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Poll What Will Win Game of the Year at The Game Awards 2024?
There can only be one
We're just hours away from The Game Awards 2024, and so it's time to get your final predictions in. We simply have to ask: which nominee do you think will win the grand prize? Geoff Keighley's annual event has had some very worthy winners over the years. Baldur's Gate 3 — widely considered to be one of the greatest RPGs ever...
Poll Will You Be Watching The Game Awards 2024?
The big one
The Game Awards 2024 is upon us. Roughly 24 hours (and a bit) from the posting of this article, we'll all be sat down watching Geoff Keighley's big show... or will we? The annual event seems to rack up record viewers every year, but we want to know if you're actually tuning in this time around. For what it's worth, the reception to...
Interview How Zenless Zone Zero's Devs Have Leveraged Fan Feedback to Level Up the PS5 Gacha Game
And how it's taking full advantage of PS5 Pro
It’s been almost six months since Zenless Zone Zero debuted on PS5, and in that time it’s got through a total transformation. HoYoverse, arguably one of the most reactive devs in the industry, has been iterating on the urban RPG at a remarkable rate, transforming the experience update-by-update in...
Guide Best PlayStation Christmas Gifts 2024 - PS5 Consoles, Games, Gift Cards, Accessories & More
The best PlayStation presents and stocking fillers
If you're on the lookout for the best Christmas presents for PlayStation fans, we've got you covered right here on this page. The holiday season is right around the corner, so we've been busy tracking down some of the best gifts for your friends and family. Below, you'll find excellent present...
Feature The 10 Best Games on PS5 Pro, as Voted By You
Pro-fessional opinion
What are the best games on PS5 Pro? Last week, we asked Push Square readers to vote on a list of PS5 Pro Enhanced titles, in a bid to identify the most impressive upgrades on Sony's new console. A total of 1,698 votes were cast, and the results are in. Below, we've compiled the top ten most popular picks — and honestly,...
Poll Are You Playing Path of Exile 2?
Loot, glorious loot
Path of Exile 2 is probably the hottest game on the planet right now. The action RPG just launched into early access and it's already attracting a ridiculously large audience — but are you part of the hype? The first Path of Exile really struck a chord with genre enthusiasts, scratching a Diablo-like itch that Blizzard's own...
Video Over 60 of the Most Essential PS5 Games So Far
Play truly has no limit
The PS5 is home to some truly unreal gaming experiences — from the delightful Astro Bot to the often overlooked Returnal. But if you’re new to the PS5 scene, then which titles should you have on your radar? Well, in a new video on our YouTube channel, we detail over 60 of the most essential PS5 games to check out. This...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 558
Free for all
If you're feeling the pinch this month, you have more options than ever to play some games for free. Whether you're up for some superhero slugging or just fancy dressing up all pretty, you can check out some cool new games without breaking open the wallet. Can't argue with that! Aaron Bayne: I finally picked up Hunt: Showdown 1896 on...
Poll What Are the Most Impressive Games You've Played on PS5 Pro?
Pro-digious
The PS5 Pro has been out for about a month now, and so we're just wondering... which updated games have impressed you the most on Sony's supercharged system? There are obvious frontrunners here — titles that have made headlines because of their clear improvements. Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, which suffered from a shockingly low...
Round Up Indiana Jones Reviews Are Live, Mostly Very Strong
Xbox, PC ratings at an 86 on Metacritic
Indiana Jones and the Great Circle won't launch on PS5 for roughly another six months, but we can get a good sense of its overall quality now as the Xbox Series X|S, PC versions release. The review embargo has lifted, revealing a Metacritc rating of 86. Below you'll find a selection of scores and conclusions...
Video 10 Games You Need to Play on PS5 Pro
Enhance!
Our intrepid video producer Aaron has been incredibly busy these past few weeks, putting all kinds of games to the test on PS5 Pro. The result of his adventures is this top ten list, made up of titles that have been given the most impressive upgrades on Sony's new system (so far). Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, for example, finally gets a 60...
Talking Point What Are Your PS1 Memories?
Now it's your turn
Throughout the day, we’ve been recounting our personal PS1 memories. But this is a community site, and we’d be remiss to overlook all of you. Whether it’s birthdays spent with the DualShock in hand or PS1-sized boxes under the Christmas tree, we want to hear about your memories of Sony’s first ever gaming format. What are...
You are the weakest link
I'm only 52 days older than PlayStation, born on 11th October 1994. As such, my memories of the first Sony console are hazy, to say the least — they're more like single snapshots captured in my brain rather than a proper moment I can recall beat for beat. Those sorts of memories are attached to the PS2 as I approached my...
Quiz How Well Do You Know the PS1?
PS1 and only
The PS1 catapulted Sony into the gaming space, and kickstarted the very brand that this entire website is built upon. The all-important console launched in 1994, and became an immediate competitor to Nintendo and SEGA's offerings. The system was wildly successful, and PlayStation established itself as a household name. But just how...
Feature Stephen's PS1 Memories
Family ties
For me, the original PlayStation is linked quite deeply with my immediate family. We'd always had video games in the house; I don't remember a time before we had a SEGA Mega Drive, which was a popular pastime for me, my two elder sisters, and sometimes our parents too. Video games used to sort of be a through-line for all of us, and...
Too scared to play Tomb Raider
One of my most prominent PS1 memories is playing through the original Tomb Raider trilogy — except I didn't. I was just a kid at the time — I couldn't have been much older than eight or nine — and simply put, I was too scared to play the series myself. Not that Tomb Raider was aimed at children, of course —...
Spilled drinks! Shady CD-ROMS! Secrets
It’s funny how you don’t realise the significance of things until you look back on them. On a grungy Tuesday in the mid-90s, I was on a train to Birmingham with my family. Hopping on the whirring Class 323s was a regular occurrence for us in those days, as Brum – grimy as it was in that era – was our...
A medal of honor
PlayStation has been such a major component in my life for decades. When I was a kid, I learned pretty early that I was into video games. Back then, I mostly played on PC, and it was never anything too crazy, just Star Wars games here and there. Then I had a sleepover with a few of my friends, and the friend who was hosting...
Final Fantasy 8 forever
I've had a love for words as long as I can remember. According to Adam family legend, this stems from my childhood, where I was impatient to play my older brothers' video games and taught myself to read at an impressively young age (the specifics are lost to time). I have strong memories of him playing JRPGs, first on SNES...
Confessions of an ex-SEGA kid
I was a teenager in the middle of the nineties and like any other teenage boy in the middle of the nineties I cared about just one thing and it was f****** disgusting — Sonic the Hedgehog. Yes, it’s confession time, oh readers of Push Square. Growing up I was a SEGA kid which is probably the root cause of around 85%...
Feature Happy 30th Birthday to PlayStation
Long live play
Today is an incredibly important milestone for PlayStation, as it represents the 30th anniversary of the console we love. It doesn’t take a genius to realise Push Square wouldn’t exist if Ken Kutaragi hadn’t convinced Sony president Norio Ohga to take a risk three decades ago. Originally announced as a CD-based extension for...
Poll Are You Happy with Your PS Plus Essential Games for December 2024?
Plus or minus?
2024 is drawing to a sudden close, and Sony's revealed the games that are coming to PS Plus Essential in December. As per usual, we want to know your thoughts on the latest lineup. To kick things off, we've got Hazelight smash hit It Takes Two, which, following its original PS4 launch in 2021, has really solidified a reputation as...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 557
A very thankful edition
It’s the last weekend of December, which means, somehow, we’ve almost reached the end of the year. How the heck did that happen, huh? Strangely, this year’s release schedule kicks up a notch next week, so there’s no rest for the wicked here at Push Square Towers. Robert Ramsey: I've been replaying Trails through...
Quiz How Well Do You Know Yakuza / Like a Dragon?
Kamurocho's calling
How well do you know the Yakuza / Like a Dragon games? SEGA's crime drama series has been rolling since the days of the PS2, but it really hit the bigtime with the release of Yakuza 0 — especially outside of its native Japan. With so many titles to draw from, an in-depth quiz seemed like a great idea — and so we've put...
Talking Point What Do You Think of the PS5 Pro, Three Weeks Later?
Pro-fessional opinions
The PS5 Pro is almost three weeks old at the time of writing this article, having released on the 7th November — and we think it's time to weigh up our early thoughts on Sony's supercharged system. At $700 / £700, the Pro's pricing still makes our eyes water, even though we've been playing games on the thing for the best...
Site News Write to Us About Your PS5 Game of the Year for 2024
And be featured in our GOTY coverage
We're fast approaching the end of 2024, if you can believe it — but this is always an exciting time for our industry, since everyone's focus shifts towards the all-important Game of the Year discussion. Here on Push Square, we have a long history of extensive Game of the Year coverage, as we simply love to...
Quiz Test Your PlayStation General Knowledge - Issue 30
It's time to PlayStation
How much do you know about PlayStation and the gaming industry that surrounds it? If you fancy yourself a walking PlayStation encyclopaedia, then why not put your brain to the test with our PlayStation General Knowledge Quiz? This is Issue 30 of our PlayStation General Knowledge Quiz. You can have a crack at our previous...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 556
Rebirthed
Gee whiz have the cold winter nights arrived! It's freaking freezing in the UK this week, so we hope the temperatures are a little more positive wherever in the world you are. Let's warm up with some video games, shall we? Aaron Bayne: We're in the final three weeks of The Finals Season 4 and that Emerald tier ranking in World Tour is...
Poll Rate Your Favourite PS1 Games
Build our best PS1 games list
Ah, the PS1. The original PlayStation console. The system that started it all. Released in 1994 in Japan, and then heading West in 1995, the PS1 is widely regarded as one of the most important — and successful — consoles of all time, shaping the industry that we know today. But as is the case with any truly great...
Talking Point Would You Want a Steam Deck-Like Portable PlayStation?
All hands on deck
Portable gaming devices are coming back into fashion. The Nintendo Switch has played a substantial part in that, providing users with the choice to play on a TV or untethered, if they prefer. Of course, mobile is an enormous part of the puzzle too, with very capable smartphones in the palms of millions around the world. Sony and...
Opinion The Game Awards' Persona 3 Reload Disrespect Is Crazy
Left in the Dark Hour
The original Persona 3 altered my perspective of what a game could be. When I first played the title as a teenager all those years ago, its outstanding sense of style, iconic soundtrack, and brooding tone made it a truly unique experience. It remains one of my all-time favourites. When Persona 3 Reload released earlier this...
Poll What Review Score Would You Give LEGO Horizon Adventures?
Hey ho LEGO
It's been out for a full week now on PS5 (and Nintendo Switch!), and so we want to know what you think of LEGO Horizon Adventures. When this block-based excursion was first announced, opinions were divided. On one side of the coin, Horizon seemed like a great fit for LEGO in general, with its carefully constructed robot dinosaurs just...
Hands On PS Plus Cloud Streaming Is a Game Changer for PS Portal
Sony's surprisingly successful PS5 handheld gets even better
Sony made a surprise update to the PS Portal today, enabling PS Plus Premium cloud streaming on the device. <related ids="158279,174730"> This effectively transforms the Remote Play peripheral into a full-blown handheld, although it comes with some caveats. First, you’ll obv
Feature Why Would Sony Want to Buy Kadokawa?
We explore why alleged talks may be taking place
Sony is in talks to acquire media conglomerate Kadokawa, an enormous corporation made up of many subsidiaries across gaming, manga, and anime. The buyout – which, according to Reuters, could be completed in a matter of weeks – would significantly bolster the Japanese giant’s entertainment...
Poll Are You Happy with Your PS Plus Extra, Premium Games for November 2024?
Plus or minus?
November's PS Plus Extra and PS Plus Premium selection is bound to divide opinion. On the one hand, Extra's got some potential bangers in the form of Like a Dragon: Ishin!, and the vastly improved Dying Light 2. Oh, and there's a little game called Grand Theft Auto 5 — but who hasn't played Rockstar's eternal open worlder at this...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 555
Play on
It feels like we've reached that point of the year now where all the heavy hitters are out, and it's just a case of making the most of them. There are still some cool games to come, of course: Infinity Nikki, Marvel Rivals, and Power Rangers. But generally, we suspect WAYP is going to be mainly backlog stuff through to January now. Jade...
Hands On Spider-Man 2 All in on Ray Tracing for PS5 Pro
Fidelity Pro vs Performance Pro
Given that Insomniac Games only just released Marvel's Spider-Man 2 one year ago with fantastic graphics and options for frame rate enthusiasts, the chances the studio would be able to tap into an entirely new level of visual quality on PS5 Pro were slim. Therefore, it has taken a different route as it looks to...
Hands On PS5 Pro Injects More Magic into Hogwarts Legacy
Ray tracing the star of PS5 Pro update
Due to the sheer amount of content open world titles generally have to render at any one time, it's a lot more difficult for them to be deemed visually spectacular. Many on PS5 are more than competent, but pit them against the linear, story-focused experiences of Sony's first-party teams and they will almost...
Hands On The Last of Us 2 Marries Visuals and Frame Rate in PS5 Pro Game Changer
Best of both worlds on offer
The very first game Sony chose to market its upgraded PS5 Pro console alongside during its short reveal video was The Last of Us Part II Remastered, which at the time, felt like a double-edged sword. Its outstanding quality means hardcore PS5 owners are always open to a replay of the Naughty Dog game, but from a visual...
Quiz Test Your PlayStation General Knowledge - PlayStation Console Special
1, 2, 3, 4, 5
How much do you know about PlayStation and the gaming industry that surrounds it? If you fancy yourself a walking PlayStation encyclopaedia, then why not put your brain to the test with our PlayStation General Knowledge Quiz? But of course, this is not one of our ordinary PlayStation quizzes. The PS5 Pro has just released, and since...
Hands On The Crew Motorfest Has Never Looked Better Thanks to the PS5 Pro
The Fast and the Glorious
We’re big fans of The Crew Motorfest here, so we were pleased to see a PS5 Pro Enhanced version announced alongside Sony’s new console. With the Pro finally here, we took to the well worn roads of Hawaii to see if the upgrade was up to much. Ubisoft’s racer was already a looker on the base PS5, but it asked the...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 554
The professionals
It's a big weekend for PS5 players, as the PS5 Pro is available now. Obviously not all of you will be playing on Sony's spangly new system, but we're sure many of you will be. Here's what's keeping us occupied. Aaron Bayne: With the PS5 Pro finally here this weekend is dedicated to testing out all those sweet Pro Enhanced games,...
Hands On Cyberpunk 2077, Final Fantasy 16, and Metaphor: ReFantazio All Get a Boost on PS5 Pro
Frame raters
We've spent the last couple of days putting games like Dragon's Dogma 2 and Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth through their paces on PS5 Pro. Those titles have been handed dedicated updates so that they can take advantage of Sony's supercharged system — but what about popular PS5 games that haven't been Pro-patched? In theory, unpatched titles...
Hands On Serious Pop-In the Only Problem with Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth's Massive PS5 Pro Boost
Cloud nine
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth was plagued by an astoundingly blurry performance mode when it first released on PS5 in February of this year. Obvious graphical limitations were put in place so that the RPG could run at 60 frames-per-second; it played just fine, but it could look rough outside of cutscenes. With the PS5 Pro, Rebirth has gained...
Hands On $700 Later and Dragon's Dogma 2 PS5 Pro Performance Is Still Far from Perfect
The cycle continues
Touted as a game that could greatly benefit from the PS5 Pro's arrival, Dragon's Dogma 2 takes advantage of Sony's new system through several graphics settings that were recently added via an update. Those familiar with Capcom's open world RPG will know that the title has struggled to attain smooth technical performance since...
Trust the Pro-cess
Well, here we are. Today marks the launch of a new PlayStation console — a mid-gen upgrade in the form of PS5 Pro. Boasting more capable internals and touting Sony's AI-powered PSSR, the angle is that the Pro will let you run PS5 games at higher resolutions without sacrificing performance. The best of both worlds, you could say,...
Out Today PS5 Pro, the Most Powerful Console Ever
A new era begins
Ever since the PS5 released, fans had been pondering whether a PS5 Pro would follow. We didn’t find out officially until 10th September, when the system was announced alongside its unprecedented $700/£700 price point. Reaction has largely been mixed since then. While the reviews have largely been positive, and tech experts...
Round Up PS5 Pro Reviews Love New Tech and Its Glimpse of PS6 Potential
The future is now
With the launch of the PS5 Pro now just one day away, Sony has lifted the embargo on hardware reviews of its new and upgraded console. Below you'll find a selection of verdicts from reputable and trusted outlets, all sharing their thoughts on the PS5 Pro. The general verdict is positive, with reviewers praising the console's new...
Poll What Did You Think of the Monster Hunter Wilds Beta?
No Seikrets here
The Monster Hunter Wilds beta was open to all over the weekend, attracting an awful lot of attention from old and new players alike. The test was hugely popular on PC — going by Steam user data — and so it's fair to assume that it was also a big hit on PS5, where it was available a few days earlier through PS Plus subscriptions...
Poll Are You Happy with Your PS Plus Essential Games for November 2024?
Plus or minus?
While we're still struggling to believe that the penultimate month of 2024 is somehow upon us, Sony has spilled the beans on November's PS Plus Essential games. As per usual, subscribers are getting three PS5 and PS4 titles as part of the base tier. So what's in store this time around? Well, we've got a brand new release in the form...
