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Review Naruto Storm 4: Road to Boruto (PS4)
Daddy issues
Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 4 is comfortably one of the best anime based titles on the PlayStation 4, and now almost exactly a year after its original release, it's getting a pretty meaty expansion in the form of Naruto Storm 4: Road to Boruto. As the title suggests, this add-on features the exploits of Boruto, Naruto's...
News Namco Founder Masaya Nakamura Passes Away at 91
Rest in peace
Namco's founder Masaya Nakamura passed away on Sunday, 22nd January, publisher Bandai Namco has announced. The executive was 91-years-old at the time of his death. A private wake and funeral with close family and relatives has already been held, with the deceased requesting that the news of his passing be kept private until after the...
News Ni no Kuni II Targeting 60fps on Standard PS4
Dev CEO seems certain it'll happen
Perhaps one of the more interesting details to emerge from today's wave of Ni no Kuni II: Revenant Kingdom previews, Level-5 CEO Akihiro Hino has said that the final release will run at 60 frames per second on the PlayStation 4. And that's not the Pro, either - he's talking about Sony's standard system. Okay, so...
News Ni no Kuni II Combat System Detailed, Gets New Screenshots and a Worldwide Launch
It's looking fantastic-al
Bloody hell, we've just been hit with a tidal wave of Ni no Kuni II: Revenant Kingdom information, so forgive us if we're still trying to gather our thoughts in this article. For starters, let's go over what a lot of people have been asking about: the combat system. Going by what we've seen of the game so far, it's safe to...
News Ace Combat 7 Scores Skies Unknown Subtitle, Extended Trailer
Delicious dogfights
Ace Combat 7 looks every inch the cheesy dogfighting successor that you've been dreaming of, and now it's bagged an equally camp Skies Unknown subtitle. The game – which will release later this year with PlayStation VR features – was announced at PlayStation Experience a while back, and now has received an extended trailer...
News Tekken 7 Post-Launch Support Wouldn't Exist Without Paid DLC, Says Director
Classic characters won't be paid DLC, though
Tekken director and chief producer Katsuhiro Harada has never been one to mince words. Over the years, he's featured in countless interviews where he gives straight answers with regards to his vision for the Tekken franchise, and in the case of Tekken 7, he's already stated several times that paid...
Review Tales of Berseria (PS4)
Velvet not cut from the same cloth
You can always count on the Tales series to keep to its roots. While the latest Final Fantasy might have divided opinion with its more Westernised open world direction, Tales of Berseria is a far more typical Japanese role-playing game that continues – and develops, in some meaningful ways – the genre's...
News Eliza's Back for Blood in New Tekken 7 Trailer
Drink up
Eliza caused a bit of a stir when she was originally plopped into free-to-play PlayStation 3 title Tekken Revolution. A vampire who has access to a few long-range attacks and a series of not-typically-Tekken moves, many players thought that she was just a touch too anime for the property - and to be fair, she does sort of stand out, even as...
Feature Tales of Berseria Goes For a Darker Kind of RPG Party
Not your usual group of teenagers
The Tales series has always taken its main cast of characters pretty seriously, and Tales of Berseria is no different. The upcoming action role-playing game takes a slightly different path to its predecessors, opting to focus on a more mature story that's pushed to the forefront by a somewhat troubled playable...
News Tekken 7 Fights Back with Exclusive PS4 Content
PlayStation VR support also re-confirmed
We're not the biggest fans of exclusive content, but let's get real for a minute here: the market for Tekken 7 is absolutely on the PlayStation 4. And publisher Bandai Namco seems to have recognised that, confirming that there will be a bunch of exclusive extras in the Sony SKU of the game. These include...
News Tekken 7 Delayed to Avoid Mistakes of Games Like Street Fighter V
Whiff punish
The good news is that Tekken 7 has a confirmed PlayStation 4 release date - the bad news is that the game is no longer launching in early 2017. Now pegged for release on the 2nd June, the delay is admittedly a little hard to stomach since we've been waiting so long to begin with, but it's all for a good cause, according to director...
News Dark Souls III: The Ringed City Prepares to Die on 28th March
Praise the sun
We weren't overly enamoured with Dark Souls III's first expansion pack, but hopefully The Ringed City can rectify things. The second major add-on is set to release on 28th March for the PlayStation 4, and is packed with familiar imagery of faraway castles and colossal beasts. Will you be psyching yourself up for this date with death?...
News Tekken 7 June Release Date Confirmed on PS4
Not quite early 2017
Yep, we told you that it was coming. Following an Amazon leak, Bandai Namco has confirmed that Tekken 7 will indeed be launching worldwide on the PlayStation 4 on the 2nd June. Pre-ordering gets you access to Eliza, the vampiric fighter that appeared in Tekken Revolution. The announcement comes alongside a cool new story...
Rumour Tekken 7 Launches Early June on PS4
Summer slugfest
Jeez, the Tekken 7 rumour train has really left the station today. Hot on the heels of a supposed deluxe edition that features the return of vampire fighter Eliza, Amazon may have just leaked the game's release date, which is being officially announced at some point this week. The retailer currently has a page for the title's...
News Tekken 7 Gameplay Shows the Latest PS4 Build in Action
Excellent
We haven't seen all that much of Tekken 7 running on a PlayStation 4 - or anything outside of an arcade unit for that matter - but thanks to the power of YouTube, we're able to share the latest build of the game running on Sony's console. The footage, posted by TrueTekken, is taken from the title's recent Nordic Tour. Featuring Miguel and...
Rumour Vampire Fighter Eliza Returns in Tekken 7's Deluxe Edition
Along with an extra game mode
Okay, who remembers Eliza, the very-anime vampire from free-to-play title Tekken Revolution? Boasting projectile attacks and a crazy look, she was something of a divisive addition to the character roster, but despite her odd nature, it looks like she's returning in Tekken 7 - but only if you nab the so-called deluxe...
News Hold Up! Suggestive PlayStation VR Title Summer Lesson Is Getting Subtitles
Asian release will be in English
We played Summer Lesson at launch; we didn't have a clue what was going on. But later this year, Bandai Namco will be releasing the PlayStation VR title with English subtitles for the Asian market. Don't believe us? The trailer embedded above proves as much. This changes everything. Would you be willing to get up...
News Prepare Your Fists, Tekken 7 PS4 Release Date Arrives Next Week
Return of the king
Yeah, okay, we know we've used that tagline at least twice before, but hey, Tekken 7 is finally - finally - getting a PlayStation 4 release date next week. We can already feel the devil gene trying to take hold. The series' official Facebook page reads: "To all Tekken fans and beyond: look forward to the release date announcement...
News New Digimon World: Next Order Trailer Details Hatching, Raising, and Training
Digital life
In Digimon World: Next Order, your digital pals aren't just for show - you'll need to raise and train them properly if you want to smash your opponents to bits in battle. The game's latest trailer highlights this process, as it takes us through the various stages of a monster's life, super powerful digivolutions included. Next Order is...
News Great Looking Horror Game Little Nightmares Cooks Up a PS4 Release Date
And a creepy new trailer
Little Nightmares has had our attention from the moment that we first saw it, and after we were lucky enough to go hands on with the game last year, we've been looking forward to the day that we get a confirmed release date. Fortunately, that day has come. Bandai Namco's spooky horror title will launch on the 28th April on...
Video Taking Tales of Berseria's Hectic Combat System for a Spin
Monster mashing
The Tales games have always prided themselves on their combat systems. Typically fast and flashy, the series is sometimes just as much about action as it is role-playing, and that's very likely going to be the case with Tales of Berseria, which is launching on PlayStation 4 near the end of the month. With a playable demo now...
News Summer Lesson Goes for a Day Out on PlayStation VR
Breath of fresh air
PlayStation VR's premium waifu simulator Summer Lesson is about to hit the great outdoors, as Bandai Namco has announced that the title's latest expansion pack will launch on 12th January in Japan. The add-on will see you engaging in a bit of al fresco physical training with Hikari Miyamoto, as she practices sit-ups and baseball...
News Tales of Berseria's Demo Is Out Now on PS4
Handy
Tales of Berseria's playable pre-release demo is out right on the European PlayStation Store, weighing in at 444.8MB on the PlayStation 4. We imagine that it'll hit the North American store either just after midnight or at some point tomorrow. The demo should give you a decent taste of the combat system, which is bound to be as frantic as...
News Oh, Right! There's a Project CARS 2 Still Coming to PS4
Here's an update on its progress
The original Project CARS was… Alright, we suppose. If memory serves, the Slightly Mad Studios developed simulation sold rather well on the PlayStation 4, and probably owed much of its success to the absence of Gran Turismo Sport on the console. It's, of course, worth mentioning that Polyphony Digital's new-gen...
News Ace Combat 7's Looking Top Gun on PlayStation VR
Turn and burn
Judging by the PSX 2016 trailer, Ace Combat 7 is going to be, well, ace – but it's nice to finally get a glimpse at the impending sequel's PlayStation VR mode. Unfortunately, this is separate to the main campaign, and will have its own standalone side-story and missions – but it's looking really good in this six or so minute...
News Tales of Berseria's Brooding English Story Trailer Is Its Best Yet
No mercy
Bandai Namco's pumped out quite a few Tales of Berseria videos by this point, but we reckon that its latest English story trailer is the best of the bunch. Featuring a mix of animated clips, in-game cutscenes, stints of gameplay, and some pretty ominous backing music, it sets the rather dark tone of the game pretty well. The PlayStation 4...
News Kuma and Panda Claw Their Way Into Tekken 7
Beary beary excellent
Destructive duo Kuma and Panda are back in Tekken 7, ready to crush the opposition with deadly range, crazy moves that no one sees coming, and, of course, brute strength. The animals look better than ever thanks to the Unreal Engine 4, which allows for them to actually have full-blown fur for the first time. We're not sure...
Interview Flying High with Kazutoki Kono and Ace Combat 7 on PS4
The sky's the limit
One of the coolest uses that we've seen for PlayStation VR yet is the experience of Ace Combat 7. The series has always been about high-octane, sky high dogfights, and now it's taken to a whole new level by placing you inside the cockpit for the first time. We recently got to sit down and have a chat with Kazutoki Kono to talk a...
News Bandai Namco Opens Up About Controversial Tales of Berseria Localisation Change
Let's not get violent
Okay, so Bandai Namco released a new Tales of Berseria trailer yesterday that focuses on the title's English voice acting - but for once, the English dubbing isn't what some fans are concerned about. Instead, people are pointing out that a specific scene within the game - which features in the aforementioned trailer - has been...
News Tales of Berseria Grabs a PS4 Demo Ahead of Release Next Month
And here's a new English trailer
Tales of Berseria is due out near the end of January next year, but those hankering for an early look at the action role-playing release will be happy to know that Bandai Namco's got a playable demo planned. It'll be available from the 10th January on PlayStation 4. What's more, the publisher's put out a new English...
News SoulCalibur Trailer Celebrates 20th Anniversary, Fans Cry Out for a New Game
A tale of souls and swords
Hey, did you know that this year marks the 20th anniversary of the SoulCalibur series? Well, if you didn't, you do now, and to celebrate, publisher Bandai Namco has released the above trailer. Boasting quick clips of every game that's been released up to this point, all the way from SoulEdge through to the impeccable...
PSX 2016 Ni no Kuni II Looks Absolutely Superb in New PS4 Gameplay Trailer
Fit for a king
Ni no Kuni II: Revenant Kingdom seriously has our attention after showing off a new gameplay trailer at Sony's PlayStation Experience 2016 press conference. The role-playing sequel looks downright gorgeous, as you'd expect, and the gameplay seems especially solid. To be frank, it's looking like an adventure that we can't wait to get...
PSX 2016 Ace Combat 7 Takes to The Skies With New Trailer
Soarin'
We haven't heard much about Bamco's sky-high flight series in some time. After being announced at last year's PSX, details were scarce until Ace Combat 7 appeared on the list of playable games at Sony's end-of-year bash. Unfortunately while this trailer confirmed that Ace Combat 7 still exists, we didn't much past that. Barely a minute of...
News Tekken 7 Strikes Back with Another Punchy Trailer
High-hachi
The Tekken community is pretty hyped for release of Tekken 7 on consoles early next year, and they've got a good right to be from what we can tell. The series' seventh instalment has been in the works for a long time now, but all those years spent in the oven appear to have cooked up something pretty special. The franchise has never...
Review Sword Art Online: Hollow Realization (PS4)
Full dive
Sword Art Online: Hollow Realization is the PlayStation 4's third Sword Art Online title, and it's the best one yet. Boasting an original story that takes place after the events of the various animes, Hollow Realization takes the property's cast of teenage gamers and throws them into an entirely new adventure. Fans of the franchise will...
News Digimon World: Next Order Digivolves with a Western Release Date
Digitastic
A PlayStation 4 exclusive here in the West, Digimon World: Next Order has a brand new gameplay trailer and a confirmed release date - well, in North America, anyway. We've embedded the fresh English trailer above, which gives a general overview of what you can expect from the upcoming role-playing title. Unlike Digimon Story: Cyber...
News You Can Expect Plenty of Single Player Content from Tekken 7 on PS4
Tekken back the crown
Fighting games are quite strange beasts these days. The genre will always have its hardcore and professional fans - there's no doubt about that - but very few fighters manage to appeal directly to a more casual audience. The bottom line is that times have changed; we remember the days when Tekken, for example, was a massive...
News Tales of Berseria's New English Trailer Highlights Combo-Tastic Combat System
And stay down
Tales of Berseria is due to release in the latter half of January here in the West, counting itself among the many intriguing titles that early 2017 promises. As such, it's best to get the old hype train moving early to ensure some attention - and that's what publisher Bandai Namco's doing with the game's latest English trailer...
Live Tune in for the Top 8 of Tekken 7's UK Qualifier Tournament
Tekken it easy
Another Tekken 7 tournament is upon us, and this time, it's bringing the thunder to London. Bandai Namco's UK Qualifier has been going on for most of the day, and now the top 8 is about to kick off, featuring characters both old and new. Hopefully we'll get to see some top quality matches. Are you cheering for any player or character...
Live Watch Tekken 7's 2016 North American Championships Right Here
Who will be crowned King?
After months of hosting regional tournaments across North America, the 2016 Tekken Tour comes to an end today as Bandai Namco hosts The King of the Iron Fist Tournament - North American Championship 2016. Featuring all of the winners from the aforementioned regionals, the event promises to be a spectacular show of crazy...
Live Tekken 7's Biggest Tournament Kicks Off Today
Who will be the King of the Iron Fist?
If you're excited for Tekken 7, then you'll definitely want to tune in for Bandai Namco's coverage of The King of the Iron Fist Tournament, which is kicking off with last-minute qualifying tournaments today. Those who make it through said tournaments will be entered into the North American finals alongside...
News Dragon Ball XenoVerse 2 PS4 Patch 1.02 Improves Lag and Load Times
Super
There's a 700MB patch available for Dragon Ball XenoVerse 2 on PlayStation 4 right now, and it's promising some nice improvements. One of the only things that we pinged the brawler for in our review, update 1.02 apparently shortens the game's lengthy load times. According to the patch notes, it also improves lag during online play, hopefully...
News Ni no Kuni II Finally Gets a Mention as Developer Reveals Kingdom Building
About time
It feels like an eternity has passed since we last heard anything about Ni no Kuni II: Revenant Kingdom. The incredibly pretty role-playing game was revealed during last year's PlayStation Experience, and we've heard absolutely nothing about the release since. Fortunately, Level-5 CEO Akihiro Hino has at least confirmed that the Japanese...
Review Dark Souls III: Ashes of Ariandel (PS4)
The weather outside is frightful
Enter The Painted World via the grovelling NPC at the Cleansing Chapel bonfire and you're plunged into a harsh and isolated environment, with vision-impairing snow and unfamiliar faces. Wolves hunt you down and axe-wielding warriors make the very earth beneath you quake. It seems like a tough environment where...
Review Dragon Ball XenoVerse 2 (PS4)
Make a wish
Dragon Ball XenoVerse certainly wasn't perfect, but for a mostly fresh take on the Dragon Ball license it got a lot of things right, and its direct sequel, Dragon Ball XenoVerse 2, isn't looking to shake things up. Instead, this is a brawler that takes the typical Japanese sequel route, in that it's happy to keep the fundamentals in...
News Dragon Ball XenoVerse 2's Launch Trailer Is Too Good Not to Post
Blown away
We don't always cover launch trailers here on Push Square, but Dragon Ball XenoVerse 2's celebratory video is a tad too epic to pass up. Featuring some rocking guitars and loads of action, it's probably the game's best trailer to date, and it should certainly get fans hyped for the imminent release. You can read our Dragon Ball...
News Summer Lesson Learns English for Asian Release in Early 2017
Back to school
Titillating virtual reality title Summer Lesson will school the Asian market in Early 2017 – and it'll be fully playable in English. The game – which launched in Japan last week – sees you assume the role of a tutor, as you tend to the whims of a schoolgirl named Hikari Miyamoto. Despite the less-than-subtle sexual overtones,...
News Dragon Ball XenoVerse 2 Beta Extended Until Tomorrow on PS4
An extra day of training
Someone must have made a wish using the Dragon Balls, because Bandai Namco has revealed that it's extending the Dragon Ball XenoVerse 2 open beta. Originally, the test was supposed to end today, but now, it'll come to a close on the 18th October at 09:00AM BST / 10:00AM CEST. However, there's a slight catch in that the beta...
News Dragon Ball XenoVerse 2 Open Beta Is Live on PS4
Super
Up for some over-the-top anime style action? You're in luck if so, because the Dragon Ball XenoVerse 2 open beta is now live on PlayStation 4 - all you have to do is grab it from the PlayStation Store. We were lucky enough to gain access to the closed beta last week, and we enjoyed what we played, even if it did feel a little too familiar at...
News Sword Art Online: Hollow Realization's Main Story Will Take Around 40 Hours to Finish
70 to 100 if you're maxing out
We remember reviewing Sword Art Online Re: Hollow Fragment and being left slightly surprised by just how long the game took to finish. Even at around 40 to 50 hours in, we felt as though there was still so much to see and do - and we suppose that's exactly what a lot of people want from their role-playing adventures...