Guide Persona 5: Best Ending Walkthrough - Good, Bad, and Other Endings
How to get the true ending in Persona 5
Guide Persona 5: Tips and Tricks For Phantom Thieves of All Skill Levels
Let us start the game
Review Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 + 2.5 Remix (PS4)
The keyblade to your heart
News PS4 Firmware Update 4.55 Puts in Shock Appearance
But what does it do?
News - April, 2017
Monday1st May 2017
News UK Sales Charts: Little Nightmares Makes Dream Debut in Fourth
Puyo Puyo Tetris in 18th place
Creepy platformer Little Nightmares has managed a dream debut in the UK sales charts, entering in fourth position on the British best sellers list – despite the rundown only including retail sales. The game – which is also likely to have proved a popular pick on the PlayStation Store – did exceptionally well,...
Sunday30th Apr 2017
News PS5 Could Launch As Early As Next Year, Reckons Analyst
Pretty bloody unlikely, though
One analyst believes that Sony is readying the PlayStation 5 for release in 2018 – but we respectfully disagree. Macquarie Capital Securities forecaster Damian Thong told The Wall Street Journal that Sony's next-gen system could drop as early as the second half of next year, with his accurate PS4 Pro and PS4 Slim...
News From Software Seemingly Recruiting for Dark Fantasy Action RPG
Born of the blood
Sony only really needs to utter two words to steal E3 2017 in a couple of months: Bloodborne 2. The original may not have been the biggest seller ever – it still performed pretty well, of course – but among hardcore gamers the series is an absolute show-stopper for sure. And it's got to be happening, right? Well, the developer...
News In Case You Missed It, Skyrim's Glorious Soundtrack Is Now on Spotify
Shout it louder
Apparently this happened back in March, but it totally passed us by - and as such, it seems like the perfect news story for an especially slow Sunday. The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim's soundtrack is now available on Spotify - the streaming music service that you can download on PlayStation 4. If you're not sure how to steam Spotify on...
Saturday29th Apr 2017
Guide May 2017 PS4 Games Release Dates
All upcoming PlayStation 4 launches in for May 2017
After the post-fiscal year madness of April 2017, the PlayStation 4 release date slate for May 2017 is much quieter. That's not to say there are an absence of games to pad the time prior to E3 2017, though, with some fairly big titles like Prey, Injustice 2, and RiME due out. In the PlayStation VR...
News NBA Playgrounds Slam Dunks PS4 on 9th May
Up your game
Saber Interactive's arcade NBA Jam X NBA Street love-in NBA Playgrounds will alley-oop the PlayStation 4 on 9th May. The game – which promises on arcade take on basketball – will feature a wide roster of current and past NBA stars, such as Shaquille O'Neal, Steph Curry, and LeBron James. The title will retail for $19.99, and you...
News Neat Bethesda Promotional Art Teases E3 2017 Reveals
But what could they be?
Bethesda has sent out invites for its E3 2017 press conference, which is scheduled to take place on 11th June – and the neat artwork that it's created to promote the event harbours a couple of secrets. Working with the theme of an adventure park named Bethesdaland, the image includes attractions based on numerous series...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 165
Catch up
Thus concludes another working week, which means that it's time to close the curtains, buckle up, and enjoy some video games. Of course, it's now customary to share your gaming itinerary with the rest of the Push Square community, so that's exactly what we want you to do in the comments section below. Sammy Barker, Editor: I'm slowly...
News Perception Sees in the Dark from 30th May on PS4
Sound of the underground
Innovative horror title Perception – in which you play a blind girl utilising echolocation to navigate a haunted house – will illuminate the PlayStation 4 on 30th May, a new trailer has revealed. The game comes courtesy of ex-BioShock and Dead Space developers, so there's pedigree here, and while these type of survival...
Friday28th Apr 2017
News This Isn't Your First Look at a PlayStation All-Stars Sequel
Rubbish
Whether or not PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale was a good game is up for debate, but should there ever be a successor, it would be fascinating to see what direction Sony took. There's been a bizarre amount of chatter about the series online of late, with a sequel supposedly leaking on 4Chan (hint: it was fake) and now artwork arriving on...
News There's Much More Mega Man Coming to PS4
Mega, man
Following on from the success of the Mega Man Legacy Collection on the PlayStation 4, the Korean Ratings Board has outed Mega Man Legacy Collection 2 for Sony's new-gen system. According to the description of the title, the compilation will pick up where its predecessor left off, featuring Mega Man 7, Mega Man 8, Mega Man 9, and Mega Man...
Sy-bore-ia
You wouldn't be ignorant if you haven't heard of Syberia 3. It's a point-and-click adventure game developed by French studio Microïds, and it's part of a cult franchise known for its pre-rendered backdrops, distinct mechanical puzzles, and eccentric characters and settings. Syberia 2 was released a mere two years after the original,...
Feature The Promising PS4 Games of May 2017
Maybe, maybe not
Hmmmm. On paper, May doesn't look like an especially amazing month, but with the way 2017 is going so far, we wouldn't be surprised to see it offer up a few surprise hits. As always, we're here to let you know what we think are the most promising PlayStation 4 titles of next month, so let's dive straight in, shall we? PREY:...
Poll Are You Happy with May 2017's PlayStation Plus Games?
Is it really such a strong month?
With news having slowed to a crawl as the industry preps itself ahead of E3 this summer, it's only fitting that we end the week with a quick and easy poll. It's been a while since we polled you lot on the quality of PlayStation Plus and its 'free' games, but we reckon May's selection is actually one of the more...
On the right light track
Rhythm is your weapon in Aaero, a new high-speed fusion of music, light track running, and weapon combat that blazes across the PlayStation 4 in an attempt to reignite the music game genre. Created by independent two-man studio Mad Fellows, Aaero synthesises frantic sci-fi shooting action with solid rhythm game dynamics,...
News Capcom Is Currently Working on a 'Major' Unannounced Game
Due out this fiscal year
Oh Capcom, you tease. Buried in the company's latest business overview document, the publisher mentions a "major title" that it plans on releasing before the end of this fiscal year - that's before the 31st March 2018, in case you're not one for technical terms. Now, this could be absolutely anything, but the wording at...
News Sony Expected to Announce 60 Million PS4 Milestone
Will be awkward if it doesn't now
Sony's scheduled to report its financial earnings tomorrow (or today, depending on your timezone), and analyst firm Super Data speculates that the company will confirm that PlayStation 4's sales have passed the 60 million units milestone. As of 1st January, the console was at 53.4 million units sold through to...
News Dragon Quest XI Snags a Right Royal PS4 Bundle
Launching alongside game in Japan
Despite its presence on the Nintendo 3DS as well, Dragon Quest XI is likely to be a gigantic seller for Sony when it releases this summer on the PlayStation 4. It's no surprise to see the publisher pairing up with Square Enix to create a crazy new hardware bundle in time for the role-playing title's 29th July...
Poll Should Sony Make a PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale Sequel?
And what kind of game should it be?
Thanks to some flaky fakes, PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale is back in the headlines. There's no sign that Sony's going to revive the mascot mash-up on the PlayStation 4, but the renewed interest invites an interesting question: should it? And if your answer to that is a resounding yes, then what direction...
News PS4 Shipments Pass 60 Million as PlayStation Nears Record Profit
Forecasts predict PS4 install base will reach 78 million next year
Sony managed to ship an outrageous 20 million PlayStation 4 consoles between 1st April 2016 and 31st March 2017, putting total shipments of the console up to 60 million units worldwide. As of 1st January the device had sold 53.4 million units directly to consumers, so it's probably...
News Injustice 2's Joker Is a Hobo with a Happy Face
Why so serious?
While there are some questionable character designs in Injustice 2, we must admit we quite like the title's take on sinister supervillain The Joker. With overgrown green locks and a purple trench coat, the character maintains elements of his comic book counterpart, but is unlike any version of the baddie that we've seen before. He...
News LocoRoco Remastered Goes Full-Tilt on 9th May
About a blob
There was a period during the PlayStation Portable era where Japan Studio was pumping out some brilliant handheld titles, but they never really got the traction that they deserved. LocoRoco was one such game, a punctual little platformer that looked lovely and played great. And now, in case you missed the memo, it's set to make a...
News Dynasty Warriors 9 Finally Being Detailed Next Month
Begin the march
It feels like we've been waiting an age, but we'll finally be getting some details on Dynasty Warriors 9 next month. Producer Akihiro Suzuki apologised for the long wait in a tweet, before confirming that more will be revealed in May. You can probably expect a trailer followed by a steady flow of Famitsu articles. All we know about...
Thursday27th Apr 2017
Thinking outside the box
Statik is a PlayStation VR puzzle game similar in style to Keep Talking and Nobody Explodes. You awaken in a strange room as a test subject with both hands locked inside a puzzle box while your captor Dr Ingen observes you from afar. You must solve these puzzle boxes in order to uncover why you are being tested and learn how...
News Final Fantasy XV Patch 1.09 Out Now on PS4
April update adds a lot of stuff
Final Fantasy XV's latest update is available to download now on PlayStation 4. Patch 1.09 weighs in at a rather hefty 4.7GB, and primarily includes a load of new timed quests for Noct and the gang to undertake. Complete them, and you'll earn quest points that you can spend on various items and equipment. Quite a...
Top of the pops
In a year that's continuously exceeded expectations, you weren't going to bet against Puyo Puyo Tetris being anything less than outstanding, were you? SEGA's gaudy puzzle-'em-up is a real joy, blending the breakneck brick building of Tetris with the more methodical splotch popping of the less-popular Puyo Puyo – sometimes on the...
News Holy Crap, Bandai Namco Is Bringing Gundam Versus West on PS4
About time
Whoa, this came out of nowhere. We were casually browsing YouTube when we stumbled across a brand new video from Bandai Namco - namely a Western announcement trailer for Gundam Versus, which is due out on PlayStation 4 in Japan soon. The latest game in the hit Japanese series, Gundam Versus sees teams of two mobile suits go head-to-head...
News Press Square to Throw Kazuya Off a Cliff in This Tekken 7 Story Mode Gameplay
Mind the drop
The Mishimas have to be one of the most screwed up families in gaming, and their plight is at the heart of Tekken 7's cinematic story mode. Fortunately, if you've been on the lookout for actual footage from the fighter's aforementioned mode, you're in luck: GameSpot has spliced together ten minutes of cutscenes and gameplay, giving us...
News Resident Evil 7 Falls Short of Capcom's Sales Expectations
Despite selling over 3.5 million units so far
Resident Evil 7: Biohazard has failed to meet the sales expectations of publisher Capcom, the firm's latest financial report has revealed. The game – which was something of a critical darling – has sold a very respectable 3.5 million units thus far, but that's some way short of the four million units...
News Play the First Hour of PREY Free on PS4 Right Now
Pray for PREY
A quick heads-up for those out of the loop: PREY's demo is out now on the PlayStation 4 – in Europe at least. The opening hour is still planned for release in North America, but it looks like Bethesda has hit a snag that it's trying to rectify as we type. Hopefully that'll be sorted over the next few hours. Still, for those of you...
News Tekken 7 Schools Street Fighter V on Solo Content
Return of the King
Are you watching, Capcom? Tekken 7 already has a blossoming tournament scene, but that's not stopped Bandai Namco from building an actual game around the brawler to please its single player fans. This trailer outlines everything you can expect from the sequel, and the range of modes is both staggering and refreshing. You'll find...
News Capcom: Street Fighter V Taught Us We Need to Launch a Fully Featured Game
Publisher won't repeat same mistake
Street Fighter V is a great game, there's just nowhere near enough of it. Speaking as part of a round of Marvel vs Capcom: Infinite previews, the publisher has admitted that harsh lessons were learned from the state of last year's brawler, and they certainly won't be repeated with its upcoming mascot mash-up...
News Persona 5 Streamers Can Now Go Further Into the Game Without Annoying Atlus
Yay?
Right, so when Persona 5 launched earlier this month, publisher Atlus made it clear that it didn't want anyone spoiling the game's story - whether by screenshot, video, or livestream. The title blocks the PlayStation 4's share button for a start, and in a statement released by the company, it warned that those who share footage past a certain...
News Kat Cosplays as 2B in Gravity Rush 2 Next Week
Flying blind
Gravity Rush 2's blonde bombshell Kat will be borrowing the threads from fellow blonde bombshell 2B next week as free DLC. The iconic android's outfit will be added to the topsy-turvy title from 5th May in Europe and North America – though it's already out in Japan. You'll be able to choose whether the superheroine wears a...
News Marvel vs Capcom: Infinite Gameplay Pulls Off Some Crazy Combos
Oof
Capcom's starting to spew out some gameplay footage of Marvel vs Capcom: Infinite, kicking things off with a look at Chun Li, Hulk, Strider Hiryu, Thor, Hawkeye, Chris Redfield, and Ultron. As you'd expect of the series, there are loads of mental combos on display here, all of which look suitably impressive. Not so impressive are the character...
Wednesday26th Apr 2017
News May 2017 PlayStation Plus Games Announced
They differ in NA and EU for the first time in years
Well this is weird. For the first time in years, next month's PlayStation Plus selection will differ between North America and Europe. North American subscribers can look forward to ABZU and Tales from the Borderlands on PlayStation 4, while European users get Alienation instead of ABZU. Yep,...
News PS4's Biggest Games Score Even Bigger Discounts in Europe
60 per cent off blockbusters
The Easter sale has now ended, which means that it's time for another PlayStation Store sale in Europe. Sony's knocking up to 60 per cent off some of the PlayStation 4's biggest games, like Destiny: The Collection, Rocket League, Titanfall 2, and Star Wars Battlefront. There are a bunch of LEGO games up for grabs at low...
News Burnout Makers Bring Back Crash Mode on PS4 Next Month
Danger Zone due in May
After the decent Dangerous Golf, the co-founders of Burnout creator Criterion are back with Danger Zone, a PlayStation 4 riff on the ever-popular Crash Mode. This is actually Three Fields Entertainment's third title – it also released PlayStation VR shooter Lethal VR last year – and is clearly the project that it's been...
Feature Call of Duty: WWII - 5 Things You Need to Know
World at war
Activision really wants you to know that Call of Duty: WWII is going back to its roots. Today's livestream included enough utterances of the phrase "boots on the ground" to sink an aircraft carrier; the double-jumping exo-suits of more recent entries have been completely removed, and replaced by a more – for want of a better word –...
News SEGA CD Classic Night Trap Is Partying to PS4
And there'll be a retail release
Jiminy cricket, this came out of nowhere, didn't it? Cult SEGA CD (or Mega CD to us Europeans) classic Night Trap is making a return on the PlayStation 4 – and it's getting a retail run courtesy of Limited Run Games. The frankly ludicrous full-motion video title coveted controversy upon its original release in...
News Free-to-Play Smash Bros-Like Brawlhalla Falls to PS4 This Summer
Sign up for the closed beta now
Brawlhalla, a free-to-play Super Smash Bros. style fighter, is leaping onto PlayStation 4 this summer, developer Blue Mammoth Games has announced. The game sees a bunch of legendary warriors duke it out in - you guessed it - Valhalla, all in the name of glory. It's built primarily for online play, but it also supports...
Get hooked
Flinthook is a prime example of how the execution of an idea is often more important than the idea itself. At first glance, it seems like any other modern roguelike, running from one procedurally-generated, 16-bit era inspired room to the next, shooting enemies for cash that you use to buy supplies and power-ups along the way. But under...
News Call of Duty: WWII Official Reveal Trailer Brings a Big Budget
Brothers in arms
Wow, there can be no doubt that Call of Duty: WWII is a looker. Activision has revealed the first footage from the forthcoming FPS as part of the title's reveal trailer, and while it's expectedly gritty, there's a definite beauty on display here. The game's due out on 3rd November, and hopes to build a sense of camaraderie with...
Review The Walking Dead: A New Frontier - Episode 4: Thicker Than Water (PS4)
Batsman out of Hell
You'd be right to assume that the title of Episode 4 in Telltale's latest The Walking Dead story A New Frontier is a reference to disgraced baseball star Javier Garcia's biggest decision: family or friends? Thicker Than Water explores whether the everyman would be better off siding with his brood or buddies, and it prompts plenty...
News Ubisoft May Be Taken Over by Vivendi Before the Year Is Out
Money talks
For quite a while now, mega media company Vivendi has slowly but surely been buying up shares in Ubisoft - the French publisher behind the likes of Assassin's Creed and Ghost Recon. Once Vivendi owns 30 per cent of Ubisoft's shares - it currently holds 25 per cent - it'll be required by French law to make the publisher an offer,...
News Middle-earth: Shadow of War Is Really Upping Its Loot Game
Precious gear
IGN is back with another trailer - we mean, er, Gameplay Reveal for Middle-earth: Shadow of War. This time we're getting a look at the game's expanded loot system, which sees protagonist Talion stumble across an entirely new range of equipment as he slaughters orcs of all shapes and sizes. In addition to new swords and daggers, you'll...
Live Watch Call of Duty: WWII Worldwide Reveal Right Here
Boots on the ground
It leaked earlier in the year, but there are still so many Call of Duty: WWII questions that need answering. Activision's promised a return to the franchise's roots, but after years of modern and even future military, we're struggling to imagine what a World War II-themed Call of Duty will look like in 2017. Fortunately, the...
News Everyone Is Talking About Alien Isolation 2
And how it does or doesn't exist
There's a column in Official PlayStation Magazine called Rumour Machine, and we always thought it was common knowledge that its contents were either completely fabricated or based upon Internet speculation. But in the latest issue it hinted that Creative Assembly is working on Alien Isolation 2, which resulted in a...
News Good Lord, We Can't Wait to Play Final Fantasy XII Again on PS4
Remaster gets a new story trailer
Final Fantasy XII: The Zodiac Age has a brand new story trailer, and upon giving it a watch, we've realised just how much we'd like to play the sprawling role-playing release all over again. In other words, the hype train has well and truly left the station. Fortunately we don't have to wait that long to get our...
Video What Remains of Edith Finch Makes a Strong First Impression
Watch the first 15 minutes
Ah, this is awesome. Being a so-called walking simulator, What Remains of Edith Finch is sure to split opinion, but first impressions don't get much better than this. You play as the titular teenager who's returned to her family home for reasons not entirely known. The twist is that the house is a do-it-yourself castle...
News Japanese Sales Charts: Darks Souls III Rekindles the Fire in Top 5
PS4 sales continue to drop, though
Dark Souls III: The Fire Fades Edition - which includes all the game's downloadable content - has dodge rolled its way into the Japanese software charts, shifting 33,088 copies and landing in third place. Not too shabby for a re-release, but then, there's not much else to write about this time around. Yep, it's...
News You Probably Don't Know What Fate/Extella Is, But There's a New One in the Works
Apologies if you do
Earlier in the year, we reviewed a hack and slash title by the name of Fate/Extella: The Umbral Star - think Dynasty Warriors set in cyberspace and you're kind of on the right track. If that sounds incredibly niche then that's because it is - but that doesn't change the fact that we thought it was a very fun and fast paced action...
News Journey Forth with Loads of Final Fantasy XII PS4 Gameplay
To the skies and beyond
Following on from the game's new story trailer, Square Enix put together a Final Fantasy XII: The Zodiac Age livestream earlier today which featured a load of gameplay footage from the PlayStation 2 remaster. We've embedded an archive of the stream above - just skip to around the 34 minute mark for the first slice of...
Tuesday25th Apr 2017
Guide Dragon Quest Heroes II Tips and Tricks For Rookie Knights
Listen up, cadet
Dragon Quest Heroes II may be full of cute and colourful monsters, but you should never take them lightly. Indeed, the hack and slash sequel can be pretty darn tough at times, offering up some really tricky boss fights and foes that just don't know when to quit. As such, we've put together seven tips and tricks for rookie knights to...
Review Dragon Quest Heroes II (PS4)
Royal rumble
It's time to dust off those slime-smacking weapons, because Dynasty Warriors developer Omega Force is back for another stab at Square Enix's beloved Dragon Quest franchise. Once again, the Japanese studio offers up a colourful action role-playing game stuffed with charm and content. And as is usually the case with an Omega Force sequel,...
Review Sniper: Ghost Warrior 3 (PS4)
Ghost in the hell
After our multiple hours with Sniper: Ghost Warrior 3, we don't see it stalking much besides the bargain bin. Obviously this property has no relation to the sniper games created by Rebellion (Sniper Elite and Nazi Zombie Army), and after just a few minutes anyone can realise it definitely doesn't deserve to be riding the coattails...
News Sonic Forces' Classic Gameplay Doesn't Exactly Inspire Confidence
And the Sonic Cycle starts anew
The problem with Sonic Mania looking and playing so good is that this Classic Sonic gameplay – one of the three gameplay pillars in the upcoming Sonic Forces – seems redundant in comparison. Not only does it look like a fan project built with Unity assets, but the physics appear to follow in the footsteps of the...
News Square Enix Running Life Is Strange Focus Groups in London and New York
We're totally cereal
It looks like the sun hasn't set on Life Is Strange, as Square Enix has invited fans to focus groups in London and New York next month. Scheduled to take place on 3rd May and 5th May respectively, the sessions will presumably be used to pitch fans on potential sequel ideas – or at least get some feedback on where followers see...
Interview Samuel Laflamme on Scoring Outlast II's Scares
Sounding off
Outlast II from Red Barrels is one of the most anticipated titles of the year. A follow-up to one of the best horror games we've had the chance to play, we got the chance to ask composer, Samuel Laflamme – who also scored Outlast, as well as the expansion, Whistleblower – a few questions about his process, how the soundscape for the...
News Call of Duty: WWII Will Fight on the Beaches from 3rd November
Release date outed by London art
Call of Duty: WWII will make a beach landing on your PlayStation 4 this coming 3rd November, if a massive promotional poster in London is to be believed. The image shows key art from the forthcoming World War II first-person shooter, but crucially includes the aforementioned date. It was then tweeted by Sledgehammer...
News Sony Shares Surge Ahead of Predicted Best Profit in 20 Years
Holding out for a Hirai
Sony is expected to record its best profit in two decades this week, which has caused the company's shares to surge. The firm's stock closed 3.84 per cent higher in Japan amid chatter that the organisation may be on the verge of reporting its strongest profit since 1998. The organisation recently indicated that its upcoming...
News Infinite Minigolf Hits a Hole in One on PS4 This Spring
Zen Studios' latest has full PlayStation VR support
You wait eons for a good arcade golf game on the PlayStation 4, and then two tee off at once. Zen Studios has announced Infinite Minigolf for Sony's new-gen system, a PlayStation VR compatible crazy golf title set to hit the links this Spring. The game's being billed as a successor to PlayStation...
News Sniper: Ghost Warrior 3's Bad Press Continues as Multiplayer Is Nowhere to Be Seen at Launch
Missing the mark
It's not going well for Sniper: Ghost Warrior 3, is it? The open world shooter launched today in North America in Europe, but it already seems unable to catch a break. Following the news that its loading times can creep above the five minute mark on PlayStation 4, the title was met with mostly middling reviews. Indeed, we gave it a...
News Marvel vs Capcom: Infinite Adds Hulk, Rocket Raccoon, Chris Redfield, More
Mash-up due out 19th September
The ultimate battle between comic books and Capcom will reignite once more from 19th September, as Marvel vs Capcom: Infinite has been dated. As part of a big blowout, the Japanese publisher has confirmed that eight new characters will join the release's roster at launch: Strider Hiryu, Chun-Li, Chris Redfield, Hulk,...
News Resident Evil 7's Free DLC Goes into Hiding Until Later Date
Go tell Aunt Rhody
Resident Evil 7's free DLC pack has been pushed back until an undisclosed later date. Not a Hero – which is set to feature series veteran Chris Redfield – had been set to release this Spring, but in an overly apologetic video, the expansion's producers have admitted that they need more time to hit the standards expected of the...
News Street Fighter V Scores Capcom Cup 2017 Content As Single Player Wilts
Revenue to go towards tournament prize fund
Can we safely say that Capcom is all in on e-sports at this point, and won't be responding to the complaints that single player fans had with Street Fighter V? Probably, because the game continues to bloat in content, but virtually all of it seems aimed at the more competitive players enjoying it online...
Monday24th Apr 2017
News Cities: Skylines Will Build Foundations on PS4 Soon It Seems
Game already rated for Sony's system in Brazil
Much to this author's chagrin, Cities: Skylines launched as an Xbox One console exclusive this week – at least, that's what we assumed. However, it seems that's only temporary, as the title's already been rated for release on the PlayStation 4 in Brazil. If this deal turns out to be anything like...
News Nope, Final Fantasy VII Remake and Kingdom Hearts III Aren't Releasing This Year
Yet more evidence
Realistically, Final Fantasy VII Remake and Kingdom Hearts III were never going to release in 2017. Heck, at this rate, we'll be lucky to see either of them at E3 this summer. But just in case you're still harbouring some hope that one of them will hit the PlayStation 4 before the year is out, we'd recommend giving this document...
Deer God
A 2.5D platformer set in a mysterious forest, The Deer God sees you playing as the titular majestic mammal - among other animals - which you have been reincarnated as after getting mauled by wolves on a hunting trip. Despite the interesting setting and background, however, developer Cinopt Games' first foray onto console is an...
Round Up What Remains of Edith Finch PS4 Reviews Prolong Year of Dreams
Letters to you
The Unfinished Swan is the rare recipient of a 10/10 score here at Push Square, so we've been eyeballing the imaginative What Remains of Edith Finch with intrigue ever since. Turns out that developer Giant Sparrow has eschewed the sophomore slump with ease, as reviews are out for the fascinating follow-up, and positively glowing...
News Days Gone Dev Sony Bend Moving to New Digs After Rapid Expansion
Studio has more than doubled in size
As work on Days Gone continues, Sony Bend is growing at a rapid pace. A report published by Oregon newspaper The Bulletin notes that the infamously low-profile firm is to occupy a new office this fall, as it begins to outgrow its current digs. Apparently, the studio has expanded from 45 to 103 employees recently,...
News NieR: Automata Goes Backless 2nd May on PS4
3C3C1D119440927 officially dated
A quick update on NieR: Automata's first piece of DLC: it'll deploy on 2nd May in North America and Europe, the same day as the content – named 3C3C1D119440927 – is set to release in Japan. The add-on pack includes new colloseums, quests, and costumes – including 2B's rather lovely looking backless dress...
News You Better Believe There Are PaRappa the Rapper Stickers on iPhone Now
Step on the gas
Kick, punch, it's all on your iPhone – or at least it will be if you download this official PaRappa the Rapper sticker pack. Sony's released the set of digital graphics to coincide with PlayStation's most popular pooch coming to the PlayStation 4. If you want to give someone nightmares, we recommend repeatedly sending them pictures...
News Final Fantasy XV Is Getting a Sword that Looks Like a DJ Deck
What even is this game?
You know, it's really easy to make fun of Final Fantasy XV these days, but we're going to do it anyway. Square Enix has revealed that the game's next update will add in a special sword that looks like a disc jockey deck. It's being implemented in honour of Dutch DJ Afrojack, who already has a track featured in the title's...
News UK Sales Charts: There's No Taming Ghost Recon: Wildlands
Ubisoft triumphs in slow week
In a week with very few changes in the UK sales charts, Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon: Wildlands has once again proven that hardcore gamers don't have their finger on the casual market's pulse, hugging the summit like a friendly bear. Grand Theft Auto V, FIFA 17, LEGO Worlds, and Rocket League all rounded out the top five,...
Saturday22nd Apr 2017
Talking Point What Free May 2017 PlayStation Plus Games Are You After?
Gimme the goods
T'is that time of the month yet again where we ask you to ponder which PlayStation Plus freebies you want in May 2017. We're expecting the lineup to be revealed this coming Wednesday (26th April) ahead of a 2nd May roll out. Unfortunately the release schedule's currently looking quite barren on that day, so your guess is as good as...
Hands On It's All About That Bass in Euro Fishing on PS4
Hook, line, and stinker?
Y'know we're all about that bass, 'bout that bass, no tetra. Euro Fishing launched recently on the PlayStation 4, and we've been reel-y excited to talk about its angling action. This is a simulation akin to your Farming Simulators, so it means that all of the intricacies of lake lovin' are represented here; don't expect a...
News Friday the 13th: The Game Unmasks 26th May on PS4
Voorhees a jolly good fellow
Keep your hockey masks handy, as asymmetrical multiplayer title Friday the 13th: The Game is coming to camp on 26th May. The online-only release will either see you assume the role of predatory anti-hero Jason Voorhees or his prey, as you attempt to annihilate or escape respectively in this eight-player game of homicidal...
News Call of Duty: WWII's Map Packs Will Deploy 30 Days Early on PS4
Guns and glory
It shouldn't come as a massive surprise, but Call of Duty: WWII's map packs will launch 30 days early on the PlayStation 4, as has been the case for a couple of entries already. Sony is the primary marketing partner for Activision's first-person franchise, and it doesn't look like that relationship will be ending anytime soon, so look...
News New Middle-earth: Shadow of War Gameplay Is All About the Kill
Let's get stabby
Middle-earth: Shadow of War is only a few months away from release, which means that we're starting to see gameplay footage drop on a regular basis. This latest video from IGN puts a load of different kills on display, with combat looking just as brutal as it did in Shadow of Mordor. We're looking forward to seeing how this sequel...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 164
Post-Easter play sessions
We're entering the quiet build-up to E3 2017 now, where genuine news slows and teases increase. The number of big new titles also takes a tumble, although there's never any shortage of software on the PlayStation 4, is there? We suspect that the next half-dozen issues of WAYP are going to be more about backlogs, but with...
News A New Yakuza Game Is In Development, May Not Star Kazuma Kiryu
Sleeping dragon
The Yakuza series isn't one to take a break, and although protagonist Kazuma Kiryu's story comes to an end in Yakuza 6 - due out over here in 2018 - series general director Toshihiro Nagoshi has confirmed that another game is currently in the works. According to a translation of Nagoshi's comments by Gematsu, the eccentric developer...
Friday21st Apr 2017
News Portal Knights Is Minecraft with More RPG, and You Can Try It For Free Right Now on PS4
Step right in
A colourful action role-playing game with crafting elements, Portal Knights promises to be a fun alternative to the likes of Minecraft on PlayStation 4. It's got all of the usual bells and whistles: co-op for up to four players, randomised worlds to explore, and dungeons full of loot, but it's the RPG side of things that interests us...
News So How Does Persona 5 Compare Between PS4 and PS3?
Let's find out
Digital Foundry is back with yet another graphical comparison video, this time taking a look at Persona 5 on PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 3. It's safe to say that the vast majority of players will have bought the game on Sony's latest home console, but it's still interesting to see how the last-gen version shapes up - especially...
Round Up Little Nightmares PS4 Reviews Are a Dream Come True
Wake me up inside
Little Nightmares, the gritty puzzle platformer from LittleBigPlanet Vita developer Tarsier Studios, has turned in a dream performance, with reviews universally recommending the harrowing release. We've yet to get our hands on pre-release code, but you can expect plenty of coverage here over the coming days. In the meantime, here...
Review Full Throttle Remastered (PS4)
Asphalt and trouble
Never has the fallibility of memory been clearer than when revisiting video games from the past. It can be surprising just how big the gulf between recollection and reality can be, leaving you to wonder if your brain just might be responsible for some of the greatest video game remasters of all time. As with last year's...
News Call of Duty: WWII Confirmed with Countdown Clock
Announcement of announcement
Call of Duty: WWII has been announced by Activision, which would be a surprise if it hadn't already leaked months ago. Rather than actually showcase the title, the publisher has instead plumped up for a countdown clock on the franchise's official website. All will be revealed proper at 18:00 BST on 26th April. The...
News Final Fantasy XV Is Getting Another Big Update This April
Features a new PS4 Pro mode
Final Fantasy XV will be getting another hefty update later this month, Square Enix has revealed. If you're not sick of Noctis and the gang yet, then you may be delighted to know that a new PS4 Pro mode is heading your way. 'Stable Mode' will allow Pro users to prioritise a stable frame rate, essentially making up for the...
News March 2017 NPD: Two PS4 Exclusives in Top Five Spots
Horizon: Zero Dawn and MLB The Show 17 start strong
United States sales tracking firm NPD has changed its public data release format yet again this month, revealing the top 20 best-selling titles in America for March – with some digital included. You may recall that the organisation already announced hardware results, with the Nintendo Switch's...
News Sony Set to Smash Forecasts as Kaz Hirai's Recovery Mission Continues
Back on track
Sony may not be the giant that it used to be, but former PlayStation president and current CEO Kaz Hirai's recovery mission cannot be understated. There was a time not too long ago where the company was making loss after loss after loss; now preliminary reports suggest that it's about to smash its fiscal year forecasts by a significant...
News The Spirit of Sanada Burns Bright in New Samurai Warriors Gameplay Trailer
Everything you need to know
Narrative-driven spin-off Samurai Warriors: Spirit of Sanada has a new trailer which briefly goes over just about everything that you can expect from the game. As its title suggests, the release follows the trials and tribulations of the Sanada clan as it attempts to navigate one of Japan's most famous warring time...
Thursday20th Apr 2017
News Fancy a Better Look at 2B's Backless Costume in NieR: Automata?
Oh, you're actually here for the new gameplay?
NieR: Automata's getting new DLC which will add additional Colosseum battles to the game, alongside a fresh batch of threads for each of the title's primary protagonists. These outfits are based upon the origina—oh what the heck, here's 2B's backless dress in all of its glory: The add-on pack –...
News New Hot Shots Golf Putts Out Closed Beta on 26th May
A links in time
New Hot Shots Golf's online game world seems like the sort of thing that could collapse on launch day, so it's a good thing that developer Clap Hanz is planning a closed beta for the arcade golfing release. Set to run between 26th May and 28th May in Japan only, you'll need to download a "ticket" from the PlayStation Store in order...
News Everybody's Golf Ditches Hot Shots Moniker for Western Release
Clap your hands
Thank heavens for that! The Hot Shots series has always been a nightmare from a database perspective because rarely do its games ever have the same name across regions. It would appear that Sony's realised that's not the best approach for search engine optimisation, though, as it's decided to name the new PlayStation 4 entry...
News Bandai Namco's Gruelling Action RPG Code Vein Scores Screens
Blood lust
Sadly it's not leveraging the same art style as its teaser trailer, but the new action role-playing game from Bandai Namco named Code Vein is still looking pretty cool. We described it as Anime Souls in our previous article, and that's honestly shaping up to be the case. You play as a vampirical Revenant who must feast on the blood of...
News AereA Is Diablo with Instruments on PS4
Sound idea
We had a different kind of game in mind when we heard the elevator pitch "music-themed action role-playing game", anticipating some kind of rhythm-based release. Instead, the upcoming AereA is quite literally Diablo with instruments. You'll be able to pick from a variety of composers, each of which use their chosen musical apparatus to...
Video VR Invaders Arms You with a Shooter and a Shield
Offence to defence
PlayStation VR developers seem to be going in one of two directions right now: cockpit shooters or stationary arcade shooters. VR Invaders: Complete Edition falls into the latter camp, seeing you dive into the shoes of a dude who has to destroy rogue viruses in a virtual reality computer or something. It's proper meta. There is a...
News The Walking Dead: Season Three Proves That Blood Is Thicker Than Water
New episode out 25th April
The fourth episode of The Walking Dead: A New Frontier will prove that blood is thicker than water from 25th April on the PlayStation 4. Considering the previous episode dropped a matter of weeks ago, this is a much quicker turnaround, which is welcome given that Above the Law felt like it stopped halfway through. There's...
Wednesday19th Apr 2017
News This Crash Bandicoot PS4 Special Edition Isn't Official, But It's Cool
Retailer commissions exclusive Aku-Aku case
Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy's special edition has leaked – except it hasn't. Once again the games media finds itself unable to perform even the slightest atom of research, as the pictured Aku-Aku case spotted at Italian retailer Show Game is something that the store has commissioned itself...
News Pre-Order Crash Bandicoot PS4 and You'll Get a Dynamic Theme and Avatars
Spin to win
Sony has revealed that if you pre-order Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy on the PlayStation Store, you'll nab yourself the 'Sunset Vista Pack', which features a bonus dynamic theme and avatar set. The theme consists of our furry hero jogging through a selection of stages from the remake, complete with some suitably bouncy background...
News Watch Dogs 2's Biggest Ever Update Drops This Month
Adds PvP, online races, more
Watch Dogs 2 garnered a decent amount of praise when it launched late last year, but its arrival didn't really set the world alight. Although it's commonly considered to be a sequel that improves upon just about everything that its predecessor got right, it released in a crowded period and was unfortunately overlooked by...
News Marvel Heroes Omega Enters Closed Beta on PS4 This Week
Here's how you can get in
Marvel Heroes Omega, the free-to-play PlayStation 4 action role-playing game, is entering closed beta from Friday, 21st April – and you'll be able to pay for access. While the final version of the superhero outing will be complimentary, those of you who purchase the founder's pack will be guaranteed access to the...
News Japanese Sales Charts: PS4 Numbers Continue to Drop as Software Dries Up
Yawn
The Japanese sales charts haven't made for especially interesting reading in weeks - at least as far as PlayStation goes. Since the launch of the Nintendo Switch last month, the PlayStation 4 has been pushed out of focus due to a lack of notable software releases. Naturally, this also means that hardware figures are in a gradual decline, with...
News Ex-Quantic Dream Employees Reference Unannounced PS4 Project
Prior to Detroit's announcement
Oh FFS! There's a strong rumour doing the rounds that Quantic Dream is busy beavering away on a second PlayStation 4 project in addition to Detroit: Become Human – except it's the flakiest piece of reporting we've seen in some time. While it wouldn't exactly be shocking to learn that the French outfit is prototyping...
News Scheduled PlayStation Network Maintenance Returns Next Week
But it shouldn't really affect you
People like to complain, but there's no doubt that the PlayStation Network has improved a lot these past couple of years. There hasn't been a proper outage in months, and things generally feel much more stable these days than they did at the start of the generation. Still, maintenance is required if an online...
News So, You Can Become a Character in Drawn to Death
Sony launches new competition
It seems a lot of people loathe Drawn to Death, but we really like it – or at least, this author did anyway. If you're one of those that doesn't enjoy the hand-sketched third-person shooter, then you may want to quietly toodle out of this thread before tediously reminding us how "terrible" it is in the comments...
News Bandai Namco Trademarks Pac-Man Maker in Europe
Pinky and Clyde
Sounds like you may be making your own Pac-Man stages soon, as Bandai Namco has trademarked a title named Pac-Man Maker in Europe. There's no other information – though it seems quite self-explanatory from where we're sitting – but we'd expect some kind of announcement in the relatively near future. To be clear, there's no...
Tuesday18th Apr 2017
Review Shiness: The Lightning Kingdom (PS4)
Shiny happy people
Life can sometimes feel like waiting for the proverbial bus. While everyone has been patiently anticipating Yooka-Laylee, it actually isn't the only colourful Kickstarter game to make its way to the PlayStation 4 this month: somewhat lesser known is Shiness: The Lightning Kingdom. This is an action role-playing game, but it's not...
Review Wonder Boy: The Dragon's Trap (PS4)
High above the mucky muck
The Wonder Boy series was one of the Master System's most beloved franchises, though its cult-classic status hasn't prevented it from falling by the wayside. A convoluted history, including a tangle of complications regarding the rights to the series, meant a comeback would be virtually impossible. In spite of this, a tiny...
Minimum wage
Towards the back end of last year, we were pleasantly surprised by a full-motion video game named The Bunker. The first of its kind on PlayStation 4, its story, characters, and acting performances were the driving factors in what was a short but sweet experience. Publisher Wales Interactive is now back with a second foray into the FMV...
Review The Disney Afternoon Collection (PS4)
The collection that flaps in the night
The early-to-late nineties were a renaissance for Disney: the company was not only producing some of the most memorable and innovative films it would ever produce but also releasing spectacular original animated television series. Ducktales, Goof Troop, TaleSpin, Gargoyles, and Darkwing Duck were just some of...
Outside help
The Inner World is a fun and charming experience set in an imaginative world, but it's held back by a number of all too common flaws of the adventure game genre. You play as the naive Robert, an apprentice who has spent his whole life living in a castle under the watchful eye of Conroy, a wind monk in charge of ensuring wind continues...
Review Guardians of the Galaxy: Episode One - Tangled Up in Blue (PS4)
Marvel?
Telltale's Guardians of the Galaxy seems to assume that you're already familiar with the titular team of loveable rogues after the success of the 2014 smash-hit movie of the same name, as there is very little in the way of introduction for any of the characters involved. This is simultaneously Episode One's greatest strength and greatness...
News Horizon: Zero Dawn Patch 1.13 Cleans Up Remaining Complaints
Background music support incorporated
One thing that's perhaps gone unmentioned with regards to Horizon: Zero Dawn is just how polished the experience was at launch. We reviewed the game using unpatched pre-release code – a rarity these days – and we didn't encounter any bugs, glitches, or meaningful gripes. When you consider that the open world...
News UK Sales Charts: Ghost Recon Returns As Persona 5 Disappears
Atlus JRPG drops out of the Top 40 entirely
Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon: Wildlands reclaimed its place at the top of the UK sales charts this week, as stock issues caused Persona 5 to fall from the summit to outside the Top 40 entirely, which is the first time we've ever seen that happen. Talk about front-loaded! The top five was dominated by some...
News Bandai Namco Reveals New Action RPG from God Eater Team
Prepare to dine
You may have seen Bandai Namco released a teaser trailer for a new title last week, and now it's been officially announced as an action role-playing game named Code Vein, which is set to release on as of yet unspecified platforms. It's probably safe to assume that the PlayStation 4 will be one of the consoles that the title comes to...
News Travel Upstream with Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy PS4 Gameplay
Crash bash
Activision's slowly pumping out plenty of Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy gameplay footage, and it tends to look better with each new clip. This video focuses on the original's fifth level Upstream, and delves into some of the visual tells Vicarious Visions has implemented to help make the stage's platforming that bit more intuitive...
News PlayStation VR Exclusive Farpoint Travels to a Mad, Mad World
Sony's sci-fi shooter seems much deeper than expected
We've played Farpoint a fair few times now and really enjoyed the PlayStation VR exclusive shooter, but we never really expected it to have much in the way of story. This new trailer has exceeded our expectations, then, as it sets the scene on a dangerous journey to a different planet. It's…...
News Sony XDev Europe's Been Showing Shuhei Yoshida Secret Stuff
And some things we know about
It's around this time of the year that work likely starts in earnest for the impending E3 2017, and Worldwide Studios president Shuhei Yoshida is currently in the UK visiting some of the European studios. And according to Twitter scuttlebutt, he's spent the day at Sony XDev Europe, checking out some of the conduit...
News Sony's Bringing the 1TB PS4 Slim to the United States
Small chassis, huge HDD
It's been available in Europe for quite some time now, but Sony's announced that the 1TB PlayStation 4 Slim is launching in the United States this month. Obviously this is identical to the system already available in the US, it just comes with a bigger internal HDD and carries an MSRP of $299.99. There's more information on...
News The Warden Brings a Bloody Big Bear to Battle in The Elder Scrolls Online's New Trailer
That's roar like it
The Warden is The Elder Scrolls Online's first additional player class, and the range of abilities that they offer should make them an interesting choice in terms of gameplay. Of course, the headline act here is that they're able to summon a bunch of different beasts to aid them in combat, so expect to see Morrowind flooded with...
News Ghost Recon: Wildlands' Expansion Trailer Hits the Road
Ghost busters
Ghost Recon: Wildlands' first expansion, Narco Road, sees the rough and ready agents infiltrate a fresh part of the Santa Blanca cartel as they attempt to put a stop to an infamous drug smuggler. Pretty standard stuff for America's best, then. The downloadable content promises a suite of new missions, vehicles, and weaponry. The core...
Monday17th Apr 2017
News It's Hard to Believe Final Fantasy XII Is a PS2 Remaster
Not Basch
We recently put together a list of 41 PlayStation 2 Classics that must come to the PlayStation 4, but we excluded a handful of titles on the basis that they're already getting the remaster treatment. One such title is Final Fantasy XII: The Zodiac Age, which originally released in 2006 – not that these screenshots suggest as much. To...
News Sony to Shut Kill Strain Servers Less Than a Year After Launch
Sports Champions, ModNation Racers, and more to also get the chop
Call it a hunch, but we don't think Sony San Diego's asymmetric MOBA Kill Strain quite worked out as intended. You may recall the platform holder laying off the portion of the team that worked on the free-to-play foray last September, and now it's announced its intention to close the...
Hands On Behind the Wheel of Gran Turismo Sport
On track?
Are we allowed to write about this? Gran Turismo Sport's closed beta agreement terms specifically stipulate that the server stress test can't be talked about, but video platforms are filled with footage and public forums are chatting pretty openly about the racer. Hmm, for the purposes of this hands on preview, let's just pretend that...
News Square Enix's Top Brass Becomes Bad Guy in NieR Automata DLC
Plus, 2B's taking off most of her clothes
NieR Automata is getting new downloadable content which will allow you to take on Square Enix's top brass. The publisher's President and CEO Yosuke Matsuda and Platinum Games gaffer Kenichi Sato will both appear in new Colosseums scheduled to launch on 2nd May in Japan (and later in the West) as part of the...
News Gravity Rush 2's Free 2B Costume Is NieRly Perfect
YoRHa android now
As promised, Sony has teamed up with Square Enix to add a 2B costume to Kat's wardrobe in Gravity Rush 2 – and the results are great. The mash-up with NieR Automata was announced as part of a commemoration stream in Japan overnight, and you can get a little glimpse of gameplay featuring the new threads
News Hour-Long Dutch Documentary Explores the Making of Horizon: Zero Dawn
Watch it now
Horizon: Zero Dawn has obviously been a big deal for PlayStation, but it's perhaps easy to overlook just how important the release is for Holland as well. Guerrilla Games is far and away the largest studio in the Netherlands, and not only does the PlayStation 4 exclusive's critical and commercial success reflect well on the company, but...
News Job Simulator Creates Work for Store Clerks with Retail Release
Stack those shelves
Shortlived it may be, but Job Simulator's still one of the best virtual reality experiences you can buy on PlayStation VR. Not only does the title take full advantage of the medium, but its tongue-in-cheek humour is on-point from start-to-finish, and it's a must-own if you happen to pick up Sony's futuristic facemask. And...
News New Hot Shots Golf Tees Off 31st August in Japan
Fore the players
Clap Hanz's long overdue persistent online arcade golf title New Hot Shots Golf will finally tee off on 31st August in Japan, publisher Sony has announced. The game – which has been in production since PlayStation Vita port Hot Shots Golf: World Invitational launched on the PlayStation 3 back in 2013 – is the most ambitious...
Sunday16th Apr 2017
News Star Wars Battlefront 2 Leaves Season Pass in a Galaxy Far, Far Away
DICE doesn't want to fragment community
With games like Overwatch keeping their communities engaged through free content updates and paid cosmetics, the Season Pass is starting to sound old hat these days. And another big budget blockbuster has ditched the divisive DLC model, with Star Wars Battlefront 2 deciding to do away with the paid content...
Saturday15th Apr 2017
News Star Wars Battlefront 2 Brings Single Player, Space Battles, and More to PS4
Spans three eras of lore starting 17th November
Following a false start earlier in the week, EA Games has now officially announced Star Wars Battlefront 2 for the PlayStation 4, and it sounds like every inch the sequel that the Dark Lord demanded. Packing a single player campaign, space battles, and an expanded multiplayer suite spanning three eras...
News The Last of Us: Part II Shooting Has Continued in Los Angeles
Kill 'em all
It's the long Easter weekend for many of you, but work continues on The Last of Us: Part II in Los Angeles. Various members of the cast have been Tweeting about the game today, with Ashley Johnson – also known as Ellie – leading the charge with this little tidbit: Neil Druckmann then followed up with this clip of
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Easter Edition 5
Eggs-traordinary
Ah, the long Easter weekend: home to brighter weather, chocolate-based treats, and a couple of extra days gaming. Welcome to the fifth special Spring edition of What Are You Playing, which is actually no different to a regular week, we've just given it a different title. Sammy Barker, Editor: I'm still slogging my way through Mass...
News Resogun Maker Housemarque's Nex Machina Nabs New Features
Season's greetings
It's hard not to be excited for new Housemarque, and the Finnish outfit has this week outlined a little more about PlayStation 4 and PC shooter Nex Machina. On top of the blistering arcade action, you can expect to find a Seasons mode, which will change up the rules on a regular basis and see you competing with the community for a...
Friday14th Apr 2017
News Crash Bandicoot PS4 Is Playable in US Stores Now
N. Sane
Here's an activity for your whole family to enjoy this Easter weekend: hit up your local games retailer and have a play on Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy for the PlayStation 4. Word on the street is that Sony's pushed out an update to retail kiosks this week, adding a demo of the remake to machines. Obviously your mileage will vary, but...
News PSN Flash Sale Brings Down Dozens of Prices on NA PlayStation Store
Reductions remastered
It's officially the Easter weekend which can only mean one thing: there's a Flash Sale on the North American PlayStation Store. This one's got a bit of a remaster theme, as it focuses on old classics that have been spruced up for the PlayStation 4. Some highlights include Ape Escape 2 for $3.99, The Last of Us Remastered for...
Soapbox Sony Should Pinch the Nintendo Direct Format
Sammy reckons there's mileage in Nintendo's marketing
I did something I rarely do this week: I watched a Nintendo Direct. To be honest, I have a weird relationship with the Big N's pre-recorded events: I've watched the E3 ones before and I've always felt that, for everything they gain in pacing and structure, they lack the kind of energy that you...
News PS4's Run Halted by Nintendo Switch Launch in March NPD
But Sony's system stays strong
As expected, the launch of the Nintendo Switch has (temporarily?) dethroned the PlayStation 4 from the top of the United States hardware charts. Sony's system had been sitting pretty for several months in a row, but it was never going to overcome the release of its rival's new handheld-cum-console, which performed...
News Horizon: Zero Dawn Is Free with the PS4 Pro This Easter
In the UK at least
Sony's looking to shift some hardware this Easter weekend, as it's announced that at select retailers in the UK you'll be able to get a free copy of Horizon: Zero Dawn with the PlayStation 4 Pro. This is a time limited deal – with the offer set to expire on 23rd April stock withstanding – so you may want to get a move on if...
Thursday13th Apr 2017
Poll Should Sony Be Looking to Add Refunds to PSN?
Cash back
This is an article that we've had on the backburner for a while now, but Microsoft has somewhat forced our hand. One of the big features on Steam for quite a while has been its ability to allow you to get a refund on digital purchases. The terms of service state that, as long as you don't abuse the system, you're eligible to request a...
Weirdness Finally You Can 3D Print Your Own PlayStation Trophies
Trophy unlocked
What's this nonsense about Trophies being meaningless, virtual awards? If you happen to be one of the two people on the planet with a 3D printer, you can now download the files to manufacture your own set of PlayStation trinkets through here. This includes the bog standard Bronze, Silver, and Gold style, as well as the coveted...
News Gran Turismo Sport PS4 Beta Codes Start Doing the Rounds in Europe
Lap it up
It's been a bit of an arduous wait, but Gran Turismo Sport beta codes are finally being sent out in Europe ahead of this Easter weekend's online racing sessions. Check your emails to see if you've got in, which will take you to a webpage including a code and additional information on the server stress test itself. The client weighs in at...
News Horizon: Zero Dawn Battles to Top of PlayStation Store Charts
But only in Europe
You can be sure it's a slow news day when we report on the PlayStation Store charts, but maybe this is something you'd like to see us cover more regularly? After all, we're pretty thorough when it comes to the UK, Japan, and USA sales charts, and the PlayStation Store is becoming an increasingly important part of the game...
Video Snow Moto Racing Freedom Is Snow Joke
The big freeze
Racing games – particularly those of the arcade variety – are on a real decline, so it's refreshing to see something like Snow Moto Racing Freedom arrive on the PlayStation 4. The title may be low-budget, but it's got a nice hook to it: snowmobiles as opposed to automobiles. And the game modes reflect this, one focusing on...
Wednesday12th Apr 2017
Video Unmask An Hour of The Sexy Brutale Gameplay
Groundhog day
We slapped a humongous score on The Sexy Brutale this week, but we have a confession to make: several of us at Push Square Towers had never even heard of the title prior to reviewer Simon Fitzgerald's ravings. We're sure that secretly applies to many of you, too, so we recorded a live stream which should help you to learn what the...
News Square Enix Is Reprinting NieR on the PS3 Due to Popular Demand
Replica-nt
NieR has always been a cult classic on the PlayStation 3, but the fairly recent release of NieR Automata has raised its profile significantly. And to acknowledge that, Square Enix is actually re-printing the original and selling it on its web store in Europe. As of now, you'll need to join a waiting list, but the title will eventually...
News Star Wars Battlefront 2 Leak Leads to EA Clamp Down
Will span all Star Wars eras
Update (17:15 BST): EA is pulling the trailer from every channel it possibly can, so honestly your best bet right now is to just wait until Saturday to watch the official thing. We'll obviously post it here as soon as we have it. Original Article: Star Wars Battlefront 2's debut trailer has leaked ahead of this...
News Play the Opening Hour of PREY Free Before It Launches on PS4
No strings
There's an argument that PREY is flying a little too fancifully under-the-radar – especially seeing as it looks like the new-gen BioShock we've all been twiddling our thumbs waiting for. The best way to rectify that problem is by letting people play the game, however, and thus you can look forward to testing out the opening hour for...
News Mince Through Minas Ithil in Middle-earth: Shadow of War Gameplay
Monolith's sequel doesn't make a great first impression
Warner Bros has released four minutes of gameplay footage from the fast-approaching Middle-earth: Shadow of War in 4K resolution – but it looks kinda rough from where we're sitting. The game – which is due out in August – introduces a scenario in Minas Ithil in this video, and while it...
News The Order: 1886 Dev's Deformers Rolls Out 21st April
It's got balls
Deformers is the next game from The Order: 1886 developer Ready at Dawn. No, really – it actually is. Look, sometimes you need a change of scenery, and after investing years into the whole cinematic shooter thing, we're not surprised that the studio has turned its attention to rolling ball… Things. And if that sounds like it's up...
News Yakuza Kiwami Goes Back to the Beginning on 29th August
Pre-order for a steelbook case
We're all massive Yakuza fanboys here at Push Square Towers, and we're not ashamed to admit it. The good news is that, with the release of Yakuza 0, there are now a lot more followers of Kazuma Kiryu and crew than there used to be, which means you may be excited to learn that Yakuza Kiwami is launching on 29th August...
News Warriors All-Stars Is a Musou Mash-Up for PS4
And it's coming to the West
Better known as Robert Ramsey: The Video Game, oft-niche publisher Koei Tecmo has announced Warriors All-Stars for the West, which is essentially Japanese entry Musou Stars with a new name slapped on it. The mash-up sees "famous" faces like… Sophie Neuenmuller and Zhao Yun mowing down millions of minions all at once...
News Japanese Sales Charts: Switch Steady As All Other Systems Slump
A slow week in the East
There's really not much to say in what was comfortably one of the slowest weeks for the Japanese games industry in some time. A steady supply of Switch stock has helped Nintendo's new hardware to hold strong, but all other systems – the PlayStation 4 Pro excluded – saw their sales numbers decline this week. LEGO Worlds...
News Watch As Two of PlayStation's Most Prominent Names Chat Candidly
Neil Druckmann and Hermen Hulst get together
This is actually a brilliant little video: Sony put Guerrilla Games' managing director Hermen Hulst and Naughty Dog's creative director Neil Druckmann in an up-market coffee shop and filmed them chatting for 25 minutes. The conversation mostly centres around Horizon: Zero Dawn, but it does deviate to...
Tuesday11th Apr 2017
News PS4 Firmware Update 4.55 Puts in Shock Appearance
But what does it do?
It's a PlayStation 4 firmware update day – but not one of the good ones. Sony's sneakily launched system software v4.55 today, which improves the stability of your console. In other words, it's bringing some behind-the-scenes bug fixes and not a lot else. The patch weighs in at just 339.9MB so shouldn't take long to...
Deals The Best External Hard Drives for PS4
Increase your console's capacity with a USB HDD
Sony added external hard drive (HDD) support to the PlayStation 4 recently, meaning that you can now easily increase the capacity of your console without needing to open it and replace its internal hard drive. The system supports drives of up to 8TB, but you do need to ensure that you plump up for a...
News Good God, WipEout Omega Collection Is Looking Glorious on PS4 Pro
Gotta go fast
German channel Inside PlayStation's got a little more pre-release footage for you to feast your eyes on, this time from WipEout Omega Collection. This was playable at a recent convention so it does appear that Sony's plumped up for one of the title's slower speeds to make the experience more comfortable for attendees – but that...
Weirdness Dragon Quest XI's Slime DualShock 4 Is PS4's Craziest Controller Yet
He slimed me
Much like with the PlayStation 2 back in the day, Hori has announced a Slime DualShock 4 for a new generation. The rotund peripheral – designed to tie-in to the release of Dragon Quest XI on the PlayStation 4 – includes all of the features that you'd expect, including (incredibly) a touchpad, mono speaker, gyroscope, and headphone...
News Quantum Break Maker Adds PS4 Support to Game Engine
Will release next game on Sony's system
After a prolonged period of Xbox exclusivity, Max Payne maker Remedy Entertainment has revealed its intent to release its next game on the PlayStation 4. The developer – most recently behind slow seller Quantum Break – has said that it's adding support for Sony's system to its proprietary Northlight...
News Horizon: Zero Dawn 2 Will Likely Have Way, Way More Machines
And will enhance your bond with Aloy
Guerrilla Games seems pretty open that more Horizon: Zero Dawn is on the way, and while it sounds like an expansion pack is in the works, it's also been chatting with Game Informer about a full-blown sequel. Firstly, narrative director John Gonzalez hinted that we can expect the bond between players and...
News Uncharted: The Lost Legacy Starts a New PS4 Story on 22nd August
Pre-order for free copy of Jak & Daxter
Side-story Uncharted: The Lost Legacy will release on 22nd August for $39.99 in North America and 23rd August for £34.99 in the UK, developer Naughty Dog has announced. The game – which stars fan-favourite Chloe Frazer in the lead role as she embarks on an Indian adventure with mercenary Nadine Ross –...
News Unlike Atlus, Square Enix Sees the Value in Streams
Imagine being outsmarted by Square Enix
Square Enix may act like the stupidest organisation on Earth sometimes, but it's not quite as dumb as Atlus when it comes to gameplay videos and streams. You may remember the latter causing something of a stir recently when it decided to block the share button in Persona 5 on the premise of spoilers. It then...
News Gran Turismo Sport Adds Porsches As EA License Expires
And the beta comes to Europe this weekend
If you didn't know, for the longest time EA has had exclusive rights to the Porsche license in racing games, but that deal expired recently waving the green flag for Gran Turismo Sport to add the favourites to its roster of racing cars. And the first screenshots of a Porsche 911 GT3 RS have finally hit the...
News Overwatch Uprising Leaks Then Launches
Over 100 new loot box items up for grabs
Update (20:00 BST): It's official and it's live. Overwatch Uprising is a brand new PvE event for Blizzard's popular shooter, and you can check out the trailer above. Here's what you can expect until 1st May, via the PlayStation Blog: You'll travel seven years into the past to experience Tracer's first...
News JRPG Classics Come Together for Cosmic Star Heroine
Final Phantasy
It may have been delayed a week in Europe, but that's not stopping Cosmic Star Heroine from looking super interesting. The upcoming PlayStation 4 indie – inspired by the JRPG classics of old – appears pretty faithful to its inspirations in this PlayStation Underground video, which includes a good 10 minutes plus of gameplay from...
Store Update 11th April 2017 (Europe)
Karma chameleon
It's a much quieter week on the European PlayStation Store this time, though there are still the likes of Yooka-Laylee and The Sexy Brutale to look forward to, proving yet again that the PlayStation Store rarely ever sleeps. PlayStation VR fans can also pick up StarBlood Arena, though we're yet to be convinced by the cockpit affair...
News Dragon Quest XI Slimes PS4 on 29th July in Japan
In search of departed time
Hotly anticipated Japanese role-playing game Dragon Quest XI: In Search of Departed Time will deploy as soon as 29th July on the PlayStation 4 in Japan, which is sooner than expected. As part of a livestream overnight, publisher Square Enix revealed that you can expect the release to run a good 50 hours – with...
Hands On StarBlood Arena Brings Loot Boxes to PlayStation VR
Overwatch in virtual reality?
There's nothing really wrong with StarBlood Arena, but ever since its announcement at PSX 2016, we haven't been able to resist the urge to roll our eyes. It's just one of those games that doesn't appear to have any identity of its own – and that's despite its likeable space cowboy façade. Cockpit shooters are dime a...
Monday10th Apr 2017
Welcome to the house of fun
The Sexy Brutale is a murder mystery puzzle game set within a casino mansion. But this isn't just any ordinary big house: the staff are murdering the guests and you must put a stop to it. You take on the role of Lafcardio Boone, a priest who is trying to piece together the happenings of the house and save its victims from...
Talking Point Is It Time for Sony to Take PS4 Pro Seriously?
Mid-gen battlegrounds
Sony released the PlayStation 4 Pro last year, and it's a good iterative console. Designed to take existing PS4 games and push them to the next level, the system has generally achieved its aims by bumping resolutions, effects, and other features depending on the developer's decision. The manufacturer's goal was never to change...
News Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy Looks Ace in 4K on PS4 Pro
Oodibigah
There were some complaints when the gameplay was first revealed at PSX 2016 last year that Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy looked a little flat and washed out, but the presentation has come a long way since then. It looks like Vicarious Visions has been busy tweaking the title's lighting, colouring, and even textures as the 32-bit love-in...
News PewDiePie Launches Twitch Show as YouTube Burns
Adpocalypse
In case you haven't been keeping up, YouTube is in a rough spot. The uber-popular video delivery platform has come underfire of late due to the discovery of adverts being served on some racist videos, which has had the knock-on effect of brands pulling support from the platform. Many high-profile content creators have revealed a sudden,...
News Swing Your Sword at NieR: Automata's MoCap Artist
Not like that
NieR: Automata isn't exactly an oil painting, but one of its best assets is its animation. And as has been going nuclear on Reddit over the weekend, here's star Kaori Kawabuchi doing her 2B thang: Hypnotising, right?
News UK Sales Charts: Persona 5 Smashes Series Records to Top
Well deserved, too
What the heck is this? A Japanese role-playing game not named 'Final Fantasy' at number one? Surely not? It's true: Persona 5 has robbed the rest of the UK sales charts blind this week, climbing to the summit and securing Atlus' best ever launch in Britain by some margin. Not bad at all, eh? The title sold 97 per cent of its...
News Everyone's Saying Uncharted: The Lost Legacy Is 10 Hours Long
But it's a bit misleading
Bloody hell, the standard of games websites gets worse, doesn't it? Over the weekend, an interview with Naughty Dog's Arne Meyer got picked up by dozens of bigger sites, all because reporters without reading comprehension assumed spin-off Uncharted: The Lost Legacy will be 10 hours or longer. Ironically, the director of...
News The Last of Us Dev Naughty Dog's on a Real Hiring Spree
Fresh blood
We assume Naughty Dog's really starting to ramp up production on The Last of Us: Part II right now, as it's on a huge hiring spree. The Californian developer is trying to fill a wide gamut of positions, including everything from gameplay animators right the way through to visual effects artists. The studio's got a lot on its plate right...
News PlayStation Anthology Is an Ode to an Iconic Brand
Crowdfunding open now
PlayStation recently reached the point where it tipped into nostalgic territory. The brand has been at the top of its game for over 20 years now, and there are many, many people – this author included – who have been there from the very beginning. The PlayStation Anthology, a 440-page tome to one of gaming's greatest...
News Naruto Unleashes an Ultimate Ninja Storm with Compilations
One for the weebs
Oh no – please not Naruto news on Ramsey's week off! Thems the breaks, Sammy: Bandai Namco has announced two new PlayStation 4 compilation packages for the popular anime which are scheduled to release later this year in Europe and North America. First up there's Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm Legacy, a beefy set...
Hands On 10 of Our Indie Favourites from EGX Rezzed 2017
From rhythmic blasting to cartoon giraffes
The breadth of experiences available to play at this year's EGX Rezzed was frankly staggering. We couldn't move for the number of games on display, and we often found ourselves unsure where to turn next. We managed to play dozens of titles of all shapes and sizes nonetheless, and there were countless fresh...
Sunday9th Apr 2017
News WipEout Omega Collection's Steelbook Pays Homage to PSone
Box art will take you back
In case you didn't know, WipEout Omega Collection is getting a retail release on the PlayStation 4, and if you shop at as of yet undetermined retailers you'll be able to nab a tasty looking steelbook copy. Here's what it looks like in all of its retweet baiting glory: The coolest thing about the steelbook box art is...
Hands On Battalion 1944 Turns Back the Clock on Multiplayer Shooters
This means war
EGX Rezzed, as a general rule, is far less busy than its Birmingham-based big brother. Lines are significantly smaller if they exist at all, and people seem to be more willing to try out a wider variety of games, rather than crowding around the bigger titles. However, Battalion 1944 was one game that enjoyed a consistently busy queue,...
Hands On The Occupation Offers an Intriguing Political Playground
The show must go on
The Occupation is the new project from White Paper Games, creators of Ether One. It's another first-person, narrative-driven game, this time with a politically tinged story about the oppressive Union Act. It was formed in response to a terrorist attack in the 1980s England setting, and threatens to rob the British public of their...
Feature HyperPlay RPG Issue 3 Is a PlayStation Special Fanzine Bursting with Nostalgia
Final Fantasy IX! Xenogears! Breath of Fire III!
PlayStation as a brand is at that age now where many of us can look back and remember growing up with Sony's original home console. Indeed, nostalgia can be a powerful thing; it can drive us to dig out dusty old machines and briefly transport ourselves back to a different time. HyperPlay RPG is a...
Saturday8th Apr 2017
Review Vikings - Wolves of Midgard (PS4)
Howling for you
Vikings - Wolves of Midgard is an action role-playing game stuffed with blood, beards, and loot. It's immediately comparable to other dungeon-crawling hack and slashers like Diablo, right down to the near identical radial equipment menu. Vikings certainly doesn't shy away from its inspirations, but it's so by-the-numbers that you do...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 163
Spring time
We're into April now, which means that Easter is right around the corner and summer looms temptingly on the horizon. It also means that, while most of the big blockbusters have been pushed out ahead of the new fiscal year, there's a colourful array of smaller content for you to sink your teeth into. The question is: what are you playing?...
Friday7th Apr 2017
Guide Persona 5: Best Ending Walkthrough - Good, Bad, and Other Endings
How to get the true ending in Persona 5
Does Persona 5 have a bad ending? Yes, yes it does. It's actually got multiple bad endings, one questionable ending, and one good ending - at least, as far as we know. In this guide, we'll be showing you how to avoid the bad endings and end the game on a relatively happy note. We've split this Persona 5...
Guide Persona 5: Tips and Tricks For Phantom Thieves of All Skill Levels
Let us start the game
Persona 5 is probably the most accessible game in Atlus' series thus far. It's got plenty of small tutorials that ease you into each system, and a range of difficulty options cater to players of all skill levels. Having said that, though, Persona 5 can still seem rather daunting at times. The fact that the game runs on a...
Draw some
Drawn to Death plays like Twisted Metal, Quake, and Street Fighter all had a big violent orgy in Screech from Saved by the Bell's ring-bound high school jotter. This raucous online-only third-person shooter is bulging with so much personality that many won't be able to see beyond the d*ck jokes and crude art direction, but what lies behind...
Poll Has Persona 5 Been Worth the Hype?
Now it's personal
Persona 5 launched just a few days ago, so naturally, we want to know what you lot think of it so far. Atlus' role-playing game is currently the third highest rated PlayStation 4 release ever on Metacritic, sitting at a supremely impressive metascore of 94. According to the press, the years upon years of waiting have been well...
News The Last of Us: Part II Recruits Westworld Actress Shannon Woodward
But who will she play?
While the bulk of Naughty Dog is either busy collecting awards or polishing off spin-off Uncharted: The Lost Legacy, it does seem like a large part of the team is also making progress on The Last of Us: Part II. And while updates on the title have been few and far between, Twitter has revealed today that Westworld
News A Brand New Naruto Game Is in the Works on PS4
Back for more
Apparently leaked ahead of its official announcement, a brand new Naruto game is in the works titled Naruto to Boruto: Shinobi Striker. Judging by the trailer that we've embedded above, it'll centre around 4-on-4 multiplayer battles in arena-like maps. The project looks reasonably far along as far as development goes, so we wouldn't be...
News Shiness: The Lightning Kingdom Looks Better Every Time We See It
Surprise hit?
Shiness: The Lightning Kingdom is an action role-playing game that we've had our eye on for quite some time. Crafted by French indie studio Enigami, it certainly looks like an ambitious project for such a relatively small studio to take on - but with risk comes opportunity and all that. Hopefully the title turns out to be a surprise...
News Digimon Story: Hacker's Memory Downloads a Slick New Trailer
Shows a load of new monsters
Digimon Story: Cyber Sleuth - Hacker's Memory may have an overly long and awkward name, but it's looking like another great role-playing game for fans of Japan's digital monsters. The title's scheduled for a 2018 release here in the West, which gives us plenty of time to devour Japanese teaser trailers like the one we've...
News Uncharted 4 Brings Home the BAFTA for Best Game
The Last Guardian also wins award
It's time to stop. We're approaching mid-April and Uncharted 4: A Thief's End has been winning awards for what feels like an eternity now. The title took home the coveted Best Game gong at the BAFTAs overnight, despite the excellent INSIDE scooping four other awards on the night. PlayStation 4 exclusive The Last...
Thursday6th Apr 2017
News There's One Xbox Scorpio Feature PS4 Pro Needs to Steal Soon
Universal supersampling
Sony's decision to allow developers to do whatever they want to with the PlayStation 4 Pro certainly has its benefits: it puts less pressure on already taxed teams and it gives studios more freedom to explore what they feel is best for their game. But there is a catch: with so many different approaches, a few games don't take...
Review LEGO City Undercover (PS4)
Prison break
The LEGO games are famous for their humorous adaptations of popular movie properties and comic book characters, but in more recent times developers TT Games and TT Fusion have begun creating their own LEGO adventures. This year's LEGO Worlds saw the franchise's detailed take on Minecraft, and only a month later the distinguished brick's...
Reaction Will Sony Be Scared of the Xbox Scorpio?
Sting in the tail
Xbox's premium console Project Scorpio has been a source of conversation ever since a 90 second trailer outed the device at E3 2016 almost 12 months ago. With manufacturer Microsoft saying very little about the system since, it's become a bit of a fan's fancy – there's been so much speculation on enthusiast forums like NeoGAF...
News Mass Effect: Andromeda PS4 Patch 1.05 Is Out Now, Features Loads of Improvements
Eye eye captain
Mass Effect: Andromeda's first big update is now available on PlayStation 4. Patch 1.05 promises a slew of improvements to BioWare's recently released title, which launched in a rough state. The update weighs in at around 2.2GB. Improvements include better looking eyes for human and Asari characters, increased inventory limits, and...
Hands On Formula Fusion Is a Frenetic and Fun Futuristic Racer
Who said WipEout?
The futuristic, anti-gravity sub-genre of racing games is going through a resurgence right now. Just two years ago, the only two names in the conversation were F-Zero and WipEout, and both series sadly faded away into obscurity. The latter is obviously making its overdue return in June, but beyond that, this particular breed of...
Feature Have Mass Effect: Andromeda's Weird Eyes Been Fixed?
Everyone's face is a lot less tired
A new patch is out for Mass Effect: Andromeda on the PlayStation 4 which promises to improve the game's weird eyes. As was demonstrated by the slew of GIFs around launch, the title had some dodgy shaders on characters' optics which caused them to look… Well, a bit half-soaked, shall we say? But the latest patch...
Hands On Spending Some Time with RiME on PS4
Hey, that rhymes
It was a little surreal to be finally playing RiME, Tequila Works' extremely elusive title. Originally announced as far back as 2013 and its design undergoing vast changes, the title will at last be releasing in May not as an open world adventure as initially planned but a more focused, concise puzzle platformer. Whatever it turned...
News Persona 5 Is a Commercial Smash for Atlus
Over 1.5 million copies shipped
Persona 5 is a certified hit for Atlus, as the company has announced that over 1.5 million copies have been shipped worldwide. We know that around 550,000 units were sold in Japan when it released last year, so that means roughly one million copies have been distributed around the rest of the globe. Given that the...
Hands On Wandering Through the Chilling Halls of The Town of Light
Stranger than fiction
Jumping into The Town of Light, you could be forgiven for thinking it's a fairly by-the-books psychological thriller. It's set in a disused asylum – all chipped paint and rusted doorways – and sees you meandering through its corridors in search of clues as to what happened to the protagonist Renèe, who was once an inmate...
News EA Slaps a Date on Its E3 2017 Broadcast
EAsy does it
Believe it or not, E3 2017 is now only a couple of months away. Gaming's biggest media event opens its doors on the 13th June, but as previously reported, EA won't actually be hosting a press conference at the show this year. Instead, it'll have an "all-new broadcast experience", set to take place on Saturday 10th June. We imagine that...
News Bethesda Nails Down a Date For Its E3 2017 Press Conference
The wildcard
Bethesda's returning for its third E3 press conference this summer, and given that we know fairly little about the publisher's future plans, it's safe to say that we're reasonably excited. If you're of a similar mind, then you'll be happy to learn that the company's nailed down a date for its show: Sunday 11th June. For those not...
Hands On Knights and Bikes Promises an Adorable Adventure
Kid mode
We knew we were in for a good time with Knights and Bikes when its stand at EGX Rezzed 2017 featured bicycles to sit on instead of the usual plastic stools. If the developer's aim was to put a smile on people's faces before they even began the demo, it 100 per cent succeeded. This kind of creative approach should come as no surprise,...
News It Seems Musou Stars Is Almost Certainly Heading West
Koei Tecmo files a trademark
Never a company to shy away from shipping its latest games overseas, Koei Tecmo has trademarked 'Warriors All-Stars' in Europe. We're 99.9 per cent sure that this will end up being the localised name for Musou Stars - the crossover action title that features a bunch of Koei Tecmo characters from various properties...
News Meet Dragon Quest Heroes II's Troublesome Twins in New Gameplay Trailer
Sibling rivalry
Dragon Quest IV twins Meena and Maya are casting and dancing their way into Dragon Quest Heroes II, respectively. The game's latest trailer shows the siblings in action against a range of different foes, and it's nice to see such distinct fighting styles on show. We're especially liking Maya's ability to transform into a dragon and...
Wednesday5th Apr 2017
News Why Is Persona 5 Streaming and Sharing Banned?
Share button blocked
Persona 5 is one of the very few PlayStation 4 games that will outright block the use of your Share button. The game won't allow you to take screenshots or stream gameplay directly from your console - but the limitations don't stop there. Even with capture equipment, there are strict guidelines in place to stop you from showing...
News Hundreds of PS4 Games Are Discounted in EU Easter Sale
A whopping 440 items to be precise
Over the past few years, Sony's really embraced PlayStation Store sales – they're honestly not a million miles off the infamous Steam sales these days. Sure the prices aren't quite as good, but we're confident you'll find at least one thing worth purchasing in this European Easter sale, which spans a whopping 440...
News Japanese Sales Charts: Musou Stars Barely Shines as PS4 Has a Quiet Week
Slow and steady
There's no point in trying to sugarcoat it: these latest Japanese sales charts really aren't all that interesting. Two new PlayStation 4 titles made it into the software top ten, with hack and slash crossover Musou Stars entering in second place while the terribly named Blue Reflection: Sword of the Girl Who Dances in Illusions...
Hands On Dragon Quest Heroes II Is Shaping Up to Be Another Great Action RPG on PS4
Prime slime
We're big fans of the preposterously titled Dragon Quest Heroes: The World Tree's Woe and the Blight Below, which released back in 2015. Crafted by Omega Force - the studio behind the all of the Warriors games - it melds the role-playing elements that you'd expect of a Dragon Quest title with typical Dynasty Warriors action. The result...
News You Haven't Lived Until You've Seen Kaz Hirai Jam Out with a Saxophone
Bleeding gums Kaz
Sony is closing its iconic Tokyo building in the upmarket Ginza district and temporarily replacing it with a public park ahead of the 2020 Olympics, and boss Kaz Hirai was on-hand at the closing ceremony last week to dazzle attendees with a saxophone solo. Wait… What?! Watch this: Hirai's musical cameo didn't end there, as he...
News NieR: Automata Shipments and Digital Sales Top 1 Million
NieR enough
NieR: Automata is absolutely the kind of game that's never going to be a mainstream success, but it certainly sounds as though the recently released action role-playing title has done well for itself. Publisher Square Enix has revealed that the game's topped one million across shipments and digital sales - a promising figure. Automata...
Tuesday4th Apr 2017
Review Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 + 2.5 Remix (PS4)
The keyblade to your heart
Not much more can be said of the venerable role-playing series born of two media giants and now more talked about for its mythical third instalment (it's coming guys, it has to be). Over the course of the last few years, Square Enix has retooled and repackaged the entire Kingdom Hearts canon, bundling the games into HD...
Me Tooie
The problem with Yooka-Laylee is that pretty much every criticism levelled at the throwback platformer can be waved away with a 90s novelty foam hand: it's supposed to be that way. But where recent revivals like Shovel Knight have managed to revisit games gone by through rose-tinted glasses, Playtonic's take on the Nintendo 64 classics of...
Review PaRappa the Rapper Remastered (PS4)
Don't stop believin'
It's been two decades since PaRappa the Rapper first appeared on the original PlayStation in 1997. As one of the first rhythm games to make a dent in the public consciousness, the poetic puppy was instrumental in paving the way for the music-based games that would follow in his wake: Amplitude, Guitar Hero, Rock Band, Hatsune...
News April's Free PlayStation Plus Games Are Out Now
Drawn to life
April's free roster of PlayStation Plus titles are available to download right now from the European PlayStation Store, with a North American rollout set to follow shortly after the publication of this post. The games this time include madcap multiplayer shooter Drawn to Death and novel co-operative puzzler Lovers in a Dangerous...
Review Blackwood Crossing (PS4)
A study in Scarlett
Blackwood Crossing is about the relationship between a brother and sister. You play as Scarlett, an adolescent girl slowly drifting away from her younger brother, Finn. The game starts on a train, which serves as its thematic hub, and then works its way out to various other locations – some literal, some symbolic. The...
Review A Rose in the Twilight (PS Vita)
The rose beyond the wall
Nippon Ichi certainly knows how to tell gruesome tales featuring adorable looking young girls! The creators of Yomawari: Night Alone have returned with a brand new puzzle platformer, A Rose in the Twilight. It's a tale of innocence, friendship, and blood. A young girl with a thorn upon her back awakens in the rubble, deep...
News Mass Effect: Andromeda Is Getting a Huge Game-Improving Patch This Week
Update 1.05 incoming
Mass Effect: Andromeda is a shoddy game - we don't think that you can really deny that - but BioWare is at least keen to fix many of its issues. The Canadian developer has just released a full rundown of what we can expect from the title's next update, which will release this Thursday. Mass Effect: Andromeda Patch 1.05 Notes::...
News Stefanie Joosten Quiet on Death Stranding Involvement
She can't say anything about that, apparently
Stefanie Joosten – the actress who lent her likeness to Quiet in Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain – has said that she "can't say anything about" potentially working with Hideo Kojima again. Much like Emma Stone, there have been persistent rumours that the star is set to appear in Death Stranding,...
News The Highest Rated PS4 Game of 2017 Is Out Today
Here's its launch trailer
Hey, did you know Persona 5 is out today on PlayStation 4 (and PlayStation 3, actually)? Well just in case you've been living under a rock, the game's pushed out a pretty cool launch trailer to remind you of its long awaited arrival. Atlus' superb role-playing game currently sits at a crazy metascore of 94 on Metacritic,...
Shorthander
V7 Entertainment's Old Time Hockey is a bit of an odd duck. After 2K bowed out of making hockey games with NHL 2K11, the market for hockey games has consisted of EA's annual release, and, uh, that's it. This hasn't exactly been beneficial for people who want to play hockey games, as it's allowed EA to grow complacent with its releases...
Store Update 4th April 2017 (Europe)
It's a big'un
Good grief, this week's European PlayStation Store update is so big that there's even a bloody PlayStation 3 game. Could it be one of the last ever? That game is of course Persona 5, which is also due out on the PlayStation 4. Other goodies this week include PaRappa the Rapper Remastered, Blackwood Crossing, LEGO City Undercover,...
News There's a God of War Skin Pack for Drawn to Death
Sketchy
Drawn to Death's launched today as a PlayStation Plus freebie, but did you know that there's a God of War skin pack that you can purchase for the title? The set of six outfits inspired by Sony's character action game will allow you to outfit any one of the crude third-person shooter's characters with Kratos' famous tribal tattoos. In the UK...
News Dragon Quest Heroes II Demo Lets You Mash Monsters For Free, Out Now on PS4
Heroic effort
What a pleasant surprise! Due for release later this month, Dragon Quest Heroes II is a sequel to the rather good Dragon Quest Heroes: The World Tree's Woe and the Blight Below. If it's anything like it's predecessor, it should be a fun monster mash-'em-up, but if you're not convinced, you can always try the game's demo, which is out...
News Don't Forget to Download March's Free PlayStation Plus Games
Last chance to grab Tearaway: Unfolded and Disc Jam
The weekly PlayStation Store update is right around the corner, and given that this is the first week of the month, it means that you have literally hours left to download March's roster of free PlayStation Plus games. It was a good month, too – well, depending who you talk to – with the likes...
Monday3rd Apr 2017
News Free Persona 5 DLC Out Now, Includes Japanese Audio and a New Difficulty Level
Strong start
Persona 5 launches tomorrow in Europe and North America, but a slew of free downloadable content for the game is already available on the PlayStation Store. Said DLC includes the full Japanese audio track - for all of those purists among you - a super hard 'Merciless' difficulty level, a set of healing items, and a set of skill cards...
News Naughty Dog's Four Jak & Daxter Titles Are Coming to PS4
Precursor legacy
You can't have a platforming renaissance without Naughty Dog's numerous Jak & Daxter titles, can you? Sony seems to have remembered recently that it started a PS2 Classics initiative on the PlayStation 4 a few years back, and now we're beginning to see a steady trickle of up-rendered ports. Next up: four Jak & Daxter titles...
News Marvel: Spider-Man's Swinging to PS4 in 2017
Our spider-sense is tingling
With Sony already confirmed to be Destiny 2's marketing partner this fall, and Call of Duty: WWII, Star Wars Battlefront 2, and – fingers crossed – Red Dead Redemption 2 all expected to follow, this holiday's already looking pretty stacked for the PlayStation 4. But it wouldn't be the year of dreams without more:...
Review Touhou Genso Wanderer (PS4)
Boo-hoo
Rogue-like role-playing release Touhou Genso Wanderer follows the story of adorable protagonist Reimu Harukei. Reimu becomes entranced by the 'golden sphere' that soon-to-be antagonist Rinnosuke Morichika is holding, and tries to steal it from him. Clearly under the sphere's spell, Rinnosuke fights back, and Reimu soon finds herself away...
Past it?
Frozenbyte's best known for the Trine titles: a colourful trilogy of platformers characterised by lush fantasy environments and physics-based co-op puzzling. Charming, funny, and gorgeous, they were some of the best examples of the genre on consoles. Has-Been Heroes, however, is a very different beast. The charm is still there, although...
Video Virry VR Takes You on Safari with PlayStation VR
Come face-to-face with real-life animals
PlayStation VR is about so much more than games, and it's a damn good thing Sony recognises that. Virry VR is the latest "experience" to hit the device: a safari application that brings you face-to-face with lions, zebras, and baby elephants. Unsurprisingly, it's pretty bloody cool. While this isn't 3D...
News Final Fantasy XV Director Hints at Future Content, Multiplayer Beta Test
It never ends
It's hard to believe that we're still managing one or two Final Fantasy XV news stories a week, but seriously, it just never ends. Square Enix is still pushing the game as if it's some sort of MMO, constantly dropping hints about upcoming content and what we can expect from the release going forward. This time, Italian publication Game...
News UK Sales Charts: Mass Effect Remains in Deep Space for a Second Week
Top Turian
Mass Effect: Andromeda has managed a second week at the summit of the UK sales charts, despite a tepid response to the role-playing game. The sequel actually managed to do what Mass Effect 3 couldn't: achieve two consecutive weeks at the top of the British best-sellers list. The third entry in the series was swiftly swiped aside by EA's...
News Senran Kagura: Peach Beach Splash Soaks Europe This Summer
Life's a beach
With summertime just around the corner, it's good to know that you'll still be able to visit bikini-ridden beaches without actually leaving the house. Yep, Marvelous has revealed that Senran Kagura: Peach Beach Splash will be making its way to Europe and Australia this summer on PlayStation 4. North America hasn't been mentioned yet,...
News Saints Row Dev's Agents of Mayhem Makes Mischief on 15th August
Remember this one?
Bloody Nora, we'd forgotten about this one. Saints Row developer Volition been busy beavering away on Agents of Mayhem for what feels like an eternity, while everyone else casually forgets that the Double Silver published shooter even exists. C'mon, you'd forgotten about it, hadn't you? It's okay, you can admit it. The single...
Saturday1st Apr 2017
News Mortal Blitz Is Robo Recall for PlayStation VR
Well, kinda
You may have spied a game for Oculus Rift called Robo Recall – it's actually being billed as a killer-app for Facebook's oft-overlooked PC-based virtual reality headset. Well, that game isn't currently planned for PlayStation VR, but Mortal Blitz is. In fact, it's scheduled to release on 4th April for the PlayStation Store. It doesn't...
Feature The Promising PS4 Games of April 2017
Nothing foolish about it
We've said it multiple times but we'll go ahead and say it again: the PlayStation 4 has had a seriously good year so far. Sure, there have been one or two disappointments, but for the most part, we've been hit with a tidal wave of quality current-gen gaming. April may not have be bursting at the seams with blockbusters, but...
News PS4 Exclusive Days Gone Is Unlikely to Saddle Up in August
Release date probably hasn't leaked
You know the drill by now: retailer reveals placeholder release date for anticipated PlayStation 4 game and websites go in search of SEO by spreading the most baseless of rumours. This time it's the turn of Austrian outlet GamesOnly, who have slapped a 22nd August date on Sony Bend's post-apocalyptic motorcycle...
Weirdness What If God of War's Kratos Was a Ballerina?
Bound in chains
There's something quite graceful about the manner in which God of War protagonist Kratos acrobatically swings the Blades of Chaos, but demoscene developer Plastic has a different kind of interpretive dance in mind for the delirious deity. As part of what is pretty obviously an April Fools' gag, it's swapped out the character model...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 162
Pity the fool
Did you like our April Fools' Day joke? We didn't do one! See, that was part of the joke because you were all reading our articles waiting to find something suspect, weren't you? But the joke's on you because there wasn't a joke. Get it? Hahahahahaha. (Yeah, we just didn't have any time to come up with any good ideas this year.) Sammy...
News The Invisible Hours Is an Intriguing Virtual Reality Murder Mystery
Thomas Edison takes on Nikola Tesla
RiME developer Tequila Works is particularly busy right now, with the studio hard at work on several games, including PlayStation VR murder mystery The Invisible Hours. This intriguing virtual reality story aims to deal with the real-life rivalry between Thomas Edison and Nikola Tesla, resulting in the latter...
