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Nicola Hayden

Nicola Hayden

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Tue 14th, January 2014
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  • Own Your Own Patch of Wrestling Mat with WWE 2K15

    5

    News Own Your Own Patch of Wrestling Mat with WWE 2K15

    We ain't joking, brother

    We see many video game collector's editions, peddling limited edition swag – only to end up in the bargain bin six months later. This won't be the case, however, with the super special PlayStation 4 'Hulkamania' edition of WWE 2K15 this October. Advertised as a real supply limited package, this set features collectibles...

    • Fri 8th Aug 2014
    • 2K Sports
    • PS4
    • WWE
    • Collectors Editions
  • You'll Do More Than Hack 'n' Slash in Shadow Warrior This September

    5

    News You'll Do More Than Hack 'n' Slash in Shadow Warrior This September

    Just wait until you see the fish

    With action games becoming dime a dozen, developers really have to make their titles stand out in the difficult video game market these days. Taking guns, samurai swords, and magic while smushing them all up together into a ball of pure madness, however, sounds pretty awesome. Upcoming title Shadow Warrior will...

    • Thu 7th Aug 2014
    • Bandai Namco
    • PS4
    • Shadow Warrior
    • Trailers
  • Sleeping Dogs Is Kung-Fu Kicking PS4 with All of Its DLC

    40

    News Sleeping Dogs Is Kung-Fu Kicking PS4 with All of Its DLC

    No Wei

    Even though it received a whopping 8/10 here at Push Square, Sleeping Dogs arrived on the PlayStation 3 as a Grand Theft Auto underdog. Following its free offering on PlayStation Plus, however, it quickly became a cult hit that many a gamer – including our staff – punched themselves for not discovering earlier. If you're one of those that...

    • Wed 6th Aug 2014
    • Square Enix
    • PS4
    • Sleeping Dogs
    • Announcements
  • The Stealthy CounterSpy Infiltrates All PlayStation Consoles Next Month

    19

    News The Stealthy CounterSpy Infiltrates All PlayStation Consoles Next Month

    No box included

    We love release dates here at Push Square, and even more so when they sneak up behind us without warning. Dynamighty's CounterSpy passes all of its stealth checks, as its arrival has crept up on us like a particularly efficient spy. Blending together gun-toting action along with tactical espionage, this side-scroller will arrive on...

    • Thu 31st Jul 2014
    • Sony
    • PS4
    • PS3
    • PS Vita
    • PSN
  • Latest Final Fantasy XIV Patch Doesn't Skimp on Trimmings

    2

    News Latest Final Fantasy XIV Patch Doesn't Skimp on Trimmings

    Hope you have a doggy bag

    Whether you're up to date with your raids or you've left your account to go unloved, the PlayStation 3 and PlayStation 4's popular MMO Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn has a bucket load of juicy new content to keep you entertained during the summer and beyond. With everything from player-versus-player to Chocobo breeding...

    • Mon 14th Jul 2014
    • Square Enix
    • PS4
    • PS3
    • Final Fantasy
    • Patches
  • Visit the Beach with Danganronpa 2: Goodbye Despair's English Trailer

    4

    News Visit the Beach with Danganronpa 2: Goodbye Despair's English Trailer

    Hello goodbye

    Danganronpa: Trigger Happy Havok raked in Game of the Month as it managed to leave the Push Square team in despair – a feeling which still hasn't subsided to this day. Just like an army of masochists, we will revisit the students of Hope's Peak Academy on a class trip to a tropical island as they try and overcome Monok

    • Mon 14th Jul 2014
    • NIS America
    • PS Vita
    • Danganronpa
    • Trailers
  • Alien: Isolation's Pre-Order Bonus Is Turning into a Pricey Premium

    15

    News Alien: Isolation's Pre-Order Bonus Is Turning into a Pricey Premium

    Added extra or special edition?

    You can't really turn your nose up at free stuff for bothering to pre-order a title that you know that you're going to buy anyway. As such, when Alien: Isolation dropped the bomb that you'll be able relive the events of the original 80s horror classic as the crew of the USS Nostromo yesterday in the form of pre-order...

    • Thu 10th Jul 2014
    • SEGA
    • PS4
    • PS3
    • Alien
  • Twin Souls: The Path of Shadow Stalks Its Prey on Kickstarter

    2

    News Twin Souls: The Path of Shadow Stalks Its Prey on Kickstarter

    Glow in the dark

    Tenchu started the path of old-school stealth action on the original PlayStation, which required you to use your innate ninja abilities to infiltrate your way to assassination targets. While the stealth genre is far from dead with titles such as Metal Gear Solid, Splinter Cell, and Hitman still running strong, al

    • Wed 9th Jul 2014
    • Lince Works
    • PS4
    • Kickstarter
  • Sword Art Online: Hollow Fragment Finally Spills Gameplay Information

    3

    News Sword Art Online: Hollow Fragment Finally Spills Gameplay Information

    And a release date, too

    Details about upcoming PlayStation Vita title Sword Art Online: Hollow Fragment have been dripping slower than a rusty tap. With a rich oasis of ladies shown in the E3 trailer that will join you in battle, news of gameplay not involving dungeons has been bone dry. Thankfully, some light has finally been shed on non-combat...

    • Tue 8th Jul 2014
    • Bandai Namco
    • PS Vita
    • Sword Art Online
  • This Mortal Kombat X Fatality Is the Grossest Thing You'll See on PS4

    39

    News This Mortal Kombat X Fatality Is the Grossest Thing You'll See on PS4

    Final move was censored at E3

    One of the E3 announcements that caused a big bang was the latest instalment in NetherRealm Studios' long-running fighting franchise, Mortal Kombat X. However, while the fight to the death looked stunning in spite of its questionable backing track, it still may have seemed a little tame. And that's because Scorpion's...

    • Mon 7th Jul 2014
    • Warner Bros
    • PS4
    • PS3
    • Mortal Kombat
    • Videos
  • NIS America Announce Another Trio of JRPG Goodies

    11

    News NIS America Announce Another Trio of JRPG Goodies

    Pick-'n'-Mix

    It's no secret that this writer loves Japanese role-playing games, so the latest trio announced by publisher NIS America has your humble host's wallet shuddering in despair – especially as all are confirmed for North American and European release. Almost as if we are physic, the first title is the curiously named htoL#NiQ: The Firefly...

    • Sat 5th Jul 2014
    • NIS America
    • PS3
    • PS Vita
    • Announcements
  • Murdered: Soul Suspect Developer Seals Its Doors Airtight

    12

    News Murdered: Soul Suspect Developer Seals Its Doors Airtight

    Goodbye sequel

    If you're one of the many gamers drifting their way through the town of Salem in the recently released Murdered: Soul Suspect, the news that the title's developer Airtight Games has closed its doors may send you to an early grave. Just one month after release, the rumoured closure of the firm has been confirmed by numerous news...

    • Thu 3rd Jul 2014
    • Airtight Games
    • PS4
    • PS3
    • Industry
  • World End Economica's Kickstarter About to Smash Vita Target

    9

    News World End Economica's Kickstarter About to Smash Vita Target

    Loadsamoney

    If you're a fan of Japanese visual novels, you've more than likely already heard of World End Economica – a new game by the writer of hit anime series, Spice and Wolf. Having already successfully launched the first part of the trilogy for the PC in the West, Senkai Project is now taking to Kickstarter to raise the money to translate...

    • Wed 2nd Jul 2014
    • Senkai Project
    • PS Vita
    • World End Economica
    • Kickstarter
  • Ar Nosurge: Ode to an Unborn Star Will Be Top of the Pops This September

    3

    News Ar Nosurge: Ode to an Unborn Star Will Be Top of the Pops This September

    This guy must be "Heavy Metal"

    Koei Tecmo Europe was evil last week with its obvious tease of an upcoming announcement. Thankfully, we didn't have to wait long to find out that we were right on the mark and that Ar Nosurge: Ode to an Unborn Star will be seeing a physical and digital release for the PlayStation 3 in Europe on 26th September. While no...

    • Wed 2nd Jul 2014
    • Koei Tecmo
    • PS3
    • Announcements
    • Ar Nosurge
  • The World Champion Shows Who's the Boss on the WWE 2K15 Cover

    9

    News The World Champion Shows Who's the Boss on the WWE 2K15 Cover

    Don't mess

    Game covers always show off their biggest stars, and WWE 2K15 is no exception, with John Cena taking pride of place on the latest pack shot. Having just re-claimed the World Heavyweight Championship at the latest Pay-Per-View, he took no time in snapping up this photo opportunity to celebrate his reign. And the latest release is shaping...

    • Wed 2nd Jul 2014
    • 2K Games
    • PS4
    • PS3
    • WWE
    • Box Art
  • The Swapper Will Be Invading All of Your Sony Consoles This Summer

    5

    News The Swapper Will Be Invading All of Your Sony Consoles This Summer

    Clones 'R' Us

    Our wallets love cross-buy titles. Not only can you play them on the go, but if you have yet to make the transition to the PlayStation 4, you won't find yourself having to shell out a few months later. We suppose that there's always a worry that the next-gen version may have been downgraded to meet its less powerful siblings, but the...

    • Mon 30th Jun 2014
    • Curve Studios
    • PS4
    • PS3
    • PS Vita
    • PSN
  • 25th June 2014 (Europe)

    5

    Store Update 25th June 2014 (Europe)

    Explore strange new worlds

    This week is all about adventure on the European PSN store, which is perfect for those wishing the holidays could start early before the knock out rounds of the World Cup. Will you be visiting the past with Valiant Hearts: The Great War or will you be taking a trip to the future with Dynasty Warriors: Gundam Reborn? If a...

    • Wed 25th Jun 2014
    • Store Update
    • PS4
    • PS3
    • PS Vita
    • PSN
  • 24th June 2014 (North America)

    1

    Store Update 24th June 2014 (North America)

    It's a long one

    Boy, this week's update is a huge one, so we hope your wallets are ready if certain other sales haven't managed to make them whimper like newborn infants already. If you're wanting to make more than your wallet miserably depressed, Valiant Hearts: The Great War has you covered. However, if you're wanting something more relaxing this...

    • Wed 25th Jun 2014
    • Store update
    • PS4
    • PS3
    • PS Vita
    • PSN
  • See Where It All Began With Hyperdimension Neptunia Re;Birth 1 This Summer

    5

    News See Where It All Began With Hyperdimension Neptunia Re;Birth 1 This Summer

    Who will win the console war?

    With a torrent of titles arriving in the West, it's safe to say that fans of console parody JRPG series Hyperdimension Neptunia have been kept largely satisfied. From saving the Gameindustri in the core series to becoming the ultimate idol in Producing Perfection, it can be confusing to find a good point to jump onto...

    • Wed 25th Jun 2014
    • Idea Factory
    • PS Vita
    • Release Dates
    • Trailers
  • It's Looking Like Ar No Surge Will Be Announced for a Western Release

    6

    News It's Looking Like Ar No Surge Will Be Announced for a Western Release

    The great JRPG revival

    It seems that for fans of Japanese role playing games, "ask and you shall receive" is becoming a reality more than a pipe dream. With Final Fantasy Type-0 finally being brought out after years of fan riots, another overlooked RPG could be on its way. Tecmo Koei Europe has teased on its Twitter account that the announcement of...

    • Tue 24th Jun 2014
    • Tecmo Koei
    • PS3
    • PS Vita
  • LittleBigPlanet 3's Public Beta isn't Starting Just Yet, But News is Coming Soon

    7

    News LittleBigPlanet 3's Public Beta isn't Starting Just Yet, But News is Coming Soon

    Hopes dashed

    LittleBigPlanet 3's certainly made a lasting impression during Sony's E3 press conference with its sudden unveiling on the big screen. With three new friends joining Sackboy on his hand-crafted adventures, it's understandable that fans would be keen to get in on the gameplay. When given a chance to join the PlayStation 4 title's...

    • Mon 23rd Jun 2014
    • Media Molecule
    • PS4
    • PS3
  • Could Final Fantasy Type-0 Be Out in Time for Christmas?

    19

    Rumour Could Final Fantasy Type-0 Be Out in Time for Christmas?

    Festive miracle

    With the supposedly upcoming Final Fantasy XV starting to feel as fictional as the Loch Ness monster, it was hard to get excited about the announcement of Final Fantasy Type-0 for the PlayStation 4. Even with the news that the port has been in the works for some time, staff and readers alike were still taking bets on what year, let...

    • Sat 21st Jun 2014
    • Square Enix
    • PS4
    • Final Fantasy
    • Rumours
  • Magicka 2 Still Holds the Title of E3 2014's Best Cat Video

    4

    News Magicka 2 Still Holds the Title of E3 2014's Best Cat Video

    No pets were harmed, honest

    You may have come here for the latest PlayStation news, but let's face it, the Internet's true calling is cats – and one game during Sony's E3 2014 press conference totally nailed it. Arrowhead's critically acclaimed, friendship destroying, co-operative experience is finally coming to the PlayStation 4 in the form of...

    • Fri 20th Jun 2014
    • Paradox Interactive
    • Arrowhead Studios
    • PS4
    • Magicka
    • Trailers
  • Internet Singing Sensation Performs an Encore in Hatsune Miku Project Diva F 2nd

    9

    News Internet Singing Sensation Performs an Encore in Hatsune Miku Project Diva F 2nd

    No one hit wonder

    Even if you've never heard of Japanese virtual singing sensation Hatsune Miku, you'll have heard her without knowing it. Bringing even more catchy, rhythm action exclusively to the PlayStation 3 and PlayStation Vita, she returns with her fellow digital idols in the sequel Hatsune Miku: Project Diva F 2nd. Having reached worldwide...

    • Fri 20th Jun 2014
    • SEGA
    • PS3
    • PS Vita
    • Hatsune Miku
    • Trailers
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