PS3 News
June2018
E3 2018 The Best of E3 Sale Has Begun on PlayStation Store
Big game bargains
Sony's yearly Best of E3 sale has returned to the US PlayStation Store to rid you of that cash burning a hole in your pocket. With hundreds of games included, there's bound to be something in here for everyone, so it's well worth a look. Some highlights include Life is Strange: Before the Storm, Until Dawn, Persona 5, and Nioh.
News The Last of Us Has Sold an Outrageous 17 Million Units on PS4, PS3
It can't be for nothing
We knew The Last of Us was successful, but we hadn’t realised quite how successful. On the survival horror’s fifth anniversary, however, Naughty Dog has revealed that Joel and Ellie’s inaugural adventure has sold a mind-melting 17 million copies across the PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 3 since its original release in...
News Japanese Sales Charts: Fate/Extella Link Slashes Its Way to Number 1 on PS4
Console sales also up
Fate/Extella Link, a sequel to the rather good Fate/Extella: The Umbral Star, which launched around a year ago here in the West, has hacked and slashed its way to the top of the Japanese software charts with ease. The Dynasty Warriors-esque title did better than Koei Tecmo's own Dynasty Warriors 9, shifting around 117,000...
News UK Sales Charts: Vampyr Sinks Its Teeth into the No.1 Spot
Like a bat out of Hell
The latest UK sales charts are out, and it's a pleasantly surprising result for Focus Home Interactive. Vampyr, from DONTNOD Entertainment, has debuted in first place in the all-formats chart, which is the publisher's first ever. It steals away another No.1 for FIFA 18, which has to settle for second this week. Just behind...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 223
You are already dead
E3 2018 is all but here, but you won’t find us cancelling WAYP – no, sir! This is a short edition for obvious reasons, though. Let’s get straight into it, shall we? Sammy Barker, Editor: Panic. And I don't mean Trash Panic, either. Stephen Tailby, Senior Staff Writer: To counteract the cavalcade of disappointment...
PlayStation Store Sales Charts Detroit Does Exceptionally Well
God of War still rocking as well
Detroit: Become Human’s one of those rare remaining games that you’d expect most people to purchase physically, but it’s done outstandingly well on the PlayStation Store sales charts, suggesting we really are entering a new era for digital downloads. The title was beaten by only God of War in North America,...
Game of the Month Top 4 PlayStation Games of May 2018
Dungeons, dragons, space, and androids
Well, May turned out to be a really solid month for PlayStation gaming, despite a lack of big-name releases. It was so solid, in fact, that our Game of the Month nominees list ended up being a lot longer than anticipated. But as always, only one title can be given our prestigious award. Bronze Trophy:...
News Japanese Sales Charts: BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle Barely Leaves a Mark as Dark Souls Stays Top
Feeling blue
We hope that you like low sales numbers, because that's what you're getting with the latest Japanese charts. Still sitting at the top of the software pile is Dark Souls Remastered on PlayStation 4, which somehow managed to retain its position with a mere 19,900 copies. Newcomer BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle barely put up a fight...
Store Update 5th June 2018 (Europe)
A legend reborn
E3 2018 may be right around the corner, but the games industry sleeps for no one. This week's PlayStation Store update is actually a surprisingly meaty one, with two relatively high-profile titles in the form of Vampyr and Onrush vying for your attention. There’s also new The Elder Scrolls Online content to look forward to, as well...
News June 2018's PlayStation Plus Games Are Available Now
Close encounters
Get them while they're hot! This month's complimentary collection of PlayStation Plus titles is now ready to download in Europe, with availability in the Americas to follow suit in due course. As a reminder, the PS4 games you can look forward to for June are the brilliant sci-fi strategy game XCOM 2, and the fun, addictive...
News Japanese Sales Charts: Dark Souls, Detroit, Persona Dancing Can't Improve PS4 Numbers
Stuck in a rut
For the first time in a while, we've got a slew of new releases to write about when it comes to the latest Japanese sales charts. Regular readers may have noticed that we actually missed the charts last week (you can blame Overlord Barker for that), so we're catching up now. Okay, where to start? Well, the software charts were...
News UK Sales Charts: FIFA 18 Kicks Detroit: Become Human Off the Top Spot
World Cup fever?
Thanks to aggressive in-store promotions, along with the recent World Cup content update, FIFA 18 has landed back atop the charts, putting an early end to Detroit: Become Human's run as the bestseller. Quantic Dream's "most successful game so far" has to settle for second place, while God of War moves back up to fourth. Meanwhile,...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 222
YNWA
There's no Champions League final this weekend, which will no doubt please Loris Karius. There is football in the form of international friendlies, but no one cares about those. With the NBA finals not scheduled to continue until Monday and nothing else going on, we guess we're going to have to play some actual video games until the World Cup...
May2018
News June PlayStation Plus Games Announced
Another strong month
Sony has just announced the PlayStation Plus titles for June 2018, and it's another cracking month. The brilliant strategy title XCOM 2 headlines PS4's selection this month, and it's accompanied by Trials Fusion, the arcade platforming/racing game. On PS3, June's update brings Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon: Future Soldier and Zombie...
Store Update 29th May 2018 (Europe)
Oh, sir
There’s so much good stuff to look forward to on the European PlayStation Store this week, as compilations Street Fighter 30th Anniversary Collection and SEGA Mega Drive Classics compete with indie heavy hitters Moonlighter and Yoku’s Island Express. Here are all the new releases. PS4 Games: Street Fighter 30th Anniversary Collection...
News UK Sales Charts: Detroit: Become Human Breaks God of War's No.1 Streak
Robot revolution
The UK's latest physical games chart is in, and a trio of new releases finally puts an end to Kratos' five week reign atop the best sellers. Replacing it in the top spot is Detroit: Become Human, Quantic Dream's newest story-driven adventure title. According to GamesIndustry.biz, the sci-fi drama is roughly selling in line with the...
Talking Point What Free June 2018 PlayStation Plus Games Do You Want?
When will June 2018's PS Plus lineup be revealed?
What’s the June 2018 PlayStation Plus lineup? When will the June 2018 PS Plus lineup be announced? All questions you’re probably pondering as another month edges closer to its conclusion and E3 2018 lurks tantalisingly on the horizon. In this article, we’re going to share all of the latest PS+...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 221
Pick a side
It’s the moment of truth for football fans today: are we going to have to endure a decade of the scousers banging on about how they won the Champions League again? All eyes will be on Cristiano Ronaldo and crew to save us from the misery; Real Madrid’s won three of the last four tournaments, so they go in as favourites. Sammy...
News Long Awaited RPG Rainbow Skies Finally Hits PS4, PS3, Vita Next Month
Look to the skies
Bloody hell, that took a while didn't it? Rainbow Skies -- sequel to much loved PlayStation 3, Vita, and PlayStation 4 title Rainbow Moon -- finally has a release date. We first heard about Rainbow Skies all the way back in 2013. Back then, it was set to launch on PS3 and Vita in 2014. Crazy. Ever since, the game's been in and out...
News Japanese Sales Charts: PS4 Numbers Remain Low, God of War Breaks 100,000 Copies
Summer lull
PlayStation 4 role-playing game remake The Caligula Effect: Overdose somehow managed to top the latest Japanese software charts by moving a meagre 20,000 copies, and that perhaps tells you all that you need to know. Indeed, it's been another very slow week in the Land of the Rising Sun, with the aforementioned RPG being the only new...
News Another Slew of Discounts Is Heading to European PS Store Today
It never ends
We'll never be safe from Sony's relentless parade of sales, and this week is to be no different. Starting today, you'll be able to save up to 60% on a wide variety of games. Titles like PES 2018, Watch Dogs 2, and DiRT 4 have some very generous discounts, and while not all the deals are quite as good, there are definitely some great...
News April 2018 NPD: PS4 Breaks Records in Staggering Month
God of War, MLB The Show 18 on fire
God of War helped propel the PlayStation 4 to a sensational April 2018 in the United States, where the system set a new software sales record for the month since data tracking started all the way back in 1995. The console – which was unsurprisingly the top-selling system of the month – also registered the...
News UK Sales Charts: God of War's Reign Continues for Fifth Consecutive Week
Godlike
God of War is doing very well for itself in the UK market, as it claims the No.1 spot for another week. A week ago, it bested The Last of Us Remastered's record of three weeks in pole position, and if it can stay put for one more, it'll match the original PS3 version of The Last of Us with a run of six weeks in first place. It's been...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 220
A big weekend
It’s a big weekend in ye olde England, with the Royal Wedding and FA Cup Final dominating the news cycle and public conversation. In fact, we suspect the Brits among you are so bored of these topics that you’re looking for an out, and video games should provide the perfect escape. As for the rest of the world, well, you’re...
News Surprise! NA PS Store Flash Sale Swipes Prices for the Weekend
And offers in Europe, too
Sony’s slashed the prices of a selection of PlayStation Store favourites by up to 75 per cent in North America, with Far Cry Primal ($21.99), Jak & Daxter Bundle ($14.99), and Mirror’s Edge Catalyst ($4.99) among some of the highlights. A lot of these games have been on sale before, but you can’t really go wrong...
News Japanese Sales Charts: PS4 Numbers Fall Following Seriously Slow Week
God of War closes in on 100k
There's really not much to write about when it comes to the latest Japanese sales charts. A total lack of new releases made for an incredibly slow week, with hardware sales dropping across the board (not counting the Xbox One X shifting an astonishing 15 units more than it did last time out). PlayStation 4 and PS4 Pro...
Store Update 15th May 2018 (Europe)
We haven't Forgotton
May’s heavy hitters don’t drop until next week, so the latest European PlayStation Store update is instead dominated by smaller games. When they’re as good as Forgotton Anne, though, there’s more than enough to look forward to. PS4 Games: Project Nimbus: Code Mirai (Not in Middle East, Benelux, Scandinavia,...
News UK Sales Charts: God of War Sets New PS4 First-Party Record with Fourth Successive No. 1
Beats The Last of Us Remastered's record
God of War has set a new PlayStation 4 first-party record by registering a fourth successive week at the summit of the UK sales charts. Sony Santa Monica’s smash hit overcame a 30 per cent dip in physical sales compared to the previous week, which was enough for it to break The Last of Us: Remastered’s...
News Uncharted 2's Iconic Train Stage Explained
Drake's on a train
The more we see of Naughty Dog’s games, the more we realise they’re an optical illusion. Uncharted 2: Among Thieves is no different, and this video showcasing the sequel’s iconic train level is eye-opening. It reveals how the set-piece works: by placing you on a gigantic loop. It then masks environmental changes with various...
News Gran Turismo Sales Top 80 Million Units Across 20 Years
Va va voom
Racing games are nowhere near as popular as they once were, but Gran Turismo has managed to remain relevant over a 20 year period. Once the biggest brand in Sony’s stable – it’s probably been eclipsed by the likes of Uncharted, The Last of Us, and even Horizon in recent times – the series continues to be a steady seller, with the...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 219
All your vault
It feels like we’re in that calm period before the E3 2018 craziness begins in earnest. There’s going to be big game reveals over the next month or so, with Battlefield and Call of Duty all part of the schedule – and rumours are already starting to swirl about other unannounced projects. It means we’re about to get really...
News 'Games Under €20' is Back on European PlayStation Store
Deal or no deal
The constant torrent of PlayStation Store sales isn't slowing down any time soon, as Sony has introduced another 'Games Under €20/£16' promotion in Europe. As usual, there's a great spread of titles among the offers, including a modest selection of PS3 and Vita games. God of War III Remastered has been reduced by 60% following...
News Japanese Sales Charts: PlayStation Stays Quiet Over Golden Week
God of War still in top 10
Golden Week was a quiet affair for Sony and PlayStation. Japanese holiday deals didn't seem to have any real impact, with the PlayStation 4 and PS4 Pro simply holding steady at around 35,000 units combined. In previous years we've seen some boosted hardware sales during Golden Week, but not this time. The software charts...
News The Pinball Arcade Loses Williams, Bally Licenses on 30th June
Game over
While developer FarSight has mishandled parts of The Pinball Arcade, we always appreciated the attempt at creating an expanding platform filled with realistic-simulations of authentic pinball tables. However, the title’s about to be gutted on 30th June, as the studio has lost its license to all Williams and Bally tables. For an...
News UK Sales Charts: God of War Fights Off Funky Kong for Third No. 1
Donkey doo
God of War has enjoyed a third week at the summit of the UK sales charts, after fending off Nintendo Switch re-release Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze. Sales of Kratos’ latest dropped 56 per cent week-over-week, but it still moved more than enough physical units to maintain its position atop the British best sellers list...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 218
Bewitching
The sun is shining, it’s a Bank Holiday weekend, and there are no shortage of games to be getting on with – what’s not to like? Your regularly scheduled WAYP is back for another week, so here’s everything we’re playing this weekend. Let us know what you’re up to in the comments section. Sammy Barker, Editor: I’ve got a...
Game of the Month Top 4 PlayStation Games of April 2018
Gods, wings, swords, and suits
April was a pretty darn good month for PlayStation gaming, and that was thanks to just a handful of top quality titles. But as always, only one release can be crowned Game of the Month -- and no, you don't win any prizes for guessing which title came out on top time this around. Bronze Trophy: The Swords of Ditto:...
News Japanese Sales Charts: God of War Leaps Labo as Japan Goes Mad for Chibi Baseball on PS4
PS4 numbers spike
Long running cartoony baseball series Power Pro (as it's commonly known outside of Japan) has always been popular in its native country, and the latest instalment has batted its way straight to the top of the Japanese software charts. Jikkyou Powerful Pro Yakyuu launched on both PlayStation 4 and Vita, shifting a combined...
News May 2018's Free PlayStation Plus Games Are Out Now
Go Beyond
May 2018's gaggle of PS Plus titles are now available for download in Europe, with the North American PlayStation Store set to update soon. This month, PS4 owners can look forward to Quantic Dream's Beyond: Two Souls ahead of the release of Detroit: Become Human, as well as the excellent 2D platformer, Rayman Legends. On PS3, you'll be...
April2018
Store Update 1st May 2018 (Europe)
Battlezone
It’s surely not May already? That’s what our clock computer says. Anyway, it’s Tuesday so it’s time for another European PlayStation Store update. Highlights this time include the non-PlayStation VR arcade tank title Battlezone: Gold Edition and the long-awaited sequel Super Mega Baseball 2. PS4 Games: BUNNY MUST DIE! CHELSEA...
News UK Sales Charts: God of War Fights Off the Competition for Another Week
No.1 once more
God of War set a record as the fastest selling game in the series, debuting at the top of the weekly UK boxed chart. In its second week on sale, it's stayed put, fending off Far Cry 5 in second and Nintendo Labo, which debuts in third with its Variety Pack. According to GamesIndustry.biz, God of War saw a sales dip of ju
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 217
God of more?
Another week, another instalment of WAYP. For those of you who are new to the site, this is where the Push Square team come together to share everything they’re planning to play over the next couple of days – and we encourage you to do the same in the comments section. Let’s get into it. Glen Fox, Guides Editor: I had a...
News May PlayStation Plus Games Announced
Another good month?
Yep, it's that time of the month again. Sony has unveiled which games PlayStation Plus subscribers will be getting in May 2018, and in our opinion, it's a solid selection. On PlayStation 4, you're getting Beyond: Two Souls and Rayman Legends. Elsewhere, PlayStation 3 users can, er, look forward to Risen 3: Titan Lords and...
News Japanese Sales Charts: God of War Debuts in Second Place on PS4
PS4 numbers still low
God of War enjoyed a semi-decent opening in Japan, moving roughly 46,000 copies and landing in second place. We weren't expecting it to do crazy numbers, but we perhaps thought that it would get a little closer to 100,000. It was beaten out by the newly released Nintendo Labo Variety Kit, which isn't a huge surprise. Things...
News Big in Japan Sale Hits European PlayStation Store
Tokyo look at these deals
Over on the North American PS Store, the Golden Week sale has started, discounting a bunch of Japanese games by up to 60%. Now, the European Store has its own version, named Big in Japan. The titles on offer are much the same, though there are some additions; Shadow of the Colossus, Gravity Rush 2, and Tekken 7 all appear...
News PS4 Golden Week Sales Knock Up to 60 Per Cent Off Japanese Games
Weeb dream
Japan’s traditional Golden Week celebration gets underway this weekend, and Sony’s starting the celebrations early on the North American PlayStation Store with a slew of sales. As you’d expect, these mostly encompass Japanese titles, with PlayStation Plus subscribers netting up to 60 per cent off titles like Persona 5 ($26.99 with...
Talking Point What Free May 2018 PlayStation Plus Games Do You Want?
When will May 2018's PlayStation Plus lineup be revealed?
What’s the May 2018 PlayStation Plus lineup? And when will the May 2018 PS Plus update be announced? Another month tiptoes towards a swift conclusion, and we’re here with all of the latest PS+ rumours and speculation. When will May 2018’s free PS Plus games be announced?: Assuming...
News March 2018 NPD: PS4 Tops Hardware Charts as MLB Registers Record
Home run
Sony maintained its position atop the United States hardware charts with another impressive NPD result, outselling all other consoles in the month of March 2018. The console was buoyed by the release of MLB The Show 18, which set a franchise record during its launch month. However, Far Cry 5 unsurprisingly swept aside all competition,...
News Of Course There's a Final Fantasy XV Skin Pack for Minecraft
We expected it sooner
A Final Fantasy XV skin pack for Minecraft? But of course. The pack's available on the PlayStation Store now, coming in at £2.49 in the UK and $4.55 in North America. Square Enix's adventure joins the likes of Mass Effect and Skyrim when it comes to Minecraft add-ons. The more the merrier, we suppose. Given Final Fantasy XV's...
News UK Sales Charts: God of War Sets New Series Record
And so does Yakuza
The new God of War game is the series’ fastest selling entry in the UK – and that’s despite data tracking only a couple of days’ worth of physical sales. In terms of purely boxed units, it outsold God of War III by 35 per cent, but it’s worth remembering that digital sales have increased dramatically in recent years, so...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 216
The god father
There’s only one game on Push Square’s lips this week, and it’s the outstanding God of War. With the title finally available worldwide, virtually all of us are beginning our adventures in Midgard this weekend. We may as well name this issue ‘God of War Edition’. Robert Ramsey, Deputy Editor: Inevitably, I will be playing...
News Japanese Sales Charts: PS4 Falls Further as Japan Suffers Seriously Slow Week
Monster Hunter finally at 2 million
Every now and again, the Japanese sales charts enter a slump and there's barely anything to talk about. Unfortunately, that can be said of the latest figures, which make for some yawn-inducing reading. On the software side of things, a Compile Heart title named Death end re;Quest entered the top five on...
Guide Best God of War Games Ranked
War games
In the pantheon of popular PlayStation intellectual properties, God of War occupies the throne room alongside other household names like Uncharted and Gran Turismo. But which is the best of Kratos’ bloody escapades to date? Ahead of the release of this year’s reimagining, we’ve returned to Ancient Greece in order to, er, order each...
Store Update 17th April 2018 (Europe)
Norse for wear
It’s a quiet week on the European PlayStation Store update, presumably as everything attempts to get out of the way of the only release that matters: God of War. But what’s this? SEGA delayed Yakuza 6 into the same week? Well, that was stupid. Which will you be playing first? PS4 Games: Virry VR with Drozdov 16th April VRFC...
News UK Sales Charts: Far Cry 5 Starts a Cult at Summit
Little else going on
Another desperately slow week for the British games industry concludes with Far Cry 5 at the top of the UK sales charts. This is its third consecutive spell at the summit, which would be nearing a Ubisoft record if God of War wasn’t waiting in the wings to steal its place. Elsewhere, the only other thing of note is Gran...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 215
The song of life
The sun is shining, the weather is sweet, yeah. Makes us want to… Shut the curtains and play video games? That is how the ol’ Bob Marley song goes, right? Anyway, you know what time it is – it’s WAYP time. Sammy Barker, Editor: I’m still playing God of War, a game which still holds many secrets for me to discover...
News Japanese Sales Charts: Far Cry 5 Breaks 100k, PS4 Drops Off
Quiet on the Eastern front
There's not much happening in the latest Japanese sales charts. A total lack of new software means that we're left analysing what's already there, and we suppose the biggest news is that Far Cry 5 has broken through 100,000 copies on PlayStation 4. That's not a bad result for Ubisoft. Elsewhere, Monster Hunter: World is...
Store Update 10th April 2018 (Europe)
Virtual Rick-ality
There are lots of little things to look forward to this week, as acclaimed platformer Owlboy is joined by Rick & Morty: Virtual Rick-ality on the PlayStation 4. Other highlights include Extinction, Regalia: Of Men and Monarchs, and Time Carnage. What are you buyin’? PS4 Games: Extinction 10th April Extinction: Deluxe...
News Grand Theft Auto V Has Made More Money Than any Other Entertainment Product Ever
Crime does pay
We already know that Rockstar's mega-hit crime-'em-up, Grand Theft Auto V, is the best selling game of all time, but a new report from MarketWatch reveals that it's comfortably the most profitable game ever. In fact, it's made more cash than any film, album, or other entertainment product in history. Across all p
News UK Sales Charts: Far Cry 5 Is No.1 for Second Week Running
A quiet week
The latest weekly UK chart is in, and, well, not a whole lot has changed. Ubisoft's Far Cry 5, the fastest selling title in the franchise, is still top of the pile. In fact, the top three hasn't changed; FIFA 18 and Sea of Thieves remain in second and third place respectively. A lack of notable new releases means the chart is largely...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 214
WAYP to go
Have there really been 214 issues of WAYP? That’s almost four years’ worth of this recurring feature now – an impressive run, for sure! The premise has remained the same since the very beginning: we tell you what we’re playing; you tell us what you’re playing. Let’s dance! Sammy Barker, Editor: I guess the angry skinhead is...
News Japanese Sales Charts: Far Cry 5 Outsells Ni no Kuni II, Valkyria Chronicles 4 on PS4
Times are changing
The latest Japanese sales charts make for some surprisingly interesting reading. Numerous PlayStation titles have entered the top ten, with the latest Super Robot Wars game taking the number one spot. It shifted around 89,300 copies on PlayStation 4. The Vita version entered in third. Impressively, Far Cry 5 followed close behind...
Game of the Month Top 4 PlayStation Games of March 2018
Cars, guns, jailbreaks, and higgledies
As is usually the case, March was quite a busy month for PlayStation. EA actually decided to remaster a game, Ni no Kuni II finally launched, and the Ubisoft open world factory pumped out another vast adventure packed with enemy camps and hilarious bugs. Needless to say, our internal Game of the Month...
News April 2018's Free PlayStation Plus Games Are Out Now
Road rage
April 2018’s roster of free PlayStation Plus games are available to download now in Europe, with North America set to follow shortly. The free games, in case you missed the announcement, include Mad Max and TrackMania: Turbo on the PlayStation 4. One extra bonus is that PlayStation 3 freebie In Space We Brawl appears to be cross-buy, so...
News PS Plus Duo Bloodborne, Ratchet & Clank Exit Tomorrow
Last chance
This is your last chance to grab PlayStation Plus duo Bloodborne and Ratchet & Clank, as well as the collection of other PlayStation 3 and PS Vita titles that were added to the premium service in March. The titles will be replaced by Mad Max and TrackMania Turbo among others starting tomorrow, so make sure you’ve added the current...
News UK Sales Charts: Far Cry 5 Is No.1, Biggest UK Launch Week in Franchise's History
Rise up
Far Cry 5 is Ubisoft's latest blockbuster release, and it's doing pretty well for itself so far. It debuts in the top position of the weekly chart, and has enjoyed the biggest launch in Far Cry's history -- in the UK, anyway. We're yet to see if this kind of success holds true elsewhere, but we imagine we'll see a similar story in North...
March2018
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...
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 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...
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...
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...
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 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...
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,...
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 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...
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 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...
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...
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 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...
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...
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...
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 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...
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 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 &...
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...
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 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...
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 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...
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
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News PS Plus Members Will Get Two Games Per Month from March 2019
That's the company line for now, anyway
The next PlayStation Plus update is an absolute corker, and if you haven’t seen the lineup yet, we recommend checking it out. While the headline titles are Bloodborne and Ratchet & Clank, it’s worth noting that PlayStation 4 owners will get a total of five games via cross-buy. But starting M
News March PlayStation Plus Games Announced
Not leaked, for once
Sony's confirmed which PlayStation Plus games you're getting in March. On PlayStation 4, subscribers can look forward to Bloodborne and Ratchet & Clank. How's that for a double-header? Damn. Unbelievably, that's not all. PS4 users also get Mighty No. 9 (also on PlayStation 3), Claire: Extended Cut (also on Vita), and...
News Japanese Sales Charts: Monster Hunter: World Tops for 5 Straight Weeks on PS4
Metal Gear Survive makes top 5
Nothing can move Monster Hunter: World, which has topped the Japanese software charts for the fifth consecutive week. Capcom's action role-playing title shifted another 54,000 copies on PlayStation 4, meaning that its total retail sales are now closing in on 2 million. Including digital numbers, World's almost at 3...
News UK Sales Charts: Metal Gear Survive Fortifies Its Position in the Top 10
Macrotransactions
Despite an awful reputation among gamers, Metal Gear Survive has debuted at No.6 in the latest UK chart. It's possible that the bad press or simply the name 'Metal Gear' have spurred on sales. While this isn't the highest debut, it's likely higher than most people were expecting. FIFA 18 maintains its place atop the chart...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 208
Once more with feeling
We’re days away from leaving February and entering the month of March, which means that the release schedule is about to get bloated big time. Publishers typically try to release any remaining wares they have before the end of the fiscal year, and next month is looking like a particularly busy period for both remasters and...
Talking Point What Free March 2018 PS Plus Games Do You Want?
When will March 2018's PlayStation Plus lineup be revealed?
What’s the March 2018 PlayStation Plus lineup? And when will the March 2018 PS Plus update be revealed? As another month draws to a close, we’re here to answer all your burning PS+ speculation, and also share all the latest PS Plus rumours. Without further ado, then, let’s get into...
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