March2014
News One Piece: Unlimited World Red Is Sailing West to PS3 and Vita
Ahoy
One Piece fans rejoice: action RPG One Piece: Unlimited World Red will be landing on Western shores later this year. The adventure, which sees Luffy and his crew explore, battle, and compete in various minigames throughout a huge world, will be available on both the PlayStation 3 and the PS Vita, although the latter will only be available...
News Brace Yourself for This Dark Souls II Launch Trailer
The curse of the dark
"Your flesh will decay. Your mind will fade. But you won't ever die." These wise words of wisdom are offered in the latest Dark Souls II trailer. While the first two afflictions may haunt you after a five hour session with the unforgiving sequel, though, we can't guarantee the latter. Still, if you weren't eager to lay your...
Weirdness Dark Souls II Goes Retro in 80s Style Tribute
Rise from the dead
Some fan tributes are truly inspired, but we're not sure what invoked this blast from the past. The fiendishly difficult Dark Souls II has received an 80s action makeover with a cheesy trailer to boot. Our undead hero follows in the footsteps of former action icons like Rambo, as he battles against the hordes of evil. With...
News PS3's True Interactive Movie Is Coming This Spring
Midnight's assassin
When Metal Gear Solid 4: Gun of the Patriots was released on the PlayStation 3, many argued that it was a movie with more cutscenes than gameplay. However, as our beloved console is reaching retirement, a true cinematic extravaganza is coming in the form of Short Peace: Ranko Tsukigime's Longest Day. Featuring four artistic...
February2014
News Gaming's Flashiest Trailer Belongs to Mobile Suit Gundam: Extreme Vs. Full Boost
The name isn't bad either
After its colossal success in Japanese arcades, partner-based super mech battle simulator Mobile Suit Gundam: Extreme Vs. Full Boost landed onto the PlayStation 3 earlier this year in its native country, and it hasn't taken long for this trailer of the updated Maxi Boost version of the game to blast its way online...
News Bros Unite As Tales of Zestiria Unveils New Character
Simply divine
With JRPG fans left in a muddle over the Final Fantasy XIII trilogy, eyes have been set on the long running Tales Of franchise and its upcoming release Tales of Zestiria. With drips and drabs of information regarding the game's highly religious setting leaking out, things have gotten a little bit stranger with the unveiling of the...
News JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: All-Star Battle to Contain Exclusive Western Content
Can't complain about the wait
When Bandai Namco announced its localisation of the PlayStation 3 exclusive brawler JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: All-Star Battle last year, it's safe to say that we were surprised after initially axing its chances of an overseas release. The publisher isn't pulling any punches either this Spring, with the announcement of...
News Vita Exclusive Sword Art Online: Hollow Fragment Looks to Be a Genuine JRPG
Import-ant news
Bandai Namco has recently released a new gameplay trailer for an upcoming PlayStation Vita exclusive based on the anime series Sword Art Online. The game's official name is Sword Art Online: Hollow Fragment, but we think that a more befitting moniker would be JRPG: The Japanese Role Playing Game, as the title seems to play host to...
News Free PS3 Fighter SoulCalibur: Lost Swords Steps into the Ring in Spring
En garde
Get ready to choose your weapon this Spring in SoulCalibur: Lost Swords. Releasing exclusively for the PlayStation 3, this fresh release is taking the franchise in a new direction, opting for a free-to-play format. While not a lot's been said about the fighter since its reveal last year, newly rebranded publisher Bandai Namco has produced a...
Who Would Win Wednesdays Ryu Hayabusa vs. Yoshimitsu
Round two
Welcome dear Push Square readers to another 'Who Would Win Wednesdays' – a weekly feature where we pit two PlayStation personalities against each other for your amusement. We'll give you a brief introduction to each combatant's abilities and character, and then leave you to decide on a winner in our poll. Last week's contest saw Batman...
January2014
News Remember Lloyd and Colette with These Tales of Symphonia Chronicles Trailers
The chosen ones
If you experienced Tales of Symphonia back on the Nintendo GameCube or even the PlayStation 2, then these character trailers for the JRPG's heroes should fill you with nostalgia – just listen to that good old battle theme. Still sporting his incredibly red outfit, we witness Lloyd Irving's bold attitude and reckless fighting style,...
News The Producer of Tekken Wants to Continue the Series on PS4
Tekken his sweet time
When it comes to competitive fighting games, the PlayStation 4 is a bit lacking. We got an enhanced version of the superhero themed Injustice: Gods Among Us at launch, but that's about it. The combo starved among you can rest easy, though, as Tekken producer Katsuhiro Harada recently stated his intentions to bring the...
December2013
News Tales of Zestiria's First Trailer Arrives Online with Elegance
Mmmm, zesty
There's nothing like a good Tales teaser to get your day started on the right note. Originally shown over a week ago to coincide with the title's reveal, the trailer has finally found its way online, so get your flamboyant garments ready and take a gander. Tales of Zestiria will be coming to the PlayStation 3 in Japan, North America, and...
November2013
News Here's Everything That You Could Ever Want from a Shin Gundam Musou Trailer
Eight minutes of explosions
We're well adjusted to the mayhem that's typically found in Dynasty Warriors games, but through this newest Shin Gundam Musou trailer, we've learned that the series' unadulterated chaos can be taken one step further. Stretching on for almost nine minutes, the vast video covers everything from the storylines that make up...
October2013
First Impressions Defying Death in Dark Souls II
Bonfire rewire
Our stamina bar drained slowly, as engulfed by utter darkness, the ominous sound of a huge armoured tortoise’s footsteps refused to fade into the black. This is the moment that it suddenly became clear that Dark Souls II would live up to every bit of its gruelling reputation – and not only in terms of difficulty, but also in its...
Get your wallets ready
Last month, Namco Bandai released a brand new trailer for its upcoming HD compilation of classic titles Tales of Symphonia and its successor, Tales of Symphonia: Dawn of the New World. The collection is being released to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the series. The company has revealed that there will be a special...
News Shin Gundam Musou Looks Like Absolute Carnage
Mega mecha
It's no secret that this particular writer is an obsessed fan of anything Gundam related, and this newest trailer for Shin Gundam Musou has certainly got the hype levels rising thanks to its seemingly unending lust for total mech mayhem. Currently only set for release in Japan, Western fans will know the title as the next instalment in...
September2013
News Tales of Symphonia Chronicles Brawls Online with First Translated Trailer
Lloyd Irving, wake up!
Regarded by many fans as the best game in the Tales series, Tales of Symphonia first launched in Japan in 2003 and the following year in western territories for the Nintendo GameCube. Despite releasing to decent sales and general critical acclaim, the title was also ported to the PlayStation 2 after a short while in Japan in...
News Soulcalibur: Lost Swords Is Namco Bandai's Next Free To Play Game
Following in the footsteps of Tekken Revolution and Ridge Racer Driftopia
Namco Bandai is turning Soulcalibur into a free to play game, following its experiment with Tekken Revolution. Soulcalibur: Lost Swords is headed to the PS3 later in the year, according to Japanese magazine Famitsu. The company is also working on Ridge Racer Driftopia, which...
News Ni No Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch Helps Series Conjure 1.4 Million Sales Worldwide
Magic numbers
Together with its Japan-only DS counterpart, the delightfully designed and visually stunning PlayStation 3 JRPG Ni No Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch has helped Level 5's series accumulate approximately 1.4 million sales worldwide. “The franchise has been very well received in EMEA, and as a result of its quality, has reached an...
July2013
News Tales of Xillia 2 Confirmed for European Release
Should be with us next year
Tales of Xillia has been available in Japan since 2011, and will finally be unleashed in the West next month. However, the game already has a sequel in the land of the rising sun – and it's now been confirmed that it too will be making its way to European shores. The announcement was made by Namco Bandai at the Japan...
News One Piece: Pirate Warriors 2 Weighs Anchor with New Story Trailer
Gum-Gum get hype
Namco Bandai released a rather rousing trailer for its upcoming seafaring brawler earlier today, complete with cheesy rock music and a surprising amount of explosions. We also get a quick glimpse of newly introduced playable characters and the game's original plot. If nothing else, the title looks to be a nice chunk of mayhem for...
June2013
News Tekken Revolution Could Punch Its Way To PS Vita
Free-to-play fracas
Tekken Revolution is out now on PlayStation Network, offering a fresh way to experience one of gaming's most popular one-on-one brawlers. However, it's currently exclusive to the PS3 — but that could change, according to series producer and director, Katsuhiro Harada: [tweet A Vita version would certainly convince more...
May2013
News Tales of Xillia Flexes Its Muscles in New Gameplay Trailers
Manhunt for mana
Namco Bandai's Tales series is currently celebrating its 15th anniversary, and the party mood has left us practically itching for the JRPG franchise's next instalment, Tales of Xillia, which is due out on 6th August in North America and 9th August in Europe. The story follows the journey of medical student Jude Mathis and his...
April2013
News Tales of Xillia Sets a Date with the West, Collector's Edition Announced
Bearing gifts
Better start saving up that gald, because Tales of Xillia has two solid western release dates and a limited collector's edition up for pre-order. And if that wasn't enough, Namco Bandai has granted us a look at a new trailer that shows off footage that takes place outside of battles for a change. Fans will be delighted to know that...