North America, and that means that they carry a premium. A quick glance at eBay reveals that the game is selling for upwards of $100, while
News Push Square to Doubt These L.A. Noire PS4 Remaster Rumours
WTF?
There are rumours that Rockstar's readying a remaster of… Well, er, L.A. Noire. It all started with a notorious Grand Theft Auto fansite contributor, who claimed that Team Bondi's crime drama was coming to the Nintendo Switch of all systems. Then another Twitter source – with less than 1,000 followers, we'll note ??
News Tekken 7 Post-Launch Support Wouldn't Exist Without Paid DLC, Says Director
Classic characters won't be paid DLC, though
Tekken director and chief producer Katsuhiro Harada has never been one to mince words. Over the years, he's featured in countless interviews where he gives straight answers with regards to his vision for the Tekken franchise, and in the case of Tekken 7, he's already stated several times that paid...
News Death Stranding Will Avoid Sexualised Women Without Deep Backgrounds
Oh so Quiet
Hideo Kojima has said that he wants to take a "different approach" to the way that female characters are represented in PlayStation 4 exclusive Death Stranding. The auteur was chatting with the BBC's Newsbeat following a recent studio tour, and he said that he wants to avoid heroines who have "big breasts and no back story". He expl
News Ni no Kuni II Combat System Detailed, Gets New Screenshots and a Worldwide Launch
It's looking fantastic-al
Bloody hell, we've just been hit with a tidal wave of Ni no Kuni II: Revenant Kingdom information, so forgive us if we're still trying to gather our thoughts in this article. For starters, let's go over what a lot of people have been asking about: the combat system. Going by what we've seen of the game so far, it's safe to...
News Square Enix and Marvel Announce Multi-Game Partnership Starting with The Avengers
Hip to be Square
Bugger, and we were really hoping for that Final Fantasy XII: The Zodiac Age release date. Square Enix has revealed its "exciting announcement", confirming what the many whispers were suggesting: the Japanese publisher is teaming up with Marvel to work on a string of unannounced titles. The first is currently known as 'The Avengers...
News Sci-Fi Dark Souls The Surge Peers into the Dystopian Future
Brave new world
Deck 13's dystopian Dark Souls-esque title The Surge will deploy in May on the PlayStation 4, the developer has announced. The studio confirmed the date alongside a new trailer, which shows protagonist Warren starting work at shady corporation CREO. But it's not long before a catastrophic event turns artificial intelligence against...
News Ni no Kuni II Targeting 60fps on Standard PS4
Dev CEO seems certain it'll happen
Perhaps one of the more interesting details to emerge from today's wave of Ni no Kuni II: Revenant Kingdom previews, Level-5 CEO Akihiro Hino has said that the final release will run at 60 frames per second on the PlayStation 4. And that's not the Pro, either - he's talking about Sony's standard system. Okay, so...
News Take a Look Inside Kojima Productions' Sci-Fi Studio
Seeing is believing
Hideo Kojima has opened the doors to the new Kojima Productions for the first time, revealing the futuristic studio space where Death Stranding will be made. The company, which the auteur founded in late 2015 following his departure from Konami, is almost ready to begin full production on its PlayStation 4 exclusive project –...
News Hundreds Line Up for PlayStation VR Restock in Japan
Many waited overnight for a chance to buy one
Hundreds of Japanese gamers lined up to buy PlayStation VR in Japan today. As we're sure you know, the headset launched last year in the region, but similarly to the rest of the world, it's been out of stock for months now. Sony's done such an awful job meeting demand that many people waited outside...
News You Won't See Any More of The Avengers Until 2018
Disassemble
That momentary glimpse of Square Enix, Crystal Dynamics, and Eidos Montreal's upcoming The Avengers game that you saw today? Yeah, you won't be getting another glimpse until 2018. While this is the beginning of a multi-year, multi-game relationship between Marvel and the Japanese publisher, it sounds like it's still early days. "The...
News Kojima: I Will Push the Creative Envelope Until the Day I Die
Hideo's back, folks
Hideo Kojima admitted following his break-up with Konami that he considered quitting games for good, but he was convinced to start again. Now it seems like the auteur is very much over the past, and is looking to the future. Today an embargo has lifted showing off the inside of his new studio, and it looks frankly astonishing...
News Mass Effect: Andromeda Cinematic Trailer Shows Off a Promising Story
Home away from home
Finding a new home planet for humanity in the depths of an alien galaxy can't be an easy task. As such, we don't particularly envy the Ryder siblings in Mass Effect: Andromeda, even if they do get the opportunity to romance as many different intergalactic species as they can. The title's latest trailer gives us our best glimpse...
News DiRT 4 Gets Muddy on PS4 in June 2017
Where's Christina Aguilera when you need her?
Oh, this is an unexpected surprise: DiRT 4 is coming to the PlayStation 4 this coming June. The sequel – which aims to blend the hardcore simulation of last year's DiRT Rally with the more accessible aspects of the popular PlayStation 3 titles DiRT 2 and DiRT 3 – aims to push the idea of adrenaline...
News Ace Combat 7 Scores Skies Unknown Subtitle, Extended Trailer
Delicious dogfights
Ace Combat 7 looks every inch the cheesy dogfighting successor that you've been dreaming of, and now it's bagged an equally camp Skies Unknown subtitle. The game – which will release later this year with PlayStation VR features – was announced at PlayStation Experience a while back, and now has received an extended trailer...
News Action RPG Portal Knights Builds a Home on PS4 Later This Year
Block party
An action role-playing game set in a sandbox world that features an open crafting system? Where have we heard that one before? Okay, so its not exactly the most original game coming to the PlayStation 4 this year, but Portal Knights is supposed to be good fun on PC, and its colourful announcement trailer has at least got us interested...
News Evo 2017 Reveals Its Featured Fighting Games
And you can decide the final title
Evolution 2017 may be a good few months away yet, but this year's line up of fighting titles has already been decided. The annual event will play host to nine championship games in total, one of which is decided by fans through a charity donation process. For those out of the loop, Evolution - commonly referred to...
Wednesday25th Jan 2017
Guide Where to Find All 18 Antique Coins in Resident Evil 7
Pelicans in your pocket
Resident Evil 7's upgrade system is, quite frankly, genius. In order to maintain consistency with the grounded nature of the campaign, Capcom has done away with Australian accented merchants and complicated mission complete screens. Instead, it's incorporated Antique Coins: collectibles located around the Baker plantation...
News PS4 Pro Is a 'Half-Assed Upgrade' Compared to Scorpio, Says Xbox Dev
Here we go
Nothing like a good bit of drama, eh? A good bit of banter with the NeoGAF boys, something to rile people up on an otherwise quiet Wednesday night. In a post on the aforementioned forum, Thomas Mahler, CEO of Moon Studios, jumps into the fray to spew the virtues of the upcoming Xbox Scorpio project. The developer, best known for Xbox One...
Review Kingdom Hearts HD 2.8 Final Chapter Prologue (PS4)
A sight for Sora eyes
It's baffling to consider that a new Kingdom Hearts hasn't been released on consoles in over a decade. The series' sappy emotion, bizarre juxtaposition of characters, and overly convoluted story may drive many away, but there's a stirring magic and innocence to it all that has never waned on us. Kingdom Hearts HD 2.8 Final...
News Horizon: Zero Dawn Assembles a Metric Ton of Merchandising Tat
How much crap can you hold?
How hard is Sony going to shove Horizon: Zero Dawn down your throat? Harder than a well-endowed man with a moustache it seems. Hot on the heels of yesterday's bundle announcement, the platform holder has announced… Well, a frankly staggering amount of merchandise. If this doesn't prove just how much the manufacturer is...
Tuesday24th Jan 2017
News Stock Up on PS4 Must Haves with NA PlayStation Essentials Sale
Caught on the way down
Another week, another chance to bulk up on cheap and cheerful PlayStation 4 games. Sony's launched the PlayStation Essentials sale on the North American PlayStation Store, and this one is chock full of must own releases. In truth, it's missing a number of games that you'd expect with that kind of name, but deals like Batman:...
Wednesday25th Jan 2017
News Grab Your Friends and Go to the Wildlands with Ghost Recon Beta
Oscar mike
Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon: Wildlands will be securing a PlayStation 4 beta next month, and you're invited. Pre-load will open on 1st February, with the test itself set to run from 3rd February through 6th February. You'll be able to sign up for access through here, and each successful registrant will have the option to invite three...
News Final Fantasy XII: The Zodiac Age's Trophies Tease Imminent Release
Trinkets already on Sony's servers
There's no date attached to role-playing remaster Final Fantasy XII: The Zodiac Age just yet, but it looks like the game is ready to go. Trophies for the title have appeared on tracking websites overnight, and this usually doesn't occur until a title has gone gold and its trinkets have been added to Sony's servers...
News Square Enix Teases 'Exciting Announcement' Coming Tomorrow, Probably Final Fantasy XII
Cheeky Baschtards
Those scamps over at Square Enix think that they're clever, but we're onto them... Or so we think. Earlier today, it was brought to our attention that Trophies for upcoming PlayStation 4 remaster Final Fantasy XII: The Zodiac Age are live on Sony's servers, and now Square Enix is saying that it has an "exciting announcement"...
News Japanese Sales Charts: Gravity Rush Goes Top as Valkyria Revolution Flops
PS4 still the hardware king
Gravity Rush 2 has floated straight to the top of the latest Japanese software charts, shifting 74,361 copies. Certainly not an amazing number, but it's not quite terrible either, and it's an improvement over the sales of the original Gravity Rush. In any case, it's nice to see Kat at least make it to the summit - even if...
News VR Ping Pong Bats a Path to PlayStation VR
Smash hit
For all of the amazing games on the PlayStation 3, some of your humble host's fondest memories are of playing table tennis in Sports Champions. The controls and physics in that particular minigame were just brilliant, and while the package as a whole was quite soulless, this author lost many an hour to it, batting balls back at plain faced...
News PlayStation VR Scores an Officially Licensed Headstand
Tête-à-tête
Add this to the list of weirdest PlayStation accessories: PlayStation VR is getting its own official headstand. Manufactured by the folks behind the Resident Evil 7: Biohazard candle, this bizarre obsidian noggin has been designed to store away your virtual reality headset in a safe place. It comes with a sturdy chrome base, an...
News Pray for Prey from 5th May on PS4
Talos all you know
It's been flying under the radar since it was re-announced, but there's a small chance Prey could scratch that BioShock itch you've been desperately trying to ignore. Bethesda has announced that the first-person shooter – created by Dishonored developer Arkane – will face-off against an extraterrestrial threat starting 5th...
News We're Blasting Off with a New Mass Effect: Andromeda Trailer Tomorrow
Into the void
This industry just loves to build things up, doesn't it? Announcements of announcements, teaser trailers teasing actual trailers... The hype peddling just never stops, and BioWare's as guilty as anyone. The Canadian developer's been puffing its chest regarding Mass Effect: Andromeda for years now - long before we actually saw the game...
News Dance to the Sound of Akiba's Beat on PS4, Vita This Spring
Electric town
Akiba's Beat has been delayed into the nebulous Spring 2017 window in Europe, but publisher PQube has announced a Limited Edition to make up for it. The game – which still looks set for a 14th March release in North America – is a successor to the Akiba's Trip titles, but instead of pervy brawling instead has a more role-playing...
News Overwatch Celebrates the Chinese New Year with Rooster Update
Cock-a-doodle-doo
Overwatch has already piggybacked several real-world celebrations, and now it's cock-a-doodle-dooing to the tune of the Chinese New Year. Starting now through 13th February, you'll find a new Rooster-themed Seasonal Event in Blizzard's brilliant first-person shooter, with over 100 cosmetic items up for grabs from Lunar Loot boxes...
News Eliza's Back for Blood in New Tekken 7 Trailer
Drink up
Eliza caused a bit of a stir when she was originally plopped into free-to-play PlayStation 3 title Tekken Revolution. A vampire who has access to a few long-range attacks and a series of not-typically-Tekken moves, many players thought that she was just a touch too anime for the property - and to be fair, she does sort of stand out, even as...
Tuesday24th Jan 2017
News Boy Wonder Battles Batman in Injustice 2 Robin Trailer
Reliant Robin
NetherRealm releases are impressive beasts. On sites like this it always feels like fighting genre stalwarts Street Fighter and Tekken have the upper-hand, and it's true that they'll command most of the attention in the competitive scene. But still, games like Mortal Kombat X garner ridiculous traction among the mainstream, and looking...
Guide Which Difficulty Should You Play Resident Evil 7 On?
Madhouse
There are three different difficulty settings for you to choose from in Resident Evil 7, but which one should you pick? Unlike in most games, the options do more than tweak health settings, so we figured that we'd break down all of the differences for you so that you can choose which one is for you. We should stress straight away that...
Guide Four Resident Evil 7 Tips Which May Save Your Ass
Baker foil
Resident Evil 7 is a ruthless game. The antagonistic Bakers ain't messing about, and they will take you down. The good news is that you'll have the opportunity to fight back, you just need to know how. While we didn't want to put up a guide riddled with spoilers showing you exactly what to do in each scenario – where's the fun in that...
Turing point
Most of us use a computer at least once a day. If we want to know the weather, we ask our phone. If we want to check our schedule, we scroll through our tablet. If we want to know what the traffic is like, we search it on our laptop. The Turing Test asks us to think about the implications of that ecosystem. It wants us to examine the...
News Nioh Co-Op Gameplay Shows the Benefits of Teaming Up
No longer a lone samurai
In case you didn't know already, Nioh has a cooperative component, allowing you to join up with a friend or stranger during your dangerous adventure. As is the case in the Dark Souls games, you'll be able to summon allies into your world; whether you need help with a specific boss or you just want to smash some skulls...
News Sony Announces Horizon: Zero Dawn PS4 Bundle, But It's Not a PS4 Pro
Box clever
Sony's strategy with the PlayStation 4 Pro is strange to say the least. The optional iterative console which launched last year makes a sizeable difference to standard PS4 releases, but the platform holder almost seems scared to promote it. And while we assumed that was merely a consequence of it keeping the spotlight on the PS4 Slim over...
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...
Hands On Final Fantasy XV's Moogle Chocobo Carnival Is Fun for All of Five Minutes
At least you can get in for free
We didn't have high hopes for Final Fantasy XV's first real slice of additional content, and to be brutally honest, it feels like we've wasted an hour of our life just giving it a try. The Moogle Chocobo Carnival, which is only available for a limited amount of time, redecorates the city of Altissia with colourful...
News Yakuza 0 Grabs Free DLC and a Launch Trailer
Showtime
Hey, Yakuza 0 is out today, and we highly recommend it. The PlayStation 4 exclusive has seemingly pushed the niche series into the corner of the mainstream eye for the first time in forever, and as far as we're concerned, any success that it finds is well deserved. The game's launch trailer is short but sweet, showing off all the stuff that...
News Resident Evil 7's First DLC Launches Next Week on PS4
Cut content?
Hmmm. While we're champing at the bit for more of the excellent Resident Evil 7, we're not sure how we feel about the first pack being released so early. Nevertheless, Banned Footage Vol. 1 – which is available as part of the game's Season Pass or on its own for $9.99 – will deploy next week (31st January) on the PlayStation Store,...
Store Update 24th January 2017 (Europe)
A crazy week
There can be no question that 2017 has started strongly on the PlayStation 4, but this week's selection of new software is particularly insane. You'll need to select between Yakuza 0, Kingdom Hearts: We're Not Typing the Full Title Here, and Resident Evil 7: Biohazard – a frightening array of impressive wares. Plus there are some...
News Final Fantasy XV Will Be Geeking Out with a Monster Encyclopedia Update
Beastly
Final Fantasy XV has some brilliant monster designs. From herds of wild animals to raging demons, the game's got beasts to cover every base, and they're all great to look at. If you like studying strange creatures as much as we do then you're in luck, as director Hajime Tabata has said a patch is in the works that adds a monster...
News Don't Forget the Glacier White PS4 Slim Drops Today in Europe
Very ice
Just a subtle reminder: the Glacier White PlayStation 4 Slim releases today across Europe. Sony announced the snowy console right back at the start of the year, and the dreamy device is finally ready to deploy. While it will set you back a bit (it's selling for £259.99 on Amazon UK), we reckon that the slimmer system looks downright smexy...
News Toukiden 2 Butchers Demons This March on PS4, Vita
Off with their limbs
Toukiden 2 is setting itself up to be a pretty interesting sequel, boasting much more open environments and a whole cast of new characters to interact with. The action role-playing title released in Japan last year, and as far as we're aware, it was well received. Of course, the first game and its enhanced re-release Toukiden:...
News The Banner Saga's Third and Final Chapter Kicks Off Its Crowdfunding Campaign
Begin the march
The final chapter in The Banner Saga is supposedly launching in late 2018, but before developer Stoic can start thinking about pushing The Banner Saga 3 onto the PlayStation Store, it's going to need a bit of help from its fans. As with the studio's previous games, it's taken to Kickstarter in order to help fund its project. Stoic...
Monday23rd Jan 2017
Review Resident Evil 7: Biohazard (PS4)
Bayou hazard
Ever since BSAA beefcake Chris Redfield exacted grievous bodily harm on a boulder, the Resident Evil franchise has been on a bit of a downward spiral. Sure, the Revelations side-stories delivered disposable enough entertainment, but numbered entry Resident Evil 6 was a rotter through and through. Resident Evil 7: Biohazard aims to drag...
News Resident Evil 7 Sharpens Up the Scares on PS4 Pro
Sony's new hardware leveraged to great effect
Resident Evil 7 is a stunning game. Running at a near locked 60 frames-per-second, the release has some ridiculously good lighting, which makes its Louisiana setting sing on the PlayStation 4. But the title's also making use of the PS4 Pro in some pretty positive ways, as this comparison between the two...
News Tekken 7 Fights Back with Exclusive PS4 Content
PlayStation VR support also re-confirmed
We're not the biggest fans of exclusive content, but let's get real for a minute here: the market for Tekken 7 is absolutely on the PlayStation 4. And publisher Bandai Namco seems to have recognised that, confirming that there will be a bunch of exclusive extras in the Sony SKU of the game. These include...
Feature Is Resident Evil 7 Any Good with PlayStation VR?
Back to the Kitchen
Resident Evil 7 is something of a rarity: it's a major PlayStation 4 title which can be played in virtual reality from start-to-finish using PlayStation VR. There are very few cut corners here – aside from the pre-rendered cut-scenes which annoyingly play in Cinematic Mode – and Capcom deserves credit for that; at a time when...
News PS4 Exclusive Horizon: Zero Dawn Skips Bothersome Microtransactions
Pure and simple
We've played Horizon: Zero Dawn, and let us be clear: you can practically feel money pouring out of the screen. Sony's not been shy in stating that Guerrilla Games' open world adventure is one of its highest budget projects to date, but the platform holder won't be slyly recouping those costs by incorporating bothersome...
News PS4 Software Sales Exceed 400 Million, Console Sales Reach 53.4 million
Numbers revealed as SIE Asia apologise for PSVR and PS4 Pro shortages
At the ongoing Taipei Games Show – regarded by many as the biggest gaming event of the year assuming you live in Taipei – Sony Interactive Entertainment Asia general manager Hiroyuki Oda revealed some crazy sales numbers for PlayStation 4 hardware and software. Speaking at the...
News UK Sales Charts: Gravity Rush 2 Slinks Outside Top Ten
Me-oh
Gravity Rush 2, for all of its critical acclaim, was always going to be an impossible sell, and unfortunately the superhero sequel has failed to break the UK sales charts top ten. The fan favourite finished in 16th position, which doesn't look terrible until you remember that sales are low across the board this time of the year. It probably...
Rumour Vampire Fighter Eliza Returns in Tekken 7's Deluxe Edition
Along with an extra game mode
Okay, who remembers Eliza, the very-anime vampire from free-to-play title Tekken Revolution? Boasting projectile attacks and a crazy look, she was something of a divisive addition to the character roster, but despite her odd nature, it looks like she's returning in Tekken 7 - but only if you nab the so-called deluxe...
News Dead or Alive Xtreme 3 Brings Eye Candy to PlayStation VR This Week
Girl power
PlayStation VR's killer app will finally release this week – and no, we're not talking about Resident Evil 7. Koei Tecmo has announced that Dead or Alive Xtreme 3: Fortune's sultry virtual reality add-on will be made available from 24th January. You'll be able to download it for free through 28th February if you own the full game; those...
Feature Tales of Berseria Goes For a Darker Kind of RPG Party
Not your usual group of teenagers
The Tales series has always taken its main cast of characters pretty seriously, and Tales of Berseria is no different. The upcoming action role-playing game takes a slightly different path to its predecessors, opting to focus on a more mature story that's pushed to the forefront by a somewhat troubled playable...
News Tekken 7 Delayed to Avoid Mistakes of Games Like Street Fighter V
Whiff punish
The good news is that Tekken 7 has a confirmed PlayStation 4 release date - the bad news is that the game is no longer launching in early 2017. Now pegged for release on the 2nd June, the delay is admittedly a little hard to stomach since we've been waiting so long to begin with, but it's all for a good cause, according to director...
News Resident Evil 7's Meaty 806.1MB Day One PS4 Patch Fleshes Out Survival Horror
Fix the fear
You'll need to wring your hands a little longer before getting stuck into Resident Evil 7 on the PlayStation 4 this week, as the game has been updated with an 806.1MB day one patch. The update – which adds additional Trophies and support for upcoming expansion packs – is available to download right now, a day ahead of launch...
News Tekken 7 Gameplay Shows the Latest PS4 Build in Action
Excellent
We haven't seen all that much of Tekken 7 running on a PlayStation 4 - or anything outside of an arcade unit for that matter - but thanks to the power of YouTube, we're able to share the latest build of the game running on Sony's console. The footage, posted by TrueTekken, is taken from the title's recent Nordic Tour. Featuring Miguel and...
Video Should You Buy Resident Evil 7 on PS4?
The great bloody Baker off
Resident Evil 7 starts strong and then flunks the home straight a little bit, but it's still the best Biohazard in a long time. If you're looking for a video review to go along with our written report, then you'll find exactly that above. In addition to commentary on the game itself, this clip includes tons of spoiler-free...
News Dark Souls III: The Ringed City Prepares to Die on 28th March
Praise the sun
We weren't overly enamoured with Dark Souls III's first expansion pack, but hopefully The Ringed City can rectify things. The second major add-on is set to release on 28th March for the PlayStation 4, and is packed with familiar imagery of faraway castles and colossal beasts. Will you be psyching yourself up for this date with death?...
News Final Fantasy XV Original Soundtrack Is Getting a Worldwide Release
Score
Although Final Fantasy XV's soundtrack doesn't quite measure up to the classics - as far as we're concerned, anyway - it's still a darn good listen, especially with that boss theme thrown into the mix. Yeah, you know the one. Anyway, a physical edition of the soundtrack, spread across four discs, has been available to buy in Japan since last...
News Tekken 7 June Release Date Confirmed on PS4
Not quite early 2017
Yep, we told you that it was coming. Following an Amazon leak, Bandai Namco has confirmed that Tekken 7 will indeed be launching worldwide on the PlayStation 4 on the 2nd June. Pre-ordering gets you access to Eliza, the vampiric fighter that appeared in Tekken Revolution. The announcement comes alongside a cool new story...
Live Final Fantasy XV Stream Invites You to the Moogle Chocobo Carnival
Chocobo-a-go-go
Want to know more about Final Fantasy XV's Moogle Chocobo Carnival? The limited time event is heading to the open world adventure this month, but Square Enix has been keeping relatively quiet with regards to what we can expect. Thankfully, the publisher's hosting a livesteam tonight at 18:00 GMT that should answer most of our...
Rumour Tekken 7 Launches Early June on PS4
Summer slugfest
Jeez, the Tekken 7 rumour train has really left the station today. Hot on the heels of a supposed deluxe edition that features the return of vampire fighter Eliza, Amazon may have just leaked the game's release date, which is being officially announced at some point this week. The retailer currently has a page for the title's...
Video Cash in with Two Hours of Yakuza 0 PS4 Gameplay
Kaz-tastic
We've already established that Yakuza 0 is basically the second best thing on Earth after a big bowl of ramen, but perhaps you still need some convincing. Well, we played through two hours of the title live on our YouTube channel last night, and we've archived the stream above for your on-demand viewing pleasure. Sold yet?
News Find Out All About Final Fantasy XV's Chocobo Carnival Later Today
Livestream incoming
We've got a lot of questions regarding the Moogle Chocobo Carnival that's coming to Final Fantasy XV - the most important one being why? Thankfully, Square Enix is prepared to answer our queries later today, as it'll be hosting a livestream that's all about sharing details on the game's upcoming event. The stream kicks off at...
Sunday22nd Jan 2017
News Resident Evil 7 Custom PS4 Controller Has Dummy Fingers for Triggers
You are dead
Vulpe Andrei is a dab hand at console and controller mods, having been behind some of our favourites in the past. But this custom Resident Evil 7 DualShock 4 is a cut above his usual work; the attention to detail is insane. While the pad's ugly by design, we absolutely love some of the touches, like the use of dummy fingers for the...
News Of Course You Can Fish in NieR Automata on PS4
Rod action
There's a law in Japan that states if you're making an open world title you must include a fishing minigame; Final Fantasy XV, New Hot Shots Golf (!!!), and now NieR Automata are evidence of that. Of course, the original release was famous for its rubbish rod action, so we've been eager to see if 2B falls into the same trap – hookline...
News Hold Up! Suggestive PlayStation VR Title Summer Lesson Is Getting Subtitles
Asian release will be in English
We played Summer Lesson at launch; we didn't have a clue what was going on. But later this year, Bandai Namco will be releasing the PlayStation VR title with English subtitles for the Asian market. Don't believe us? The trailer embedded above proves as much. This changes everything. Would you be willing to get up...
Saturday21st Jan 2017
News Fate/Grand Order Enters Virtual Reality Realm with PlayStation VR
Don't expect this one overseas
Fate/Grand Order is big business on smartphones in Japan. You may not have heard, but Sony's visual novel adaptation has outperformed Pokémon Go on the manufacturer's home turf. And now it's getting a PlayStation VR spin-off, as ann
News Uncharted: The Lost Legacy Will Be a Tonal Departure from Previous Games
Gameplay will be wider
Much like side-story The Last of Us: Left Behind, developer Naughty Dog's looking to do something a bit different with Uncharted: The Lost Legacy. Speaking in the latest issue of Official PlayStation Magazine, creative director Shaun Escayg explained that the game will be "tonally" unique compared to its predecessors, although...
News Here's Your Reminder That Nioh's Last Chance Trial Is Now Live on PS4
Last but not least
It's now officially the weekend - hooray - which that means Nioh's 'Last Chance Trial' can now be accessed on PlayStation 4. Only playable until tomorrow, said trial was made available to download earlier this week so that interested players could make sure it was ready to go. Still, even if you've been slow off the mark, the...
News PlayStation Asia Shows the Rest of Sony How to Make a Presser Entrance Yet Again
Zero dawn
Last year he abseiled into a press conference, but this year PlayStation Asia president Hiroyuki Oda has opted to open Sony's Taipei Game Show briefing dressed in Horizon: Zero Dawn garb. C'mon Shawn Layden – you've really got to step up your game. This footage captured by
News Street Fighter Surprises Planned for 30th Anniversary at E3, Comic-Con
Arcade mode?
Street Fighter series producer Yoshinori Ono has teased surprises for the franchise's 30th Anniversary – perhaps they'll include an actual game being patched into Street Fighter V? Speaking with IGN, the ever-jovial executive explained: "Around E3 timing, maybe even San Diego Comic-Con, we have one or two surprises we hope our fans...
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...
Friday20th Jan 2017
Video Sony Must Not Allow PlayStation VR to Wilt
Time to talk
So, here's the thing: PlayStation VR's not for everyone and that's fine. There are a metric ton of non-VR PlayStation 4 titles set to release this year, and given Sony's aptitude for amazing press conferences at the moment, don't rule out a dozen more being announced over the coming months. But virtual reality is still really cool, and...
News EU PlayStation Store Restocks with Yet More Stellar Savings
How low can you go?
Christmas is long gone and your wallet's probably feeling a little light, but you'll still be able to find something to buy on the European PlayStation Store. As its big January sale comes to a close, Sony's launched a brand new set of offers on the digital plaza, and it includes bargains like Thief, Godzilla, and Resident Evil...
News Final Fantasy XV's Moogle Chocobo Carnival Is Just the Dumbest Thing
Why?
Ever wondered why Final Fantasy XV took over a decade to make? It's because of dumb sh*t like the Moogle Chocobo Carnival. Arriving as part of a free update to the main game on 24th January, the festival will run through 19th February and will dress Altissia in celebratory garb. As you wander the location, you'll be able to participate in...
Thursday19th Jan 2017
News PS4 Exclusive Nioh Will Take Some 70 Hours to Beat
You're going to need a sick note
If you're worried about getting bang for your buck with Team Ninja's upcoming PlayStation 4 exclusive Nioh, then don't: game director Fumihiko Yasuda has revealed in an interview with WCCFTech that the title will take approximately 70 hours on average to beat. The snippet comes from a conversation the site had with...
Friday20th Jan 2017
News US PlayStation Store Flash Sale Plunges Prices on PS4
PS3 and Vita also join the party
You may have a new president now, but that ain't stopping Sony from posting some great deals on the US PlayStation Store. The platform holder's launched a pretty tasty January Flash Sale on the American plaza today, with offers spanning everything from Hitman Go ($3.19) through to Lords of the Fallen ($3.99)...
Site News Welcome to the New Push Square
Fresh start
Do you like what we've done to the place? Phwoar, it's pretty bloody spiffing, isn't it? For the past year we've quietly embarked on a Nathan Drake-esque adventure in search of the perfect Push Square facelift. We loved the previous layout just as much as you do, but the simple fact is that we outgrew it; we create such a variety of...
News Diablo III Necromancer Details Rise From the Grave Next Week
Dead rising
Diablo III is getting a brand new playable character at some point this year, but we know very little about it right now. That's all set to change next week, however, as Blizzard plans to show off the role-playing loot-'em-up's latest class on the 27th January as part of a developer livestream. The upcoming Necromancer will,...
Feature What Do You Mean You've Never Played... Dragon Quest VIII?
One of the PS2's very best games
Today marks the launch of Dragon Quest VIII on the Nintendo 3DS - an enhanced port of the original PlayStation 2 masterpiece. We're obviously not here to talk about the handheld reimagining, but we do think that its release gives us a good excuse to look back on the PS2 title. A joint effort from Square Enix and...
News Destiny's Next Big Update Is Due In Spring
Keeping things ticking
Following Destiny's The Dawning event, which took place over much of December and early January, it feels like the social shooter has once again fallen off to the side. We've seen this happen time and time again with Bungie's ongoing project, but with Destiny 2 supposedly due later in the year, everyone's wondering how the...
Video Four of the Best Minigames in Yakuza 0 on PS4
Totally dumb fun
The Yakuza series has always revelled in ridiculous minigames - and Yakuza 0 has the best selection of the bunch. Seriously, you can spend hours at a time hopping from one activity to the next, but in our latest video, we've tried to narrow down our four favourite time sinks. We'll warn you now, though - some of this footage won't...
News Ghost Recon: Wildlands Resurfaces with 21 Minutes of Single-Player PS4 Gameplay
Getting the job done
Up until this point, we've seen a decent amount of Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon: Wildlands, but mostly from a co-op perspective. The open world shooter obviously encourages play with other people as you tackle various objectives across a huge map, but what if you want to go solo? Well, Ubisoft's released a 21 minute demo in which...
Thursday19th Jan 2017
News PS4's YouTube App Scores 360 Degree Video Support with PlayStation VR
Extra immersion
In the UK, we have an expression called "sod's law", which basically means that when you say something, the opposite is almost certain to occur. So as we uploaded a video complaining about Sony's treatment of PlayStation VR today, it was pretty inevitable that the platform holder would make some sort of meaningful announcement...
News Hitman Captures the Sun Soaked Sapienza with HDR Support
Free update due this month
If you've seen high-dynamic range – or HDR, as it's better known – in person then you'll know that it makes a massive difference to the way that colours are represented on fancy television screens. And following Sony's decision to patch the technology into every PlayStation 4 on the market, games are starting to take...
Friday20th Jan 2017
News Inside and Limbo Dev Teases Its Next Game
Outside
If you followed our Game of the Year deliberations last month, you'll know that we really, really liked Inside. So naturally, when developer Playdead takes to Twitter to announce work on its next project, we're all ears. The studio's official account had this to say: "Thanks for your warm reception of Inside. Since release, Playdead founder...
Thursday19th Jan 2017
News No, This Probably Isn't a Teaser for a New Fallout Game
Simmer down
Obsidian, the developer behind the much loved Fallout: New Vegas, has teased its latest project on Twitter. Similarly, the studio's official website boasts the same image, which comes with the quote, "I used to dream that when my god came back, he would forgive us. That's the trouble with dreams. Sooner or later, we all have to wake up."...
News Question Your Sanity with Call of Cthulhu PS4 Trailer
Death stranding
Focus Home Interactive's winning line of 'Games Designed Specifically for Sammy' stretches on with Call of Cthulhu – an upcoming horror based upon H.P. Lovecraft's series of supernatural horrors. You'll play as a private detective named Edward Pierce who's recruited to investigate the death of a local artist, but ultimately becomes...
News Final Fantasy XV's Chocobo Carnival Event Invites You to a First Look Later Today
Kweh
Final Fantasy XV's Moogle Chocobo Carnival is incoming, and it's safe to say that we know basically bugger all about it. Will it add a bunch of fun-for-about-five-minutes minigames to the release? Will it bring more boring fetch quests to keep Noct and the boys busy? We couldn't tell you right now, but at least we should be getting some answers...
News PS4 Sales Double Xbox One, Claims Report
Sony supposedly has a gigantic lead
Ever since Microsoft stopped reporting on its Xbox One numbers, actually gauging the difference in sales between the Xbox One and the PlayStation 4 has been difficult. We obviously know that Sony's system is in the lead - it's been the world's best selling console since 2014, after all - but just how big is the...
News Ex-Witcher, Hitman, Dying Light Devs Form a Fresh Studio Named Strange New Things
Face the strange
We don't usually write about the opening of a new studio until we know that it's working on something PlayStation related, but the newly formed Strange New Things already sounds too promising not to mention. Made up of developers who have worked on The Witcher series, the most recent Hitman game, Dying Light, and more, the outfit is...
News Velocity 2X Achieves Critical Mass with PS4, Vita Retail Release
Dual core
Velocity 2X – the recipient of a rare 10/10 award on Push Square, apparently – will receive a retail release on the PlayStation 4 and Vita in the near future. The console set – named the Critical Mass Edition – will include a soundtrack CD, a studio booklet, a Making Of documentary, and a bunch of bonus content. Meanwhile, t
News The Town of Light Promises a PS4 Experience Unlike Any Other
Inspired by true stories
Mental health care has improved dramatically over the past 50 or so years, but The Town of Light aims to explore a time when it was not so good. Set in the real-life Volterra Psychiatric Asylum in Tuscany, the game promises an exact visual depiction of the shuttered institution, which was closed by the Italian government in...
News Micro Machines: World Series Exits the Toy Box and Drives onto Your PS4 This Spring
Hot wheels
Micro Machines: World Series already leaked, but now it's confirmed for a 21st April release – well, in Europe at least. The game will repurpose the legendary miniature racing from classic entries, and will once again see you sprinting through a variety of everyday locations, like the garden, kitchen, and workshop. However, a full...
News Big Battleborn PS4 Patch Adds New Modes, Pro Support, and More
All players can now choose a 60fps option
Battleborn is pushing out its big winter update today, adding a load of new stuff to the hero based shooter on PlayStation 4. You can expect new modes, a revamped user interface, a Command Rank cap increase, time specific quests, and PS4 Pro support. According to 2K, "no part of Battleborn was left untouched...
News Sony Went Above and Beyond for That Gravity Rush 2 Commercial
Topsy turvy world
How much did this cost? Remember that amazing Gravity Rush 2 commercial featuring a cute kitten? If you haven't watched it already, then do so through here. Back? Well, Sony has uploaded some behind the scenes footage revealing how the commercial was shot, and it included building a giant set on a rotating motor so that it could...
News Yooka-Laylee Adds Local Multiplayer Minigames in Rextro's Arcade
Bagsy the best controller
Yooka-Laylee's shaping up to be something special, isn't it? The upcoming PlayStation 4 platformer isn't exactly breaking new ground, but it's been so long since we've played a Banjo-Kazooie-esque sandbox romp that we can't wait to take Playtonic's love letter for a spin. And it just keeps getting bigger and better, too...
Wednesday18th Jan 2017
Feature 5 Crucial Resident Evil 7 Questions Answered
'Cos Capcom ain't sayin' much
Resident Evil 7 releases in less than a week, but questions are still circling Capcom's latest like a bad smell. Can you play the game without PlayStation VR? Is there a co-op mode? Are there even zombies in the game? Rather than leave you clawing for answers in the cemetery of dead hyperlinks that is Google, we figured...
News Prepare Your Fists, Tekken 7 PS4 Release Date Arrives Next Week
Return of the king
Yeah, okay, we know we've used that tagline at least twice before, but hey, Tekken 7 is finally - finally - getting a PlayStation 4 release date next week. We can already feel the devil gene trying to take hold. The series' official Facebook page reads: "To all Tekken fans and beyond: look forward to the release date announcement...
News Ubisoft Acquires DJ Hero Developer from Activision
FreeStyleGames becomes Ubisoft Leamington
Here's a surprise: Ubisoft has acquired DJ Hero developer FreeStyleGames from Activision. The UK-based team – which most recently made Guitar Hero Live – will be renamed Ubisoft Leamington, and will be headed up by Ubisoft Reflections chief Richard Blenkinsop. Presumably the developer will be integrated...
News Nioh Offers Final Free PS4 Demo Before Launch This Weekend
Available to download today
Nioh is out in just a few weeks on the 8th February, but if you're dying to bloody your blade before then, you may want to give the game's final PlayStation 4 demo a shot this weekend. Over the course of the 21st and 22nd January, you'll be able to test your skills in the title's "Last Chance Trial", which is available to...
Star wars
As far as "classic video game genres" go, top-down space shooters are a bread-and-butter staple of the medium. While gems of the genre once ruled arcades and home-consoles alike, in modern times they've become dime-a-dozen, mostly relegated to portable devices and mobile phones. Within that landscape, any game of that type will have to do...
News Final Fantasy XV PS4 Patch Adds More Photographing Features
Say cheese
Final Fantasy XV's getting a free PlayStation 4 patch on 24th January which will add some new features, including a so-called "self-photographing" mechanic which will allow you to freely take snaps outside of battle. This means that rather than rely on Prompto's clumsy Canon control, you'll be able to point his lens wherever you like –...
News New Digimon World: Next Order Trailer Details Hatching, Raising, and Training
Digital life
In Digimon World: Next Order, your digital pals aren't just for show - you'll need to raise and train them properly if you want to smash your opponents to bits in battle. The game's latest trailer highlights this process, as it takes us through the various stages of a monster's life, super powerful digivolutions included. Next Order is...
News Japanese Strategy RPG Utawarerumono Is Heading West with 2 Games on PS4, Vita This Year
Utawhat now?
We may have to copy and paste its name over and over again in order to write this article, but the Utawarerumono series is heading West later this year. And yes, we say series because there are actually two titles coming in 2017: Utawarerumono: Mask of Deception and Utawarerumono: Mask of Truth. The former hits this spring, and the...
News Japanese Sales Charts: Kingdom Hearts and Danganronpa Race to the Top
PS4 still king of hardware
It's taken quite a few weeks, but PlayStation's finally managed to get a couple of titles to the top of the Japanese software charts. The ridiculously named Kingdom Hearts HD 2.8 Final Chapter Prologue jumped straight into first place with sales of 137,797 copies. Not a huge amount, but certainly a solid opening. Behind...
Tuesday17th Jan 2017
Podcast Episode 21 - PlayStation Game of the Year 2016
The only opinions that matter
Well, it's been a while hasn't it? We took some time to enjoy Christmas and New Years but now we're back and ready to fill your ears with all the latest and greatest from the land of PlayStation via the Push Square Podcast. We make our triumphant 2017 debut with a MASSIVE episode to make up for our absence - and if the...
Wednesday18th Jan 2017
Video Snatcher Look at 2064: Read Only Memories on PS4
A new cyberpunk adventure
2064: Read Only Memories launched on the PlayStation 4 today, and we've got you covered with a review and gameplay footage. This cybercrime thriller is pretty talkative and thus will be an acquired taste, but the writing's good and the presentation is top-notch. If you're a fan of old-school Japanese adventure games –...
Tuesday17th Jan 2017
Review 2064: Read Only Memories (PS4)
Beds are Turing
2064: Read Only Memories is a game about artificial intelligence. Indeed, it's a game about both the interpersonal intricacies of machine sapience, and its broader societal implications. It's also a game about gentrification, and the way capitalism chews up and spits out disadvantaged people. It's a game about all of these things,...
Review Fate/Extella: The Umbral Star (PS4)
History repeats
At its core, Fate/Extella: The Umbral Star is Dynasty Warriors set in cyber space. Three factions battle it out to decide who rules the brightly coloured digital world, and each army is spearheaded by anime-style representations of mythical and historical figures. You'll see legendary Chinese general Lu Bu clashing with Joan of Arc...
Review The Flame in the Flood: Complete Edition (PS4)
Rolling on a river
The Flame in the Flood is a procedurally generated, rogue-like survival game that takes you on a journey down a river in a forgotten, post-societal America. You take on the role of a female protagonist, Scout, who has to fight for survival against the harsh conditions of the flooded wasteland beyond. Your only company is a pet...
News Watch Dogs 2 Hacks Together a Free Demo on PS4
And you can download it now
Ubisoft's released a playable demo for Watch Dogs 2 on the PlayStation 4, and it appears to be quite meaty. You can actually sample the whole game - co-op and all - but you'll only be able to play for three hours before it ends. We suppose that with an open world title like Watch Dogs 2, though, this format makes more...
News Mass Effect: Andromeda Multiplayer Offers Single-Player Rewards
And some fans are a little worried
Don't jump to any conclusions just yet, but it sounds like Mass Effect: Andromeda's multiplayer offering will reward you with stuff that you can use in the game's single-player campaign. At first glance, this seems absolutely fine; it's cool that the release rewards you no matter how you decide to play. However,...
News Micro Machines: World Series Tours PS4 in 2017
Grand tour
If you prefer breakfast bars to the Nurburgring then Micro Machines: World Series may be right up your alley. The game – not officially announced but still clearly legit – looks to be coming to the PlayStation 4 later this year, but we're going to drop Codemasters a message just to confirm. Word is that it may be a pumped-up version...
News Here's One Whole Hour of Nioh PS4 Gameplay
Mountain man
PlayStation Access has slapped an entire hour of Nioh onto its YouTube channel, showcasing combat, exploration, and the loot system. The video may only take place across one large location, but it still provides an in-depth look at the upcoming action title and its mechanics. Long story short, the game's got bags of potential, and we're...
News Great Looking Horror Game Little Nightmares Cooks Up a PS4 Release Date
And a creepy new trailer
Little Nightmares has had our attention from the moment that we first saw it, and after we were lucky enough to go hands on with the game last year, we've been looking forward to the day that we get a confirmed release date. Fortunately, that day has come. Bandai Namco's spooky horror title will launch on the 28th April on...
Store Update 17th January 2017 (Europe)
It's a big one
We're midway through January and the European PlayStation Store is back in full force. Oh boy, is it back. There's a metric ton of new titles out over the next few days, including Gravity Rush 2, The Flame in the Flood, and 2064: Read Only Memories. There are also some Atari compilations and a firefighting simulation. Variety is the...
News PS4 and Nintendo Switch Need to Find a Balance in Japan
That's according to Nippon Ichi boss Sohei Shinkawa
Nippon Ichi Software is perhaps best known for its PlayStation games, but it announced a couple of Nintendo Switch launch titles last week. Speaking with Famitsu magazine, the company's gaffer Sohei Shinkawa explained the motivation behind the move, explaining that he feels the PlayStation 4 and...
News Perception Pits Your Senses Against a Dark Presence on PS4
Echo bluff
What if you were blind and your only means of "seeing" was via echolocation? You probably wouldn't head to a haunted house, where any noise stands the chance of attracting a dark presence, right? That's the mistake poor Cassie makes in Perception, an intriguing survival horror coming to PlayStation 4 from ex-BioShock and Dead Space...
News Persona 5's Soundtrack Is as Brilliant as You'd Expect
Get up, get out there
The Persona series has some of the best, most memorable music in gaming - and we're not sure many people would argue with us on that one. Typically melding catchy beats with various singing styles, veteran composer Shoji Meguro always delivers the goods, and unsurprisingly, his work on Persona 5 doesn't seem to disappoint...
News Hyped Japanese RPG Tokyo Xanadu Heads West on PS4, Vita This Year
Rumble in the Tokyo jungle
If you're big on Japanese games, then you may have heard about Tokyo Xanadu at some point. A Japanese action role-playing game from Nihon Falcom, the title originally launched in the Land of the Rising Sun as a Vita exclusive back in 2015 - and now, it's finally coming West. This is where things get a little more...
News Injustice 2's Story Trailer Goes Deep into the Superhero Psyche
Has Batman gone batty?
Even if you're not a massive fan of DC or superheroes in general, we reckon this fresh Injustice 2 trailer sets the scene pretty well for the upcoming sequel. It's all about questioning the values of Batman and the gang; identifying what makes them tick and asking whether they can really be trusted. With great power comes...
News New Persona 5 Gameplay Trailer Delves Into Dungeons
Into the shadows
Who's up for yet more Persona 5 gameplay, then? The role-playing game's latest trailer shows what you can expect from the title's 'palaces', which are essentially dungeons that house enemies and treasure. These otherworldly places are the locations that you'll explore when you're not building your social links and living a...
News Resident Evil 7 Will Survive a Free DLC Scenario This Spring on PS4
Not a hero
Capcom's already outlined Resident Evil 7's sizeable Season Pass, but there'll be free content for those of you who don't decide to pick it up. Launching in the Spring, the 'Not a Hero' scenario will add a free short story to the package, which promises to offer an experience a little different to Ethan's core campaign. Judging by the...
News Nioh will Skewer a Free Player-Versus-Player Mode After Launch
Guts and glory
Who doesn't love a good old fashioned samurai duel? The tension, the unblinking stare, the lightning fast reactions... It's all incredibly dramatic, and as we know, upcoming action title Nioh is attempting to recreate that classic Japanese feel through its brutal combat system. However, as with just about any game, fighting against...
News Mental Shooter Danganronpa: Ultra Despair Girls Panics on PS4 This Summer
Puhuhuhuhu
Previously a PlayStation Vita exclusive, Danganronpa Another Episode: Ultra Despair Girls is bringing an army of evil bears to the PlayStation 4 later this year, publisher NIS America has announced. Unlike the main Danganronpa games, this spin-off fuses its visual novel roots with action and adventure, as you steadily shoot your way...
Monday16th Jan 2017
Review Siegecraft Commander (PS4)
Under siege
The first casualty of war is potentially your mental health if you fire up Siegecraft Commander, which takes the novel idea of crossing a real-time strategy (RTS) game with the tactical control of a tower defence title. Sounds good and Blowfish Studios has a good track record of making compelling games, so let's slip the dogs of war and...
News Beware: Resident Evil 7 Spoilers Have Shuffled Out of the Shadows
Barricade your doors and windows
Ugh, it's not exactly surprising, but Resident Evil 7 story spoilers are being spread around like the t-Virus right now. Spoilers are currently being coughed up around the 'net as people get their hands on early, or indeed, review copies of the game. How do we know? Well, we were unlucky enough to stumble across a...
News Sony Gaffer Shuhei Yoshida Spotted Testing the Nintendo Switch
Switching it up
Sony chief Shuhei Yoshida has gone on record regarding his Nintendo fandom in the past, stressing that he sees the Japanese giant as an integral part of the gaming industry multiple times. He's also revealed that he's the owner of multiple Wii Us before – despite the fact that
News PS4 Samurai Slasher Nioh Is a Fusion of Dark Souls and Diablo, Says Director
Ni-oh yeah
Ever since its re-reveal, Nioh has constantly been compared to the Dark Souls series - and to be fair, it's easy to see why. Koei Tecmo's upcoming title is an action role-playing game that demands patience, caution, and fast reflexes, after all. It's also got a suitably dark and menacing feel to it. At least Nioh director Fumihiko Yasuda...
News Resident Evil VII Season Pass Bundles Up the Scares on PS4
Banned footage
As is the case with every major game these days, Resident Evil VII will launch alongside a Season Pass. The pricey $29.99 purchase will bolster Capcom's forthcoming sequel with three DLC drops: Banned Footage Vol. 1, Banned Footage Vol. 2, and an all-new story episode. The two Banned Footage volumes will include three episodes apiece,...
News PS4 Exclusive Nioh Goes Gold Ahead of February Release
Sharp stuff
It started life on the PlayStation 3 more than a decade ago, but much like The Last Guardian and Final Fantasy XV, the promising Nioh is finally ready for release. Team Ninja confirmed on the game's official Twitter account today that the PlayStation 4 title has gone gold, meaning that it's finished and ready for manufacture. "We want to...
News UK Sales Charts: Grand Theft Auto V Hijacks the Top Spot
Rockstar energy
Can you believe this? Grand Theft Auto V, the game which first released all the way back in 2013, is currently top of the UK sales charts in 2017. The popular open world affair managed to steal this week's crown from Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare – a truly amazing achievement. Familiar faces FIFA 17 and Battlefield 1 rounded out...
News Remastered Boss Rush Title Malicious Fallen Swoops onto Western PS4s This Year
Fall back in
Okay, hands up: who remembers Malicious on PlayStation 3? Not many of you, we assume. The stylish Japanese action title released on Sony's last-gen machine back in 2012, and it got an enhanced Vita port called Malicious Rebirth in 2013. Now, it's getting something of a PlayStation 4 remaster in the form of Malicious Fallen - and it's...
Sunday15th Jan 2017
News PS4 Exclusive Horizon: Zero Dawn's Strategy Guide Is a Giant Tome
More pages than Mass Effect Andromeda's
Horizon: Zero Dawn is an open world role-playing release according to Guerrilla Games, but many have questioned whether it will really live up to that description. The title's official strategy guide certainly seems to indicate as much: it's a whopping 552 pages, which is almost on par with The Elder Scrolls...
News Kojima Productions Is Quietly Poaching the Top Talent from Konami
Brain drain
Hideo Kojima has departed Konami – and he's bringing all of the top talent with him. The new Kojima Productions, which will launch Death Stranding exclusively on the PlayStation 4 as its first project, has quietly been fultoning high-ranked employees and adding them to its office. We already know that art director Yoji Shinkawa,...
News Don't Worry About Mass Effect Andromeda's Most Important Asset
The banging will be good, apparently
Let's be brutally honest here: the main appeal of the Mass Effect franchise are the bedroom scenes. BioWare's one of the few developers to actually recognise sex as a regular activity – even if the whole interspecies stuff at play is a bit, y'know, weird. And the animations are awkward. And it's all a bit...
Saturday14th Jan 2017
News Here's Your First Look at Final Fantasy XV's Moogle Chocobo Carnival
Roll up, roll up
Final Fantasy XV is not an MMORPG, but Square Enix seems eager to court the "constant updates" concept that has caught the likes of Destiny and Overwatch by storm. Starting from 24th January, the title will be updated with a special 'Moogle Chocobo Carnival' event, which you'll be able to access if you downloaded the Holiday Pack...
Friday13th Jan 2017
Video Seven Horizon: Zero Dawn Facts You May Not Know
Diving deeper into Guerrilla's anticipated exclusive
Horizon: Zero Dawn's coming soon – well, unless Sony decides to move the date, as we suggested it should earlier – and we figured that we'd school you on some of the lesser-known details regarding the release. What's the link between protagonist Aloy and H.G. Wells, for example? Which other...
Saturday14th Jan 2017
News New Nioh Screenshots Show a Super Slick Looking PS4 Title
Samurai spirit
Y'know, the more we see of it, the more we think Nioh's got a really nice art style. Koei Tecmo's action role-playing game puts players in the shoes of William, who arrives in feudal Japan at a time when a lot of blood was being spilled in the name of unification. In Nioh's alternate history, the bloodshed has given rise to spirits -...
News Kratos' Son in PS4 Exclusive God of War Is Atreus
Family affairs
Did you think today's free God of War song was a bit of an anticlimax after the community worked hard to get the trailer up to 15 million views? Well, it turns out there was a secret hidden in the MP3. The description for the audio file states that the music is an "introduction to Kratos and Atreus". But who's the latter? Director...
News Titanfall 2 Respwans with Live Fire Multiplayer Mode on PS4
Plus free maps and more
Titanfall 2 may have sold about ten copies all things told, but it's a top PlayStation 4 game. And as promised, Respawn Entertainment will be updating the game for free, starting with a new multiplayer mode named Live Fire. This six-versus-six Pilot-only playlist will focus on frenetic play, as you have just one minute to...
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...
Friday13th Jan 2017
News Has-Been Heroes Rediscover Their Mojo on the PS4
A-team
You may have seen Has-Been Heroes listed as part of the Nintendo Switch launch lineup, but the game is also coming to the PlayStation 4. It's the latest title by Trine developer Frozenbyte, but represents a bit of a departure for the firm, as it's a kind of roguelike strategy title in which you'll have to escort two princesses to the Princess...
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...
News Download God of War's Live E3 2016 Overture for Free
Music for the Gods
With the news cycle currently dominated by the Nintendo Switch, there are not many PlayStation stories doing the rounds. You'll have to excuse us while we scrape the bottom of the barrel and point you in the direction of God of War's intense Overture orchestral, which is yours to download for free right now. This is the one that...
News Is This the PlayStation YouTube Channel's Worst Ever Trailer?
Here comes a new challenger
Wow, the official PlayStation YouTube channel is on a roll with these embarrassing game trailers. Earlier this week, we posted about the frankly baffling Skylight Freerange 2: Gachduine trailer, which is about as low budget as it gets. Despite its lack of quality, though, it's at least an entertaining watch. It's so bad...
Thursday12th Jan 2017
News PS4 Wins the All-Important December NPD
Not a massive surprise
After a handful of months losing out to the Xbox One in the NPD, the PlayStation 4 has restored normal order, by winning the all-important December report. To be honest, this shouldn't come as a massive surprise considering the ridiculous numbers that Sony posted over the holiday period, but there was a chance that Microsoft...
Friday13th Jan 2017
News Puyo Puyo Tetris Clears Lines with Western PS4 Release
Build 'em up
The best news to come out of Nintendo's Switch reveal event? Puyo Puyo Tetris is getting a Western release on the PlayStation 4. There is a catch, though: the game will only be available physically on Sony's console -- presumably due to some licensing issues. It'll cost you $29.99. For those unfamiliar, this game crosses Puyo Puyo with...
Thursday12th Jan 2017
News PS4 Exclusives Lead DICE Awards 2017 Nominations
Uncharted 4 and The Last Guardian lead the way
If you consider Geoff Keighley's The Game Awards to be the equivalent of an MTV awards show, then the DICE Awards are a bit like the Oscars: there are no music performances or ill-conceived razor commercials, just game developers looking awkward in tuxedos. The point is that being nominated for a DICE...
News PS4 Firmware Update 4.5 Coming Soon
Sony wants beta testers
Sony's revealed that it's looking for beta testers to try out the PlayStation 4's next firmware update. In other words, the current-gen system's getting a software refresh at some point in the near future. There's currently no word on what update 4.5 will actually do, but given that it'll be going through a beta testing...
Rumour Sucker Punch's Next Game Is a Brand New Property
Fresh ideas
Sucker Punch's next game will not be an inFAMOUS sequel, but an all-new intellectual property. That's according to industry know-it-all Shinobi602, who alluded as much in a NeoGAF post overnight. While we try to steer clear of the "insider" bubble, the poster's track record speaks for itself; he teased the likes of Horizon: Zero Dawn and...
Wednesday11th Jan 2017
Feature 5 PS4 Firmware Updates Sony Needs to Add in 2017
Everyday improvements
While its competitors have been putting out firmware updates more frequently, you can't really say that the PlayStation 4's fallen behind. The console's been in a sturdy state since launch, and any updates since then have only served to improve the experience. In fact, outside of a handful of oft-requested features, we somewhat...
Thursday12th Jan 2017
Poll What's Your Most Anticipated PS4 Game of 2017?
The future is yours
Now that we've had our say regarding our most anticipated PlayStation 4 games of 2017 - you can monitor our excitement by clicking through here - it's time to find out which titles you lot are looking forward to this year. In the attached poll, we've tried to include the most notable games set to launch on Sony's console over the...
Hands On Yakuza 0 Proves the Series Still Packs One Hell of a Punch on PS4
80s revival
Kazuma Kiryu knows how to have a good time. The Yakuza series' central protagonist likes to run around red light districts kicking the absolute crap out of anyone that gets in his way, and then when's he's cracked enough skulls for one night, he hits the nearest karaoke bar to belt out a few bangers. Just 20 years old in Yakuza 0, Kaz is...
News Here's How Ex-Wii U Exclusive LEGO City Undercover Looks on PS4
Cop a feel
Ex-Wii U exclusive LEGO City Undercover will chase down the PlayStation 4 this spring, and here's your first look at the adaptation in action. The toy-based open world title presents a humorous take on police procedurals, and is looking strong in this trailer. That's no surprise, of course: the original release was warmly received, and...
News Sony Set to Close Guerrilla Cambridge Studio
MediEvil developer shut down after 19 years
It's always sad when we have to report on a studio closure, but it's even worse when it's a developer that, over the last 19 years, has clearly shown it has real talent. Game Industry reports that Sony is going to shutter Guerrilla Cambridge, the UK branch of Killzone and Horizon: Zero Dawn developer...
Oh dearoid
Spheroids is a 2D platformer made up of pixel-art environments. We understand that that's about as off-putting as an opening line of a review can be, but that's what Spheroids is – and it doesn't do very much else. Set in a world in which circular aliens called – get ready – spheroids have invaded Earth, it's up to our protagonist...
News PS4 Racer DiRT Rally's Getting PlayStation VR Support
But you'll have to pay for it
This is one of those news stories with both a good and a bad side: DiRT Rally, the critically acclaimed PlayStation 4 simulation racer from Codemasters, is getting PlayStation VR support – but you'll have to pay for it. An update is due in the coming weeks which will open up virtual reality across the entire package,...
News Sony's Using a Cute Kitten to Market Gravity Rush 2 in Japan
Gravity Cat
Everyone knows that if you want to go viral on YouTube, you've got to film a cute kitten. But what about a pretty little kitty walking up walls? That's exactly what Sony's hoping will sell Gravity Rush 2 in Japan, as it's put together a pretty impressive first-person video that plays with the physics defying theme from the first-party...
News Stealth-'Em-Up Styx: Shards of Darkness Scores Shiny New Trailer
Out of the shadows
While upcoming PlayStation 4 stealth title Styx: Shards of Darkness is all about staying undercover, publisher Focus Home Interactive has temporarily plopped Cyanide Studios' sequel into the limelight in the hope of selling a few copies. This snazzy CG trailer sells the tone of the impending title: it's all about orc espionage...
News Over 1 Billion Rocket League Matches Have Been Played
A load of balls
Rocket League launched on the PlayStation 4 back in the summer of 2015, and it was an instant hit. The simple but incredibly effective concept quickly caught on with all kinds of players, and the title has confidently surfed its wave of popularity ever since, with developer Psyonix Studios providing regular game updates for good...
Wednesday11th Jan 2017
Soapbox Japan Studio Is Currently One of Sony's Best
East becomes beast
Historically when people have talked about Sony's strong first-party network, Japan Studio has been right at the bottom of the list. One of the platform holder's oldest developers, the division is probably best known for the likes of Ape Escape and Legend of Dragoon, as well as Fumito Ueda's output. But during the PlayStation 3...
Tuesday10th Jan 2017
News Sony: We're Working on a Great Number of Still Unannounced PS4 Titles
Oh
Sony's lineup of software is frankly frightening at the moment, but Worldwide Studios president Shuhei Yoshida has suggested that there's even more to come. Speaking in the latest issue of Dengeki PlayStation magazine (as translated by Gematsu), the executive said that the company's "working on a great number of still unannounced titles" and that...
Wednesday11th Jan 2017
Feature Our Most Anticipated PS4 Games of 2017
This is going to be a big one
We don't know if you've noticed, but 2017 is absolutely packed with PlayStation 4 games. From blockbusters to indies to the most niche of Japanese titles you can imagine, Sony's system is really hitting its stride this year. The best part is that we've got it all to look forward to, so we've gathered the troops and...
News Nintendo Supposedly Shunned Square Following Final Fantasy VII's Move to PlayStation
Final straw
Final Fantasy VII was a landmark release not just for Japanese role-playing games, but for the PlayStation brand itself. Square's revered classic was PlayStation's first taste of Final Fantasy, with the series having made a name for itself on Nintendo hardware. As many of you will know, Square actually shifted its focus to the original...
News In Case You Were Curious, Here's How Gravity Rush's Kat Puts on Her Costume
Curiosity killed the Kat
Ever wondered how Kat from Gravity Rush puts on her distinctive costume? No, us neither, but the series' character designer has taken the time to tweet out a tutorial all the same. Essentially, the friendly superhero starts out with a fabric shirt, and then overlays it with a golden corset. She then adds garters, socks,...
News Dead or Alive 5: Last Round's Free-to-Play Version Punches Through 8 Million Downloads
And fiesty boxer Mila's free until February
Publisher Koei Tecmo has announced that Dead or Alive: Last Round's free-to-play package, named Core Fighters, has been downloaded over 8 million times worldwide. The game's available across multiple platforms including PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 3, but it still seems like a pretty healthy number to us...
News Horizon: Zero Dawn Still Looks Mighty Impressive in New PS4 Trailer
Phwoar
Horizon: Zero Dawn's got another gorgeous trailer, this time focusing on its story and cutscenes. As we've come to expect, the game's world looks stunning, and the character models are of a really high standard. In short, it's still a visual feast for the eyes. There's one question that still hovers over Sony's blockbuster, though: will the...
News PS4 Exclusive Horizon: Zero Dawn May Have Been Slightly Delayed in the UK
Back to the future
Horizon: Zero Dawn is unquestionably one of the PlayStation 4's most important releases of 2017; Guerrilla Games' stunning open world adventure is something that Sony's keen to turn into a real blockbuster, and thankfully, it looks like it has all the right ingredients. The title's due on the 28th February in North America, and...
Tuesday10th Jan 2017
News Sometimes There Are PS4 Trailers You've Just Got to Laugh At
And this is one of them
Sony's open door policy has brought plenty of indie gems to the PlayStation 4, but there are times where even we can't help but think… WTF?! Take this trailer for Skylight Freerange 2: Gachduine, a title coming to the PS4 (and, it seems, Vita) in the near future. It's being developed by a Canadian studio named Dragoon, and...
Wednesday11th Jan 2017
News PS4 Has Been the World's Best Selling Console Since 2014
Hat trick
Sony revealed the Glacier White PlayStation 4 for Europe this week, and in the trailer included a subtle reminder that the console has been top dog globally three years in a row now. According to the platform holder, the system sold the most units worldwide in 2014, 2015, and 2016. We could kinda already infer this inform
News Scalebound Director Hideki Kamiya Promises to Keep Delivering Fun Games
Rubbishes mental health reports
For those of you who don't follow the news cycle outside of the PlayStation Nation [It's time to stop using that phrase – Ed], Xbox One exclusive Scalebound was cancelled this week. It was billed as legendary director Hideki Kamiya's "dream game", and considering the veteran was the brainchild behind some big names...
News Japanese Sales Charts: PS4 Keeps a Healthy Lead as Final Fantasy XV Nears 1 Million
Fantasy's almost a reality
There's not too much going on in the latest Japanese hardware and software charts, but it's nice to see both the PlayStation 4 and Vita ticking along rather nicely. Sony's current-gen console has enjoyed a relatively healthy run of late, and it's sold another 78,927 units last week. Given that the PS4 averaged around...
Tuesday10th Jan 2017
Fur the players
The corest of core PlayStation fans caterwauled for more of Kat and crew, and Japan Studio has delivered in abundance: Gravity Rush 2 is a much, much bigger iteration of Keiichirō Toyama's physics defying favourite – and while it's still far from purr-fect, it's hard to deny that its heart is in the right place. This stylish...
News Tales of Berseria's Demo Is Out Now on PS4
Handy
Tales of Berseria's playable pre-release demo is out right on the European PlayStation Store, weighing in at 444.8MB on the PlayStation 4. We imagine that it'll hit the North American store either just after midnight or at some point tomorrow. The demo should give you a decent taste of the combat system, which is bound to be as frantic as...
News Some of These Plans for Final Fantasy XV Sound Insane
Character creation, improved final chapters, and more
Final Fantasy XV is a very ambitious game - sometimes for the worse. It can feel like a title that's been pieced together using countless ideas and concepts, and not all of them work as well as they should. It's slightly mad, then, that Square Enix seemingly wants to add so much more to its...
News Sony's Glacier White PS4 Slim Sure Looks Ice
Launching this month in Europe
What better way to battle through the winter months than with an ice cold PlayStation 4 console? Sony's announced that it'll be launching a 500GB Glacier White system starting 24th January in Europe, meaning that you'll have an alternative colour to pick from should you decide to purchase one of the Japanese giant's...
News Expect Details on Final Fantasy XV's DLC and Free Updates Soon
New Active Time Report announced
Now that Final Fantasy XV's been out for over a month, it's probably time for Square Enix to shed some light on what we can expect from the project going forward. At this point, all we know is that the title's getting several slices of downloadable content as part of its season pass, supposedly focusing on the...
News Gravity Rush Director to Start Work on New PS4 Game Soon
Sounding the Siren?
Gravity Rush 2 releases imminently on the PlayStation 4, and we really like it. But once director Keiichiro Toyama is done with the title's free expansion pack, he'll be turning his attention to a new project. The former Silent Hill man told Dengeki PlayStation that he expects work to begin in earnest on something fresh soon...
News Those Platinum PS4 Headphones Look Like They've Been Delayed Again
Hear, hear
You'd think that a consumer electronics company like Sony wouldn't have too much trouble putting out a pair of headphones, but the anticipated PlayStation 4 Platinum Wireless Headset appears to have been pushed back again. It was originally due out this week, but Amazon's now showing a release date of 31st January. We're guessing that...
News We Wouldn't Bet on Final Fantasy VII Remake Releasing in 2017
Or Kingdom Hearts III
It's time to drag those dreams into reality: Final Fantasy VII Remake probably isn't launching this year. The project was originally announced at Sony's E3 press conference back in 2015, but aside from one gameplay trailer, we've seen very little of Cloud and the gang's high def revival. In an interview with Famitsu,...
News Nioh's Looking Tasty Running in 4K on PS4 Pro
Geralt, is that you?
It's a slow news day so we can probably just about get away with posting a cut-scene from upcoming Team Ninja developed action role-playing release, Nioh. This one's running in 4K on the PlayStation 4 Pro and, while it's not the most beautiful cinematic you'll ever see, the character models are cool. We quite like the language...
News Summer Lesson Goes for a Day Out on PlayStation VR
Breath of fresh air
PlayStation VR's premium waifu simulator Summer Lesson is about to hit the great outdoors, as Bandai Namco has announced that the title's latest expansion pack will launch on 12th January in Japan. The add-on will see you engaging in a bit of al fresco physical training with Hikari Miyamoto, as she practices sit-ups and baseball...
Store Update 10th January 2017 (Europe)
We go again
Disaster averted! We almost popped a big fat '2016' in that headline, but it is of course a new year now. Naturally, the gaming industry is just starting to stumble out of its Christmas-induced slumber, but there's some good stuff on the European PlayStation Store this week in the form of a Tales of Berseria demo and Hatsune Miku:...
Video Taking Tales of Berseria's Hectic Combat System for a Spin
Monster mashing
The Tales games have always prided themselves on their combat systems. Typically fast and flashy, the series is sometimes just as much about action as it is role-playing, and that's very likely going to be the case with Tales of Berseria, which is launching on PlayStation 4 near the end of the month. With a playable demo now...
News Mass Effect: Andromeda Multiplayer Beta Sounds Like It's Launching This Month
Go team
With Mass Effect: Andromeda securing a March release date, we should be hearing a lot more about BioWare's latest over the next couple of months - and it's about bloody time, if you ask us. Anyway, one aspect that we're eager to hear more about is the title's multiplayer offering. As regular readers will know, this particular scribe was a...
News Feast Your Eyes On the Opening 27 Minutes of RiME
It's RiME time
It has been a long road for the much anticipated RiME after its initial announcement way back in 2013. The title has been plagued by a long development time and publisher struggles with Sony these past few years, but after its re-reveal in late 2016, it looks like we'll finally be getting our hands on it. And just to prove to you...
News Final Fantasy XV Ships Over 6 Million Copies, Digital Sales Included
Noct bad
Square Enix has revealed that Final Fantasy XV has shipped over six million units worldwide. That figure includes copies shipped to retailers and digital sales, meaning that we don't quite know how many units the game has sold through to the public. As we always say, though, retailers generally aren't in the habit of buying stock that they...
Video Will Gravity Rush 2 on PS4 Turn Your World Upside Down?
Claws out
If you're looking for a written Gravity Rush 2 review, then you'll find one on the other side of this magic Internet warphole. If you want a bit of commentary on Kat's latest adventure tied to a ton of spoiler-free gameplay, though, then that's embedded above. Y'see how we're covering all bases at Push Square these days.
Video Watch the First 10 Minutes of Gravity Rush 2 on PS4
Cool Kat
The embargo for Gravity Rush 2 has lifted, which means that we can finally show you more of the game. Those of you looking for some spoiler-free gameplay footage can find that through here, but we wanted to capture the prologue mission as well because it's a neat introduction to the new title. Obviously don't watch this if you're super wary...
Monday9th Jan 2017
Feature 10 Under-the-Radar PS4 Games To Look Out For In 2017
Not indie bin
2017's looking for like a great year for games already. In January alone, we have Resident Evil 7, Yakuza 0, and Gravity Rush 2 - not to mention the likes of Red Dead Redemption 2 to look out for in the later months. Still, independent developers have plenty to offer this year too, and - continuing on with a tradition that started last...
News Skyrim Special Edition Patch 1.05 Out Now on PS4
Time marches on
Bethesda actually revealed this patch before the holidays, but it's only just now made its way to the PlayStation 4 version of The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim - Special Edition. Most notably, update 1.05 supposedly fixes the broken slow motion effects that come with certain perks and the Slow Time shout. Normally, you'd move at around...
Review Hatsune Miku: Project Diva Future Tone (PS4)
Tone stop believin'
2015's Hatsune Miku: Project DIVA X was a little bit of a departure for the long-running rhythm game series. Rather than adhering to the traditional, gameplay-focused framework of the franchise set up in earlier instalments, X thrust players into a sugary sweet narrative starring the popular virtual popstar and her equally...
News NieR: Automata Dev Comments on Controversy Surrounding 2B's Big Bum
Bottom of the barrel
As you may or may not have heard, sparks have been flying over NieR: Automata protagonist 2B's bottom. Those of you who have played the recently released demo may have noticed that the womanly android has a particularly prominent behind, which can be glanced when she's busy climbing ladders or jumping thanks to the fact that she...
News Here's What Diablo III's PS4 Pro Support Does
The devil's in the details
The tech heads over at Digital Foundry are at it again, this time examining Diablo III's latest PlayStation 4 update, which provides PS4 Pro support. Given that the official patch notes don't actually mention what kind of support to expect, the publication's latest video proves to be a handy guide. The big talking point...
News Bethesda May Not Be Interested in More Remasters Like Skyrim on PS4
Fallout 4 is the reason Skyrim got a Special Edition
Following the release and subsequent success of The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim - Special Edition on PlayStation 4, we've seen a lot of people ponder whether Bethesda would be interested in bringing its other last-gen titles forward to Sony's console - namely Fallout 3 and Fallout: New Vegas. However,...
News Mass Effect: Andromeda Throws Possibility of Season Pass Out the Airlock
Paragon interrupt
We don't know about you, but we're a bit sick of season passes. Granted, sometimes they are worth the price of admission - just look at The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt's expansion pass - but more often than not, all a season pass amounts to is the promise of future content at a set price. Content that could quite easily end up being...
News UK Sales Charts: Ain't No Stopping the Call of Duty
Nothin' to see here
It may be a New Year, but some things never change: Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare has remained at the top of the UK sales charts for the… We've lost count, but it's been a long time now. The game fought off fierce competition from the usual suspects, with FIFA 17 and Grand Theft Auto V coming in just behind. Battlefield 1,...
Video Does Aqua Moto Racing Utopia Make a Splash on PS4?
Water load of rubbish?
Y'know when you're desperate for a game to be good but it's just not quite there? Aqua Moto Racing Utopia is one of those games. We've been so starved of watersports titles for so long that we hoped that this would fill in the void left by Wave Race 64 and Jet Moto (remember that one?) but it's infuriating at times. We could...
Sunday8th Jan 2017
Hardware Review Is the Razer Raiju the PS4's True Pro Controller?
Razor's edge
Officially licensed by Sony, the Razer Raiju is one of the PlayStation 4's 'Elite' controllers – the other being the Nacon Revolution. At the time of writing, the Raiju retails for around £150, so it's safe to say that it's a premium piece of gadgetry. In order to pen this review, we spent around 60 hours with the Raiju, playing...
News Oh Crap! Looks Like the Uncharted Movie Is Still Going Ahead
For now, anyway
Time for your biannual groan as we provide you with an update on the Uncharted movie, which appears to be very much back on. Smokin' Aces scribe Joe Carnahan has posted an image on his Instagram page of a finished script for the adaptation, alongside the caption: "Done and dusted. Now the real work begins. If there's a more...
News What If Horizon: Zero Dawn Was a LEGO Set?
Yeah, it's a slow news day
Hideo Kojima's busy building LEGO rather than Death Stranding, and his latest project is complete. The auteur's love-in with Guerrilla Games goes on, as he's created Aloy and a Tallneck from Horizon: Zero Dawn using the popular Danish playthings. What more is there to say? Well, we're going to have to pad out another...
Saturday7th Jan 2017
News Mafia III Smuggles a Stealth PS4 Pro Patch
In and out
Its popularity may have fallen off a cliff a few days after it launched, but at least Mafia III is still being supported by developer Hanger 13. As pointed out by Digital Foundry, the sandbox crime sim has very quietly received a PS4 Pro update - there's apparently no mention whatsoever of Pro support in the patch notes, which seems a bit...
Friday6th Jan 2017
News Confirmed! PS4 Players Are Gaming's Biggest W*nkers
The best place to play (with yourself)
Popular adult website Porn Hub has posted its annual traffic statistics, revealing what we already know: PlayStation 4 owners are the biggest w*nkers in gaming. Sony's new-gen console drove the most traffic to the titillating hotspot in 2016, commanding over 50 per cent of the page views generated by games...
Saturday7th Jan 2017
Review Momonga Pinball Adventures (PS4)
Flippin’ squirrels!
Momonga Pinball Adventures is a story-based pinball game with a twist: instead of using a ball you are flipping a squirrel. You take on the role of Momo, a flying squirrel who escaped his village when it was attacked and destroyed by owl bandits. Now with your help, he sets out on a quest to find his "kidnapped" friends and...
News Dreamfall Chapters Completes the Longest Journey to PS4 on 24th March
Stark contrast
Red Thread's promising adventure game Dreamfall Chapters will finally make its mark on the PlayStation 4 from 24th March. The game, which launched as an episodic outing on PC, will be available as a single package featuring all five episodes on Sony's new-gen system, and will come with various visual improvements compared to its...
News Limited Run Reveals More Niche PS4, Vita Retail Releases
Get them in your collection
If you're a collector looking to collate complete PlayStation 4 or Vita libraries, then we wonder whether Limited Run Games is proving a blessing or a curse. On the one hand, it's awesome that so many niche titles are getting rare retail releases – but ensuring that these super special packages make it into your...
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...
Friday6th Jan 2017
News Superhero Brawler Injustice 2 Uppercuts PS4 on 16th May
Fight!
Injustice 2 will enter the ring on 16th May, creative director Ed Boon has revealed on Twitter. The Mortal Kombat man didn't need any words to confirm the release date of the DC Comics mash up; instead he simply uploaded an image of the date prefaced by the acronym 'I2'. Doesn't really take a genius to figure out, does it? NetherRealm titles...
News Sony Reveals The Most Downloaded PS4 Games of 2016
Rocket to the top
As is tradition, Sony has revealed the PlayStation Network's most downloaded games of the last year. Topping the 2016 charts in both North America and Europe was the seemingly eternal Rocket League, which originally launched back in 2015. That's an impressive run of form from the simple but stupidly effective title. Battlefield 1...
Feature How PS4 Can Fend Off the Nintendo Switch and Xbox Scorpio in 2017
Ways Sony can stay on top in 2017
You could say that Sony played all of its trump cards in 2016. Between the PlayStation 4 Slim, PlayStation VR, and, of course, the PlayStation 4 Pro, you may be forgiven for thinking that the Japanese giant's got nothing to offer over the next 12 months. You'd be wrong, though, because the manufacturer's got one big...
News More PS4 Bargains Have Been Added to EU's Ace PlayStation Store Sale
How low can you go?
Sony's huge January sale has been a huge hit on the European PlayStation Store – and it's actually just got bigger. New additions include The Last Guardian for £29.99, Diablo III: Reaper of Souls for £15.99, and Mirror's Edge Catalyst for a ridiculously low £8.99 – though you'll only get the latter for that price if you're...
Hands On Going Back to Hell with Diablo III's Retro Dungeon
Where it all began
Diablo III is a game that just keeps on giving. Ever since it launched on PlayStation 4 back in 2014, developer Blizzard has been tweaking and adding to the title on a regular basis, enticing players to dive back into the action role-playing game in the process. The studio's latest attempt to reel in both new and old blood is the...
Thursday5th Jan 2017
News Oh, Right! There's a Project CARS 2 Still Coming to PS4
Here's an update on its progress
The original Project CARS was… Alright, we suppose. If memory serves, the Slightly Mad Studios developed simulation sold rather well on the PlayStation 4, and probably owed much of its success to the absence of Gran Turismo Sport on the console. It's, of course, worth mentioning that Polyphony Digital's new-gen...
Friday6th Jan 2017
Poll Are You Excited for Mass Effect: Andromeda?
Super effective?
In case you missed the news earlier this week, Mass Effect: Andromeda finally has a confirmed release date. The long awaited sci-fi sequel lands on PlayStation 4 on the 21st March in North America and the 23rd March in Europe - but are you hyped for BioWare's big release? Our problem with Andromeda is that, up to this point, it's...
News Danganronpa V3 Disables PS4 Share Button To Avoid Spoilers
Goodbye despair
Spoilers are a terrible thing when it comes to plot-heavy games like Danganronpa, so it's perhaps no surprise to hear that developer Spike Chunsoft is doing away with the PlayStation 4's share button past chapter 2 in upcoming sequel Danganronpa V3: Killing Harmony. "In order to prevent spoilers for Danganronpa V3: Killing Harmony,...
News Here's 30 Seconds of Bloodstained to Tide You Backers Over
Great?
These high-profile Kickstarter games have been a bit of a disaster, haven't they? We mean, first there was Mighty No. 9, which is currently bathing in the PlayStation Store's bargain bin juice. Then there was Shenmue III, which is still relying on Photoshopped images of protagonist Ryo Hazuki face. And finally there was Bloodstained, the one...
News SEGA Raises Hopes with Shenmue HD Domain Registration
Snow turns to rain
The 'will they, won't they' saga surrounding Shenmue HD is becoming as drawn out as Ryo Hazuki's revenge, but SEGA Europe has raised hopes by registering a domain for the aforementioned compilation. According to the Who Is data, the publisher bought ShenmueHD.com back in September, perhaps suggesting that PlayStation 4 ports of...
News Japanese Sales Charts: PS4 Ends 2016 On Top
Last but not least
The final Japanese hardware and software charts of 2016 are in, and the PlayStation 4 has reclaimed its place at the top of the former. Sony's current-gen console jumped Nintendo's New 3DS LL, shifting a relatively healthy 73,421 units. That means the PS4 manged to sell through almost 1.8 million units in Japan last year. Not an...
Thursday5th Jan 2017
News The Plague Spreads to PS4 via Focus Home Interactive
Asobo Studio stretches its legs
Focus Home Interactive may be considered a budget publisher, but its portfolio is slowly starting to strengthen. Alongside the promising looking Vampyr, the firm's just announced an intriguing project from French outfit Asobo named The Plague. There's very little to go on at the time of typing, but the key art shows a...
Game of the Year 2016 These Are Your Top 5 PlayStation Games
As voted by the Push Square community
Well, here we are: our final Game of the Year 2016 article. Our staff have listed their personal picks, we've announced the site's top ten titles, and now, it's time to reveal the winners that you lot voted for in our community poll. By the time voting had closed on the 3rd January, we had received 438 votes...
Wednesday4th Jan 2017
News Free PS4 Title Let It Die Is Very Much Alive
Downloads top one million
To be honest, we're still a little bitter that the promising Lily Bergamo got cancelled in favour of free-to-play foray Let It Die – but all credit to Grasshopper Manufacture, the game turned out alright. And it's actually doing quite well for itself, with the critical response being decent, and downloads now topping one...
Thursday5th Jan 2017
Guide How to Find Diablo III's Anniversary Dungeon
Hell and back again
Diablo III's latest patch added in a whole new dungeon to celebrate the original Diablo's 20th anniversary. Naturally, said dungeon is a 16-floor remake of the first game, complete with pixelated visuals, old enemies, and retro sound effects. In short, it's pretty cool. However, the dungeon is only available for a limited time...
Preview Everything We Know About Crash Bandicoot: N. Sane Trilogy on PS4
Crash-tastic
It's not getting brandished around quite like The Last of Us: Part II or Horizon: Zero Dawn, but make no mistake, Crash Bandicoot: N. Sane Trilogy is going to be a big seller on the PlayStation 4. And with that in mind, we figured that we'd put together a video previewing the forthcoming compilation. This clip outlines everything that...
News Uncharted 4's Insane Global Sales Secure Series' Juggernaut Status
Sic Parvis Magna
Remember when Uncharted was the scrappy underdog in a world dominated by Halo and Gears of War? No more. Sony has announced today that Uncharted 4: A Thief's End has sold over 8.7 million copies globally to date. That's a staggering figure when you consider that the title has only just enjoyed its first holiday, and will probably...
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...
News Resident Evil 7's Wicked Candle Will Let You Smell the Game
Sick burn
Capcom's finally kicked Resident Evil 7's marketing machine into life, with this officially licensed "4D" candle designed to bring you closer to the game. The silly £14.99/$19.99 smelly is said to carry the scent of "old timber and blood", and is designed to increase your immersion when you play the latest title with PlayStation VR...
Live Watch Sony's CES 2017 Press Conference Right Here
You annual evening with Kaz Hirai
The first Sony press conference of the calendar year is never worth getting excited about, because it's the Consumer Electronics Show. While you can expect the Japanese giant to utter the words 'PlayStation' during its press conference today, don't expect any announcements beyond an update on sales figures – and...
News PS4 Sales Top 53 Million, Sold Through a Massive 6.2 Million Units Over the Holidays
Nothing stops this train
The PlayStation 4 is now looking ahead to its fourth year on the market, but it shows now signs of slowing down in terms of sales. Taking to the stage at the company's CES keynote, Sony CEO Kaz Hirai revealed that the current-gen console has topped 53 million worldwide sales. Our last update on PS4 sales came before...
News Sony Music Pairs with Kygo for PlayStation VR Experience
"Virtual reality is about more than games," Hirai says
Sony understands that virtual reality is more than just a platform for gaming, and it's working to deliver more "experiences" on PlayStation VR. One such project was announced during its CES 2017 press conference today, and has been developed by Sony Music. Essentially, the 'Carry Me Experience'...
News Ride the Mass Relay to More Mass Effect Andromeda Gameplay
A couple of minutes of combat
Mass Effect Andromeda's launching on 21st March, so no longer can BioWare hide behind Twitter talking about how awesome its game is – it needs to show stuff. This latest gameplay trailer which aired during NVidia's
News Ever Wondered What It'd Be Like to Live Out Resident Evil 7?
Baker street
Resident Evil 7 is going to be more real than any previous entry thanks to the inclusion of PlayStation VR support, but if you crave an experience even more immersive, Capcom's bringing the Baker's house to London a little later in the month. Starting on 20th January through 23rd January, you'll be able to line up (no tickets required)...
News PS4 Shifted Over 50 Million Games Globally Over the Holidays
Up from 35 million last year
There's been a lot of talk about poor software sales this holiday, but the PlayStation 4 is doing its best to keep the numbers up it seems. Alongside its install base announcement, Sony revealed overnight that it moved 50.4 million pieces of software over the Christmas period, which spans the tail-end of November throu
News Sci-Fi Puzzler The Turing Test Turns to PS4 on 23rd January
Portal of power
Critically acclaimed Brit indie puzzler The Turing Test has formulated a 23rd January release date on the PlayStation 4. The first-person grey matter attacker is already available on other formats, where it's been warmly received. If you're not familiar with it, think of it as a kind of Portal with more philosophical themes. There's...
News The Flame in the Flood Lays Down on PS4 by the Riverside This Month
Through the fire and the flames
The Flame in the Flood: Complete Edition – which we literally just previewed through here – will navigate the choppy waters of the PlayStation Store from 17th January. The package will come with an exclusive Directors' Commentary, as well as a dynamic theme, two avatars, and a ton of under-the-hood gameplay tweaks...
Wednesday4th Jan 2017
News Activision Saves You from Spending Money on Platinum's Turtles Title
Spider-Man games gone, too
Activision's on a one-way mission to stop you from spending money on some of its bad licensed games. Nah, that's not entirely accurate – its licenses have run out and so it's pulling projects wholesale off the PlayStation Store. Platinum Games' dire Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutants in Manhattan is now unavailable...
News Diablo III's Massive New Patch Hits PS4 Soon
Back for more
In a new blog post, Blizzard has detailed Diablo III's upcoming patch, shedding some light on what you can expect from the game's next big update. The headline act here is the inclusion of the original Diablo, which has been remade as a 16-floor dungeon using assets from the third game. It'll feature rewards as well as "extra...
Tuesday3rd Jan 2017
News Rhianna Pratchett Packs Up Her Pick Axe and Says Farewell to Tomb Raider
Crofty exit
Rhianna Pratchett, the scribe behind Crystal Dynamics' popular Tomb Raider reboot and its more recent sequel Rise of the Tomb Raider, has decided to move on from the franchise. The writer announced the news on Twitter this evening, thanking the team for their dedication and series fans for being the "best in the world". It's unclear...
Wednesday4th Jan 2017
News Diablo III Patch 1.15 Adds a Whole New Hell, PS4 Pro Support, and It's Out Now
Hot stuff
Diablo III's 1.15 update is out now on PlayStation 4 - good news for those of you looking for an excuse to charge back into the fires of Hell. As detailed by Blizzard yesterday, the patch includes a new 16-floor dungeon based on the original Diablo, featuring its own rewards and "surprises". It also contains a bunch of small tweaks and...
News Mass Effect: Andromeda Lands a Confirmed Release Date
Suit up and ship out
Wow, it looks like it really is happening, then. BioWare has confirmed that Mass Effect: Andromeda will indeed be launching early 2017. The Canadian developer says that the sci-fi adventure will land in North America on the 21st March and in Europe on the 23rd March, so we don't have long to wait. With the date relatively...
News Spider-Man PS4's Plot Details Probably Haven't Leaked
Renew your vows
The plot for Insomniac Games' upcoming PlayStation 4 exclusive Spider-Man title has… Probably not leaked. There are some stories flying around which source IMDB, but it's worth remembering that the content on that website is generally created by the community, and is often wrong. While the site does have some kind of track record...
Hands On Fighting for Our Lives in The Flame in the Flood on PS4
Up a creek without a paddle
It seems that this generation saw the rising popularity of difficult, procedurally generated survival action games, but it makes sense when you think about it. There's something immensely satisfying about overcoming impossible odds by the skin of your teeth, and the procedural generation allows for nearly limitless...
Game of the Year 2016 Alex's Personal PlayStation Picks
Judgement of the Gods
It's time once again for the indomitable staff here at Push Square to share their own personal Game of the Year picks. Every year, we herd our writers together and force them to spill their opinions on their five favourite games of the last 12 months. Usually, this involves poking them with a stick until they come clean. Below,...
Hands On Swinging for the Fences with Super Mega Baseball 2 on PS4
Does Metalhead's baseball extravaganza hit a home run?
This particular writer has never had much fascination with sports games; there's just something about playing a virtual game that does its best to approximate a real game that just comes off as a pointless endeavour. The medium of video games allows for limitless potential, so why restrain the...
News Firewatch Rappels to One Million Copies Sold
On fire
The conclusion to Campo Santo's walking sim in the wilderness may have divided opinion, but Firewatch has done well for itself commercially. According to the developer, Henry and Delilah's adult yarn has now sold one million copies across all formats, which is a huge success for such a small developer. We didn't really buy into the fiction...
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...
News Overwatch's Oasis Map Brings the Parklife to PS4
All a Blur
Overwatch's all-new map, Oasis, has hopped over the Wonderwall and onto your PlayStation 4. Like, it's live right now. You can go and check if you don't believe us. The Arabian Desert paradise has already been live on PC test servers for a while, but now it's on your console of choice free of charge. We suppose this is the beauty of...
Tuesday3rd Jan 2017
Feature The Promising PS4 Games of January 2017
Starting right
Holy cow it's 2017 already - where the heck did that year go? Bemusement aside, we're now facing 12 more months of games, and boy does this year look packed from where we're sitting. January may not be flaunting too many blockbusters on PlayStation 4, but if you're a fan of Japan's output, you're going to have to keep a very close eye...
News Surprise! Sledgehammer Games' Call of Duty May Be Going Historical
Blast from the past
With sales of Infinite Warfare purportedly disappointing, Activision seems eager to start the Call of Duty cycle afresh, with Sledgehammer Games seemingly teasing this year's iteration of the popular first-person shooter. And, with historical settings back in vogue thanks to Battlefield 1, it looks like that may be what the...
News January's PlayStation Plus Games Are Available to Download Now
First of the year
January's PlayStation Plus offering is now live on the PlayStation Store. To recap, subscribers can download Day of the Tentacle Remastered, This War of Mine: The Little Ones, The Swindle, Azkend 2, Titan Souls, and Blazerush. However, at the time of writing, the selection is only available in Europe - the games should be live in...
News PS4 Physical Game Sales Increase As UK Industry Suffers Blow
Overall sales down 13.4 per cent
Worryingly, the PlayStation 4 was the only home console to see sales of physical software in the UK increase year-over-year in 2016. The Nintendo 3DS also built upon its previous year's tally, but every other platform shrunk. That's resulted in a 13.4 per cent decline in game sales compared to 2015 in Britain, with...
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...
Poll What Was Your Favourite PlayStation Game of 2016?
The choice is yours
We've already picked Uncharted 4: A Thief's End as our Game of the Year. Our awesome forum members also picked Naughty Dog's opus as Game of the Year. But now, as we attempt to pad out our content schedule one more time before work begins in earnest again,
News PS4 Exclusives Detroit, Dreams May Not Make 2017 After All
Keep dreamin'
Remember that fun little montage PlayStation Europe made to promote upcoming PlayStation 4 exclusives? It got people in a right tiswas over the New Year break. In addition to a couple of incorrect 'Console Exclusive' tags – innocent mistakes, we're sure – many picked up on the fact that both Detroit: Become Human and
Game of the Year 2016 Jade's Personal PlayStation Picks
Zero hour
It's time once again for the indomitable staff here at Push Square to share their own personal Game of the Year picks. Every year, we herd our writers together and force them to spill their opinions on their five favourite games of the last 12 months. Usually, this involves poking them with a stick until they come clean. Below, you'll find...
News Square Enix Strongly Hints at Dragon Quest XI Heading West
As you'd expect
The internet may be filled with hype for Dragon Quest XI, the latest adventure in Square Enix's long running role-playing series, but it's worth remembering that the game has yet to be officially announced for a Western release. Fortunately, franchise producer Yu Miyake has hinted rather strongly that the publisher is looking to...
News Devil May Cry and Dragon's Dogma Director Says He's Making a New Game in 2017
Be still our beating hearts
Right, let's start 2017 off with some red hot hype peddling, shall we? Hideaki Itsuno, one of Capcom's most distinguished game directors, has tweeted that he'll be announcing a new title at some point this year. That's pretty exciting news in itself, but the hype rockets when you realise that Itsuno is best known for his...
News Former PS4 Exclusive RiME Re-Emerges in May
RIME and reason
Do you remember RiME? The promising ex-PlayStation 4 exclusive has had a tumultuous development cycle befitting of its evident Team ICO inspirations, disappearing from the face of the Earth before eventually being dropped by Sony. Word on the street was that Tequila Works wasn't making much progress with the project, but here it is,...
News More Mass Effect: Andromeda Gameplay Teased For Tomorrow
Into the void
Mass Effect: Andromeda will be putting in an appearance at tech company Nvidia's CES press conference tomorrow, the series' official Twitter account has revealed. We're not going to be getting PlayStation 4 footage, then, but we'll still be keeping a close eye on how the game's shaping up. So, what can we expect? Well, the tweet...
News UK Sales Charts: Infinite Success for Call of Duty on PS4
Price cuts do the business
Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare has spent practically the entirety of the Christmas period at the top of the UK sales charts. Activision may have needed to slash the price of its latest first-person shooter as low as £19.99 across the country, but it's done the trick, as the title managed to top the British best sellers...
News A Brand New SteamWorld Game Is Coming This Year
Shake off that rust
SteamWorld Dig and SteamWorld Heist are, for our money, two of the best indie titles on PlayStation platforms. The talented folks over at Image & Form have created a quirky property that's not afraid to dip its toes into different genres, and it manages to do this without sacrificing its identity in the process. As such, it's...
Monday2nd Jan 2017
Review Battle Garegga Rev.2016 (PS4)
Rank up
It might seem odd to begin a review with a short history lesson, but in the case of Battle Garegga, it's certainly warranted. Originally released in arcades in 1996 and developed by Japanese firm Raizing (also known as Eighting / 8ing and now primarily responsible for creating games based on the Kamen Rider TV show), this...
Review Shantae: Half-Genie Hero (PS4)
I whip my hair back and forth
The Shantae series is an odd one, isn't it? It's been around for quite some time, but never made a huge impact. The Metroidvania style gameplay and quirky writing are adored by fans, but despite being quietly very good, the games remain ignored by most. Funnily enough, you can play three of the four titles right now on...
Game of the Year 2016 Kell's Personal PlayStation Picks
It was inside of you all along
It's time once again for the indomitable staff here at Push Square to share their own personal Game of the Year picks. Every year, we herd our writers together and force them to spill their opinions on their five favourite games of the last 12 months. Usually, this involves poking them with a stick until they come...
Sunday1st Jan 2017
News PS4 Exclusives Trailer Teases Detroit, Matterfall, and Gran Turismo Sport for 2017
Dreams also on the docket
Even the PlayStation 4's staunchest critics would struggle to argue that the system is starting to hit its stride. January alone will see the addition of four or five anticipated exclusives to the console's catalogue, and it doesn't look like the device is going to relinquish that pace as 2017 develops. This trailer...
News PS4 Exclusive Horizon: Zero Dawn's Marketing Onslaught Has Started
Earth is ours no more
Sony sees Horizon: Zero Dawn as its next major first-party franchise, and so it's started work advertising the PlayStation 4 exclusive alongside the onset of the New Year. This commercial aired during the PlayStation-sponsored Fiesta Bowl overnight, and is a fairly well executed riff on the 2017 celebrations. Expect this game...
Round Up Push Square's Top Ten PlayStation Games of 2016
Cream of the crop
And there we have it: Game of the Year 2016 is done and dusted. As is the case every year, we pulled our entire team together to determine our top PlayStation title of the past 12 months, and while everyone had their own personal favourites, we settled upon a Top Ten that reflects the sentiment of every single one of our staffers...
Game of the Year 2016 #1 - Uncharted 4: A Thief's End
Drake-ness awaits
It's surely no exaggeration to say that Uncharted 4: A Thief's End embarrasses some parts of the industry. Naughty Dog has gotten so good at writing memorable characters that it's practically in a league of its own these days, and it's rough to think that the rest of the medium can't catch up. Nathan Drake's final adventure may...
News ESRB Digs Up a Couple of Harvest Moon PS4 Ratings
A wonderful life?
Natsume may be a little late bringing Harvest Moon to the PlayStation 4, as spiritual successor Stardew Valley is already out. That said, the ESRB has rated Harvest Moon: Save the Homeland and Harvest Moon: A Wonderful Life Special Edition for Sony'
Game of the Year 2016 Simon's Personal PlayStation Picks
Overwatch this
It's time once again for the indomitable staff here at Push Square to share their own personal Game of the Year picks. Every year, we herd our writers together and force them to spill their opinions on their five favourite games of the last 12 months. Usually, this involves poking them with a stick until they come clean. Below, you'll...
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