December2016
Feature The 10 Best PS4 Soundtracks of 2016
Hitting the right notes
Another year gone. Times flies, doesn't it? 2016 may have been, erm, less than stellar in a lot of respects, but the games industry was by no means one of the problems. Quality reigned supreme across so many titles it's hard to keep track. Not to be left behind, though, was the music from these games, which delivered some top...
September2016
Mission Blog Chapter 6 - Boldly Going
The final frontier
The black hole was alarmingly close. It was an arresting if slightly terrifying sight, with an attractive blue aura surrounding a harshly defined circle of darkness. Though No Man's Sky's black holes offer some of the most striking (and perilously inviting) views in the game, my curiosity got the better of me just before I flew...
Mission Blog Chapter 5 - Atlas, At Last
We are not alone
I didn't really want to leave the Rachel system. There were lots of planets, all of them were great for different reasons, and I was making mega space bucks. I found another planet, not far from Gravitino Rush, that was covered in venom sacs. They were also worth a bundle, and collecting them was just as dangerous as it was with...
Mission Blog Chapter 4 - Financial Times
Money, it's a gas
I'd been searching for copper among the asteroids hovering in the nothingness for at least an hour. The hyperdrive upgrade I managed to find in the last system required hundreds of the stuff, and I was accumulating it at a snail's pace. After visiting a handful of yellow star systems and knowing full well that the other colours...
Podcast Episode 13 - The State of Cloud Gaming in 2016
And robot genitalia
Hey, I'm back! After a collection of events impeding production, this show is back on the road in full force and we couldn't be happier. This episode is a big'un as we discuss the state of cloud gaming in 2016 after outlining the all-important news. Our super-duper special guest this week is the majestic northerner, Robert...
Mission Blog Chapter 3 - Man on the Moon
Take a hike
The Laptop system was, on first impressions, a bit of a letdown. One planet with two moons? Is that all you've got for me, Laptop? Pfff. It wasn't all bad, though. I hadn't really seen many moons at that stage, so I was intrigued to see if there were any differences. Perhaps they'd be rockier and less rich in resources. Whatever the...
August2016
Mission Blog Chapter 2 - Systematic
Infinite improbability
I was only my second star system in – now named Coaster, of course – but already it felt like I was in a whole new place. The Gek space station was a silhouette against a vivid burnt orange backdrop, and a couple of freighter ships warped imposingly close, blocking my view of the nearest planet. There were very few planets...
Mission Blog Chapter 1 - Hello, Worlds
Come fly with me
I don't like to draw much attention to No Man's Sky's technical problems, undeniably present though they are, but I did find it sort of hilarious that after my initial attempt to boot the game up saw it crash, it turned out you begin the game having crash landed. It was a graceless, unintentionally brilliant moment, the software...
Mission Blog Join Me on My Journey to the Centre of the Universe
Take off
"Space is big. Really big. You just won't believe how vastly, hugely, mind-bogglingly big it is. I mean, you may think it's a long way down the road to the chemist, but that's just peanuts to space." The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy is one of my all-time favourite things. It's hilarious, it's silly, and it's about travelling through...
July2016
News These Alternate No Man's Sky PS4 Covers Look Just Like Classic Sci-Fi Books
What a novel idea
The official artwork that adorns the box of No Man's Sky is gorgeous. Hello Games has worked hard to capture the essence of sci-fi in its upcoming galactic explore-'em-up, drawing inspiration from the cover art found on vintage science fiction novels. This look and feel runs through the veins of the enormous indie; it certainly...
August2015
News Here's Everything You Need to Know About No Man's Sky Barring a Release Date
Killing time
It's almost time to pack up our things and leave the Push Square office for the day, so of course the PlayStation Blog has posted 41 facts about No Man's Sky. Fortunately, we like to think that we're professionals, so we'll take the time to detail some of the more important points that you may not know about in this very article. First...
July2015
News No Man's Sky Discovers a New Gameplay Trailer That's Short but Sweet
Infinity and beyond
If you find yourself constantly on the lookout for new footage of No Man's Sky, this new slice of gameplay may keep your hype levels raised just that little bit longer. It's a short one, but it's undeniably sweet, as the video combines some lovely music with plenty of typically pretty intergalactic exploration. It's actually...
News 18 Minutes of No Man's Sky PS4 Gameplay Might Finally Answer Your Questions
Your man's sky
'What do you actually do in No Man's Sky?' is still a question that we get asked far too often. Despite the sci-fi adventure-'em-up appearing at just about every big Sony-related press conference for what's seemed like an eternity, many of you are still unsure as to what the game is actually about. Fortunately, you may finally have...
June2015
E3 2015 Yep, PS4 Space Sim No Man's Sky Still Looks Stunning
Now how about a release date
In what is becoming a yearly tradition, we saw some breathtaking new footage of No Man's Sky at Sony's E3 press conference today. We're not complaining, of course, as the game still looks amazing. We'd just really appreciate a release date at this point. While we didn't really get to see anything terribly new, this is...
December2014
News No Man's Sky Scores Another Soaring and Spectacular PS4 Trailer
When will it end?
Hot on the heels of its traversal-themed showing at The Game Awards yesterday, No Man's Sky received yet another thrilling trailer at the PlayStation Experience keynote. As always, the clip was preceded by director Sea
News No Man's Sky Jumps to Warp Speed in This Brand New PS4 Trailer
The infinite frontier
After being the clear highlight at last year's abysmal VGX awards, No Man's Sky returned to this year's Keighley-funded Game Awards to strut its stuff once again. The always adorable Sean Murray from developer Hello Games appeared onstage to present a brand new trailer, whi
August2014
News PS4 Title No Man's Sky Is Probably the Biggest Game Ever Made
The infinite frontier
It's safe to say that we're quite excited about No Man's Sky here at Push Square. After all, we did award it our coveted Best of E3 award. Arguably the most intriguing thing about the game is its vast open world, which by all accounts is preposterously big. However, until a recent interview with
June2014
News Still Curious about No Man's Sky on PS4? This Video Should Answer a Lot of Your Questions
Space age
It stole the show at E3 along with our Best Game of E3 award, but that hasn't stopped Sony from releasing a rather lengthy trailer that sheds a lot of light on No Man's Sky finer points. The seven minute video covers development of the game, how tiny studio Hello Games got the hype ball rolling, and how the developer has reacted to all of...
E3 2014 No Man's Sky Takes Flight in This Breathtaking PS4 Trailer
Fly me to the moon
Ambitious indie title No Man's Sky was featured heavily in Sony's E3 press conference today, and with good reason - the game looks absolutely stunning. Showing off gorgeously diverse graphics, and a seamless open world, the new trailer was a real showstopper, and we can't wait to take the game for a ride on PlayStation 4. After...
January2014
News Hello Games Won't Delay No Man's Sky in the Wake of Flood
Reach for the stars
Indie developer Hello Games is back up and running at "full speed" after a flood devastated the studio on Christmas Eve. Despite the ordeal, its latest game – the hugely ambitious No Man's Sky – will not see a delay. "We won't let that happen," said managing director Sean Murray. "At times recently I've wanted to be...
December2013
News The Studio Behind Joe Danger and No Man's Sky Flooded on Christmas Eve
An unfortunate misfortune for Hello Games
Hello Games, the four-man developer behind Joe Danger and the recently announced No Man's Sky, has revealed on Twitter that its studio in Guildford has flooded. This was caused due to intense storms on the night of Christmas Eve, which broke the bank of a river close by. In a series of tweet
