Guide Which Origins Class Should You Pick in Bloodborne?
Character builds, statistics, and help getting started
Guide Which Starting Weapon Should You Pick in Bloodborne?
How to pick the best beginning blade
Guide Upcoming PSVR Games in 2018
PlayStation VR's second wave
News - March, 2018
Saturday31st Mar 2018
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 213
Happy Easter
Whether you celebrate it or not, we hope that you have lots of chocolate in store for this long Easter weekend. Here at Push Square Towers, we’ll be scoffing liberal amounts of Hot Cross Buns and sipping sweet tea. But what will we be playing? Here’s your weekly WAYP. Sammy Barker, Editor: I’m having a blast with MLB The Show...
News Narrative Adventure The First Tree Sure Looks Foxy
Join the cub
Narrative-driven indie hit The First Tree will search for its cubs on the PlayStation 4, creator David Wehle has announced. A kind of wildlife-themed adventure, the story tells the tale of two connected entities: a fox looking for its offspring and a son reconnecting with his estranged father in Alaska. You probably won’t need an...
Guide Best PS4 Music of March 2018
Pluck the string
The stars turn and a time presents itself. And with that comes more game music. March was a month bursting to the brim with titles from a variety of genres, from JRPGs to AAA first-person shooters to more unique titles like mandatory co-op experiences. There was a little for everyone in March. Among these titles were some really...
Friday30th Mar 2018
News God of War PS4 Pro Lets You Pick Between Resolution or Performance
The choice is yours
God of War’s guaranteed to look stunning on the standard PlayStation 4, but if you do happen to have a PS4 Pro – or you’re picking up that spiffing new limited edition – then you will have some options to choose how you want to play it. There’ll be a 4K option, of course, which will checkerboard to 2160p as previously...
Poll Has PlayStation Plus Improved in 2018?
Games, games, games
PlayStation Plus is a topic that has long been the cause of heated debate on the internet. Sony's service sees subscribers claim a selection of "free" games each month, and each month, people have something to say about the software that's on offer. Ever since the PlayStation 4 launched in 2013, PlayStation Plus has certainly...
News PS4's TV and Video Interface Revamped in the United States
Deal with it
Sony’s rolled out the revised TV & Video section for the PlayStation 4 in the United States, bringing it up to speed with the European version. This essentially adds an additional layer to the browsing experience, but allows the platform holder to push sponsored content in your direction – some of which you can tailor by logging...
News The Walking Dead: The Final Season's First Art Makes a Nostalgic Nod
One more Clementine
The Walking Dead: The Final Season will conclude Clementine’s story once and for all, and Telltale has released the first artwork from the episodic adventure. The image will particularly delight fans of the franchise, as it shows the story come full circle. In case you forgot it, here’s the artwork from the very first...
Becoming human
We’re now less than two months away from the big release of Quantic Dream’s latest narrative thriller, Detroit: Become Human, and Sony's really starting to pump out the marketing materials. The latest? A series of interviews with the motion capture actors behind the games three playable characters. First up is Connor, or RK800,...
News Hajime Tabata's Luminous Productions Is Monkeying Around on More Than Just Games
Evolution
Remember a few days ago when we reported that Square Enix has a new studio headed by Final Fantasy XV director Hajime Tabata? Well, it appears this new studio, Luminous Productions, is working on more than just games. On the NHK website, as spotted by Kotaku,
Thursday29th Mar 2018
Guide Upcoming PSVR Games in 2018
PlayStation VR's second wave
PSVR was one of the industry's biggest success stories in 2017. With over two million PlayStation VR headsets sold and a slew of excellent titles released over the past year, the platform is shaping up to be the essential accompaniment to the PlayStation 4 experience. Even more excitingly, it's just got a spangly new...
Guide Fortnite Summit Mountain Peak Locations
The height of challenge
Clambering desperately to the summit of 10 different mountain peaks is one of the week 6 challenges in Fortnite Battle Royale. Well, it is for Battle Pass holders anyway – you can only reap the rewards of weekly challenges if you cough up for that first. This guide details all of the mountain peaks in Fortnite, to help you...
Guide Fortnite: Search Between a Metal Bridge, Three Billboards, and a Crashed Bus Location
So vague
Searching between a Metal Bridge, Three Billboards, and a Crashed Bus in Fortnite Battle Royale is one of the week six challenges for Battle Pass holders. In case you're unaware of what that is, a Battle Pass provides a bunch more challenges that, in turn, provide way more rewards for the particular season of Fortnite you're currently...
News No Man's Sky NEXT is the Game's 'Largest Update So Far', Coming This Summer
Re-launch
Hello Games is still quietly beavering away at its love-it-or-hate-it space sim, No Man's Sky. Sean Murray took to Twitter this morning to announce something called No Man's Sky NEXT. There's little to go on for now, but Murray teases that No Man's Sky NEXT is the "largest update so far" to the game when it's released this Summer, which...
Home run
Sony San Diego doesn’t always get the credit that it deserves for MLB The Show, with the franchise routinely overlooked by PlayStation fans as forum list wars focus on the heavy hitters like God of War and The Last of Us: Part II. But the developer’s quietly created one of the best sports series available on any platform, and while this...
Guide New PS4 Games Releasing in April 2018
Every upcoming PlayStation 4 release date in April 2018
What new PS4 games are releasing in April 2018? With the chaos of March out of the way, we’ve compiled a list of all PlayStation 4 release dates around the corner. This isn’t a particularly hectic month, but it is host to some heavy hitters – namely a little game called God of War. ...
News That Witcher 3 PS4 HDR Patch Is Still Happening, By the Way
But where the heck is it?
Remember that PS4 Pro HDR update for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt that CD Projekt Red announced ages ago? Well, it's still coming according to the developer. Always informative community lead Marcin Momot posted on Twitter saying that the patch is indeed still in development, it's just taking longer than the team...
Feature The Promising PS4 Games of April 2018
No fools here
April is almost upon us, and that can only mean one thing... GOD OF WAR! YES! But no! Not just God of War! April 2018 may not be the most stacked month that the PlayStation 4's ever had, but there are still several titles (yes, including God of War) that we'd like to turn your attention towards. Let's dive right in. Minit:...
News Red Faction Guerrilla Is Getting Re-Mars-tered for PS4
Boom
Explosive open world adventure Red Faction Guerrilla is getting re-Mars-tered for the PlayStation 4 – and yes, that is the pun that publisher THQ Nordic is running with. Set to release in Q2 2018, the PlayStation 3 port will boast fully reworked graphics, improved lighting, and 4K support for the PS4 Pro. For those who didn’t play this...
News Here's a Fascinating Look at Kratos' New Fighting Style in God of War PS4
Bone breaker
Kratos may not be swinging chained swords around like a lunatic in the new God of War, but his overhauled fighting style is still bloody, brutal, and absolutely deadly. In this latest behind the scenes video, we get a better look at how combat has been taken apart and put back together. This is where motion capture performer and...
News Geralt's Appearance in SoulCalibur VI Could Be Considered Canon at a Push
Interdimensional travel, baby
Want to hear Witcher geeks from CD Projekt Red talk about Geralt of Rivia and his appearance in SoulCalibur VI? If so, then you've come to the right place. This latest video explains who Geralt is, what his fighting style is like, and the process of bringing him to Bandai Namco's upcoming brawler. Perhaps most...
News Jurassic World Evolution Stomps to PS4 in June
Retail release roaring into stores later
Frontier’s dinosaur-themed park building sim Jurassic World Evolution will make your glass of water ripple from 12th June on the PlayStation 4 – but only digitally to begin with. Those hoping to purchase a retail copy will need to hide in the outdoor toilet cubicles until 3rd July, which is a bit odd but...
News Guns of Icarus Alliance Drifts to PS4 in May
Features cross-platform play
Guns of Icarus is a pretty popular multiplayer game over on PC, and its latest iteration, Guns of Icarus Alliance, is set to launch on PS4 as a console exclusive on 1st May. If you're not familiar with the game, it's a team-based multiplayer title in which you and three others man an airship, with the gameplay largely...
News God Eater 3 Chows Down on English PS4 Announcement Trailer
Crunchy
We learned last week that God Eater 3 is indeed coming to PlayStation 4, and now Bandai Namco's released a quick announcement trailer to get the hype flowing -- this time with English subtitles. Cue mental music and ridiculous looking combat. There's no release window for God Eater 3 just yet, but we imagine it can't be too far off. No...
News PS4 Stealth Title Aragami Sneaks Back into View with a Prequel Expansion
Night falls
Shadowy stealth title Aragami will soon be getting a four-chapter expansion on PlayStation 4, developer Lince Works has announced. We reviewed the game back when it launched in 2016 and rather liked it, so this announcement comes as a nice surprise. The expansion, titled Aragami: Nightfall, is set prior to the events of the main game...
News Apocalyptic Action-Adventure Murder Mystery Title Omensight is Coming to PS4 This Year
Rewrite Doomsday
Originally announced exclusively for PC in January, Spearhead Games’ enticing action-adventure title Omensight has today received a new narrative trailer that reveals it will be launching simultaneously on PlayStation 4 this summer. You may know the studio for having developed 2016's somewhat generically titled but rather decent...
Wednesday28th Mar 2018
What a waste-land
Republished on Wednesday 28th March 2018: We're bringing this review back from the archives following the announcement of April's PlayStation Plus lineup. The original text follows. With the recent cinematic success of Mad Max: Fury Road, there has never been a better time for a game based on Max Rockatansky's particular brand of...
Guide Far Cry 5 Vinyl Crate Locations: How to Find All Vinyl Crates to Complete Turn the Tables
Record of all locations
You have to find and collect all 10 Vinyl Crates in Far Cry 5 to complete the quest Turn the Tables. These can be very tricky to track down, so fortunately for you we've jotted down all of their locations below. We recommend bookmarking this guide so you can refer back to it as you play. Happy hunting! Far Cry 5 Vinyl...
Get a bounce on
The Mint Condition quest in Far Cry 5 challenges you to collect all of the Cheeseburger Bobbleheads in the game. These can be very difficult to find, so fortunately for you we've listed all of the locations for you below. We recommend bookmarking this guide so you can refer back to it as you play. Happy hunting! Far Cry 5...
Review Q*Bert Rebooted (PlayStation 4)
@!#?@!
Republished on Wednesday 28th March 2018: We're bringing this review back from the archives following the announcement of April's PlayStation Plus lineup. The original text follows. It's easy to name the quintessential arcade games of the 80s, like Pac-Man, Donkey Kong, and Space Invaders – after all, these are timeless titles
News Far Cry 3 Classic Edition Hunts Down a PS4 Release Date
Vaas good news
Amid all the announcements regarding Far Cry 5's season pass content, Ubisoft revealed that one of the most popular entries in the series, Far Cry 3, would be making its way to PlayStation 4 as a 'Classic Edition'. Yesterday, the publisher announced on Steam that the port will be releasing on 26th June 2018. However, if you purchased...
Review TrackMania: Turbo (PS4)
Round the bend
Republished on Wednesday 28th March 2018: We're bringing this review back from the archives following the announcement of April's PlayStation Plus lineup. The original text follows. Despite the brand debuting well over a decade ago, TrackMania: Turbo marks the arcade racer's first release on a PlayStation platform. A favourite on the...
News April PlayStation Plus Games Announced
Another solid month
Yep, it's that time of the month again as Sony confirms what PlayStation games will be made available to PlayStation Plus subscribers. On PlayStation 4, you're getting open world adventure Mad Max and the potentially mental TrackMania: Turbo. Meanwhile, PlayStation 3 users nab In Space We Brawl, and Toy Home. Yeah, we're not...
Collector's items
There's a quest in Far Cry 5 that challenges you to find 12 comics for a collector, and they can be quite tricky to track down. While you could buy an expensive map to help you, you could just read below for all of the locations in one handy place. We recommend bookmarking this guide so you can refer back to it as you play. Happy...
News First Dragon Ball FighterZ DLC Characters Broly and Bardock Are Out Now on PS4
Unlocked via the latest patch
The first two additional characters for Dragon Ball FighterZ are now available on PlayStation 4. Both Broly and Bardock can be found on the PlayStation Store, and they obviously come as part of the title's season pass. Alone, they'll each set you back £3.99/$4.99. To actually play as them in-game, you'll also have to...
Favelas of rage
Republished on Wednesday 28th March 2018: We're bringing this review back from the archives following the announcement of April's PlayStation Plus lineup. The original text follows. The scrolling beat-'em-up is one of those beloved genres that indie devs are always trying to bring back to the fold, but they never quite succeed...
Guide Far Cry 5 Baseball Cards Locations: How to Find All Baseball Cards to Complete Grand Slam
Home fun
You have to collect all of the hidden Baseball Cards in Far Cry 5 to complete the Grand Slam quest. These can be pretty tricky to find, but fortunately for you we've got a list of all of the locations below. We recommend bookmarking this guide so you can refer back to it as you play. Happy hunting! Far Cry 5 Baseball Cards Locations:...
News Here's Our Very First Look at Dragon Quest XI in English, Gets a Western Release Date
Finally
Finally! After months of silence, Square Enix has at last slapped a Western release date on Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age. It's even published nine minutes of English gameplay, which we've embedded above for your viewing pleasure. In short, the game still looks rather good, and we can't wait to get our grubby hands on it...
News PlayStation VR Becomes Even More Affordable as Sony Cuts Prices
RRP reduced in Europe and USA
It's no secret that PlayStation VR is the most attainable of the high-end virtual reality headsets, but Sony is lowering the barrier to entry even further. In North America, PSVR is now available for a new RRP of $299.99, down from $399.99. This price pertains to the Doom VFR bundle, which includes the headset, a...
News Japanese Sales Charts: Ni no Kuni II and Valkyria Chronicles 4 Fail to Boost PS4
Neither did great
Despite the release of two relatively big PlayStation 4 titles, Sony's console refused to budge from its current position in the Japanese hardware charts. The PS4 is still stuck around that 25,000 units mark when taking both the standard model and PS4 Pro into account. It's pretty much business as usual, then, but it's a bit...
Movie Review Tomb Raider (2018) - Dumb But Fun
Croft aloft
Well, it could have been worse – just ask Angelina Jolie. Tomb Raider’s been revamped for the silver screen, with a fresh-faced Alicia Vikander stepping into the tank top of the iconic Lara Croft. Following in the footsteps of the fairly recent video game reboot, this blockbuster-on-a-budget attempts to ground the fledgling...
Review Assault Gunners HD Edition (PS4)
Not meching waves
Assault Gunners HD Edition feels completely out of place on PlayStation 4. Originally released on Vita in Japan, it never made its way over to the West until this HD remaster, and we can see why. The only real selling point is that you control mechs, and while this point alone might do enough to justify a few purchases in the East,...
Review Batman: The Enemy Within - Episode Five: Same Stitch (PS4)
Joke's on you
Telltale’s take on the Batman universe has been one of the few shining lights in its portfolio of late, and The Enemy Within has successfully eschewed the sophomore slump with another sterling five episode series that turns everything you know about the Dark Knight on its pointy-eared head. This finale is far from perfect, but...
News Dragon Quest XI Will Feature English Voiceovers and Other Enhancements on PS4 in the West
Best quest
In case you missed the news, Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age finally has a release date here in the West. But Square Enix isn't just sailing the game overseas -- it's also adding several enhancements to the localised version. For starters, the game will feature English voiceovers. In Japan, the title has little to no voice...
News Free GT Sport Update Adds Cars, Improves PSVR Features, More
New track! New Scapes!
Gran Turismo Sport is the gift that keeps giving and giving, with Polyphony Digital pledging yet another massive free update for the simulation racer today. Due out from 29th March, the patch bundles a bevy of new features and content, including a whopping 13 extra cars. Here’s the full list: Honda Raybrig Concept-GT...
Guide Far Cry 5 Perks List: All Survivalist, Renegade, Assassin, Prepper, and Leader Perks
Perky
Complete the various challenges in Far Cry 5, and you'll earn perk points. As the name suggests, these allow you to unlock a variety of perks. These make your life a heck of a lot easier in a number of different areas. Perks are well worth pursuing. A few of them are actually essential to complete a number of different missions, while others...
News WipEout Omega Collection PSVR Update is Available Now
Sick
We hope you don't get travel sickness -- WipEout Omega Collection's free virtual reality update is here and ready for takeoff. As you can see from the launch trailer embedded above, you'll be able to pilot your favourite ships (and even some new ones) from a new cockpit view. You can play any of the game's modes in PlayStation VR too,...
News LEGO The Incredibles Officially Announced With Teaser Trailer, Release Date Confirmed
Totally wicked
After some pretty irrefutable leaks, LEGO The Incredibles has finally been officially announced. It's heading to PS4 on 15th June 2018, almost day and date with the theatrical release of The Incredibles 2. The game, like most LEGO tie-in releases, is set to include levels and characters from both of Pixar's movies. Pre-ordering gets...
News DOOM's Hellscape Gets a 4K Update Tomorrow
Ripping it in 4K
Looking for a reason to replay one of 2016's greatest, DOOM? You may well have that kick up the butt now thanks to an update hitting tomorrow that will bump the first-person shooter's resolution up to 4K on the PlayStation 4 Pro. Take a look at the trailer above that reminds us just how good that soundtrack was two years back. Will...
Poll Ultimate PlayStation Character Tournament: Round 2 - Matches 89-92
Ready? Fight!
This is the twenty-third week of our Ultimate PlayStation Character Tournament. 128 characters enter, but only one will be crowned champion -- and you decide who that champion will be. If you want to know more about the Ultimate PlayStation Character Tournament, be sure to click through here. Previous Results (Click...
Tuesday27th Mar 2018
Roll the dice
The PlayStation 4 is home to a vast library role-playing games. From MMOs and open world epics to niche Japanese releases and traditional adventures stuffed with text, there's something for just about everyone. It's an expansive genre in which East meets West, and we see numerous takes a similar formula. As with anything, though, some...
Sin and Gunishment
There's an enormous variety of ways you can kill a person in Far Cry 5, but chances are you'll fall back on a trusty weapon for the most part. But what type of weapon? There are so many to choose from! Don't worry though, because we're going to help make that decision a little easier. Scroll down and you'll see a list of every...
Guide Far Cry 5 Clothes List: All Unlockable Outfits, Upper and Lower Body, Headwear, and Handwear
Play dress up
Though you can't actually see your character unless you die, unlockable outfits and customisation plays a pretty big part in Far Cry 5, with an enormous library of outfits and clothing to purchase and unlock if you're so willing. In this guide, we're going to show you all of different outfits and individual items of clothing, to help...
Drive
Far Cry 5 takes place across an entire state, so you're going to need a ride to get around in. Luckily for you, Ubisoft has included a whole range of awesome vehicles, most of which you can purchase inside the game. There are a bunch you can get for free too, if you complete certain missions. Read on below for a full list of the land vehicles...
Guide Far Cry 5 Aircraft and Watercraft List
Get high
Trucks don't work in all terrain. You can't fly them, or ride across water in them. That's where boats and planes come in, and thankfully, Far Cry 5 has an abundance of them. We've put together a complete list of them, including prices and how to unlock them. We recommend bookmarking this so you can refer back to it as you progress in the...
Guide Far Cry 5 Beginner's Tips and Tricks: How to Liberate Hope County
Put the hope back in Hope Country
If you've played a Far Cry before, you'll feel right at home in Hope County. While not an awful lot has changed since Far Cry 3, Far Cry 5 might still prove challenging to those who haven't played one in a while. In this guide, we'll walk you through your first few hours, to help provide a bit of direction. There's...
Talking Point What Free April 2018 PlayStation Plus Games Do You Want?
When will April 2018's PS Plus lineup be revealed?
What’s the April 2018 PlayStation Plus lineup? When will the March 2018 PS Plus update be revealed? As another month draws to a close, we’re here to look at all the latest PS+ speculation, and also share all the freshest PS Plus rumours. When will April 2018’s free PlayStation Plus games be...
Review Pure Farming 2018 (PS4)
Corny
The mainstream success of the farming genre may be attributed directly to a certain YouTube video showing tractors breakdancing to dubstep, but agricultural adventures are big business these days. Case in point: Techland’s Pure Farming 2018 is the latest in a long line of pretenders attempting to cull Giants Software’s ripened crown. But...
Review Atelier Lydie & Suelle: The Alchemists and the Mysterious Paintings (PS4)
Double trouble
Atelier Lydie & Suelle: The Alchemists and the Mysterious Paintings is the third and final game in the Atelier “Mysterious” trilogy. If we take a quick look back at the previous two games then you’ll see that there have been some pretty big changes between them. Atelier Sophie was praised by many for getting rid of the time...
News New Gundam Breaker Smashes Plastic on PS4 This Summer
Western release date confirmed
Polish up your Gunpla skills, because Bandai Namco has slapped a release date on New Gundam Breaker. The mecha action title was announced back in January, and going by the footage that we were shown, it already looked like the project was quite far into development. As it turns out, it must have been, because it's...
Store Update 27th March 2018 (Europe)
Prepare to cry
Record scratch! Yes, it’s another big week on the European PlayStation Store. Perhaps we should give up writing this sentence every single time, and only reserve it for when there are, like, 50 new games. Which, the way the PS Store is going, can’t be too far away. Anyway, highlights this time include Far Cry 5 and Tempest 4,000...
News Puzzle Fighter Rated for PS4 in Europe
Releases today
Capcom's crossover genre mashup, Puzzle Fighter, looks to be heading to PlayStation 4, according to PEGI. According to the listing, the game is due out today, 27th March 2018. A mobile version of Puzz
News Legendary Shmup Ikaruga Rated for Release on PS4
A true Treasure
Classic arcade shoot-‘em-up Ikaruga looks poised to make its PlayStation debut, as the title has been rated for release on the PlayStation 4 in Germany. This will mark the first time that the polarity-switching scroller has released on a Sony system, which is quite surprising when you stop and think about it. It’s launched on the...
News Old-School Cyberpunk Adventure Title Tales of the Neon Sea Coming to PS4 This Summer
Blade Runner: The Point-and-Click Adventure
PAX East isn’t set to fully begin for another week or so, but that hasn’t stopped the release of a few early trailers. Among them is an announcement trailer for a rather interesting old-school adventure title that evokes some serious Blade Runner vibes. Tales of the Neon Sea is a classic...
News LocoRoco Invades The Swords of Ditto with Exclusive Quest on PS4
Crossover cuteness
Those happy, bouncy LocoRocos are set to appear in next month's The Swords of Ditto, an upcoming Devolver Digital action RPG. The jovial blobs get their very own PS4-exclusive quest in the already whimsical title, and you can get a short preview in the video above. The developer, onebitbeyond, worked closely with SIE Japan Studio...
News Final Fantasy XV Director Hajime Tabata to Lead New Studio within Square Enix
Luminous Productions
In a news release published today, Square Enix has announced the formation of a new studio based in Tokyo, Japan, with Final Fantasy XV director Hajime Tabata tasked with leading it. Tabata is famous for having come in and steered what was then called Final Fantasy Versus XIII to safety after a tumultuous development...
News Snake Pass Gains a New Mode in Free Update on PS4
Sssplendid
Sumo Digital's charming 3D puzzle platformer Snake Pass was a surprise hit when it released last year, with its innovative control system earning it a lot of love from critics and fans alike. To celebrate the game's first anniversary, a free update has been made available today that, among other improvements, includes a new mode. Arcade...
News Photography RPG The Good Life Has a Crack at Kickstarter
From the makers of Deadly Premonition and Panzer Dragoon
Deadly Premonition director Hidetaka ‘SWERY’ Suehiro’s barmy “debt repayment daily life role-playing game” The Good Life has hopped from crowd-funding platform Fig to the more recognisable Kickstarter, where it’s coveting a much smaller target of $650,000 in order to get made for...
Monday26th Mar 2018
Guide Ni no Kuni II Dreamer's Maze - All Dreamer's Maze Door Locations
Dream big
The Dreamer's Mazes are optional dungeons in Ni no Kuni II: Revenant Kingdom. Their existence is revealed during the game's main story, and they're scattered across the world. To enter the Dreamer's Maze, you must first find a Dreamer's Door. Each door leads to a specific maze, but each maze is procedurally generated. This means that every...
News Watch Far Cry 5 Video, Score 20% PSN Discount
Money off
Update (26th March): This offer is temporarily live again right now, all you need to do is watch a Far Cry 5 video exactly the same as last week's MLB The Show 18 promotion. Assuming that stocks haven't already run dry, you'll get a 20 per cent off voucher to use across an entire transaction on the PlayStation Store. You can enter the...
Daddy issues
If an AI were to create a game based on popular Google search terms for video games, Far Cry 5 would likely be the result. Whether that's a good or a bad thing largely depends on what you expect from Far Cry at this point, and probably games in general. Because Far Cry 5 isn't a bad game – in fact, it's an awful lot of good old...
It takes two
In keeping with A Way Out's theme of co-operation, this review has been written by Senior Staff Writer Stephen Tailby and Reviewer Alex Stinton, and sees them discussing their joint experience. What follows is their thoughts on the game, presented in a conversational manner. Enjoy. Stephen: So, A Way Out, then. It's Josef Fares'...
News An Ace Combat PS4 Collection May Be Flying Our Way
Target locked
Going by a recent job listing, Bandai Namco may have a remastered collection of Ace Combat games in development. The Japanese listing -- as translated by Gematsu -- asks for "someone with deep knowledge of the PS2 titles Ace Combat 04: Shattered Skies, Ace Combat 5: The Unsung War, and Ace Combat Zero: The Belkan War." Yeah, seems...
DLC Review Noctis Is a Terrible Fit for Tekken 7, But He's Still Fantastic Fun to Play
This isn't a fantasy
The year is 2018, and Tekken now has a character roster consisting of Akuma, Geese Howard, and, er, Noctis. Boot Tekken 7 up and you'll see four different company trademarks on the start screen: Bandai Namco, Capcom, SNK, and Square Enix. It's a weird sight to say the least. Tekken has always had its character roster quirks --...
Review R.B.I. Baseball 18 (PS4)
Balls
Poor ol’, R.B.I. Baseball 18. You can’t help but feel sorry for this arcade-inspired adaptation of the Great American Pastime™, which is published and developed by Major League Baseball itself. Primarily designed to ensure there’s an MLB presence on multiple platforms, the PlayStation 4 edition is routinely forced to sit in the shadow...
Rumour An Open World Star Wars Game is in Development at EA Vancouver
Search your feelings, you know it to be true
It wouldn't exactly be a surprise to learn that EA is working on an open world Star Wars game, but thanks to a job listing for EA Vancouver, we now have a pretty big clue that suggests exactly that. EA Vancouver took over development duties on Visceral Games' Star Wars project after the publisher closed...
News UK Sales Charts: New Releases A Way Out and Ni no Kuni II Debut in the Top Three
Shiver me timbers
New releases have dominated the latest weekly chart, with Sea of Thieves, A Way Out, Ni no Kuni II: Revenant Kingdom, and Assassin's Creed Rogue Remastered debuting in the top four spaces. As you might have guessed, this makes for a very different top 10 to the previous chart, which was more or less made up of the usual suspects...
News There's a Freakin' Fruit Themed Kart Racer Coming to PS4
Fruit loops
If you thought Coffin Dodgers’ council go-karts based racing premise was a stretch, then you may need to sit down before watching All-Star Fruit Racing’s debut trailer. This juicy arcade outpace-‘em-up sees you harnessing the “power” of the planet’s greatest produce, using bananas and melons to bring down your foes. The...
Sunday25th Mar 2018
News Devil May Cry Inspired Lost Soul Aside Thrills on PS4 Pro
Devil May Cry may cry
Chinese developed Devil May Cry title Lost Soul Aside went viral on YouTube before being hastily snapped up by Sony’s China Hero Project and entering full production. And on the basis of this PlayStation 4 Pro gameplay video, it’s
News God of War Explains Atreus' Role During Combat
Word up, son
The challenge for games like God of War is incorporating a computer controlled companion that isn’t a hindrance. Atreus, the son of Kratos, plays a huge role in Sony Santa Monica’s latest and greatest – but this isn’t the drawn-out escort mission that it could have been. Instead, the youngster is a capable warrior in his own...
Going down
Floor Plan is far from the first puzzle game to release for PlayStation VR, with Statik, GNOG, and Wayward Sky all being notable releases from earlier in its lifecycle. What makes Floor Plan different to the others is its setting and its new concept of multi-layered puzzles across multiple floors. Set entirely within an elevator, you...
Review Batman: The Enemy Within - Episode Four: What Ails You (PS4)
Ail be back
It’s testament to Telltale’s work within the Batman universe that we didn’t even realise Episode 4: What Ails You does away with the cape and cowl almost entirely. That’s right, for the majority of Season Two’s penultimate instalment, you’ll be blitzing it as billionaire playboy, Bruce Wayne. Clocking in at around an hour,...
Saturday24th Mar 2018
News Sony Flaunts First-Party Lineup with Hype Trailer
Please be excited
Sony always puts together good montages, and this first-party hype trailer is one that could be fitting of the E3 2018 stage. A little bit like the platform holder’s legendary Ethos video, this clip pairs stinging synths with hype-inducing text and gameplay footage from around a dozen first-party PlayStation 4 exclusives. While...
News God Eater 3 Confirmed for PS4, Gets 18 Minutes of Gameplay Footage
Munch it down
When God Eater 3 was officially announced last year, publisher Bandai Namco didn't say which platforms it would be releasing on. We always assumed it'd be a PlayStation 4 title no matter what, and unsurprisingly, we were right. During a Japanese livestream that aired overnight, the company confirmed that it's coming to Sony's...
News Afterparty Is a Drunken Adventure from the Makers of Oxenfree
Hell's Angels
Night School Studio, the developer behind supernatural mystery graphic adventure Oxenfree, has today released the first trailer for its follow-up title, Afterparty. The game, which was first revealed at the end of last year, follows the story of two recently deceased best friends, Milo and Lola, who finds themselves in a...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 212
Revenant kingdom
The boring international break means no Premier League football this weekend, freeing up a few extra hours for a video game or three. As has become Push Square tradition, we’ve rounded up our ragtag gang of reviewers, and asked them what they’re playing this weekend. Sammy Barker, Editor: There’s no Spring Training for me,...
Friday23rd Mar 2018
Guide Ni no Kuni II Higgledy Stone Locations and What Items to Use
Higgin' it up
Higgledies are a big help throughout Ni no Kuni II: Revenant Kingdom. These little elemental creatures back you up in combat with special skills and abilities, but they can be tricky to find and recruit. There are 30 higgledy stones scattered throughout the game, with each stone giving you access to a new higgledy for your party. All...
Guide Can You Play A Way Out in Single Player on PS4?
And is the co-op local or online?
A Way Out is the latest game from Josef Fares, the man who brought us the rather excellent Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons. While Vincent and Leo's adventure looks very interesting, something not everyone is clear on is just how you can play it; is it purely co-op, or can you, in fact, play alone? Is it local co-op...
Guide Ni no Kuni II Combat - Tips and Tricks for Getting the Most Out of Your Party
Knock 'em dead
Ni no Kuni II: Revenant Kingdom's combat system seems pretty simple at a glance. Accessible controls make it easy to understand, and sometimes, levelling up your characters gives you all the advantage that you need in order to defeat a tricky opponent. However, there are some finer points that may not be immediately apparent, and in...
Guide Fortnite Anarchy Acres Treasure Map Location
Anarchy reigns
If you're a Battle Pass holder in Fortnite, the weekly challenges provide you with a bunch of extra fun and plenty of extra rewards to boot. Complete the challenges, and you'll earn XP that goes towards your seasonal rewards as well. You really want to get those, as they contain exclusive items! One of those challenges is finding the...
News Telltale's Batman Will Actually Make Your Choices Matter
Two totally different finales
Love them or loathe them, your decisions rarely mean much in Telltale games. Many are willing to work with this, enjoying the illusion of choice and soaking up the story anyway; others feel like it undermines the entire point. Whichever fence you sit on, we’re quite impressed to learn that there’ll be two disparate...
Poll What Do You Think About Remasters?
Re-PlayStation
It's fair to say that there's been a bit of an uptick in the number of remasters being made available on PS4 these days. Earlier this month saw the release of Burnout Paradise Remastered and The Raven Remastered, and Assassin's Creed Rogue Remastered launched just this week. That's a lot of recycled content in one month, and we've not...
News After Cyberpunk 2077, CD Projekt Red Plans to Release Another 'AAA RPG' By 2021
Big time
It feels like we've waited an age to see something more of Cyberpunk 2077, but developer CD Projekt Red is already looking past its upcoming project and into the unknown future beyond. Obviously this is the kind of long term planning that companies need to consider, but it still makes for some interesting reading. Indeed, the studio's...
Guide Fortnite Gas Station Locations
Hit the gas
Visiting gas stations is one of the weekly challenges in Fortnite. You can only tackle these if you own the Battle Pass, but doing so nets you valuable experience that goes towards your seasonal rewards. These are well worth doing, because you earn a ton of goodies and some of them are exclusive. This guide covers the gas stations,...
Guide Fortnite Bullseye Locations
He shoots, he scores
Landing on bullseyes in Fortnite is one of the weekly challenges you'll be tasked with if you own a Battle Pass. Complete them and you'll earn a bunch of rewards and XP that goes towards your seasonal ranking. It's well worth doing them because you'll earn a ton of rewards for ranking up during a season, and some of them are...
News Mental 2D Grappler Fire Pro Wrestling World Pins PS4 This Summer in the West
Fan Fiction: The Game
Fire Pro Wrestling is making its glorious return this summer, as fresh title Fire Pro Wrestling World finally leaps into the ring on PlayStation 4. The game's been a big hit on PC where it's been available for quite a while now, as it allows players total freedom when it comes to customisation. You can customise the rules, edit...
News Zone of the Enders: The 2nd Runner Mars Targets a Launch Window on PS4, PSVR
Back in the pilot's seat
Everyone's favourite publisher Konami has slapped a release window on PlayStation 4 remaster Zone of the Enders: The 2nd Runner Mars. It's set to launch this September on Sony's system, complete with 4K resolution support and an all new PlayStation VR mode that lets you play the game from a first person cockpit view. Barf...
News Meet Detroit: Become Human's Three Protagonists in New Trailers
Connor, Markus, and Kara
David Cage's upcoming narrative thriller Detroit: Become Human follows a similar template to Heavy Rain, in that you'll be taking control of three main characters throughout the adventure. Posting on the PlayStation Blog yesterday, the writer and director introduces us to each android. First up is Connor, or RK800
News PixelJunk Monsters 2 Makes a Merry Jig to PS4 from 25th May
Tiki all the boxes
PixelJunk Monsters 2, the sequel to the legendary PlayStation 3 tower defence title, is dancing to the PlayStation 4 from 25th May. Q-Games announced the sequel – which will adopt a kind of claymation visual style – at the Game Developers Conference today, with more to be shown as part of a Spike Chunsoft stream this evening...
Thursday22nd Mar 2018
Review Ni no Kuni II: Revenant Kingdom (PS4)
Fit for a king
At this point the PlayStation 4 is home to many quality role-playing games. From the serious tones of The Witcher 3 and the violence of Bloodborne to the eye-popping style of Persona 5 and the majesty of Horizon: Zero Dawn, there's something for just about everyone. However, very few titles can measure up to the sheer charm that's on...
News New Cyberpunk 2077 Details Include Character Creation, Huge Story, Potential Multiplayer
Expect more at E3
New details have surfaced regarding Cyberpunk 2077, the upcoming project from The Witcher developer CD Projekt Red. During the company's latest financial presentation, president Adam Kiciński dropped a few comments on what we can expect from the game, and it sounds ambitious to say the least. First off, Kiciński...
News Cory Barlog Wanted Tomb Raider to Be a Single Shot
'That's crazy, we don't want to do that'
Cory Barlog has been dreaming of a single shot game for some time. Speaking with Daily Star, the God of War creative director revealed that he pitched the concept to the Tomb Raider team during his spell at Crystal Dynamics, but the idea was rejected. A video released yesterday revealed how
News Monster Hunter: World PS4 Patch 2.0 Out Now, Unleashes Deviljho, Adjusts Weapon Balance
Stay sharp
Uh oh, the Deviljho's loose and it's ready to screw up your perfectly planned hunt. Monster Hunter: World's newest addition, this fearsome beast is added via the game's latest update, which is available to download now on PlayStation 4. You can see the creature in action via the video embedded above. Patch 2.0 is the title's first big...
News God of War PS4 Has Gone Gold
Norse one
About a month ahead of its 20th April release date, God of War has officially gone gold, meaning development of the game itself is now complete. The game's director, Cory Barlog, took to the PlayStation Blog to say a few words about his time working on this PS4 exclusive. "This was the scariest, most wonderful thing I have ever done and...
Round Up A Way Out PS4 Reviews Stage a Prison Break
Co-op king?
A Way Out is one of the more interesting titles of the year; a story-driven set-piece laden spectacle played entirely in online or offline co-op. Published by EA and directed by Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons creator Josef Fares, this prison break escapade has always stood out from the crowd – even when Fares has been told to shut his...
News Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Remastered Reportedly Ditches Multiplayer
Sources say shooter will be campaign only
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Remastered is reportedly real, with both Charlie Intel and Eurogamer.net corroborating an
News Media Molecule Made This Cutesy Platformer in 52 Hours Using Dreams on PS4
Comic Sands
Train Jam, as you might suspect, is a game jam that takes place on a train. Developers are invited to board a train travelling from Chicago to San Francisco in order to attend GDC, but during the 52-hour trip, everyone works to build a game from scratch using whatever tools they like. A quartet of Media Molecule employees took part this...
News A Way Out Breaks Free with Cinematic Launch Trailer
Home free
Experimental co-op adventure A Way Out stages a prison break amid a wave of anticipation on the PlayStation 4 this week, and publisher EA has capped off the hype with a concise launch trailer. The cinematic clip demonstrates the title’s two-player format, while showing off a vast variety of scenes from the release, including a motorcycle...
Wednesday21st Mar 2018
News No Load Screens, No Camera Cuts in God of War Seemed 'Impossible' Says Dev
But they pulled it off
In case you didn't already know, God of War is delivered as one unbroken shot from start to finish on PlayStation 4. The camera never cuts away, and there are no load screens. When we first heard about this during E3 last year, we couldn't quite bring ourselves to believe it. A whole game playing out through a single shot? Is...
News Sony Taken to Task for 'Misleading' Gran Turismo Sport Ad
Platform holder failed to be clear about online requirement
Sony’s been given a stern slap on the wrists by the Advertising Standards Authority for a “misleading” Gran Turismo Sport commercial which aired on UK television last year. The advert showed various tracks and vehicles that can’t be accessed without an Internet connection, which the...
News The European PS Store Easter Sale Has Some Eggsellent Bargains
Cracking
Hot on the heels of the Only on PlayStation sale comes the gigantic Easter sale on the European PlayStation Store. It starts today, and features hundreds of games and add-ons across PS4, PS3, and Vita. Some big AAA titles are included, such as Assassin's Creed Origins, Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus, and NieR: Automata, but there...
News February 2018 NPD: PS4 Wrestles Hardware Crown Off Nintendo Switch
Monster Hunter: World still killing it
The PlayStation 4 was the best-selling console in the United States for the first time since November in February 2018, with Sony temporarily wrestling the crown from Nintendo in what is sure to become a constant back-and-forth. We’re only two months into 2018, but the PS4 is now the best-selling platform of...
News The Elder Scrolls Online Expands to the Summerset Isles This June
Have you heard of the High Elves?
Bethesda's announced a brand new expansion for The Elder Scrolls Online: Tamriel Unlimited, and it's heading to PlayStation 4 this summer. Much like The Elder Scrolls Online: Morrowind -- which launched last year -- the fresh expansion will whisk players away to a new region, which will house its own story and...
News Pre-Order Street Fighter 30th Anniversary Collection for Ultra Street Fighter IV
That'll Shadaloo
We had previously bemoaned the fact that the Capcom’s comprehensive Street Fighter 30th Anniversary Collection was releasing without Ultra Street Fighter IV; fortunately publisher Capcom has corrected this grave error by allowing fans to get a free copy of the latter when they pre-order the upcoming compilation. According to the
News THQ Nordic and Nickelodeon Join Forces to Revive Old Titles
"I'm ready"
Here's something we bet you weren't expecting to read this afternoon: THQ Nordic has just announced a new partnership with Nickelodeon. Together, the companies aim to bring back a bunch of old games based on Nickelodeon's shows. Here's the full list of game titles as provided by THQ Nordic: Avatar: The Last Airbender Back At The...
News Japanese Sales Charts: Attack on Titan 2 Storms Top 5, Monster Hunter Finally Falls
Beast slayer
Monster Hunter: World has finally fallen out of the top five in Japan, slipping down the software charts and landing in sixth. It was pushed out by a spate of new releases, including Attack on Titan 2, which performed best on PlayStation 4. The sequel moved 28,480 copies on Sony's system. On the hardware side of things, the PS4's...
News The Gorgeous God of War May Receive a Photo Mode on PS4
Developer would love to add one
God of War looks absolutely incredible on PlayStation 4 -- that much we've known for some time. But what we didn't know is that the upcoming action title may well feature a photo mode, allowing you to pause the action and take some striking snaps of Kratos' latest adventure. We can't wait to zoom right in on that big...
Poll Ultimate PlayStation Character Tournament: Round 2 - Matches 85-88
Ready? Fight!
This is the twenty-second week of our Ultimate PlayStation Character Tournament. 128 characters enter, but only one will be crowned champion -- and you decide who that champion will be. If you want to know more about the Ultimate PlayStation Character Tournament, be sure to click through here. Previous Results (Click...
Tuesday20th Mar 2018
Talking Point Can Sony Actually Surprise at E3 2018?
Shock and awe
Somewhere buried in the depths of Sony HQ, behind armed body guards and elaborate lock panels, there’s a whiteboard with the agenda for PlayStation’s big E3 2018 showcase hastily plotted out on it. But some three months prior to the livestream getting underway, we’re curious whether those squiggles of red and black ink could...
Review Assassin's Creed Origins: Curse of the Pharaohs (PS4)
More of a blessing than a curse
Following on from the enjoyable, if a little boring The Hidden Ones, Curse of the Pharaohs is Assassin's Creed Origins' second expansion, and it's a lot more ambitious. Once again, protagonist Bayek -- now getting on in years -- is informed of ill happenings off in a different part of Egypt. This time, he's...
News Onrush Isn't Quite the PS4 Arcade Racer You're Expecting
Proper gameplay hits the web
A press event was recently held for Onrush, and impressions and videos are beginning to boost online. What's clear from all of them, including the above video from Eurogamer, is that Codemasters' new racing game isn't exactly the Motorstorm clone it initially looked like. This video does a great job of breaking down...
News Final Fantasy XV's Noctis Is Now Available in Tekken 7
Don't Noct it
As promised, Tekken 7's second additional guest character has arrived. Hit up the PlayStation Store and you should be able to find Noctis under Tekken 7's downloadable content tab. You'll also need the latest update for the game, which weighs in at around 3GB on PlayStation 4. We've given Noctis a quick test drive and he seems like a...
News GRIP, a Brand New Combat Racer, Announced for PS4
Gripping
All the arcade racers are finally beginning to drift onto PS4, a system that's been starved of the genre for years. Between WipEout Omega Collection, Burnout Paradise Remastered, and the upcoming Onrush and Trailblazers, things definitely seem to be making a U-turn in recent times. Joining the grid is GRIP, a futuristic combat racer...
News First Dragon Ball FighterZ DLC Characters Broly and Bardock Join the Mayhem Next Week
Rock the dragon
Broly and Bardock, the first two additional playable characters for Dragon Ball FighterZ, finally have a release date. Oh, and Bardock's got a rocking full trailer, which we've embedded above. The two Saiyan warriors come as part of the game's FighterZ Pass, and they'll be hitting the PlayStation Store next week, on the...
Store Update 20th March 2018 (Europe)
Way out, bruh
Where to even begin? We know we sound like a broken record with these European PlayStation Store update posts, but every week genuinely does feel like a behemoth. This week alone sees Ni No Kuni II: Revenant Kingdom, A Way Out, and MLB The Show 18 join the roster. And that’s ignoring Assassin’s Creed Rogue and Attack on Titan 2...
News Yakuza 6's Release Roll Out Continues to Be a Mess
English version available now in some countries
What the frig is the deal with Yakuza 6: The Song of Life? Delayed into April on the PlayStation 4, we’ve already played the title in its entirety and published our review. And now the release has popped up in South East Asian shops, with English subtitles, amid very
News Ubisoft Fights Off Vivendi Vultures Once and for All
Flawless boardroom victory
Ubisoft has countered Vivendi’s attempted hostile takeover with a flawless boardroom victory that will see it buy back a whopping 30,489,300 shares. The move will see Tencent invest in the French publisher, as it attempts to leverage the firm’s intellectual property in its native China. More importantly, Vivendi will...
Rumour We'll be Heading to Ancient Greece in the Next Assassin's Creed on PS4
By the beard of Zeus
After the success of Assassin's Creed Origins with its gorgeous open world ancient Egypt, it's no wonder that people are turning their thoughts to where the next game in the series could take place. A new spate of rumours around the Origins follow-up suggest that the new location will be ancient Greece. There are a couple of...
News CD Projekt Red Opens New Studio to Help with Cyberpunk 2077
Consists of 18 "industry veterans"
The Witcher developer CD Projekt Red has announced that's opened a new studio in south-western Poland. Dubbed CD Projekt Red Wrocław, the team consists of 18 "talented industry veterans" at its core. Previously, the outfit was known as Strange New Things. "Wrocław is one of the biggest and most...
News Acclaimed Puzzle Game Gorogoa Coming to PS4
Panel show
About a year ago, we went hands on with the intriguing puzzle game Gorogoa, and came away very impressed. At the time, platforms for release were uncertain, but the game recently launched on Switch, PC, and iOS to universal critical praise. The good news, then, is that the curious puzzler is coming to PlayStation 4. Exactly when is...
News Lumines Remastered Drops Onto PS4 in May
Musical score
Some might say the PS4 has too many remasters at this point, but we can allow for this one, right? Lumines was a superb puzzle game on PlayStation Portable that played a little like a rhythmic Tetris, and the PS4 is set to receive Lumines Remastered in May 2018. This is a fairly straightforward HD port of the original game, as you can...
Monday19th Mar 2018
Guide Fortnite: How to Get Free V-Bucks
V-Buck up your ideas
V-Bucks are the premium currency in Fortnite, and provide access to goodies like the Battle Pass and various cosmetic items you couldn't otherwise get. Typically, V-Bucks cost real cash to acquire, but there are actually a bunch of ways you can get them for free. If you play your cards right, nothing in Fortnite is unavailable...
Guide Fortnite Ice Cream Trucks Locations: How to Find Them and What They Do
I scream
While some games are content in sending you off on a wild goose chase in search of various treasures, Fortnite Battle Royale does things a little differently. One of the key things you have to find – amongst a selection of equally zany hidden items – is an ice cream truck. Well, lots of ice cream trucks to be exact. This task is...
Review Burnout Paradise Remastered (PS4)
Paradise
It’s not so much the destination but the journey that makes Burnout Paradise Remastered sing like Avril Lavigne in her punk princess pomp. Glittering yellow gates beg to be smashed; crimson coloured billboards linger precariously at the end of ramps, begging to be kissed by your bonnet. And all this while you’re en route to the...
Review The Raven Remastered (PS4)
Leave no stone unturned
Mystery awaits in THQ Nordic’s latest rework of its 2013 game The Raven: Legacy of a Master Thief. The Remastered edition comes bundled with just the right amount of puzzle solving, wit, and charm as its counterpart, with some reworked animations as well as improvements to shading and lighting. It's an often slow-paced...
Guide Fortnite: How to Find the Treasure Map in Snobby Shores
There be treasure
One of the weekly challenges in Fortnite is to find a treasure map in Snobby Shores and then follow it to find the actual treasure itself. This rewards you with 10 Battle Stars, so it's well worth doing. In this guide, we'll help you locate the treasure map and treasure so you don't have to put in the hard work yourself. Happy...
Feature Ni no Kuni II Combat - What's Changed and Is it Better or Worse than the First Game?
Whack, slap, bang
We've spent around 15 hours with Ni no Kuni II: Revenant Kingdom, and in that time, we've been weighing up the game's completely overhauled combat system. Indeed, the sequel scraps the system that was introduced in Ni no Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch, but should it have stuck to its guns? Okay, so what's changed in Ni no Kuni II?...
Guide Fortnite: Where to Search Between a Vehicle Tower, Rock Sculpture, and Circle of Hedges
You can't make this up
The week four challenge in Fortnite might just include some of the most random challenges to ever grace a video game. There are normal challenges like dealing damage with a sniper rifle, searching chests, and defeating enemies in certain locations. Then, there are the other ones. Like hunting down ice cream trucks or...
Guide Fortnite Forbidden Dance Locations
Smooth criminal
Another week, another really weird challenge for Battle Pass owners in Fortnite. This one challenges you to dance in forbidden locations on the map. What sort of weird dystopian universe doesn't allow dancing? That's a problem for another day. Today, we're going to help you find the locations where dancing is forbidden, so you can...
News God of War Will Have Difficulty Settings for Casual and Hardcore Fans
Pick your poison
God of War will have a variety of difficulty settings designed to appeal to all different tastes. At the extreme ends of the spectrum, there’ll be a Story Mode for beginners who just want to experience the narrative, while character action veterans will be able to pick a hard option that has its own save file and can’t be...
News God of War's Crunchy New Combat Is Thrilling Critics
Norse to know
Sony’s finally put God of War in front of press, and to say the response has been positive would be an understatement. Twitter is currently abuzz with industry folk waxing lyrical about Kratos’ latest, and judging by this 15 minute gameplay video, it’s easy to see why – it looks extraordinary. Many of you will have seen this...
Leap of faith
Octahedron isn't quite your regular 2D platformer. The strikingly colourful pixel art doesn't give a whole lot away in screenshots, but there are a couple of key points that afford this clever title a unique flavour. Firstly, you're not heading right, you're heading up. Secondly, and more importantly, you create many of the platforms...
Guide Fortnite Mobile Beta FAQ: How to Sign Up and Play with Your Friends on PS4
Beta sign up quick!
Fortnite Battle Royale is now available in beta form on iOS mobile devices, and the internet has gone crazy trying to figure out how to play it. Well, that's where we come in. We've researched the absolute heck out of it to bring you this guide on how it all works so you can play with your friends on PS4 while you're on the...
Hands On Ni no Kuni II Is a Pure Joy to Play on PS4
Our thoughts after 15 hours
There's really no other way to put it: Ni no Kuni II: Revenant Kingdom is a delight. Level-5's latest role-playing game is as charming as it is colourful, and after around 15 hours of play, we simply can't wait to continue our adventure. So far, it really has been worth the wait. As its title suggests, Ni no Kuni II is a...
News God of War Is Shaping Up to Be PS4 Pro's Next Tour-de-Force
By the Gods
While the PlayStation 4 Pro may not be the most powerful console on the market anymore, Sony’s first-party teams have always done an outstanding job of blurring the lines between more powerful boxes. And judging by Digital Foundry’s early analysis of God of War, it sounds like Sony Santa Monica is poised to steal back the PlayStation...
News LEGO The Incredibles All But Confirmed for PS4 Thanks to Toy Packaging
"Coincidence? I think not"
A LEGO fan site named The Brick Fan has spotted an advertisement for a LEGO The Incredibles video game. The image shown here was taken from a LEGO Junior The Incredibles 2 play set, and it's pretty clear evidence of the game's existence, showing the game's key art and platforms. While no release date is shown, The...
News God of War PS4 Gets a Gorgeous TV Commercial
Dad of war
God of War is fast approaching. There are only a few weeks to go before we're slicing our way through Nordic nasties, and we're all very excited here at Push Square Towers. It seems that Sony is starting up the hype machine, too, as not only will we be seeing previews beginning to emerge this week, but the publisher has put out a cracking...
News UK Sales Charts: Burnout Paradise Remastered Zooms to First Place
Smashing
Last week's UK sales are in, and it seems that, sometimes, you can't beat the classics. Burnout Paradise topped the UK chart back when it released on PS3 in 2008, and that initial success has repeated itself, with Burnout Paradise Remastered in pole position. According to GamesIndustry.biz, the PS4 version of the game accounted for 78% of...
News Yakuza 6 Demo Coming Back to PS4 Following Full Release Fumble
Available early this week
The demo for Yakuza 6: The Song of Life was only made available for a short time, as SEGA inadvertently released the full game on the North American PlayStation Store and, understandably, quickly removed it. Having now been unavailable for a few weeks, SEGA announced yesterday that the demo will be making a return soon...
News Warriors Orochi 4 Confirmed for Western Release in 2018
Year of the snake
Announced over the weekend, Warriors Orochi 4 is currently in development. A teaser trailer appeared out of nowhere on Saturday night, confirming that the game is due to launch in Japan later this year. Cool, but what about the West? Well, it hasn't taken publisher Koei Tecmo long to localise the announcement, with the company...
Sunday18th Mar 2018
News Warriors Orochi 4 Announced as Next Entry in Crossover Series, Launching in 2018
In Japan, anyway
In an announcement that's seemingly come out of nowhere, Koei Tecmo has revealed Warriors Orochi 4, and it's due to launch later this year in Japan. The announcement's arrived not too long after the release of the massively disappointing Dynasty Warriors 9, so this could be the publisher's chance to atone for such a...
News God of War Sponsored Football Team FC Porto and It Was Weird
God knows why
To celebrate Father’s Day in Portugal next week, Sony partnered with football team FC Porto ahead of its game against Boavista. And the resulting collaboration is, frankly, pretty freakin’ weird. Below you’ll see the Primeira Liga team’s starting eleven, Photoshopped to look like Kratos. Yeah, these commercial deals are getting...
News Yakuza: Kiwami 2 Heats Up Western Shores from 28th August
That's rad
Gone are the days when you had to rely on Sony to localise Yakuza games, as SEGA has announced that Yakuza: Kiwami 2 will brawl to Western shores from 28th August. Announced on an official stream earlier this evening, the title is a full remake of PlayStation 2 instalment Yakuza 2, built using the brand new Yakuza 6: The Song of Life...
Saturday17th Mar 2018
News God of War's First Unedited Gameplay Footage Dazzles on PS4
God of phwoar
We’ve had to wait a long time to see uninterrupted, unedited gameplay of Sony Santa Monica’s new God of War – but it looks like it’s been worth the wait. With a round of previews set to be posted imminently, b-roll footage of the forthcoming blockbuster has hit the web early, and while we’re not going to host it here for sake...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 211
Welcome to the jungle
The snow is back here in the UK, which gives us the perfect opportunity to snuggle up with some games. With the release calendar ramping up and backlogs longer than our legs, we’ve got lots to be getting on with. The age old question, though, is what will you be playing? Sammy Barker, Editor: I’m playing Burnout Paradise...
Friday16th Mar 2018
A peasantry affair
With over 11 years' worth of material to draw inspiration from, a video game adaptation of the Beast Quest franchise arrives with a somewhat decent amount of potential. Telling tales of mythical creatures and the heroes that slay them, does the series’ first attempt on consoles go down in the history books with a lasting legacy...
Review Devil May Cry HD Collection (PS4)
Devil Never Cry
Devil May Cry is a franchise that revolutionised hack-and-slash gaming back when it first released in October 2001 for the PlayStation 2. Since then, the series has seen several sequels that varied in quality, but ultimately still provided some of the most exciting and engaging gameplay to date. Naturally, Capcom had decided to...
Rumour Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Remastered Spotted Online
Gun-ho
Activision may be prepping a PlayStation 4 remaster of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2. A listing for the game has been spotted on Amazon Italy, and as we all know, online retailer listings can sometimes point towards an imminent announcement. Interestingly enough, the page has the game down for release on the 30th April, but seeing as...
Review Tesla vs Lovecraft (PS4)
Electricity and madness
With a name like Tesla vs Lovecraft, you're expecting a certain tone. This is not a serious shooter; right from the outset it aims for ‘insane’ and works from there. Appropriate given the game's antagonist. The title screen blasts out a chaotic theme tune, depicting a monster-riding H.P. Lovecraft facing off against...
Soapbox Sony Has Become Far Too Quiet
Enjoy the silence?
Actions speak louder than words, but I still can’t help feeling that Sony’s become far too quiet over the past few years. At the start of the PlayStation 4 era, this was a company that was firing on all cylinders when it came to community outreach; Worldwide Studios executive Shuhei Yoshida was one of the biggest names on...
Rumour Could Cyberpunk 2077 be a PS4 and PS5 Game?
The future is now
CD Projekt Red has recently spoken at the Pareto Securities Gaming Seminar 2018, and one specific comment has caught the attention of Cyberpunk 2077 fans. On one of the slides during the developer's presentation, it states that the elusive game will be built on "current and next generation technology". Now, you'll need to take...
News SoulCalibur VI's Box Art Is Pretty Darn Sick
Like, sick as in cool
Damn, that's some badass box art. Spotted by the omnipresent Wario64 on Twitter, Amazon's posted up the box art for SoulCalibur VI. Interestingly, it goes for artwork that includes both series veteran Mitsurugi and newly revealed guest character Geralt of Rivia. Yes, that's the grizzled bloke from The Witcher -- you can see his
Poll What Are Your Thoughts on EA These Days?
Still the big bad guys?
Electronic Arts. EA. One of the biggest video game publishers in the world and also, it's fair to say, one of the most controversial. Over the last decade or so, EA has made a lot of headlines -- not all of them positive. This console generation in particular has seen the company come under fire numerous times because of the...
News John McEnroe, Andre Agassi Join Tennis World Tour
You cannot be serious!
Tennis World Tour will score a premium Legends Edition upon release on 22nd May, which will include two additional superstars: Andre Agassi (with his 1995 outfit) and John McEnroe (with his 1990 outfit). In the latter’s case, we’re assuming that means a big fat bandana, which may have just pushed us towards the pre-order...
News Sonic Mania Plus Adds Two New Characters This Summer
Retail release finally confirmed
Sonic Mania Plus will spin into brick and mortar stores this summer, SEGA announced during an SXSW panel this evening. The updated version – which will be available as a DLC pack for those who already own the title digitally – will add two new characters to the throwback sidescroller: Mighty the Armadillo and Ray...
News Star Wars Battlefront 2 Revamps Entire Progression System Amid Controversy
Microtransactions coming back for costumes
Star Wars Battlefront 2 is being ripped up and reassembled following an enormous backlash at the backend of last year. Set to roll out on 21st March, developer DICE has been busy revamping pretty much everything to do with the release’s progression, presumably as part of a last-ditch effort to win back...
News RICO Brings XIII's Art Style and Co-Op Action to PS4
Releasing by the end of the year
The likes of Killer7 and XIII are fondly remembered for their eye-catching art style, and it's something that RICO is clearly paying homage to as it's announced for PlayStation 4, with a release planned for later this year. The experience is a co-operative one, as it sees you and a buddy paired up as police officers...
News SEGA Teases New Sonic Racing Release
Gotta go fast
As has been rumoured for a while, there’s a new Sonic Racing game in development. Speculation suggests that Sumo Digital – the developer of the excellent Sonic & Racing All-Stars Transformed – is at the helm, although this is unlikely to lean on the SEGA nostalgia that previous instalments did. A new trailer shows off a bunch...
News Trailblazers Tasks You with Painting Your Own Racing Line
Put a Supergonk on it
We’re rather taken with Trailblazers, the co-operative racing title that fuses WipEout with Splatoon. For those who missed the announcement, the game essentially sees one racer painting a line, so your partner can boost through it. And if that makes about as much sense as Marouane Fellaini in midfield, there’s a new trailer
Thursday15th Mar 2018
Guide Best PS4 Walking Simulators
Walk this way
Is there a genre more divisive than the humble walking simulator? Coined to describe titles where exploration and world building take precedent over core gameplay systems, many consider these unique adventures to be non-games in a derogative way. But the format demonstrates how the interactivity inherent to video games can be utilised...
Life on Mars
As entrepreneurial wunderkind Elon Musk reaches out to settle humans on Earth’s little red brother, mankind wonders what awaits us on that alien soil. How will we come to terms with our new existence as off-world colonists? What trials will we face? Well, if it turns out like our first forays onto crimson soil, we’ll scrap the first...
Review Attack on Titan 2 (PS4)
Colossal fun
For those who have been living under a rock, Attack on Titan is one of the biggest anime and manga properties of recent years, and tells the story of humanity's struggle against a group of man-eating Titans who are threatening to destroy their world. The first Attack on Titan game came out in 2016, and now Koei Tecmo is back with a...
News Big Assassin's Creed Origins PS4 Patch 1.41 Squashes a Slew of Bugs
Bugs begone
Following on from the release of the game's second expansion earlier in the week, the latest update for Assassin's Creed Origins can be downloaded now on PlayStation 4. Patch 1.41 is reasonably large weighing in at around 4.3GB on Sony's console. The update doesn't add anything of note, but it does include a boatload of bug fixes. There...
Rumour Spyro the Dragon: Treasure Trilogy Will Be Officially Announced Today
Believe you can fly
Oh boy, the hype train's left the station and we're speeding towards Big Rumour City. Over on Reddit, user B4DASS (superb name) claims that Spyro the Dragon: Treasure Trilogy will be officially revealed later today. Yes, that's today, the 15th March. Why should we trust some randomer on Reddit, you ask? Well, B4DASS is actually...
Rumour Shadow of the Tomb Raider's Debut Trailer Leaks
In potato cam quality, of course
Well, here’s your first look at Shadow of the Tomb Raider, officially set to be revealed in a few hours. The clip doesn’t really show a fat lot, other than what appears to be a pyramid right at the end. That is a pyramid, right? Or is it Mayan temples? It's probably Mayan, right? Yeah, it's Mayan. The clip...
News Shadow of the Tomb Raider Launches 14th September on PS4
No dumb exclusivity
Shadow of the Tomb Raider will not be bound by a ridiculous period of exclusivity like its predecessor, with the new entry launching day-and-date on the PlayStation 4 from 14th September. Of course, all of this already leaked, but you can see the high-quality teaser trailer embedded below, courtesy of the official PlayStation...
News Spotify App Receives a Spring Clean on PS4
Update for audio
The PlayStation 4’s excellent Spotify app has received a bit of a spring clean today, upgrading its user interface ever so slightly. While the changes are admittedly minimal, we’ve just had a browse around and it’s a definite improvement over the previous build. Your app should update automatically if your PS4’s in Rest...
News Ratchet Invades Super Bomberman R on PS4, Launching in June
Bombax
Super Bomberman R has finally been announced for PS4, after a leak from a Korean rating outed the port. The title will release on 12th June in the Americas and 14th June elsewhere, both physically and digitally. Interestingly, the PS4 version of the game will come with an extra, exclusive characte
News Minit, the 60 Second Adventure Game, Announced for PS4
Spare a minute
Devolver Digital has a knack for publishing games that are either delightfully obscure or just plain brilliant, and Minit looks to be no different. Announced via the PlayStation Blog, this intriguing adventure game is an open-ended title with lots of NPCs to help, secrets to discover, and items to find. The catch is that the sword...
News Superb Narrative Experiment The Invisible Hours Sheds PSVR Requirement
4K version set for PS4
We’ve been harping on about The Invisible Hours since it released on PlayStation VR last year, and now you’ve got no excuse not to experience it, because developer Tequila Works is porting it to the PlayStation 4 as a non-virtual reality release. It’s due out on 24th April, but there’s no word on a price just yet. For...
News The Witcher's Geralt of Rivia Brings Spells and Swords to SoulCalibur VI
First guest character confirmed
And there it is folks, Geralt of Rivia joins the playable cast of SoulCalibur VI. We couldn't possibly be more hyped. His reveal trailer shows the monster slayer in action, as he uses a combination of swordplay and magical signs to keep his opponents in check. And yes, his stage is Kaer Morhen, complete with very...
News Super Bomberman R Appears on Asian PlayStation Store
Update: Japanese release confirmed
Following a Korean rating for Super Bomberman R that was outed last week, someone has spotted the game on the Thailand PlayStation Store. Commenting on an article from
News Valkyria Chronicles 4 Will March West This Fall
Wartime
Ahead of the game's Japanese launch next week, SEGA has attached a Fall 2018 release window to Valkyria Chronicles 4 here in the West. Previously, a vague '2018' was all that we had to go on. What's more, the title's official English site is now open. It's got details on the story and characters and all that stuff. We imagine that we'll be...
News Hellblade and Horizon Lead the Nominations at the BAFTA Games Awards
You have earned a trophy!
The nominees for the British Academy Games Awards 2018 have been announced, and it's Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice that receives the most nods with nine nominations. It's in the running for categories such as Artistic Achievement, Audio Achievement, Game Beyond Entertainment, and even Best Game. Horizon: Zero Dawn is hot on...
News The Crew 2 Goes on a Road Trip from 29th June
Surf and turf
The Crew 2’s multi-discipline campaign will speed to the PlayStation 4 from 29th June, publisher Ubisoft has confirmed. Those of you who pre-order the Motor Edition – which bundles in a nifty license plate, some decals, a steelbook case, a map, and access to the Gold Edition of the game – will be able to play three days earlier...
Wednesday14th Mar 2018
News SEGA Genesis Collection Turns Back Time in May on PS4
Mega Drive
SEGA’s seemingly prepping a compilation of Genesis (or Mega Drive, to the rest of us) compilation for the PlayStation 4, after a trailer leaked from the publisher’s press site. The video hints at various classics, like Sonic the Hedgehog, Streets of Rage, and ToeJam & Earl. It concludes with a 29th May release date, but no other...
News Monster Hunter: World Spring Update Buffs Almost Every Weapon
Sharp
The big spring update for Monster Hunter: World launches next week, and it promises a bunch of stuff, including weapon re-balancing. But how will this impact your favourite instruments of destruction? Thanks to information translated by Siliconera, we have the answers. The overarching theme
News Lara Croft Steps Out of the Shadow of the Tomb Raider Tomorrow
Rumoured release date is 14th September
Tomb Raider’s official website has updated teasing an announcement for 6AM PDT (1PM GMT) tomorrow. The blank page shows a solar eclipse, but cyber sleuths have done some digging into the website’s HTML and discovered a 14th September release date. Square Enix did say that it would launch soon after the...
News Replay Over 50 16-Bit Hits with SEGA Genesis Classics Collection
Rise from your grave
Welcome to the Fantasy Zone, folks! As leaked overnight, SEGA is resurrecting over 50 releases from its iconic 16-bit era as part of the SEGA Genesis Classics collection for the PlayStation 4. Titled differently outside of the United States, this is a console port of the meaty compilation that released on Steam recently. It...
Rumour The Witcher's Geralt in SoulCalibur VI Reveal Coming Tomorrow
Or maybe it's just Gwent
It's time to get those hopes up, because the official Twitter account for The Witcher just dropped a tweet that's got the internet freaking out. Following on from last week's vague message, this new tweet reads "Kaer Morhen’s old stones have witnessed many battles... Once more they'll feel the sting of sparks as blades...
News A Way Out Developer Hazelight to Receive All Profits, EA 'Not Making a Single Dollar'
"All I've got is support from EA"
The man leading development on A Way Out, Josef Fares, is notorious for his outspoken nature. He's certainly an entertaining and charismatic figure, but he clearly isn't shy when it comes to speaking about the business side of things. Fares has been touring A Way Out for previews recently, and an interesting quote...
News Dragon Ball FighterZ Update Finally Lets You Choose Offline Lobby, Adds Z-Union
Due this week
A big Dragon Ball FighterZ update is set to launch this week, on the 16th March. The patch will fix a bunch of different character-specific bugs, while also introducing Z-Union. Z-Union essentially lets you join a fan club based around your favourite character, and you get rewards for doing so. The longer you stay loyal to your...
News There's a Bit of Zelda, a Bit of Dark Souls in PS4 Action RPG Decay of Logos
Off on an adventure
Rising Star Games has announced that it'll be publishing Decay of Logos, which is set to launch in the autumn of this year on PlayStation 4. The action role-playing title is currently in development over at Portuguese studio Amplify Creations, and it looks quite promising. You can get a glimpse of the game via the reveal...
News Burnout Paradise Remastered More Than a Mere Port
Digital Foundry weighs in
Burnout Paradise Remastered has actually been cleaned up more than initial impressions may lead you to believe, as Digital Foundry has gone to town with the re-release in its latest comparison video. While the footage focuses primarily on the Xbox One X edition, you can expect many of these improvements to scale to the...
News Street Fighter 30th Anniversary Collection Is Looking Sharp on PS4
Not looking like a Dudley
The video game industry’s got its nostalgia goggles on hard, with Street Fighter 30th Anniversary Collection just one of the many retro revivals due out in May. Fortunately, this first gameplay footage of the compilation is looking pretty sharp, showcasing how all 12 titles have been meticulously ported to the PlayStation...
News Japanese Sales Charts: Fist of the North Star PS4 Kills the Competition
You're already dead
Look, we're sorry that we had to use that tagline, but... We had to use that tagline. After six whole weeks at the top, Monster Hunter: World has finally been booted off its throne. The game to do it? Fist of the North Star by the Yakuza team over at SEGA. The PlayStation 4 exclusive has proven to be a reasonable hit in...
News Monster Hunter: World's First Major Update Lands Next Week on PS4
More content to follow
Capcom has just concluded a lengthy live stream, announcing details of upcoming updates for Monster Hunter: World. The first major patch to hit the game will be live in about a week's time, on 22nd March. The headline addition in this update is a new monster named Deviljho, who promises to be a challenging foe for players who...
News Iconic Store Toys 'R' Us to Shut Up Shop in UK
Over 3,000 jobs lost
Legendary retailer Toys ‘R’ Us is to shut down completely in the UK, after administrators failed to find a buyer for the flagging business. A whopping 105 shops will close over the next six weeks, with over 3,000 jobs lost as a result. Any remaining stock will be discounted in the remaining stores that are open, so it may be...
News Watch 25 Minutes of Yakuza 6 Open World Gameplay on PS4
Street fighter
Yakuza 6: The Song of Life is almost upon us. With only mere weeks left until we can all grapple with Kaz's latest adventure, a new video from PlayStation Underground has appeared to fill the time. It's a 25 minute video that dives into purely open world stuff, so there's no need to worry about spoilers here. We get a look at how...
Poll Ultimate PlayStation Character Tournament: Round 2 - Matches 81-84
Ready? Fight!
This is the twenty-first week of our Ultimate PlayStation Character Tournament. 128 characters enter, but only one will be crowned champion -- and you decide who that champion will be. If you want to know more about the Ultimate PlayStation Character Tournament, be sure to click through here. Previous Results (Click...
News Super Mega Baseball 2 Pinch Hits Some Powerful Online Features
Ballin'
The talking in this Super Mega Baseball 2 trailer is so quick that we’ve had to watch it three times to eke all of the information out of it, so don’t say we never do anything for you. As it happens, once you make sense of the blur of words, it sounds like the arcade ball game is packing some pretty powerful multiplayer features. In...
News Noctis Brings a Bit of Magic to Tekken 7 Next Week
Release date confirmed
Tekken 7's second downloadable content character finally has a release date. Protagonist and prince of Final Fantasy XV, Noctis will bring his rather unorthodox fighting style to the game next week, on the 20th March. Much like Geese Howard, we expect Noctis to revitalise Bandai Namco's brawler to some extent. We at least...
News Runbow Makes a Colourful Splash on PS4 Next Month
Rainbow chaser
The kaleidoscopic party game Runbow is heading to PS4, and it's coming very soon indeed. The platformer/brawler is set to launch on PlayStation Store on 24th April 2018. A physical version dubbed the Deluxe Edition is also planned, but this is due to release a little later, on 14th June. This version of the game will include all DLC...
Tuesday13th Mar 2018
Guide Fortnite: Battle Royale PS4 - How to Play for Free
All aboard the Battle Bus
Fortnite: Battle Royale is out now on the PlayStation 4 – and you can play the PlayerUnkown’s Battlegrounds-inspired mode for free. The anticipated 100-person free-to-play multiplayer shooter has been made publicly available as part of patch v1.6.3 today, and you don’t even need a PlayStation Plus subscription to get...
Guide Fortnite: Battle Royale PS4 Beginners Tips and Tricks
Help getting started with Epic Games' gargantuan online shooter
Fortnite: Battle Royale has taken the PlayStation 4 by storm, bringing the newly-booming battle royale genre to the console for the first time. With millions upon millions of players logging on every day, there’s an awful lot of competition, so we’ve compiled a Fortnite: Battle...
Squad goals
The elite squad of United States hotshots Bravo Team think they’re home and hosed: they’ve successfully escorted the president of a fictional Eastern Europe country safely back to her destination, and all that’s left is a pat on the back and a rousing round of ‘Oorah’. But a sudden coup sees the dignitary snatched away, and...
Push cube
QUBE 2 is the sequel to QUBE: Director’s Cut, the very well received puzzle game from Toxic Games that launched on PlayStation 4 back in 2015. The story for QUBE 2 follows on from its predecessor, except this time with another character taking on the lead role. You play as Amelia Cross an archaeologist who has awoken inside this weird...
News PS4, Vita Title Omega Labyrinth Z Refused Release in UK and Other PAL Regions
Bounced
It's not often that you hear about a PlayStation game being refused classification and therefore release in certain regions, but that's what's happened to Omega Labyrinth Z. The dungeon crawler sees you manage a party of girls as they search for the 'Holy Grail of Beauty'. Doesn't sound too out of the ordinary when it comes to niche Japanese...
News Burnout Paradise Remastered PS4 Trophy List Speeds Online
It's almost identical
The trophies for Burnout Paradise Remastered have made their way online, and unsurprisingly, the list is almost exactly the same as the original PS3 game. However, there are some differences worth pointing out. For those who've never played the game, it's a pretty straightforward list, but it's enormous, thanks to the DLC...
Review The Council: Episode 1 - The Mad Ones (PS4)
We're all mad here
Focus Home Interactive’s impressively ambitious portfolio scoops another intriguing title with Big Bad Wolf’s political period drama The Council, an episodic adventure that fuses Telltale’s narrative-driven experiences with a more traditional role-playing release. But does debut episode The Mad Ones do enough to draw you...
News The Golf Club 2019 Swings by on PS4 This Year
Putt 'em up
Canadian developer HB Studios is putting out another entry in its golf simulation series, with The Golf Club 2019 set to swing by on the PlayStation 4 “later this year”. Billed as the official follow-up to last year’s enjoyable sporting sequel, the developer's promising bags of improvements, including a reworked single player...
News Devil May Cry is the Latest Series Crossover for Monster Hunter: World
Dante must dine
Capcom has announced Devil May Cry crossover content for Monster Hunter: World with the above trailer. You'll be able to unlock Dante's coat and two of his swords, Force Edge and Alastor, for use in the monstrously popular beast-slaying RPG. Further details are scarce at the moment, but expect an event quest in the future that will...
News Vayne Carudas Solidor Is Dissidia Final Fantasy NT's First DLC Character
It ain't the leading man
Dissidia Final Fantasy NT is adding to its cast of big baddies with its first slice of downloadable content. Square Enix has revealed that Vayne Solidor, the main villain from Final Fantasy XII, will be joining the playable roster in April. You can take a look at how he plays in the trailer that we've embedded above...
Review Way of the Passive Fist (PS4)
Wayward fist
The side-scrolling beat-'em-up is a genre that has been around for almost as long as video games have existed. Countless games have been released in this style to the point where coming up with something that feels original and unique is almost impossible. However, Household Games Inc found a distinctive spin to put on this tried and...
Rumour Amazon Canada Lists Splinter Cell 2018, Could Point to E3 Reveal
Sneaky
Tech and games blog TheNerdMag has spotted a listing on Amazon Canada for an unannounced Splinter Cell game. Merely a placeholder page for the time being, the page is almost empty, but that hasn't stopped people from speculating about a potential E3 2018 reveal. [/
Store Update 13th March 2018 (Europe)
No shortage of things to choose
Burnout Paradise! Devil May Cry HD Collection! Beast Quest! QUBE 2! The Council! Yes, it’s another stacked European PlayStation Store update this week. One question: what are you buying out of this little lot? PS4 Games: Cruz Brothers 13th March Q.U.B.E. 2 13th March The Raven Remastered 13th March Euro...
News PSone Racing Franchise V-Rally Returns in September
Dirrty
One email subject we did not expect to receive today: V-Rally is back. The legendary PSone racing series is scheduled to receive a fourth instalment this September on the PlayStation 4, with French developer Kylotonn pairing up with publisher Bigben Interactive to revive the off-road brand. A teaser trailer is embedded above, confirming the...
News NieR: Automata Moves Over 2.5 Million Copies After a Year on the Market
NieR enough
NieR: Automata's been a real success story for everyone involved. The action role-playing game launched just over a year ago on PlayStation 4, and now Square Enix has announced the the release has moved over 2.5 million copies. That includes shipped numbers as well as digital sales. It also takes the PC version into account. Still, it's...
News UK Sales Charts: Bravo Team Battles with Grand Theft Auto V
TT Isle of Man somehow in the mix
PlayStation VR exclusive Bravo Team registered an impressive debut in third position on the UK sales charts this week, with Grand Theft Auto V taking the overall crown for the umpteenth time. Uber-niche motorcycle simulation TT Isle of Man: Ride on the Edge sandwiched the two, seemingly connecting with an audience...
News Classic FM and PlayStation Join Forces for Live Orchestral Concert
Music to our ears
Classic FM, the UK's specialist classical music radio station, is teaming up with PlayStation to bring to life an orchestral concert in celebration of video game music. According to GamesIndustry.biz, the event, known as PlayStation in Concert, will feature music from across PlayStation's history, including PSone, PS2, PS3, and...
News Jeff Goldblum Reprises Classic Role for Jurassic World Evolution
Well, there it is
Jeff Goldblum’s stepping out of the port-a-loo and right into PlayStation 4 park builder Jurassic World Evolution, where the Hollywood star will reprise his role as Dr. Ian Malcolm. “Jurassic World Evolution tells an all-new story that touches on key characters and events from across the Jurassic World film franchise,” the...
News Broly Bursts into Dragon Ball FighterZ with Full Gameplay Trailer
KAKAROT
The full gameplay trailer for Broly is finally here. The Legendary Super Saiyan will soon be added to Dragon Ball FighterZ alongside Bardock via the game's first additional character pack. There's no confirmed release date just yet, though. Hopefully we get one soon. Broly's looking great, anyway. His hulking stature is a sight to...
Monday12th Mar 2018
Hands On Tera Seems Like a Solid Free-to-Play MMORPG on PS4
Our impressions from the open beta
Over the weekend, we got stuck into the open beta for Tera, an upcoming action MMO role-playing game from Bluehole. Although our experience was on and off due to the stress test nature of the beta, we did manage to get a decent feel for the title. Long story short, we think it's shaping up quite well on...
Review Scribblenauts Showdown (PS4)
Sketchy
Perhaps surprisingly, Scribblenauts Showdown is the first title in the series to make its way to PlayStation. In a way, this is great news; Scribblenauts is a fun, creative franchise that encourages imaginative thinking, and it's always good to have more kid-friendly games on PlayStation 4. However, while Showdown retains the charm,...
News Final Fantasy VII Remake Sounds Like It's Still a Very Long Way Off
Small update via job listing
Final Fantasy VII Remake is looking more and more like a PlayStation 5 game. Its development is also looking more and more like Final Fantasy XV Part 2. Our latest update on the project comes via a job listing -- as translated by Gematsu -- which gives us a vague idea of how things are going. The description reads: "We...
News Sci-Fi Platformer Planet Alpha Announced for PS4
Atmospheric
Team 17 has announced Planet Alpha, the latest game under its steadily growing publishing umbrella. Make sure you check out the trailer above, as it looks rather interesting. You'll be making your way across an alien planet, escaping from "relentless enemies" as they chase you across the world. The first thing to take away from this...
News Assassin's Creed Origins: Curse of the Pharaohs Launch Trailer Is Suitably Sinister
Undead nightmare
Assassin's Creed Origins gets its second big expansion tomorrow in the form of Curse of the Pharaohs. The add-on sees protagonist Bayek travel to a whole new region where he's tasked with bringing down undead monstrosities. Based on what we've seen of it so far, the development team has been let off the leash -- it looks properly...
Sunday11th Mar 2018
Review TT Isle of Man: Ride on the Edge (PS4)
On the edge of boring
As you can probably tell by its title, TT Isle of Man Racing: Ride on the Edge is a very niche game. Not only is it an entire game dedicated to one sub-genre of motorcycle sport, but it’s actually dedicated to one race; the Isle of Man’s Snaefell Mountain Course is the only official track present, with fictional tracks set...
News Shadow of the Colossus Remake Team Readying Another Revival
What could it be?
Shadow of the Colossus is in the running for the greatest remake ever created, and developer Bluepoint is already busy beavering away on another revival. Speaking with Eurogamer.net’s tech experts Digital Foundry, president and co-owner Marco Thrush admitted that its team is growing to accommodate the scope of its next project...
Review Hakuoki: Edo Blossoms (PS Vita)
Choose your husbando
Hakuoki: Edo Blossoms is a visual novel otome game and a direct sequel to last year’s Hakuoki: Kyoto Winds. The main character Chizuru Yukimura is still trying to find her missing father and is still hanging out with the Shinsengumi, a military police unit made up of hunky ronin. The game tells of a time between the waning...
More Hazard than Eden
VRFC is a strange beast. To get anything from it you need to be able to embrace its lunacy. It might not be a true-to-form example of the beautiful game, but it sure is fun. That is, after you get past the steep learning curve, at least. For the first couple of hours, VRFC is a baffling experience. There's a tutorial...
News Soccer RPG Inazuma Eleven Ares Volleys First Trailer Online
Through ball
Inazuma Eleven Ares will mark the franchise’s first release on a PlayStation platform when it launches in Japan this summer, and to celebrate developer Level-5 has released the first footage of the anime-infused footie favourite. In addition to some general exploration gameplay, the video also includes some on-pitch action, including...
Saturday10th Mar 2018
News The Order: 1886's Ready at Dawn Prepping New Third-Person Action Game
But it's based on a new IP
Prepare to twiddle your immaculately groomed moustache in anticipation, because The Order: 1886 developer Ready at Dawn is, er, readying a “new third-person action console title”. There’s bad news for fans of Galahad and crew, however, because the God of War: Ghost of Sparta creator explicitly states that the project...
News New Burnout Paradise Remastered Trailer Heightens the Hype Ahead of Launch
The race is on
EA has uploaded a new trailer for Burnout Paradise Remastered ahead of its impending launch next week, and you can check it out above. It certainly focuses on what makes Burnout such a beloved series - high speeds, tasty drifts, big air, and wanton destruction - and it's effective, getting us here at Push Square Towers revved up for...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 210
Quinntessential
It’s a big day at Push Square Towers as Manchester United take on Liverpool in the Premier League, dividing the office firmer than the Berlin Wall. With tensions running high, this edition of WAYP has actually been prepared on the eve of the match, just in case your humble host doesn’t slip into a depressed coma in the aftermath...
Friday9th Mar 2018
Guide How to Annihilate Amygdala in Bloodborne on PS4
Cut down Cthulhu
You'll see a fair few Cthulhu-esque monsters similar to Amygdala throughout Yharnam, hanging from buildings and chapels like a Lovecraftian rendition of King Kong, but as you approach the end of the Nightmare Frontier zone, the chance to do battle with one presents itself. The fight looks a lot tougher than it is, with the size of...
Guide How to Kill the Darkbeast Paarl in Bloodborne on PS4
Greased lightning
Bloodborne's Darkbeast Paarl can first be encountered blocking the escape route from the Hypogean Gaol. If you're meeting him during the first half of the game, you've likely just experienced an unfortunate case of body snatching and are confused, disorientated, and definitely out of your depth. If you miss your chance to cut Paarl...
Guide How to Kill Rom, the Vacuous Spider in Bloodborne on PS4
Arachnid alert
You'll encounter Rom, the Vacuous Spider in Bloodborne after a relatively short trek through Byrgenwerth culminating in a jarring leap of faith. Extremely reminiscent of battles like Phalanx from Demon's Souls, the additional enemies in this battle often pose much more of a threat than the boss itself. There are two methods to...
Guide How to Kill the One Reborn in Bloodborne on PS4
Reborn, redead
A slab of rotten flesh? Brilliant. The One Reborn is seemingly Bloodborne's equivalent of the Gaping Dragon fight from Dark Souls, with casters raining spells from above and a foe that has a penchant for vomiting death around the entire arena. This'll be fun, huh? Luckily, One Reborn can be easy if played correctly. You'll encounter...
Guide How to Beat the Shadow of Yharnam in Bloodborne on PS4
Kill all three shadows
Shadow of Yharnam is the trifecta of pain and suffering wrapped in black cloaks that you'll encounter at the end of the Forbidden Woods zone. Unlike the majority of fights up until this point in Bloodborne, this match will be an all-out duel against three formidable foes at once – positioning and kiting will be keys to your...
News Free-to-Play MMORPG Tera Is Available to Download Now on PS4
The open beta kicks off
Tera, the popular action-heavy MMO role-playing game from developer Bluehole, is now available to download from the PlayStation Store on PlayStation 4. The title's main selling point is that it features full action-based combat, complete with combos and flashy visual effects. It's also free-to-play. Anyway, if you want to...
Feature 6 PS4 Firmware Update 5.50 Features You Need to Know About
Quality of life
After a pretty lengthy beta period, Sony slipped out PlayStation 4 firmware update 5.50 today like flatulence in a busy lift. The silent but deadly system software update is packing some pretty powerful features, including a whole host of parental control options that should come in handy as the console covets a more casual audience...
Guide How to Kill the Celestial Emissary in Bloodborne on PS4
Take me to your leader
The Celestial Emissary in Bloodborne is found at the top of The Choir, deep in the Orphanage. It's somewhat of a gimmick fight, with the additional enemies posing as much threat as the boss and none of them having any real power. Much like the Witches of Hemwick earlier in the game, hide and seek is the name of the game for...
News Ex-Mass Effect and ANTHEM Writer Leaves BioWare for Second Time
Miss effect
Drew Karpyshyn, best known for his role as lead writer on the brilliant Mass Effect 2, has left developer BioWare for the second time. Karpyshyn first made his way out of the company back before the release of Mass Effect 3, but he returned last year to help out with ANTHEM. On his official site
News Dark Souls Remastered Network Test Coming to PS4
Test your mettle
Dark Souls Remastered is heading to PS4 on 25th May, as we know, but FromSoftware announced yesterday that it will be holding a network test ahead of launch. There are currently no details about the test, but we'd imagine it'll take place next month, probably over the course of a weekend. We also don't know whether the network...
News PS4 Exclusive Days Gone Seemingly Delayed into 2019
Update: Sony confirms
Contrary to comments from Sony bigwig Shuhei Yoshida, Days Gone never really felt like a lock for 2018, did it? We ran a poll last week about the PlayStation 4’s upcoming first-party games, and a whopping 45 per cent of you said you expected Sony Bend’s survival horror to be delayed. Well, looks like you were right.
Guide How to Kill the Witches of Hemwick in Bloodborne on PS4
Toil and trouble
And now it's time for something a little more tedious. If you've made it this far in PlayStation 4 exclusive Bloodborne you'll have had to off some seriously threatening beasts – but the Witches of Hemwick are more annoying than aggressive. You'll find yourself in a rectangular room with two elevated areas on either side. These...
News Hello Neighbor Sneaks Onto PS4 This Summer
Through the keyhole
Hello Neighbor, a mysterious stealth horror game, is moving to PS4 this summer, according to a new post on the PlayStation Blog. If you're unfamiliar with Hello Neighbor, it's been gaining a lot of popularity on PC, where it recently released fully after a long stint in early access. The aim of the game is to sneak inside your...
News Tennis World Tour Rallies to PS4 Ahead of the French Open
Hawk-eye can't wait
You’ll be able to celebrate Roland Garros with a round of virtual tennis this year, as Bigben Interactive has announced that Tennis World Tour will target the PlayStation 4’s baseline from 22nd May. That’s days prior to the French Open getting underway, and a couple of months ahead of Wimbledon as well. Perfect timing. The...
News Fortnite: Battle Royale Adding Cross-Play Across PS4, PC, Mac, iOS, and Android
Squad up
Sony’s stance on cross-play has always been pretty firm: you can play with other platforms as long as they’re not a competitor. And today’s Fortnite: Battle Royale announcement for mobile has brought with it some big news for PlayStation 4 players: cross-play and cross-progression is coming across PS4, PC, Mac, iOS, and eventually...
News Korean Game Rating Board Rates Super Bomberman R for PS4
Boom
The Korean Game Rating Board has just rated Super Bomberman R for PS4. Usually when this happens, an official announcement isn't too far behind, so there's a strong possibility we could see the game make the jump to PlayStation. Super Bomberman R is currently a Nintendo Switch exclusive that launched alongside the console in March of last...
News Playable Female Character and Dog Companion Still Set for Kingdom Come as Free DLC
Dogged
Originally stretch goals for the game's Kickstarter, a playable female protagonist and a canine companion are still in the works for Kingdom Come: Deliverance. That's according to director Daniel Vávra, who posted about the subject on Twitter after some sites suggested that the features may not be added. " dog companion and female...
News Valve Promises to Start Shipping Games Again
We're GLaDOS to hear it
Valve used to be one of gaming’s most acclaimed developers, shipping series like Half-Life and Portal on PlayStation. However, over the past decade it’s increasingly turned its attention to PC-based digital storefront Steam and its roster of competitive multiplayer titles like DOTA 2. But speaking at a press event...
News Sword Art Online: Fatal Bullet PS4 Patch 1.04 Adds Weapon Rewards to Co-Op Quests
Boom
A relatively small update for Sword Art Online: Fatal Bullet has hit the PlayStation 4, but despite its size, it actually features an improvement that many players have been asking for since launch. With the patch installed, you should find that co-op quests now reward weapons as well as materials, making them more worthy of your time...
News PS Store Flash Sale Arrives in North America to Drain Your Wallet
What are you buyin'?
Here’s something for the weekend: a new PlayStation Store Flash Sale has arrived in North America. With discounts of up to 70 per cent, this is a relatively small but potentially wallet emptying promotion. Just some of the standouts jumping out at us include Dark Souls II: Scholar of the First Sin for $9.99, Hidden Agenda for...
News The Last of Us' Neil Druckmann Promoted to Vice President of Naughty Dog
Game Directors and Lead Designers for The Last of Us 2 announced
Naughty Dog veteran Neil Druckmann has been promoted to the position of Vice President at the Californian developer. According to President Evan Wells, this is in recognition of Neil’s “expanded role, contributing on critical, studio level decisions”. The former programmer will...
News Here's a Better Look at Stylish SoulCalibur VI Newcomer Groh
He's from Norway, BTW
Only one brand new character has been announced for SoulCalibur VI so far, and that's Groh. The stylish swordsman apparently hails from Norway, and we get to learn more about him in this latest video with producer Okubo. The development team went all out with style when it came to creating Groh, from his cool clothing to his...
News Next Final Fantasy Livestream will Feature Noctis in Tekken 7
Release date incoming?
There's going to be a special Active Time Report next week, Square Enix has announced. The semiregular livestream typically dishes out news on Final Fantasy XV, but on the 14th March, it'll be going over Noctis' appearance in Tekken 7 as the game's second additional guest character. Apparently, the stream will be showing...
Thursday8th Mar 2018
Guide How to Enable System-Wide Supersampling for PS4 Pro
Delicious downsampling
The latest major PS4 firmware update is upon us, and as usual brings with it a host of brand new features to enhance your PlayStation experience. One of the main additions in PS4 firmware update 5.50 is system-wide supersampling for PS4 Pro. This feature allows your PS4 Pro-enchanced games to output to their fullest, even on...
News PS4 Firmware Update 5.50 Available for Download Now
Get it while it's hot
After a fairly lengthy stint in a public beta test, the PlayStation 4's latest major firmware, 5.50, is now ready and available to all in a mandatory download. Weighing in at 459.9MB, the update introduces some nice new features. The headline addition is system wide supersampling, which basically means PS4 Pro-enhanced games...
Guide How to Create Custom PS4 Wallpapers from USB
Make it your own
While there are tons of themes available on the PlayStation Store, you might have something particular in mind that isn't available. You're able to create your own backgrounds by selecting a screenshot from your PS4's Capture Gallery, but the just released firmware update 5.50 allows you to go a step further. Using a USB storage...
News Celebrate International Women's Day with This Free PS4 Theme
Leading ladies
Sony has released a free theme for PlayStation 4 in a nod to International Women's Day. The static theme features the above image, which of course stars some of PS4's beloved female protagonists. From left to right, we have Chloe Fraser and Nadine Ross from Uncharted: The Lost Legacy, Aloy from Horizon: Zero Dawn, Kara from...
News The Division 2 Is in Development, First Look at E3 2018
Lock and load
Yep, it looks like The Division 2 is happening. The follow-up to Ubisoft's shared world shooter, developer Massive Entertainment is once again behind the wheel. There's no release window or anything like that just yet, but we'll be getting our first look at the sequel during E3 2018 this summer. The Division -- the original one...
Review Slice, Dice & Rice (PS4)
Cut short
Slice, Dice & Rice is a fighting game without any of the fluff. In most cases one hit equals one kill, and so the mind games that we typically associate with the genre are pushed right to the forefront of the experience. Do you swing and hope that your opponent walks straight into it? Do you jump and catch them off guard? Or do you...
PlayStation Store Sales Charts Shadow of the Colossus Stands Up
Monster Hunter: World still strong, though
Monster Hunter: World enjoyed a second month at the top of the PlayStation Store sales charts in North America last month, but couldn’t oust FIFA 18 in Europe. Shadow of the Colossus – the big new exclusive for February – climbed into third position in North America, while it had to settle for...
News Torn, a Sci-Fi Mystery Adventure, Is Coming Soon to PlayStation VR
Haunted mansion
A new PlayStation VR title has been unveiled on the PlayStation Blog, and it looks pretty interesting. Torn is described as a "dark sci-fi mystery" and takes inspiration from shows like Black Mirror and The Twilight Zone. You'll be navigating the large house of a physicist who mysteriously disappeared decades ago, and in doing so...
News Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 Announced, Launches 12th October
Deploying ahead of Red Dead?
Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 (officially, IIII) has been announced by Activision ahead of a 17th May community reveal event. As rumoured, the sequel is being helmed by Treyarch. This confirmation caps off a spate of leaks, including one courtside at an NBA game over the weekend. There are no other details on the title as of...
News Here's 2 Whole Hours of Action RPG Shop Keeping Sim Moonlighter on PS4
Done deal
Moonlighter is an action role-playing title that caught our eye a few months back, and we've been eager to see more of it ever since. The gist of the game is that you play as a shopkeeper who, at night, dungeon crawls his way to treasure which he then sells to townsfolk in his store. The premise is great, and the game's looking like good...
News MLB The Show 18's Road to the Show Bats Away Microtransactions
Pitch perfect
While other publishers are frothing over the prospect of adding microtransactions to their games, Sony is taking them out of MLB The Show 18’s flagship single player Road to the Show mode. The campaign – which sees you create a player and work your way through the Minor Leagues before hitting the big time – will no longer allow...
News New PS4 Screenshots From A Plague Tale: Innocence Show a Grimy, Rat-Infested World
Rat pack
In a new press release, a selection of new screenshots from A Plague Tale: Innocence have been revealed, and they're just as bleak as you'd expect. Developed by Asobo Studio, this gloomy game is set in 14th century France during a period of war and disease. On top of that is an enormous plague of rats that's ravaging the country, and you...
Wednesday7th Mar 2018
Soapbox Don't Dismiss Bloodborne Because of Its Difficulty
Just give it a try
I used to be like you. I dallied with Demon’s Souls when it finally hit European shores, but life got in the way and I dropped it faster than a New Year’s resolution. I then spent several years shuddering at the ‘Prepare to Die’ slogan associated with Dark Souls and vowed never to touch a From Software title unless it...
Review Life Is Strange: Before the Storm - Bonus Episode: Farewell (PS4)
Friends reunited
Life Is Strange: Before the Storm’s final episode bids a fond Farewell to Max and Chloe before their story’s even properly began. Set days prior to Miss Caulfield’s departure to Seattle, developer Deck Nine promised this would be a happy send-off for series creator DONTNOD’s beloved teenage pairing. Well, it’ll leave you...
News Super Seducer Won't Be Releasing On PS4 After All
Denied
Super Seducer, the controversial "pick-up artist" game from Richard La Ruina, will no longer be coming to PlayStation, according to a report from Motherboard. The game was scheduled to launch on both PlayStation Store and Steam yesterday, and while the release did go ahead on PC, the title has yet to appear on Sony's platform in any region...
News Call of Duty: Black Ops 4's Stupid Logo Leaked in the Unlikeliest Place
Slam dunk
Considering it’s not officially announced yet, we were surprised to see Houston Rockets hotshot James Harden dressed in camouflage and sporting a Call of Duty: Black Ops IIII (more on that later) cap while en route to an NBA game against Oklahoma City Thunder overnight. Fans picked up on the similarities to Call of Duty: Black Ops 3’s...
News A Whole Host of New Sales Hit European PlayStation Store
So many deals
A new PlayStation Blog post details some new savings to be had on the European PS Store, and as always, it's a gigantic list. Call of Duty: Black Ops III Zombies Chronicles Edition is the Deal of the Week, and sees a discount of 50%. The big one, however, is an Only on PlayStation sale, featuring a ridiculous number of offers on...
News Japanese Sales Charts: Even Dragon Quest Can't Knock Monster Hunter: World Off the Top
Sixth week at number 1
Monster Hunter: World on PlayStation 4 remains top of the Japanese software charts for the sixth week running. Sales of Capcom's smash hit are definitely winding down now, but it still managed to move another 39,000 copies. Retail numbers are now just 70,000 copies off 2 million. Not even Dragon Quest Builders -- the...
News New Onrush Video Features First Glimmer of PS4 Gameplay Footage
No need to rush
Onrush, the upcoming arcade racer from the minds behind Motorstorm and DriveClub, has been kept tightly under wraps. The last trailer for the game comprised of gameplay, but none of it was from the player's perspective, leaving many people wondering what the racer will look like when they get in the driver's seat. Thankfully, the...
News The Council Infiltrates a Secret Society Next Week on PS4
We're Lincoln the look of this
The 18th Century’s most influential figures are meeting on an island to determine the fate of the world, and you’ve gained entry to Lord Mortimer’s estate. In search of your mother, episodic adventure The Council promises to unravel an intriguing political tale about secret societies and hidden agendas. It sounds...
News Capcom Livestream Will Share Monster Hunter: World News and Updates Next Week
The hunt continues
Capcom Japan will be hosting a Monster Hunter: World livestream next week, on the 14th March. Said livestream will obviously be in Japanese, but it'll cover the game's spring update and will likely shed light on what the publisher has planned for the smash hit title. As alluded, World has been a runaway success for Capcom. It's...
Poll Ultimate PlayStation Character Tournament: Round 2 - Matches 77-80
Ready? Fight!
This is the twentieth week of our Ultimate PlayStation Character Tournament. 128 characters enter, but only one will be crowned champion -- and you decide who that champion will be. If you want to know more about the Ultimate PlayStation Character Tournament, be sure to click through here. Previous Results (Click the...
News Dissidia Final Fantasy NT's First DLC Character Will Be Revealed Next Week
But who will it be?
In case you didn't know, Dissidia Final Fantasy NT will be getting six additional characters in the form of downloadable content. Square Enix says that the first of these six new fighters will be revealed next week as part of a Japanese livestream on the 13th March. So, who will it be? Well, based purely on the publisher's...
Tuesday6th Mar 2018
Guide Bloodborne Beginner's Guide - Tips and Tricks to Get You Started
Help getting up and running in From Software's gothic great
There's a good chance that you're looking at Bloodborne through worried eyes. From Software's latest foray is a critical darling, there's no doubt about that – but despite it being praised as a must-own PlayStation 4 exclusive, the developer has a terrifying track record...
Guide How to Kill Father Gascoigne in Bloodborne on PS4
Hunt him down
Good ol' Gazza. No, we're not referring to alcoholic ex-England soccer star Paul Gascoigne, but hunter Father Gascoigne instead. This is the second boss fight that you'll encounter in Bloodborne, and while it's less of a spectacle than the Cleric Beast, it is a bit tougher. There's a Trophy up for grabs if you can beat your rival, so...
Guide How to Kill the Cleric Beast in Bloodborne on PS4
Central Yharnam's biggest pain in the ass
And so it begins: the Cleric Beast is the first major boss that you'll encounter in Bloodborne, and also the protector of a nice Bronze Trophy and the Sword Hunter Badge. Despite its ample size and claustrophobic stomping grounds, however, it is very beatable – well, as long as you have the right strategy...
Guide How to Kill Vicar Amelia in Bloodborne on PS4
Biblical beat down
More tea, Vicar Amelia? Bloodborne's long haired she-devil requires a similar strategy to the Cleric Beast to defeat, and is perhaps one of the easier enemies in the game thus far. Many of her attacks are doled out from the front, so our top tip is to get in amongst her straggly mane and give her a good swipe on the bottom...
Guide How to Kill the Blood-Starved Beast in Bloodborne on PS4
You can kill it if it bleeds
Nothing says 'nice and approachable' quite like the name Blood-Starved Beast – but that's because this third Bloodborne boss isn't exactly BFF material. A spindly monster coated with matted fur and dripping with poison, this antagonist's really going to prove a match for your hunting skills. No time to get complacent...
Frantic Mr Fox
Steve Harvey. Bradley Walsh. Phillip Schofield. Game show hosts are truly the most influential people of our time: they crack jokes met with a sensible chuckle, engage in light-hearted conversations with hopeful contestants that they probably hate, and console poor old Brenda from Swindon after she answers a question about Eastenders...
Guide How to Escape Bloodborne's Death Dealer Prison in Yahar'gul, Unseen Village
Break free with your Blood Echoes
Bloodborne loves to toy with you like a predator and its prey, and if you get too comfortable, it'll really kick your ass. Case in point: shortly after navigating the Healing Church Workshop, you'll happen upon a couple of Death Dealers. These may have ridiculous names, but the sack wielding nasties are pretty darn...
News Assassin's Creed Origins PS4 Patch 1.4 Out Now, Adds New Quest, Reward, Expansion Support
Plus bug fixes
It's time for another Assassin's Creed Origins update. Patch 1.40 is out on PlayStation 4 now, and its primary function is to add support for the game's second expansion, Curse of the Pharaohs, which is due out next week on the 13th March. That's not all, though. The 3GB update also implements a bunch of bug fixes, adds a new...
News God of War PS4 Pro Bundle Announced
Axe a lot
Sony has just announced a limited edition God of War PlayStation 4 Pro console via the PlayStation Blog. Launching alongside the game on 20th April, the bundle includes the game itself and a custom 1TB PS4 Pro, as well as a rather familiar-looking DualShock 4. The console itself
News March's PlayStation Plus Games Are Available Now
Bloody brilliant
Yes, the time has arrived. Without question one of the PlayStation 4's strongest PS Plus lineups, March's freebie games are now available for download in Europe, with other regions following suit in due course. As if you need reminding, this month's roster of titles is headed by two excellent titles in Bloodborne and Ratchet &...
Review Blasters of the Universe (PS4)
It's a blast
Blasters of the Universe is a virtual reality bullet hell, wave survival, space shooter, and if that hasn’t sold you already, we’re not sure what will. Although this is far from the first shooter on PlayStation VR – with the likes of Shooty Fruity, StarBlood Arena, RIGS: Mechanized Combat League, Farpoint, and Until...
News No, God of War Won't Have Microtransactions, Despite Recent Rumours
Director debunks
Earlier today, rumours suggesting that God of War may have microtransactions started to spread. Said rumours were based on a very blurry, angled photograph of an in-game menu which supposedly showed two types of currency at the top right of the screen. Inconclusive to say the least. Naturally, this caused some knee-jerk reactions,...
News Far Cry Arcade Is Far Cry 5's Map Editor, Looks Bananas
Includes crossover content
Far Cry 5 is looking pretty mad. The jury is still out on whether the game will deliver an interesting story, but what we do know about the fast-approaching sequel tells us we're in for a typically crazy experience. Not long ago, Ubisoft revealed the season pass for Far Cry 5, which includes further adventures featuring...
News Tera Dev Has Done a Lot of Tweaking to Bring the Action MMORPG to PS4
In control
Tera, the action MMO role-playing game that's been available on PC for quite some time, is entering its open beta phase on PlayStation 4 later this week. But how does a studio bring a title like Tera over to console with all of its functionality intact? That's what the game's latest trailer goes over. Developer Bluehole appears to have...
Interview Bloodborne Comic Writer Ales Kot Discusses The Death of Sleep
Great one
It’s no secret that for nearly three years fans have been clamoring for a sequel to one of the PlayStation 4’s best-reviewed games, Bloodborne. But sadly, we have no official word on whether that sequel is ever going to happen. Thanks to a vague – to say the least – teaser trailer that aired during last year’s The Game Awards, we...
Rumour Geralt from The Witcher Could Guest Star in an Upcoming Game
But which one?
The community lead for CD Projekt Red has the Internet all riled up, as he suggests in a tweet that Geralt of Rivia could venture outside of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt and into an upcoming 2018 title. While some fans are speculating that this could mean we might see him in Cyberpunk 2077, the current favourite suggestion is that...
Store Update 6th March 2018 (Europe)
Something for everyone
Phwoar! Is there ever a quiet week on the European PlayStation Store anymore? This week is perhaps fronted by the disappointing Bravo Team, although PlayLink title Frantics appears to be getting short shrift. Elsewhere, Scribblenauts is also primed to make its PlayStation 4 debut, while VRFC promises to bring the fun of...
News Dragon's Crown Pro English Trailer Provides Crash Course on Its 6 Playable Characters
Going Pro
Atlus has released an English trailer for Dragon's Crown Pro which quickly goes over the game's six playable character classes. Those who have played Dragon's Crown on PlayStation 3 or Vita will already be familiar with the heroes, but newbies should get a decent idea of what each party member is about. Pro's out on the 15th May here in...
News Ubisoft Is Breaking Ground with AI That Helps Game Developers Fix Bugs
The future is now
Well this is interesting, isn't it? As reported by Wired, Ubisoft's research and development division has unveiled an artificial intelligence that helps game developers catch bugs. The AI is called Commit Assistant, and it's basically designed to spot potential issues before programmers finalise their work. Apparently,...
Monday5th Mar 2018
Guide Which Origins Class Should You Pick in Bloodborne?
Character builds, statistics, and help getting started
Which origins class should you pick in Bloodborne? Well, there are difficult decisions for you to make right out of the gate, like whether you'd like to be a male or female, or how old you are. While these are important in terms of shaping the look of your character, though, they won't have any...
Guide Which Starting Weapon Should You Pick in Bloodborne?
How to pick the best beginning blade
Which starting weapon is the best to begin with in Bloodborne? Well, selecting your origins class is a key decision that could dictate the way that you play the game, so make sure that you read our classes guide through here if you haven't already. Picking the right starting weapon is slightly less...
Review Fear Effect Sedna (PS4)
Real-time tragedy
It’s been 17 years since the last Fear Effect game came out, and thinking back, the one thing that always tends to come to mind about the series is the questionable marketing that surrounded the second game. Fear Effect was always touted as a more adult take on the Resident Evil formula, but the way in which Eidos – the...
News Forced PlayStation Now Ad Causes a Stir on PS4
Now, now
It would appear that Sony's forced an ad for its streaming PlayStation Now service onto PlayStation 4 home menus. Upon booting up your console, you may find the advert just sitting there on your system's main hub, exclaiming that it's a free trial. Of course, this isn't the first time that ads have appeared in this way. Late last...
News Assassin's Creed Origins' Trials of the Gods Enter Hard Mode, Offer New Rewards
Godlike
The giant Egyptian God bosses of Assassin's Creed Origins are pulling out all the stops tomorrow, as Ubisoft is promising a hard mode built to test the skills of veteran players. The Trails of the Gods have been recurring live events since just after the game released in October of last year, offering unique rewards to those who could best...
Hands On Yakuza 6 PS4 Demo Promises Big Changes for Kiryu's Final Adventure
It's Kamurocho, but not as we know it
We're all big fans of the Yakuza series here at Push Square Towers, so when SEGA (rather messily) released a demo of Yakuza 6 last week, we began swinging bicycles at each other in delight. Last year's Yakuza 0 was fantastic, telling a compelling origin story for main man Kiryu and series mainstay Majima, a
News Monster Hunter: World is Now Capcom's Best Selling Game Ever
Reaches 7.5 million units
The sheer momentum of Monster Hunter: World has been fascinating to watch. Finally cracking the western market, the game has been a resounding success, and a new statement from Capcom declares it not only the publisher's fastest selling game, but also its best selling game ever. Monster Hunter: World has reached the...
Game of the Month Top 4 PlayStation Games of February 2018
Giants, tiny mice, sprinting, and Henry
Following up an insanely strong January, February was never going to have it easy. The second month of 2018 may not have reached the same heights as its predecessor, but it was still a decent 28 days for PlayStation -- especially if you're a PlayStation VR owner, apparently. Bronze Trophy: Kingdom Come:...
News Cutesy Action RPG The Swords of Ditto Slashes onto PS4 in April
Looking sharp
Co-op enabled dungeon-crawling action role-playing game The Swords of Ditto caught our eye last year when it was first announced, and now it has a release date on PlayStation 4. The colourful adventure launches on the 24th April, following up the likes of Yakuza 6 and God of War. The perfect comedown after such bloody action? Are you...
News UK Sales Charts: FIFA 18 Scores Another No.1
No surprises here
With the new releases slowing down, we're back to a fairly predictable UK chart this week. In at No.1 is FIFA 18, where it has stayed for three weeks running. Grand Theft Auto V and Call of Duty: WWII retain their positions in second and third respectively, while Monster Hunter: World slips down to fifth. Shadow of the Colossus...
News Your Last Chance to Download February 2018's PS Plus Games
Knack attack
February 2018’s roster of free PlayStation Plus games will be rotated out tomorrow (6th March) to make way for Sony’s spectacular selection of new software. Of course, that means you have less than a day to add the likes of Knack and RiME to your library. PlayStation VR bonus StarBlood Arena will also be making a hasty exit, so be...
News The Tekken World Tour Returns in 2018
Kicks off this month
The Tekken World Tour is back for another year, Bandai Namco has confirmed. In 2017, the tour was a huge success, with players from all over the world striving to be crowned King of the Iron Fist. Once again, this year's tour will stretch to all corners of the globe, covering 40 different tournaments. Many of these events will...
Sunday4th Mar 2018
Always further on
Mulaka is a third-person action-adventure game from Mexican developer Lienzo that tells the story of the titular character who is the Sukuruame, or shaman, of the Tarahumara people of Mexico. It tells an interesting story, incorporating true-to-life fables and stories of the Native American people of Chihuahua. On a spiritual...
Saturday3rd Mar 2018
Beerly departed
While the objective in most games is to stay alive, Suicide Guy tasks you with terminating your beer bloated existence. Chubby Pixel’s first-person puzzle platformer could have been vulgar, but there’s enough irreverent humour in this bizarre sequence of bonkers vignettes to make its dark premise work. Still, while it’s not a...
News Three PS4 Exclusives Feature in UK's Best Selling Games of 2017
Crash Bandicoot! Gran Turismo! Horizon!
There’s no doubt that the PlayStation 4 is top dog in the UK, even despite decent competition from both the Xbox One and Nintendo Switch. Nevertheless, an impressive three PlayStation 4 exclusives featured in Britain’s best sellers of 2017 list, with Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy, Gran Turismo Sport, and...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 209
Snow day
Abhorrent weather conditions here in the UK mean that weather is the top talking point on these shores right now, and you’re damn well sure we’re going to use it to pen the problematic first paragraph of this week's WAYP. The conditions have been catastrophic for some, but while we wish everyone a safe and warm weekend, there’s no...
News Manage the Universe's Greatest B&B in Galaxy Hotel
Out of this world
There are simply not enough arcade simulation games these days, so thank heavens for Lancarse and Galaxy Hotel. Out now in Japan, the title sees you taking control of a rundown Bed & Breakfast in the corner of the universe, and you must transform it into a premium destination for people to stay. We adore games like this...
Friday2nd Mar 2018
Guide New PS4 Games Releasing in March 2018
Every upcoming PlayStation 4 release date in March 2018
What new PS4 games are releasing in March 2018? We’ve compiled all of the PlayStation 4 release dates for what’s shaping up to be a massive month for Sony’s flagship format. The heavy hitters this time include Far Cry 5 and Ni No Kuni II: Revenant Kingdom, but there are also a fair few...
News Super Seducer, the Game About Getting Laid, Hits on PS4
Try not to Ruina your chances
Divisive dating coach Richard La Ruina has the gift of the gab, and he’d like to share some secrets about the opposite sex. The massively controversial – and downright comedic – Super Seducer will make a pass at the PlayStation 4 from 6th March, and its sole goal is to get you into bed with gorgeous girls. Yes, we...
News Pre-Order Detroit for Instant Access to Heavy Rain PS4
Press X to pre-order
If you’re in the mood for a little David Cage craziness and are looking forward to the forthcoming Detroit: Become Human, then it’s worth noting that the PlayStation 4 exclusive’s Digital Deluxe Edition is up for pre-order in Europe and North America. While a little pricier than the standard retail release, it comes...
Rumour Evidence for Spyro the Dragon Remake Mounts as Fans Do Some Twitter Sleuthing
Rock the dragon
A few hardworking Twitter users have potentially uncovered yet more evidence that suggests Activision has a Spyro the Dragon remake in the works. The gist of it is that there's a Twitter account called @SpyroTheDragon, which is registered to what appears to be an official Activsion email address. At this point in time, said account...
Deals PS Plus Subscriptions Discounted Ahead of Killer Month
UK pays less through March
There’s probably never been a better time to subscribe to PlayStation Plus, with both Ratchet & Clank and Bloodborne available as part of March 2018’s update. Sony knows that, and so it’s knocking 25 per cent off the price of an annual subscription in the UK. This means that, if you order through the
News Lance Henriksen, Clancy Brown Appear to Join Detroit: Become Human Cast
New trailer on PlayStation Store
Detroit: Become Human appears to have added a couple more famous faces to its cast, as a new trailer uploaded to the title’s PlayStation Store pre-order page seems to show Hollywood veteran Lance Henriksen and The Shawshank Redemption star Clancy Brown. It appears that both actors will play human characters, though...
Poll How Strong Do You Think the PS4's Exclusive Lineup Is in 2018?
2018's shaping up to be big
Sony is on course to having a pretty great 2018. At least, that's what we think. The PlayStation 4 is now well into its prime, and the Japanese giant has a bunch of exclusive titles lined up over the next several months. From where we're sitting, it's a good time to be part of the PlayStation Nation [are we really...
News A Whole Bunch of Ubisoft Games Are Going Cheap In New European Weekend Sale
Not so Steep
Another Friday, another weekend sale on the EU PlayStation Store. This time, we have savings on a handful of Ubisoft titles, with some big price cuts that are worth a look. Assassin's Creed Origins is down to £32.99, Steep is half price at £11.99, and Watch Dogs 2 is reduced by 72% to just £14.99. Take a look at the Store page for...
Interview How Did Bridge Constructor Portal End Up with One of Valve's Biggest Properties?
How the unlikely mashup came to be
We reviewed Bridge Constructor Portal recently, and enjoyed it quite a bit. Awarding it a decent 7/10, we praised the way Portal's elements were interwoven into the Bridge Constructor framework, and as big fans of Valve's stellar first person puzzler, it was great to go back to Aperture Science and absorb that...
Review Jettomero: Hero of the Universe (PS4)
Space junk
Jettomero: Hero of the Universe joins a small collection of PlayStation 4 games that focus on explorative playfulness above all else. Titles such as Grow Home, Hohokum, or Everything are chilled out, easy going experiences, and this little game about a giant, clumsy robot treads similar territory. However, we're not sure it offers quite...
News Bethesda Dates Its E3 2018 Press Conference
The big B's back
More E3 news? Lord have mercy. This time, Bethesda's gone ahead and dated its E3 press conference, or 'showcase' according to the above video. The big B's event will take place on the 10th June at 18:00 PST, so that's... 02:00 UK time. If we remember right, that's a little earlier than last year, but we're still going to be up...
News SoulCalibur VI Producer Is a Big Fan of Nightmare and His Ridiculous Super Move
New trailer spills the beans
Nightmare's back and he's still swinging Soul Edge around like he owns the entire arena. Nightmare's always been a fan favourite character when it comes to SoulCalibur, but it turns out that even producer Motohiro Okubo loves him to bits. In this fresh behind-the-scenes video, Okubo can't help but gush, reiterating...
News Ubisoft Buys Blue Mammoth Games, Makers of Popular Free-to-Play Fighter Brawlhalla
On the up
Blue Mammoth Games, the relatively small studio behind hit free-to-play fighting game Brawlhalla, has been acquired by mega publisher Ubisoft. According to the press release, Blue Mammoth Games is made up of just 21 team members, so Ubisoft's certainly going for quality over quantity here. It's an interesting story because these days the...
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News Sony Doubling Down on PlayStation Exclusives in Corporate Reshuffle
First-party more important than ever
Sony has reiterated its commitment to first-party franchises as part of an organisational reshuffle that will see some of its most forward-facing executives promoted up the corporate ladder. Shawn Layden, who will continue to front Sony Interactive Entertainment America and act as the Chairman of Worldwide...
Review The Longest Five Minutes (PS Vita)
You can pack a lot into five minutes
Become a hero, face down the origin of all evil, and try to cope with the crippling loss of all your memories and abilities. This is the unique concept of The Longest Five Minutes – a new Vita adventure from NIS America. There's something really engaging and accessible about this old school Japanese RPG,...
Feature The Promising PS4 Games of March 2018
Third impact
And before you know it, it's already March. Time flies when you're having fun, and 2018 has been pretty good for PlayStation games so far. This month, that trend's looking to continue with something for just about everyone. From remasters of classics to sprawling Japanese role-playing games, let's go ahead and break down which...
News Detroit: Become Human Makes Difficult Decisions on 25th May
PS4 exclusive coming soon
Sony’s impressive 2018 lineup of exclusives is starting to take shape, with the anticipated Detroit: Become Human set to make difficult decisions from 25th May on the PlayStation 4. French developer Quantic Dream had reiterated multiple times that the title would be ready to release in Spring 2018, and it’s kept that...
News Sony Removes Access to Yakuza 6 Following Demo Mix Up
Heat action
Following on from news that SEGA mistakenly stuck the entirety of Yakuza 6 on the North American PlayStation Store instead of the demo, Sony has taken action by revoking the licence to the demo. In the US, if you downloaded the demo, the app icon should now have a padlock in the bottom right corner, meaning you can no longer play it,...
News Suda51 Classic Killer7 Revived in Free-to-Play PS4 Title Let It Die
Part of Grasshopper's celebrations
Suda51’s legendary super-stylised PlayStation 2 action adventure Killer7 will be revived in Let It Die, developer Grasshopper Manufacture has announced. It’s all part of the studio’s 20th Anniversary celebrations, with the first part of the new content set to drop this spring. No other information has been...
News Looks Like We're Getting Plants vs. Zombies: Garden Warfare 3
Game's name leeked
An Amazon listing for a Plants vs. Zombies: Garden Warfare comic book suggests a third entry in the series is on the way. The product page for the book reads, "Paul Tobin returns to write the official comic book bridge between video games PvZ: GW2 and PvZ: GW3 with Tim Lattie returning to deliver artwork!" No official...
News PS4 Quietly Enjoyed Its Best Year in Japan Since Launch
Despite strong competition from Nintendo
While media attention has been rightly focused on the Nintendo Switch in Japan since its release, the PlayStation 4 has been quietly trucking away in its home nation. DualShockers did some neat number crunching using the latest Media Create report, and has concluded that the system sold 2,083,974 units during...
Rumour Battlefield 2 Will Take Series to the Trenches of World War II
Update: It may be called Battlefield V, actually
In perhaps the most depressingly obvious rumour of 2018 thus far, Venture Beat is reporting that the next entry in DICE’s ridiculously popular first-person shooter franchise will be named Battlefield 2. And yes, it’ll be set during World War 2. Does this mean that 2020’s inevitable Battlefield 3...
News No Way! Lara Croft Teams Up with Lucozade for 90s Nostalgia
Brings back a Lara memories
We’re not sure whether it was the case in other countries, but Lara Croft was an absolute superstar in the UK throughout the latter half of the 90s. The character adorned the cover of magazines, frequently topped the video game charts, and was also chosen as the “face” of Lucozade. The advertisement embedded below...
News Torbjörn's Daughter Brigitte Joins the Battle in Overwatch
New Björn
As speculated earlier in the week, the next Overwatch hero has been revealed: Torbjörn's tough looking not-so little’un, Brigitte Lindholm. That’s not ‘Bridget’ by the way – er, you may want to watch the origins story stray for the pronunciation. It’s kinda like ‘Brie-get’ – the kinda thing you’d say when you...
News God of War Creator David Jaffe Planned to Pitch Iron Man VR to Marvel
Stark contrast
The Bartlet Jones Supernatural Detective Agency has shut up shop, and we’re starting to learn a little more about what it was working on. Founder David Jaffe – who directed the original God of War game – has posted on Twitter a pitch that the Drawn to Death developer was preparing pertaining to an Iron Man game for PlayStation...
Guide Best PS4 Music of January & February 2018
New year, new me, new music
Now that the first two months of the year have passed, it’s time to start off the new round of music highlights. Officially, I waited until February had concluded so there’d be more notable game music to talk about. Unofficially, I completely forgot to do this last month. There were really only two soundtracks to talk...
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