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Feature Last Chance to Get These 30+ PS5, PS4 Games in PS Store's The Game Awards Sale
Wallets at the ready
As usual, Sony has collaborated with The Game Awards on a special PS Store promotion, and the discounts are available now. A special sale is currently live, though not for much longer; it'll remain active until the very end of 15th December, so there's not a lot of time left to nab some deals. Included are many of the nominees...
Guide These 6+ PS5, PS4, and PS Plus Games Are Coming Out This Week (15th-21st December)
Tomba! Trouble Witches!
Well, it's finally happened. After a year of dozens upon dozens of games launching every single week, the PS Store is slowing down before Christmas. This week's biggest highlight is comfortably Tomba! 2, and that's not much more of note beyond that. These are all the new games coming out this week. New PS5, PS4 Games...
Feature Going Platinum #3: Tales from the Borderlands
Tale as old as time
Platinum Trophy #3: Tales from the Borderlands Date Earned: 9th May 2017 Dopamine Index: stars:2 The Borderlands series is one I've dipped my toe into a couple of times, but I just don't get on with it. It isn't even really the style of humour that puts me off, which I know is a hurdle for some. I like the cel-shaded art...
Poll Are You Happy with Your PS Plus Extra, Premium Games for December 2025?
Plus or minus?
The final lineup of PS Plus games for 2025 has been officially revealed, with subscribers to the Extra and Premium tiers bagging a total of nine titles across PS5 and PS4. At a glance, December's selection is fairly stacked, boasting several games that could be considered headliners. We may as well start alphabetically, with 2023's...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 611
Two weeks to go
It's now just a couple of weeks to Christmas, and the release schedule has really started to slow down. That's good news for those of you with backlogs, because it means there's finally an opportunity to catch up. Aaron Bayne: I'm getting withdrawal from The Finals (it's been four weeks), so with the launch of Season 9 this...
Poll Vote for Your PS5 Game of the Year 2025
Help decide Push Square's GOTY
What is arguably the most important poll of the calendar year is here. It's time for you to help decide Push Square's official Game of the Year. An annual tradition, the votes that you cast here today will be tallied alongside our own staff voting system that's currently running behind the scenes. The top five titles...
Round Up What Was Announced at The Game Awards 2025?
All the PS5 news and reveals
Just as much about the game reveals as it is the speeches, The Game Awards has grown to a point where genuinely big announcements take place in between the celebrations. You can catch up on All The Game Awards 2025 Winners using the link, while this page will focus on what was announced at The Game Awards 2025. For any...
Poll How Would You Rate The Game Awards 2025?
Award the Awards
And there we have it, another Geoff Keighley event in the bag, and another four hours of our lives we'll never get back. But hey, don't let our misery get you down — you might have really enjoyed The Game Awards 2025. And even if you didn't, you should still let your voice be heard in our poll. While we do still think this...
Live Watch The Game Awards 2025 Livestream Here
Winner takes all
With E3 little but a distant memory and Summer Game Fest a little like a dress rehearsal, whether you like it or loathe it, The Game Awards has become that annual moment in the gaming calendar where everyone comes together. This year’s show is expected to break records yet again, as host Geoff Keighley pulls together a slew of...
Feature Predict The Game Awards 2025 with Our 20 Question Quiz
Can you predict TGA 2025?
We're now hurtling towards The Game Awards 2025. Geoff Keighley's big show is just over 24 hours away from the time of posting this article, and that can only mean one thing... we want you to try and predict what's in store! That's right, the Push Square predictions quiz is back by popular demand. If you haven't taken part...
Poll How Would You Rate Cyberpunk 2077, 5 Years Later?
V good
Today marks the fifth anniversary of Cyberpunk 2077, CD Projekt Red's dark future, open world RPG that's based on the longstanding tabletop franchise. The game has come a long way since its original PS4 launch — and that's putting it extremely lightly. It arrived on Sony's last-gen machine as both a technical and mechanical mess. It was so...
Feature 65+ PS5, PS4 Games to Buy in PS Store's End of Year Deals Sale (North America/Europe)
The best games in the current sale
We're into the next big sale in PS Store's never-ending carousel of offers. The current sale is named End of Year Deals, and it runs from now until 22nd December 2025, so there's still a few weeks to take advantage. Somehow, it's an even bigger sale than usual, with over 4,500 items included. That's a crazy...
Guide These 13+ PS5, PS4, and PS Plus Games Are Coming Out This Week (8th-14th December)
Yakuza 0! Microsoft Flight Simulator! Skate Story!
This week is likely going to be the last big window for new releases on the PS Store, because the games need to stop coming out at some point, right? It's a big one all the same, with Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, Skate Story, several Yakuza re-releases, and Terminator 2D: No Fate all vying for...
Feature The Game Awards 2025 Predictions: PS5 Games, the Muppets, and Geoff Keighley's Shoes
What's gonna happen?
The Game Awards is so close, we can practically hear Geoff Keighley's platitudes about the current state of the industry already. It's always a wild ride, watching the show as we do every year, despite things kicking off at half past midnight UK time. By the show's end, we're sleep-deprived, delirious, and questioning why we...
Feature Going Platinum #2: The Witness
You should've seen it
Platinum Trophy #2: The Witness Date Earned: 21st February 2016 Dopamine Index: stars:4 Something I've only just thought of: I never earned a single platinum Trophy before I started writing for Push Square. It was only after I became involved with this website that my interest in Trophies started to really take hold. Fun...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 610
Three weeks until Xmas
Have you put your Xmas decorations up yet? Now we're in December, you have our permission. Go get it done and play some games. Aaron Bayne: It's a mixture of things for me this weekend. I'm playing a bit of Elden Ring Nightreign with my mates, I'll be checking out the Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora third-person mode, I'm...
Big Blue World
Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora is hoping to make a big splash with its upcoming tie-in DLC, From the Ashes, a full-blown expansion that we recently got to try out. Between flying the skies on our Ikran and taking out the new Na’Vi Ash Clan enemies, we sat down to speak with From The Ashes’ narrative director, Aoife O’Friel, to...
Preview Avatar PS5 Is Transformed in Third-Person, Expanded in From the Ashes DLC
An evolving Pandora
Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora - From the Ashes is a bigger deal than we initially thought. The third paid DLC for Massive Entertainment’s 2023 movie tie-in offers up a 25-hour campaign, a new region, and the highly requested third-person mode. But what really struck us was a greater sense of what was described as “brand...
Game of the Month Dispatch (November 2025)
As voted by you
November has come and gone, if you can believe it, and we're now hurtling towards the beginning of 2026. It feels as though the last month went by in the blink of an eye... Which is weird from a gaming perspective, because if we're being honest, November was uncharacteristically light. Don't get us wrong, there were plenty of new...
Guide These 13+ PS5, PS4, and PS Plus Games Are Coming Out This Week (1st-7th December)
Marvel Cosmic Invasion! Red Dead Redemption!
With the Black Friday madness behind us, we're now in the home straight ahead of the holidays. But don't assume that means there's no new games to play! Marvel Cosmic Invasion is the clear highlight this week, but it's flanked by a native PS5 port of Red Dead Redemption and a bunch of new PS Plus titles...
Feature Going Platinum #1: Rocket League
Nice shot!
Hello. My name is Stephen Tailby, and I’m fine, thanks. Welcome to a new feature on Push Square, in which I recount every game I’ve platinumed. It's a verb now, alright? "You gonna platinum Balatro, mate?*" It's a verb, and it's all good. We need to make peace with this now, because it's gonna make things easier in the long run...
Poll Are You Happy with Your PS Plus Essential Games for December 2025?
Plus or minus?
Don't panic, but we're somehow just days away from the beginning of December — and that can only mean one thing: It's time to weigh up the final batch of PS Plus Essential games for 2025! Five games are up for grabs before the year comes to an end. LEGO Horizon Adventures leads the charge — the cutesy block-based retelling of...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 609
Thanks for everything
Did you have a good Thanksgiving? We sincerely hope you're enjoying the holidays if you celebrate. And if you don't, well, it's the weekend now anyway. Time to play some games! Jamie O'Neill: I'm karate chopping down the last five weekends of 2025 in 1990s style, by examining Jin Kazama's Mishima karate technique in the PS1's...
Video All the PS5 Games We Think Are 10/10
Full marks across the board
Five years into the PS5 generation, we’ve been treated to some great games. Even just this year Game of the Year contender Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 impressed and ARC Raiders conquered the multiplayer space. But what are the PS5 games that we think are truly top class? The games that we awarded the full marks, 10 out...
Quiz Five Years of PS5 - How Well Do You Know Sony's Console?
The only place to play
The PS5 has just celebrated its fifth anniversary, having launched back in November 2020. We don't think anyone would argue that this console generation got off to a flying start — the global pandemic all but annihilated any concrete plans Sony had in place — but it has been a very interesting period for PlayStation and...
Feature Last Chance to Get These 99+ PS5, PS4 Games in PS Store's Black Friday Sale
The best games in the current sale
Happy Black Friday, everyone! Sony's partaking in the fun with a big PS Store sale, running from now until 1st December, 2025 — so there's only a few days left. The Black Friday PS Store sale contains no fewer than 1,900 discounted items, including PS5 and PS4 games as well as DLC — it's a lot to comb through...
Talking Point Does PS5 Have a Sequel Problem?
Bigger and better?
There's a silly notion going around that the PS5 has no games, which is of course nonsense, but when you stand back and look at some of the console's biggest titles, there is an interesting pattern. Many PlayStation fans have fond memories of the PS4 era, a time in which Sony was doubling down on its first-party efforts...
Poll Five Years of PS5 - How Would You Rate Sony's Console?
5 on the five
The PS5 is now officially five years old, having launched across the US, Europe, and most other major markets by this time back in 2020. So, now that we have half a decade of experience with Sony's current-gen console to draw on, we want to know what you really think of the PS5. Has it lived up to expectations? Have the games been...
Guide Best Action Games on PS Plus
The best action games on PS Plus, ranked and rated
What are the best action games on PS Plus? Across its three tiers of membership, PS Plus contains countless fantastic action games, and we're here to find the best of them. Action is a genre that's very broad, but by and large, we're talking about combat-centric experiences that deliver...
Poll What Review Score Would You Give Dispatch?
A heroic effort?
Now that all of its episodes are out — and we've had time to actually process AdHoc Studio's interactive superhero show — we want to know what you think of Dispatch. For those completely out of the loop, Dispatch is a pretty casual, choice-driven adventure based around a superhero dispatch service, and its story is spread...
Guide These 16+ New PS5, PS4 Games Are Coming Out This Week (24th-30th November)
Street Racer Collection! Kill It with Fire 2! Project Motor Racing!
We’re right at the tail-end of the year now, but the release schedule rarely takes a break in this modern era. That means there’s still more than dozen new releases this week, although most of them are lower-profile we suppose. For this particular author, the biggest release is...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 608
Dispatched
Wow, we've quickly arrived at the business end of the year, huh? The Black Friday sales are in full force, and December is almost upon us. Here's what we're playing this weekend. Jamie O'Neill: I'm still trying to play a variety of new 2025 games each week, and as the calendar shows there are six weekends left in the year, I want to...
Feature Last Chance to Get These 45+ PS5, PS4 Games in PS Store's November Savings Sale
Grab these recommended games
PS Store's onslaught of offers never ceases, and the latest assault is live right now. It's the November Savings sale, and it runs through to 21st November, so there's not long to go before the sale's over. As always, the sale includes thousands of items across PS5 and PS4, making it kinda hard to find the good stuff...
Talking Point The Game Awards 2025 Nominations Announced - Who Are Your Winners?
Who deserves the trophy?
The Game Awards has just unveiled the shortlists for every category at this year's event, highlighting many fantastic titles that have launched throughout 2025. As expected, there are some standouts nominated for multiple awards, with the most-nominated titles including Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, Ghost of Yotei, and Death...
Guide These 12+ PS5, PS4, and PS Plus Games Are Coming Out This Week (17th-23rd November)
Demonschool! Neon Inferno! R-Type!
As we lurch towards Black Friday, the release schedule is finally starting to slow down. That means just 12 new games next week, with no real standout highlights, aside from perhaps indie duo Demonschool and Neon Inferno. Some fans may be looking forward to the new SpongeBob title, too. These are all the PS5 and...
Talking Point Will PlayStation's Mobile Push Be a Success or a Flop?
The power of the cell
We all knew this was coming, but PlayStation's efforts in the mobile space are beginning to show at last. The platform holder has been building up a mobile division of PS Studios, and it's taken several years to really get off the ground, but following this week's announcements, we're finally starting to see the investment...
Poll Are You Happy with Your PS Plus Extra, Premium Games for November 2025?
Plus or minus?
November's PS Plus Extra and Premium games have been officially revealed, but are Sony's two most expensive subscription tiers still carrying their weight? Let's find out. Admittedly, things do not get off to a positive start on Extra. Grand Theft Auto 5 is, somehow, the headline act, as if there are still people out there who...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 607
Keeping it indoors
The UK is currently under siege from a storm, ushering in what feels like the start of winter and cold temperatures. As a result, there's never been a better time to fire up the PS5 and stay inside. Here's what'll keep us occupied this weekend. Jamie O'Neill: I'm on a retro Namco fix after last week, and with seven weekends...
Poll Does the Steam Machine Pose a Threat to PS5?
Dream machine?
Just in case you missed it, Valve announced the (admittedly well-named) Steam Machine earlier this week. And no, it's got nothing to do with Daft Punk. It's an enticingly small box that's designed to kind of bridge the gap between PC and console. Basically, you can hook this thing up to your TV and use it as a Steam-based console,...
Hands On Where Winds Meet PS5 Is Vast, Visionary, and on the Verge of Collapse
A free-to-play epic unlike anything we've encountered before
After approximately 20 hours of play, we’ve barely scratched the surface of Where Winds Meet. We’d considered publishing a Review in Progress, but it quickly became evident that the scale of this game far exceeds the playtime we had available prior to release. Furthermore, we have...
Round Up What Was Announced in Sony's State of Play Livestream for November 2025?
All the PS5 reveals from State of Play Japan
In an unexpected State of Play livestream, Sony decided to focus the entire show on its Japanese and Asian audiences, presenting PS5 titles fit for their tastes. These are still global announcements, though, so the reveals will make their way to Western shores too. Below, you will find all PS5...
Poll How Would You Rate State of Play for November 2025?
Share your thoughts on the latest PS5 showcase
Completely out of the blue, Sony announced it would be hosting a State of Play livestream with a twist. Rather than the standard setup, this showcase would focus on "games created in Japan and across Asia, alongside a few other exciting updates". For just over 40 minutes, this resulted in announcements...
Live Watch Sony PlayStation's State of Play Japan Here (November 2025)
40+ minutes of Japan, Asia reveals
Probably the most unusual of any State of Play livestreams up until now, Sony today plans to share 40+ minutes of PS5 news and reveals designed for the Japanese and Asian markets. This will result in announcements for "games created in Japan and across Asia, alongside a few other exciting updates". There'll also be...
Guide What Time Is PlayStation's State of Play Japan?
Dates, times, and what to expect
Sony's latest State of Play is on the way, and this one has a special focus on Japan. It should be an interesting watch for PlayStation fans, but when exactly is the livestream? On this page, we'll explain all you need to know about the upcoming State of Play Japan. What Time Is PlayStation's State of Play Japan...
Poll Is Fallout 4 Underrated, 10 Years Later?
Fall in, Fallout
Without wanting to make everyone feel horrifically old all of a sudden, Fallout 4 released 10 whole years ago today. Yes, Bethesda's open world RPG is officially one decade old — and we still haven't had a Fallout 5! But we're not here to bang on about potential sequels. We're here to ask for your thoughts on Fallout 4, now that...
Hands On PS Portal Is a Whole New Device with Cloud Streaming Update
To the cloud
The PS Portal is one of Sony’s biggest surprise hits. Released back in 2023, this remote player — which lets you remotely control your PS5 from anywhere with an internet connection — has continued to improve itself with countless updates. The latest, and potentially greatest, is the ability to stream games that are in your PS5...
Guide These 15+ PS5, PS4 Games Are Coming Out This Week (10th-16th November)
Call of Duty! Inazuma Eleven! Lumines!
It's not the biggest week on the PS Store, but there are some big names launching. Among them is Call of Duty: Black Ops 7, which will probably steal the most attention. But spare a thought for soccer RPG Inazuma Eleven: Victory Road, making its PlayStation debut at long last. These are all the PS5 and PS4...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 606
Holiday
November has arrived, which means the busy release schedule is about to subside, and we're moving swiftly into the festive season. Here are the games keeping us busy this weekend. Jamie O'Neill: We now have eight WAYP weekends left in the year, so I'm continuing to focus on new releases, although admittedly with a retro tint. This means...
Poll Is Ghost of Yotei Better Than Ghost of Tsushima?
The Ghost with the most
Sequels are be better than their predecessors. Or at least, they should be. This is expected in video games — especially modern video games. Big budget sequels in particular are usually iterative; they build on what the last game got right, and on paper, that leads to a better overall experience. Sony has done a lot of...
Poll What Review Score Would You Give ARC Raiders?
ARC your run
ARC Raiders really seems to have stuck the landing, and we'd be very interested in hearing what you think of Embark's extraction shooter. Earlier in October, Battlefield 6 was the headline act for multiplayer gaming. EA's longstanding series was back with a bang; it got great reviews and it sold like crazy. But it did feel as though...
