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April2015
News Tomb Raider Reboot Plunders 8.5 Million Sales
That's a Lara copies
Lara Croft is officially relevant again – well, as long as you ignore the fact that Rise of the Tomb Raider will be exclusive to Xbox for an undisclosed span of time. Square Enix confirmed earlier today that 2013's top-notch Tomb Raider reboot has now sold 8.5 million copies globally, making it the best-selling entry in the...
Out This Week Bastion PS4, Stealth Inc 2, Tower of Guns
On we go
After the deluge of delicious blockbuster releases that have consumed this column over the past few weeks, we suspect that this little lineup will look like a letdown for some of you. That's perhaps a testament to just how much good stuff there's been on PlayStation lately, as this selection is no slouch – how can you grumble at Bastion,...
Push Rewind PlayStation Plus Freebies, April Fools' Day, and Easter Breaks
Zzzzz
Just in case you didn't figure it out earlier in the week: Hideo Kojima is not joining the Push Square team. That was our hilarious April Fools' Day joke, which we weren't expecting to be one of the highlights of the past seven days. As it happens, though, it's been a really slow week in PlayStation, with the majority of the industry no doubt...
News Goro's Mortal Kombat X Fatalities Are Great but Gross
Eyes bigger than your stomach
We've been giggling through most of Mortal Kombat X's fatalities – much to the disgust of some of our members – but we'll admit that these Goro finishers are genuinely gross. The second one, which involves some ripped off limbs, isn't so bad – but it's the first clip that we can't stand. If you want a warning...
News Dragon's Dogma Online to Step Out into the Field This Month
Alpha test incoming
Dragon's Dogma Online will equip a sword and shield and head out into battle later this month on the PlayStation 3, publisher Capcom has announced. Sign-ups for an alpha will open on 7th April, with the stress test running between 20th April and 28th April. Those of you lucky enough to gain entry will be able to download the...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Easter Edition 3
Un oeuf of the Easter puns
We'll be resisting temptation here at Push Square Towers, keeping an eye on our waistlines as the Mini Eggs flow freely elsewhere in the office. While we may be attempting to avoid indulging our sweet tooth, however, we will be bowing to our other main guilty pleasure – games. If you're not quite sure what to play this...
News Could BigFest Finally Be Ready for Top PS4, PS3, Vita Billing?
At Last-onbury
As someone that still plays the likes of Theme Park on the PSone, BigFest has been on this author's radar for what feels like an eternity. Originally announced for the PlayStation Vita all the way back in 2013, the music festival management simulation has since setup stages on the PlayStation 4 and Pl
News Sony Picks Up 140 Patents from Cloud Rival OnLive's Carcass
"We have a formidable patent portfolio in cloud gaming"
OnLive is shutting down – and Sony's whipped out its cheque book. The platform holder's announced today that it's purchased 140 patents off the closing cloud gaming company, a move which it stresses has earned it a "formidable patent portfolio" in the emerging sector. It's unclear how much it...
News PSN Down for Some, No Word from Sony Just Yet
Please, no
Well, there goes that slow news day. We're receiving numerous reports that the PlayStation Network is down, particularly on the PS4. Gotta love those peak times. Follow us on Twitter for up-to-the-minute updates on the PSN outage At the time of writing, we're signed in, but we've noticed that our friends list is struggling to load...
News Wait, Dragon Quest Heroes II Wasn't an April Fools' Day Joke?
That was fast
We don't think anyone saw this one coming: Dragon Quest Heroes II has been officially announced, just seven months after the first game was initially revealed. The original title launched in Japan back at the end of February, and now, just over a month later, a sequel's been outed. First thought to be an April Fools' Day prank, Square...
News Spotify Has Streamed to Over 1.5 Million PlayStations Already
Did it again
Spotify only launched on the PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 3 on Monday, but already it's been installed on over 1.5 million consoles. Jonathan Prince, who's in charge of communications for the audio streaming service, revealed the tidbit on Twitter yesterday. Needless to say, there's probably been a bit of friendly back slapping a
News Destiny Killstreaks Don't Get Much More Satisfying Than This
Sit down
Like any multiplayer shooter, Destiny should be a team game. Communication's sometimes the key to success, but there's not much you can do about a player who's decided that it's their, er, destiny to somehow grasp victory from the jaws of defeat. YouTube user David Scraggs did just that, as he managed to single-handedly turn the tide of a...
Feature What Are April 2015's Free PlayStation Plus Games?
Tower of goods
Here at Push Square Towers, we like to go the extra mile. We may have already reported on April 2015's roster of free PlayStation Plus software, but in the rush of breaking news, we don't get a chance to go into much detail in the moment. That's why we always follow up our original story with a fuller feature, outlining each of the...
Store Update 1st April 2015 (Europe)
Second go
If you've already got the Platinum Trophy in Bloodborne like our very own Dan Carter (!!!), then you may be looking for a new challenge. Fortunately, the fine folks over at Bandai Namco have brought forward the release of Dark Souls II: Scholar of the First Sin, and it's part of this week's meaty PlayStation Store update. Also up for grabs...
Talking Point What One Game Do You Always Come Back To?
The one and only
Addiction is a strong word, but that's how many would describe their need to play one single game time and time again. A title that you've never really been able to put down, something that your mind always wanders back to, whether it's because you're bored and unsure of what to play, or because you simply enjoy it so much. It may...
News A Few Eggstra PS4 Games Have Been Added to the European Easter Sale
Sorry
Come on, tell the truth: that headline made you crack a smile, didn't it? Oh, it did? Eggcellent. That's put us in a good mood, so we'll go ahead and share what Sony's added to its European PlayStation Store Easter sale. Role-playing enthusiasts may be happy to learn that loot-'em-up Diablo III: Reaper of Souls - Ultimate Evil Edition has hit...
News Japanese Sales Charts: PlayStation 4 and Bloodborne Slaughter the Competition
The hunt is over
The PlayStation 4 is basking in the blood of its enemies right now, as it's managed to top the Japanese hardware charts for the fifth week in a row. A slew of big software releases have kept Sony's system in first place, although that momentum could be slowing down soon now that the big hitters have passed by. Still, Bloodborne...
Feature There Was No Place Quite Like PlayStation Home
Memories of Sony's madcap virtual world
There's a big 'To Let' sign in the Home Plaza today, and the remnants of makeshift toilet paper streamers scattered about its tufts of unkempt grass. Hours earlier, avatars congregated to wish the virtual world farewell, with one last cabbage patch dance under silky blue skies. Now, the weather is moody, and...
News Demon's Souls Was a Disaster, but Miyazaki Saved It
From heaven (or hell)
Hidetaka Miyazaki's rise to prominence has been swift and unexpected. The Japanese developer – who now has a slew of critically acclaimed titles under his belt – most recently fronted production on PlayStation 4 exclusive Bloodborne, but his career path is an unusual one. He started out working for US company Oracle, before...
News Shed a Tear for the Shuttered PlayStation Home
Moved out
Like that final episode of Brookside where Jimmy Corkhill departs the boarded up Merseyside estate for his new life as the lord of a stately home, PlayStation Home has closed its doors for the last time. The service shut down officially at 08:02AM BST this morning according to Eurogamer.net. The servers were packed as congregations...
March2015
Store Update 31st March 2015 (North America)
Super mother lode
Another week, another absolutely enormous North American PlayStation Store update. The fiscal year ain't over yet we guess, so you can look forward to the likes of Axiom Verge, MLB 15 The Show, and, er, Run Sackboy! Run!. C'mon now – don't get pretending like you weren't excited for that one. PS4 Games: Axiom Verge (Cross Buy...
News April's PlayStation Plus Freebies Include Tower of Guns, Never Alone on PS4
Killzone Mercenary, Dishonored, and more
PlayStation Plus – on a Tuesday afternoon? To say that today's update has caught us by surprise is an understatement, but heck, we installed a big 'Stop Press' button in Push Square Towers for a reason. The lineup, then: Tower of Guns, the fast-paced first-person shooter, and Never Alone will both be free...
Guide Finding Your Feet in the Brutal World of Dark Souls II
Planning on spending your holiday in Drangleic? Allow us to help
Republished on Tuesday, 31st March 2015: We're bringing this guide back out of the archives to celebrate the release of Dark Souls II: Scholar of the First Sin on the PlayStation 4. The original text pertaining to the PlayStation 3 release follows. Originally published on Friday, 14th...
News You'll Finally Be Able to Transfer Your Dead or Alive 5 DLC to Last Round Next Month
Train wreck
Dead or Alive 5: Last Round has faced numerous problems since it launched last month. The full beat-'em-up was nowhere to be found on the PlayStation 4 Store in time for release, for example, while players have been complaining about DLC prices and broken integration for weeks. You can read our Dead or Alive 5: Last Round PS4 review...
Live Watch Anime and Manga Characters Beat Each Other Up in J-Stars Victory VS+ Right Here
Snot will fly
J-Stars Victory VS+ is coming West this Summer, but if you're eager for an early look at the English release, you may want to check out the embedded Bandai Namco livestream. Apparently focussing on Vegeta from Dragon Ball and the game's arcade mode, we should be getting a decent look at the brawler in action. The stream begins at...
Weirdness We Hope Big Head Mode in Diablo III Becomes a Permanent Option
Thinking ahead
We've probably played thousands of hours of Diablo III: Reaper of Souls - Ultimate Evil Edition if you combined our individual playtimes here at Push Square. The hunger for loot is all-consuming, but at times, proceedings can become ever so slightly stale. And so, we hope that the game's big head mode becomes a permanent feature...
News Bring an End to Final Fantasy XIV's Storyline with Its Next Big Patch
Dragon age
Heavensward, Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn's first expansion, is out in three months, and Square Enix is giving players the opportunity to prepare for the end-game content that's to come. Patch 2.55 is ready and waiting to be downloaded, adding a thrilling conclusion to the end of the base game's storyline. Focussing on the...
News MotoGP 15 Returns to the Saddle on PS4, PS3 This Spring
The wheels on the bike go round and round
Milestone: the developer that never sleeps. Seriously. The Italian studio's only just shipped two-wheeler RIDE, but it's already talking MotoGP 15. To be fair, we're a little bit late with this story, so slap our saddle rash and let's get on with it, because we'd honestly rather be in bed than writing about...
News Super Mega Baseball Hits a Homerun on PS4, PS3 in Europe
Insert tired baseball pun here
Do you know what Europeans love just as much as peanut butter and jelly sandwiches? Er, baseball of course. In fact, we love it so much on these ancient shores that we've not only got MLB 15 The Show to look forward to this week, but also Super Mega Baseball, the surprisingly good arcade title from Metalhead Software...
Live Adventure into Dragon Age: Inquisition's Jaws of Hakkon DLC Right Now
Make the wait harder
Dragon Age: Inquisition's first expansion, Jaws of Hakkon, isn't available on PlayStation platforms yet thanks to a timed exclusivity deal with Microsoft, but we reckon that it's still worth watching this gameplay livestream from BioWare if you're interested. The DLC will release on Sony's systems in May, but are you hyped?...
News Dragon Age: Inquisition's Jaws of Hakkon DLC Hunts Down a PS4, PS3 Release Date
That wasn't so hard, was it?
Well, it looks as though BioWare's found a way to whisper through its tightly sealed lips regarding Dragon Age: Inquisition's first downloadable expansion, Jaws of Hakkon, and its release date on PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 3. The DLC launched last week on Xbox One and PC, but the studio wasn't allowed to say when it...
News Here's a Free LittleBigPlanet 3 Easter Theme for Your PS4 and PS3
We bet you're eggstatic
Good old Easter: the holiday that no one really talks about until it's here, and everyone's stuffing their faces with chocolate and enjoying hefty breaks from the education system. Fortunately, you can celebrate it with a bit of style this year, as Sony's giving away a free LittleBigPlanet 3 theme in Europe. The colourful...
News One Piece: Pirate Warriors 3's European Collector's Edition Looks Pretty in Pink
Sets sail in August
One Piece mega fans are in for a treat today, as Bandai Namco has announced One Piece: Pirate Warriors 3's collector's edition, which comes with a rather striking 16cm figurine of charismatic villain, Doflamingo. Meanwhile, pre-ordering the brawler will net you a metal case, along with a DLC pack that contains costumes and two...
News UK Sales Charts: Bloodborne Swings and Misses for the Top Spot
Battlefield Hardline locks down another win
Bloodborne may have sparked some life and excitement into the industry over the last few weeks, but that hasn't been enough to help it to reach the top of the UK sales charts. The PlayStation 4 exclusive missed out on first place by 22,500 units, as Battlefield Hardline secured the win for the second week...
News Spotify Arrives Exclusively on PS4, PS3 Today
Surprise
Looks like PlayStation France got itself in a muddle, as Spotify is available on the PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 3, er, right now. The streaming application – which you'll find on your console's dashboard – is about 10MB in size, and is exclusive to Sony's systems for the time being. How long will things remain that way? "For the...
Push Rewind Bloodborne, PS4 Firmware Updates, Batman: Arkham Knight
Break free
Bloodborne has dominated our thoughts, headlines... and patience this weekend, so if you'll excuse us of the usual witty pre-amble, we'd very much like to put this edition of Push Rewind on the road. Other headlines this week included the release of PlayStation 4 firmware update v2.50 and another Batman: Arkham Knight delay – albeit a...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 62
Happy hunting
We suspect that this week's WAYP is going to be dominated by one title: Bloodborne. Most of us here at Push Square Towers are getting down and dirty with From Software's latest, and we suspect that things will be much the same for many of you. A word of advice for everyone: DualShock 4's are really expensive, so don't throw one at the...
Rumour Spotify Will Stream Your Playlists to PS4, PS3 from 30th May
Play it loud and proud
You'll have a little bit of time to put together your perfect PlayStation playlist, as PlayStation France is reporting that Spotify won't launch on Sony's systems until 30th May. The platform holder's own Music Unlimited service will shutdown this month to make way for the new PlayStation Music platform, but it looks like...
News Oh No, They Put System of a Down in the Mortal Kombat X Commercial
Wake up
Well, this author's just been transported back to 2001, when baggie jeans and Linkin Park were considered cool. Fortunately, we all know better than to walk around with painted nails and eyeliner these days – but if any game was going to plot a return to the nu-metal days of the early noughties, we'd put money on it being Mortal Kombat X...
News It's Your Last Chance to Upgrade Final Fantasy XIV from PS3 to PS4
It really is final
With hot next-gen exclusives like Bloodborne and Final Fantasy Type-0 HD being released over the past month, it's arguably been a good time to jump the generational gap. If you bought into Final Fantasy XIV Online: A Realm Reborn on the PlayStation 3, this weekend will be your last chance to upgrade to the PlayStation 4 version,...
News Tales Of Fans Should Expect 'Massive Surprises' in the Coming Months
Hmmm, we wonder
The Tales Of series is celebrating its 20th anniversary, and so publisher Bandai Namco has released a rather nostalgic trailer that showcases all of the franchise's games leading up to this point. It's certainly an impressive legacy, and fans will definitely want to give it a watch, but perhaps more interesting is that the company's...
News Destiny's Getting Stripped Back on PS3 as Bungie Faces Memory Problems
Take 'em out back
If you've been enjoying Destiny on PlayStation 3, then you'll soon have to sacrifice the ability to compare items in your vault after the title's next update allows for more storage space. "In the case of the Vault expansion, it became clear that we would be pushing very limited memory constraints on older generation hardware,"...
News You Can Get 10% Off the NA PlayStation Store Right Now
Surprise, surprise
Alright, that's quite enough Sony: our tickers can't take this much excitement. Hot on the heels of all of the PlayStation 4 firmware update goodness, the platform holder has followed up with a surprise 10 per cent discount weekend on the North American PlayStation Store. This is good for one full checkout until 12:00PM PDT on...
Poll What Do You Think of the New PSN Logo?
Iconic pop
Those darned PlayStation Network outage articles have clearly left Sony scarred, as it's done away with the service's old logo. For the past ten or so years, it's employed the purple sphere symbol, but today's batch of firmware updates rendered the icon obsolete. You'll now find a much more contemporary circle on your PlayStation 4,...
News Steins;Gate's El Psy Kongroo Edition Lets You Join the Science Club
Tuturu!
There hasn't been much word on cult hit visual novel Steins;Gate since the announcement of its PlayStation 3 and PlayStation Vita release. For North America and Europe, its release date is still a tentative May 2015. However, eager fans should be happy with the announcement of the El Psy Kongroo special edition, which will be exclusive to...
News Golden Frieza Will Soon Be Playable in Dragon Ball XenoVerse
Not you again
Frieza's already returned once after supposedly dying alongside the planet Namek, but even then, he was cut to ribbons by Trunks in just a few seconds. The intergalactic baddie will be having another shot at revenge, though, in the upcoming Dragon Ball feature film, subtitled Resurrection of 'F'. And so, it only makes sense that...
News Well, Shanks Looks Overpowered in One Piece: Pirate Warriors 3
One armed warrior
Even hardcore One Piece fans don't know too much about Shanks, supposedly one of the property's most powerful pirates. Having lost an arm while defending protagonist Luffy as a child, he's had to make do with just one, but that hasn't stopped him from looking incredibly powerful in his One Piece: Pirate Warriors 3 debut. Thinking...
Store Update 25th March 2015 (Europe)
Take your pick
We want to draw attention to all of the other good stuff on the PlayStation Store this week, but let's be honest: Bloodborne's the one that's going to be getting the majority of you hot under the collar. That's not to say that there's a shortage of content elsewhere, of course, with new Life Is Strange and Game of Thrones episodes out...
News Japanese Sales Charts: PS4 Dominates as Final Fantasy Type-0 Schools Software
Class dismissed
The PlayStation 4's showing no signs of slowing down in its native Japan, as a slew of new releases are keeping the console at the top of the charts. Sony's newest black box sold through 46,395 units last week – a relatively hefty increase from its tally of 33,862 units the week before. Helping it reach that impressive number was...
News What a Load of Rubbish: BioWare Can't Say When PS4, PS3 will Get the Dragon Age: Inquisiton DLC
Oh come on
Now we know how Destiny players must have felt on Xbox platforms. Sparking off some heated debate over on Twitter, BioWare's Mark Darrah has said that "we can not discuss when Jaws of Hakkon will be coming on other platforms". Watch Jaws of Hakkon's intriguing launch trailer through here Jaws of Hakkon,
News This Is How One Piece: Pirate Warriors 3 Runs on Vita
Not bad at all
One Piece: Pirate Warriors 3 is smashing its way into Japanese stores later this week, but, as always, some players have snagged a copy early. In this case, YouTube user Syaazaku2000 has plundered the Vita version of the game, and has uploaded 30 minutes of gameplay for us to gawk at. With the brawler releasing on all of Sony's...
News PS4 Games Lead the Charge in the European PlayStation Store's Easter Sale
Egging you on
There should be something for everyone in this year's Easter Sale on the PlayStation Store, if this initial lineup is anything to go by. While there isn't a gigantic selection, there's plenty of variety, with PlayStation 4 titles like Metal Gear Solid V: Ground Zeroes, Plants vs. Zombies Garden Warfare, and FIFA 15 all up for grabs at...
News Mass Effect 3 Is Free for European PlayStation Plus Members Right Now
Reaper what you sow
You may have already stuffed your PlayStation 3 away in a dusty cupboard, but no one can grumble at free games. Mass Effect 3 is currently flying free for PlayStation Plus subscribers on the European PlayStation Store. This looks like a mistake to us, as it's clearly
Store Update 24th March 2015 (North America)
Ship it
Phwoar, it's the end of the fiscal year, and ain't the PlayStation Store showing it. This week's North American update is bulging like an overfilled haggis, and it seems ready to explode. The highlight is, of course, Bloodborne – but let's not ignore Borderlands: The Handsome Collection, Metal Slug 3, and, er, Yorbie as well. Alright,...
News Minecraft Enters Orbit with Mass Effect DLC This Week
Block to the future
Minecraft's getting two new DLC packs this week on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 3, and Vita. Alongside the not-that-interesting Pattern Texture Pack, which applies soft colours and knitted animals to your blocky world, you'll also be able to jet into space with the Mass Effect Mash-Up Pack. As its name suggests, this will coat the...
Out This Week Bloodborne, Borderlands PS4, Toukiden: Kiwami
Hunting you down
The current fiscal year is now very nearly over, which means that there's one last week of big releases, before spring slowly starts to calm things down again. We hope that you've been saving, because there are a handful of meaty blockbusters on the way, including Bloodborne, Borderlands: The Handsome Collection, and Toukiden:...
News Unfortunately, You'll Have to Wait to Play This Dragon Age: Inquisition DLC on PS4 and PS3
It looks good, though
In what's been one of the strangest DLC launches that we've seen in recent years, Dragon Age: Inquisition's first downloadable expansion, Jaws of Hakkon, released today on Xbox One and PC. Meant as a surprise, the content was leaked before EA or BioWare had a chance to officially unveil its existence, and this has meant that...
News Are You Using Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare's Best Guns Online?
Gunned down
There are a ton of guns to unlock in Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare's multiplayer offering, but which ones are the most effective? Well, according to Sledgehammer Games' Michael Condrey, these are the top five armaments and variants that have the best kill-to-death ratios in the release: 1. ARX-160 - Hole Puncher 2. Ameli - Heavy 3...
News The Dead or Alive 5 Girls Have No Trouble Slipping into These Senran Kagura Costumes
Try not to get too excited
What happens when you cross two franchises that seem obsessed with the female form? Well, you get something that resembles the following trailer. Dressing up the majority of Dead or Alive 5: Last Round's female fighters in outfits from the Senran Kagura games, the video's everything that you'd expect, with plenty of...
News April's PlayStation Plus Freebies Will Be Announced Next Week
Instant Game Collection insanity
Oh goodie, it's that time of the month where we take to stalking social media accounts in order to glean just the teensiest sliver of information on PlayStation Plus. April is one of those awkward months where its first day is a Wednesday, but it looks like you won't be getting your Instant Game Collection freebies...
Video We Go Quackers for Donald Duck in Disney Infinity 2.0
Aw, phooey
Disney Infinity 2.0 is packed full of content to explore, thanks to multiple Playsets that you can purchase, an active community building additional content, and a hugely expansive Toy Box for you to create your very own adventures with. And with fresh characters being released regularly for you to enjoy all of this content with, we...
News This Week Is a Good Time to Level Up in Diablo III: Ultimate Evil Edition
Stop drop and loot
To celebrate the first birthday of Diablo III's brilliant Reaper of Souls expansion, which is part of the Diablo III: Ultimate Evil Edition package on the PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 3, Blizzard will be increasing all experience points and gold gains by 100 per cent, starting today. It's worth noting, however, that this doesn't...
News Game of Thrones: Episode 3 Returns to the Iron Throne on PS4, PS3 This Week
Arya ready?
In news that's sure to have our house Telltale Games expert Graham Banas twitching in his copper seat, the busy developer's announced that Game of Thrones: Episode 3 - The Sword in the Darkness will make a surprise appearance on the PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 3 this week. It's an announcement that's, honestly, going to have many of us...
Review 5 Star Wrestling (PlayStation 3)
Lie, cheat, steal
After the latest disappointment in the colossal WWE series, wrestling game fans may have found solace in the knowledge that a fresh contender was on the way to challenge for the genre's crown. Pitched as the wrestling equivalent of Pro Evolution Soccer, Serious Parody's 5 Star Wrestling intended to offer a fun alternative to...
Weirdness This Is Shadow of Mordor in Real Life
I remember you
Those crazy cats otherwise known as Mega64 are back again, and this time they're parodying one of last year's best games: Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor. Starring Rocco and Shawn, who actually make rather convincing uruk, the gang set about trying to find a certain ranger. Lasting just under two minutes, it's one of the comedy...
News Yes, There's Scheduled PlayStation Network Maintenance Today
Try not to worry
The PlayStation Network's going to be undergoing some scheduled maintenance later today, Sony's announced. It's short notice, that's for sure, but it'll only last approximately two hours. Although having said that, the company's post also states that there may be some "additional downtime" after the maintenance is complete. Don't...
News UK Sales Charts: Battlefield Hardline Cuffs Itself to the Summit
Taking a hard line
Consumers clearly find Battlefield Hardline arresting, as the Visceral Games developed cops and robbers spin-off has roared right to the top of the UK sales charts. The new release fought off strong competition from Final Fantasy Type-0 HD which entered in second, leaving familiar favourites Grand Theft Auto V, Dying Light, and...
Push Rewind Hideo Kojima Kerfuffle, God of War III Remastered, and Battlefield Hardline
Down like a domino
This week really sparked into life about midway through. Just as our servers went offline, rumours started to circulate that Hideo Kojima had been ousted out of Konami, and it's been non-stop since then. God of War III Remastered was announced on Friday, while we took our time on retail servers to review Battlefield Hardline...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 61
Don't want this Saturday to end
2PM getting outta my bed // Tryin' to get Friday outta my head // It's all so hazy, got a little bit crazy, y'know I'd do it all again // Call everyone you know (oh my god, come over) // Turn up the radio // 'Cos this is our song, we can do no wrong, are you ready are you ready to go? Sammy Barker, Editor: I'll be...
News Here's Your First Look at Predator in Mortal Kombat X
Get to the chopper
The public relations plan for Mortal Kombat X has been pretty darn impressive. NetherRealm Studios has been announcing new characters, features, and content on an almost weekly basis – and it still has surprises to share. Alright, the inclusion of Predator as part of the Kombat Pass may have already leaked, but Klassic...
News PS4, PS3, and PlayStation Vita Games Dip Under a Dollar in US Flash Sale
How low can you go?
If you thought that your wallet was safe, then you may want to close your browser post haste, as Sony has launched a pretty wild Flash Sale on the US PlayStation Store. This has been rumoured for a while now, and includes a bevy of PlayStation 4, PlayStation 3, and Vita games – all of which are available for under a dollar...
Weirdness These The Last of Us Plushies Are Pretty Cute
D'aww
Sony recently launched a gear page on its official website, where it's flogging various bits and bobs of merchandise. A lot of the goodies range from t-shirts to posters, so it's all pretty predictable stuff. However, we had to post about these The Last of Us plushies, as they're sure to delight fans of the franchise. Alright, they're a...
Live Not Even Hermes Can Keep Up with the God of War Done Quick Stream
Feather feet
God of War is celebrating its tenth anniversary this week, which explains why God of War III Remastered was announced out of the blue earlier today. But that's not the only celebration that developer Sony Santa Monica's got in store, as it's currently streaming a speed run of every release from the storied exclusive series. Tune in...
News Dynasty Warriors 8: Empires' Crashing Issues Have Been Fixed
Wiped out by a fire attack
If you've been having trouble with Dynasty Warriors 8: Empires on PlayStation 4 or PlayStation 3, then the contents of the game's newest patch just might make your day. Not even sure what Dynasty Warriors 8: Empires is? Check out our informative review We recently reviewed the title in question, and during our usual...
News Life Is Strange Gets Out of Class Early Next Week
Saved by the bell
Hype. While not everyone's quite on board with Life Is Strange just yet, we're seriously looking forward to the second instalment, which is set to debut from 24th March on the PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 3. This is looking like a much more action heavy outing, as the search for Rachel Amber amps up. There's also an obligatory...
News Destiny's Next Patch Will Introduce Colourblind Options
Hopefully it all looks purple
In what is a thoughtful addition to Destiny, the game's next patch will introduce colourblind options to the release, helping those that have trouble discerning various colour tones. Update 1.1.2 will also include audio options for those who want to fiddle about with the title's sound. Still haven't tried Destiny yet?...
News There'll Be More The Walking Dead Before Season Three
Dead good news
The Walking Dead: Season Three is in development – but it's not due out for some time. As such, it sounds like developer Telltale Games has got something a little extra in mind, which will hopefully tide you over until the new episodes arrive. "[Season Three] is not necessarily something that you can expect to see super, super...
News Predator Stalks Mortal Kombat X as Post-Launch DLC
If it bleeds, you can kill it
Jason Voorhees will not be the only silver screen star slashing into Mortal Kombat X as a downloadable character, as an errant Xbox Games Store listing has revealed that Predator will be joining the party, too. The dreadlocked nasty will be available as part of the Kombat Pack, which will also include the aforementioned...
News Don't Rage Quit in Mortal Kombat X on PS4, PS3
There will be grisly repercussions
We've all been there: you're getting your ass absolutely whooped by someone's super powered Scorpion, and the temptation to unplug your router is strong. While fighting games like Mortal Kombat X can be brutal, there's nothing worse than finding your rhythm – only for your opponent to rage quit. Fortunately, the...
News Corn You Believe It? Farming Simulator 15 Ploughs PS4, PS3 in May
They see me rollin', they hay-tin'
Farming Simulator 15, the most popular game on Push Square barn none – seriously, internal statistics show that you're all somewhat agriculturally inclined – will sow its seeds on the PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 3 from 19th May. The husbandry hit was revealed for Sony's systems last year, but a
Rumour Konami Power Struggle Leads to Hideo Kojima Craziness
War never changes
Just as we were going to press with our report on suggestions that Hideo Kojima has parted company with Konami, our friends at GameSpot posted a slightly more speculative article regarding the inner-happenings at the Japanese publisher. According to the site – via an anonymous source – a power struggle between the organisat
News Has Metal Gear Solid Maker Hideo Kojima Quit Konami?
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The web has gone utterly bonkers today – and not just because Push Square has been offline for the majority of it. While we were playing office charades waiting for our server rack to be fixed, Konami was busy removing references to acclaimed video game veteran Hideo Kojima from virtually every asset under its umbrella. Seriously, it's almost as...
News It's Whitebeard vs. Marines in One Piece: Pirate Warriors 3's New Trailers
Harp on about Garp
We've got a bit of a change for you One Piece fans today, as instead of throwing out the usual three character videos, publisher Bandai Namco has uploaded five. It's like Christmas has come early. This time around, you can split those featured into two factions: Whitebeard's pirates and the Marines. Along with Whitebeard himself,...
News PSN Finally Has a Status Page in the United States
All systems go
The PlayStation Network has been sturdier than Novak Djokovic's glutes of late, but we've been saying for a while that the worst part of Sony's server woes is the lack of communication from the company in the know. Take the infamous Christmas outage, for example – it took days for the platform holder to acknowledge the problem,...
Review Tokyo Twilight Ghost Hunters (PlayStation 3)
Scooby Doo, my waifu
One of the really great things about visual novels as a format is the utter lack of effort that you have to exert in order to make the most of them. While games packed full of stressful situations and an immersive, highly tactile experience are brilliant, sometimes that's just a little too much. You want to relax,...
News Tune in to PlayStation Vue from Today for $49.99
Sony streams to three US cities
PlayStation Vue, the television streaming service for the PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 3, is now broadcasting to consoles in New York, Philadelphia, and Chicago. The basic package will set you back $49.99 per month, and will provide you with access to up to 60 channels, including CBS, Fox, NBC, Comedy Central, and...
DLC Review Dragon Ball XenoVerse's GT Pack Has Us Beating Up Baby
Damn dirty ape
Dragon Ball XenoVerse's first DLC pack is out on the PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 3 in Europe today, and we've had a chance to kick around with its new playable characters, quests, skills, and equipment. Part of the title's season pass, the simply named GT Pack offers up more of the same for XenoVerse fans, but is that enough to make...
Store Update 18th March 2015 (Europe)
Daylight robbery
The cops of Battlefield Hardline should forget about the gang wars and turn their attention to the daylight robbery occurring on the PlayStation Store, as EA's flogging one version of the first-person shooter for £104.99. Even considering the extortionate prices on Sony's online plaza, that seems especially expensive. We think that...
News Japanese Sales Charts: PS4 Steadies Its Stance as Yakuza Zero Lashes Out
Sony's console on top again
Sony needed the PlayStation 4 to perform spectacularly throughout March in Japan, and while it's not exactly posting vintage numbers, it's definitely doing decently. The console's sales actually increased marginally over the last week following the release of Yakuza Zero, posting around 33,826 units as per the latest...
News Gut Some God of War Discounts Starting Today on the EU PlayStation Store
Plus a few PS4 deals
This week's European PlayStation Store deals are of the bloody kind, as the God of War franchise rips apart its pricing – preferably in horrifically violent fashion. Celebrating the property's 10th anniversary, most of Kratos' adventures are on sale, and you can get further price reductions if you're a PlayStation Plus...
News Geometry Wars 3: Dimensions Evolves with Free PS4, PS3 Patch
Be there or be square
Sierra's retina rupturing arcade shmup Geometry Wars 3: Dimensions will evolve from 31st March as part of a free title update dubbed, er, Evolved. Not to be confused with the asymmetrical first-person shooter of the same name – though if our Ben Tarrant's accurate, equally as nauseating – the patch will add over 40 fresh...
News This May Be the Best Mortal Kombat X Fatality Yet
Guts and glory
Mortal Kombat X is still going to have your significant others cowering behind the couch – and if their constitution's in question, probably hovering over a sick bucket, too. The finisher embedded below shows psychic Ermac ripping the entrails out of Sub-Zero, and then tying them up in a tidy knot. Not one to watch while you're...
Store Update 17th March 2015 (North America)
The sting
You won't need a search warrant to peruse this North American PlayStation Store update, which includes police-a-thon Battlefield Hardline, among others. Lining up alongside Visceral Games' first-person shooter in the identity parade are Final Fantasy Type-0 HD and Jamestown + on the PlayStation 4, as well as the overdue Söldner X-2: Final...
News Get Dragon Balls as Gifts in Dragon Ball XenoVerse Starting Later This Week
Make a wish
Have you been slogging through parallel quests in order to get your greedy hands on a full set of Dragon Balls? Gathering all seven crystal orbs grants you a wish in Dragon Ball XenoVerse, but actually getting to the point of summoning the mighty dragon Shenron can take a heck of a lot of time. Dragon Ball XenoVerse's first DLC pack...
News Dragon Ball XenoVerse's First DLC Pack Punches the European PlayStation Store This Week
Here to save the day
Much like Dragon Ball's protagonist, Goku, Dragon Ball XenoVerse's first slice of DLC is going to show up to the fight fashionably late in Europe, after its release was delayed last week. The news comes via Bandai Namco UK's official Twitter account, which states that the download will be available this week. We assume that...
News Helldivers Deploys Its First Batch of DLC Today
Back on the front lines
We hope that you're still mowing down alien scum in crazy co-op shooter Helldivers, because the download's first batch of DLC is crash landing onto the North American PlayStation Store later today. Helldivers is a great little game - read our review Consisting of three packs that can be bought separately or all at once,...
News Square Enix Has a JRPG Surprise for Home Consoles
Please be excited
Do you know what we love more than playing games? Talking about ones that haven't been announced yet, but are totally going to blow us away – Scout's honour. To be fair to Yosuke Matsuda, who's the president of Square Enix, he was asked by Japanese publication Nikkei Trendy about the company's upcoming fiscal year, where he...
News The Last Guardian Lives to See Yet Another Day
Yawn
Fumito Ueda, creator of PlayStation classics like ICO and Shadow of the Colossus, must be seriously fed up. If we roll our eyes at every piece of vague The Last Guardian information these days, imagine what it must be like having worked on the title for almost a decade. We suspect that he's sick of the sight of that darned cat bird creature –...
News Dragon Ball XenoVerse Ships 1.5 Million Copies, Producer Says Studio Will 'Reach New Heights'
So, when's the sequel?
Outdoing its own expectations and certainly outdoing ours, Dragon Ball XenoVerse has shipped 1.5 million units worldwide. The brawler released at the end of last month here in the West. Needless to say, we're happy for everyone involved, because we reckon that it's the best Dragon Ball game in years. Indeed, we suppose that...
News UK Sales Charts: Grand Theft Auto V Steals Back Top Spot
Heists to see you
A slew of retailer promotions, coupled with the addition of its hotly anticipated Heists update, has propelled Grand Theft Auto V back to the top of the UK sales charts. The title snuffed out former frontrunner Dying Light in order to secure its eighth cumulative week at the summit of the British best sellers list, which puts it...
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