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Round Up Elden Ring PS5, PS4 Reviews Crown One of the Best Games of All Time
Game of thrones
Elden Ring reviews are in, and perhaps crucially, scored Elden Ring reviews are in. Media had roughly a week to play through this 100-hour opus, so we’ve pumped the brakes on our score for the time being; it’s unlikely many review outlets have reached the credits of this release. That’s not stopping sites from declaring it one...
Talking Point What PS Plus Games for PS5, PS4 in March 2022 Do You Want?
When will PS Plus be announced?
What are the March 2022 PS Plus games for PS5 and PS4 and when will the March 2022 PS Plus games be announced? It seems like Sony has snuffed out its mole as, at the time of writing, there's been no PS Plus leak. Last month's selection of Planet Coaster: Console Edition, EA Sports UFC 4, and T
Poll What Review Score Would You Give Sifu?
All in the mind
Brutal kung fu action title Sifu has been out for a good chunk of time now — and you know what that means! The game's proven to be pretty popular — especially in more hardcore circles that deal with speedruns and other self-imposed challenges. Sifu's one heck of a ride if you can find the time (and patience) to work at it, and as...
Quiz Test Your PlayStation General Knowledge - Issue 3
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 3 of our PlayStation General Knowledge Quiz. You can check out our previous issues by...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 414
Forbidden fun
Do we even need to ask? This author's friend list is practically all Horizon Forbidden West right now, and we imagine that it's the same for many of you as well. Well, let's get on with it, then. Sammy Barker, Editor: I've already poured 70 hours into Horizon Forbidden West, but I'm still coming back for more. There's just so much to...
Poll Did You Buy Horizon Forbidden West?
Journey to the West
The time has finally come for Aloy's second open world outing. Horizon Forbidden West is out now on both PlayStation 5 and PS4, and although we have a sneaking suspicion that the game will be incredibly popular with you lot, we still want to know whether you're grabbing a copy. Of course, we heartily recommend this one. In our...
Hands On Don't Sleep on Machine Strike, Horizon Forbidden West's Chess-Like Board Game
Putting all the pieces together
While Horizon Zero Dawn was a wonderful debut entry from Guerrilla Games — a studio that was entering all-new territory with an open world action RPG — it did have its flaws. Built up towns were one of them; they looked cool from a distance, but had little to do once you got inside. Horizon Forbidden West goes to...
Poll Are You Playing Cyberpunk 2077 on PS5?
Night City's calling
It's been a long road, hasn't it? Regular readers will probably know that we absolutely slammed Cyberpunk 2077 when it launched in December 2020 for PlayStation 4. We went as far as to call it "the single biggest disappointment of the generation" in our Cyberpunk 2077 PS4 review. But here we are 14 months later, and the open...
Movie Review Uncharted - Glossy Green Screen Spectacle Isn’t Entirely Sure Who It's For
Charted territory
Watching the credits roll on Uncharted feels like closure in a lot of ways. We’ve been writing about this movie since the site’s inception in 2009, which ironically is roughly the same year a pre-pubescent Tom Holland was photographed prancing around in a Spider-Man costume, praying that he’d one day get the opportunity to...
Hands On Cyberpunk 2077's PS5 Version Actually Feels Like a Finished Game
It only took 14 months
When CD Projekt Red announced that it was going to host a Cyberpunk 2077 livestream following months of silence on the game's future, we felt a small jolt of hope. But when the developer kicked said livestream off with a hugely underwhelming 'next-gen' demo, we knew that we'd have to play the newly released PlayStation 5...
Poll What Elden Ring Starting Class Will You Choose?
Decision time
With Elden Ring now less than two weeks away, it's time to start making some important decisions. Firstly: what will be your starting class? Of course, you can spec in any direction you like whilst exploring The Lands Between, but choosing a specific class can help you achieve the build you like much faster. Maybe you want to stick...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 413
Quiet February
It's been a much quieter, more manageable week on Push Square, which has given us a bit more breathing space. Of course, no matter how busy the news cycle is, there's always time for gaming at the weekend, isn't there? Stephen Tailby, Associate Editor: I've been almost entirely absent from the site lately, and I'll tell you why:...
Poll What Review Score Would You Give Dying Light 2?
Rating the undead
Dying Light 2 has now been out on PlayStation 5 and PS4 for exactly a week, allowing those who purchased it a decent chunk of time to form a proper opinion on the open world experience. Reviews from critics were somewhat mixed, and we awarded the game a 7/10 in our Dying Light 2 PS5 review. Here's what we had to say in conclusion:...
Poll Did You Buy Sifu on PS5, PS4?
Master yourself
Sifu has high kicked its way onto PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4, and as we stressed in our Sifu PS5 review, it is not a game for everyone. It can be a brutally unforgiving brawler, but if you're up for the challenge (and actually have the time to master it!), then Sifu is superb. But as always, we want to know whether you've...
Quiz Test Your PlayStation General Knowledge - Issue 2
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 2 of our PlayStation General Knowledge Quiz. You can find our other issues by...
Poll Did You Buy Dying Light 2: Stay Human for PS5, PS4?
Undead sunset
It’s hard not to feel a little bit sorry for Dying Light 2: Stay Human. The game’s been in-development for an eternity, and finally released this week, but it’s launching in the shadow of two juggernauts: Horizon Forbidden West and Elden Ring (there’s Gran Turismo 7 just around the corner as well). With so many huge releases on...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 412
And breathe edition
It's been an absolutely bonkers week, in which PlayStation has bought Bungie and Sony has even hosted a well-received State of Play. Hell really has frozen over! Sammy Barker, Editor: I'm a bit knackered. I'm enjoying this busy period of PlayStation news after a dour 2021, but I think I'll probably chill out with a bit of...
First Impressions Ghostwire: Tokyo Goes Heavy on Supernatural Action
Tango Gameworks demos first 30 minutes
It's safe to say Ghostwire: Tokyo is absolutely nothing like The Evil Within. The first game out of Japanese studio Tango Gameworks was a masterclass in horror design (the same can be said of its underrated sequel), and there has not been anything quite like it since. We'd consider that a shame, but what the...
Talking Point What PS5, PS4 Live Service Games from Sony Do You Want?
A few things for Bungie to help with
Alright, we’ve established not everyone is overjoyed at the idea of Sony making more live service games, but the company seems pretty committed to the idea following its $3.6 billion acquisition of Bungie. The company revealed this week
First Impressions Gran Turismo 7 on PS5, PS4 Looks Like the Biggest and Best Yet
The posh coffee of sim racers
Gran Turismo creator Kazunori Yamauchi doesn’t just love cars – he worships them. Addressing media as part of a virtual presentation earlier this week, the industry veteran appeared to express sadness that younger generations may not share the same level of passion that he has for the automotive industry. His...
Live Watch the Gran Turismo 7 Sony PlayStation State of Play Livestream Right Here
Va va vroom
Where can you watch the Gran Turismo 7 Sony PlayStation State of Play livestream? On this very page, of course! Starting from 2PM PT / 10PM GMT, the Japanese giant will broadcast a full 30 minutes of Polyphony Digital’s simulation racer, showing off gameplay, features, and modes. Please note there will be no other games in this...
Soapbox Sony Is Making More Live Service Games for PS5, PS4, And I'm Excited
You read the headline right
Aw sh*t, here we go again: it’s time for the classic contrarian video game website opinion to stoke comments and clicks. Most people are mad about Sony’s decision to make more live service games, and now this chump has come along to tell you why you’re wrong all along. It’s a tale as old as time, and clickbait at...
Poll What Are Your Thoughts on Sony's Buyout of Bungie?
Bungie jumping
So, Sony's bought Bungie for $3.6 billion. Bungie being the developer that helped solidify Xbox as a gaming brand with Halo. Bungie being the developer who created Destiny with the backing of Activision — a publisher that's in the process of being
Reaction Sony's Bungie Buyout Means Little for PS5, PS4 Fans Right Now
Destiny unknown
Well, here we are again – another domino has dropped in the unstoppable march towards corporate consolidation. This time, though, our team has won: Bungie, the legendary creator of Halo and Destiny, is a PlayStation Studio! Except it’s not, but it also kinda is. The industry is weird these days so you’re going to have to stick...
Guide Upcoming PS5, PS4 Games for February and March 2022
Horizon! Elden Ring! Gran Turismo!
Here we go, then. February is here. The month that every game publisher decided was the appropriate position for their hot new release. The result is an exceedingly busy few weeks, and even looking further and into March, this period is pretty ridiculous. That's one way of looking at it — the other way is that...
Poll Are You Happy With Your PS Plus Games for February 2022?
Plus or minus?
Following on from Microsoft's agreement to acquire Activision Blizzard, it feels like many PlayStation fans have been waiting on Sony to strike back, as it were. Ahead of the official PlayStation Plus reveal for February, there was some speculation over whether Sony would unveil its heavily rumoured
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 411
Among thieves
Phew, it's been a much less dramatic week, but still packed with plenty of exciting news. Sony's got a big month coming up, and we've been inundated with updates on Horizon Forbidden West and Gran Turismo 7 as a result. Let the good times roll! Sammy Barker, Editor: I'm really enjoying Destruction AllStars after the update, so I...
Poll We Want You to Rate Your Favourite PS Vita Games
Help us build a definitive list
Can you believe that the PS Vita is almost ten years old? Next month, Sony’s impossibly pretty handheld platform will double its digits, and we’re hoping to mark the occasion with a list of the Best PS Vita Games – as decided by you! We had a lot of fun polling you on the PS3 recently, and now we’re eager to...
Poll Did You Buy Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves Collection?
To be treasured
Nathan Drake returns this week in Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves Collection on PlayStation 5, and we want to know if you're embarking on a new treasure hunt. The remastered package includes two hit PS4 titles: the near essential Uncharted 4: A Thief's End, and excellent spinoff Uncharted: The Lost Legacy. If you own either game on...
Reaction We Need to Talk About Tiny Tina on PS Plus
Dragon weep
The reaction to PS Plus ebbs-and-flows depending on the lineup. For example, the vast majority of subscribers were pretty happy with Deep Rock Galactic, DIRT 5, and Persona 5 Strikers last month – all decent, recommended games. The response to February 2022’s PS Plus lineup, with UFC 4 and
Hands On They Made Destruction AllStars on PS5 Good
Like, for real
When it released last year, Destruction AllStars ultimately disappointed. Lucid Games’ chaotic crash-‘em-up was not a dud – in fact, between its diverse cast of well-animated characters and compelling use of the DualSense controller, there was much to like – but it just didn’t feel quite right. It was hard to put into words,...
Hands On Atelier Sophie 2 Seems Like a Very Promising JRPG Sequel
The story continues
Atelier’s Mysterious Trilogy was recently re-released on the PlayStation 4 but Gust has obviously decided that it isn’t quite finished with that story. Atelier Sophie 2: The Alchemist of the Mysterious Dream takes place in between the first and second games, and we were recently given access to the opening couple of hours on...
Talking Point What PS Plus Games for February 2022 Do You Want?
When will PS Plus be announced?
What are the February 2022 PS Plus games for PS5 and PS4 and when will the February 2022 PS Plus games be announced? We held this article for as long as possible after copious leaks this past year, but it seems Sony may have finally sniffed out its French mole — temporarily, at least. PS Plus may be rumoured to be...
Jacking in
Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin remains something of an enigma. We've known about the action RPG for ages, but between it being an alternate timeline origin story for the first Final Fantasy, the modern main characters, and all of the inescapable "Chaos!" memes, we've been dying to get some insight into what is one of Square...
Quiz Test Your PlayStation General Knowledge - Issue 1
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? Below, you'll find 15 general knowledge questions with multiple choice answers. Some are relatively...
Talking Point In Theory, Could Xbox Game Pass Come to PS5, PS4?
Pass it on
It’s not yet clear what the future holds for Activision Blizzard and Call of Duty on PlayStation. Sony’s alluded to Microsoft honouring existing contracts, but there’s no word on how long those will last. Meanwhile, talkative Xbox chief Phil Spencer has expressed a “desire”
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 410
And breathe
Did anything major happen this week? Nah, it's just January, right. Nothing major at all. Great stuff, let's just play some video games this weekend, then. No one's exhausted from corporate takeovers here. Not us. Sammy Barker, Editor: I'll be honest with you, I'm playing The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time. No, I'm not really sure...
Poll Does Sony Need to Take Action After Microsoft's Activision Buyout?
Holding out for a hero
Microsoft's jaw-dropping acquisition of Activision Blizzard earlier this week has fundamentally changed the gaming landscape as we know it. The reported $68 billion buyout shows just how ridiculously deep Microsoft's pockets are — and that financial bulk is something that Sony simply cannot compete with. It leaves the...
Poll Would You Still Buy PlayStation Consoles Without Activision Blizzard Games?
The call of duty
In a move that will shake the gaming industry to its core, Microsoft is on course to buy Activision Blizzard for a reported figure of $68 billion. This means that incredibly popular properties such as Call of Duty, World of Warcraft, Diablo, and Overwatch, would be owned by Microsoft. You could argue that those last two franchises...
Reaction Activision Blizzard Buyout Is Devastating for PS5, PS4
The end of an era
Is this the end of PlayStation? It’s always easy to get apocalyptic in situations like this, but it’s obviously not. Sony’s gaming division remains a wildly popular brand globally, and no single publisher can ever detract from that. Make no mistake, though, Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision Blizzard for $70 billion is a...
Hands On OlliOlli World Is a Bold and Brilliant New Spin on the Skateboarding Series
JollyOlli good
Before getting our hands on the PlayStation 5 version of OlliOlli World for this preview, we refreshed ourselves on the basics in OlliOlli 2: Welcome to Olliwood. We quickly remembered the challenging but intuitive controls, the ridiculously addictive allure of besting your scores on each level, and the clean, understated...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 409
A freezing frontier
We're not sure about your part of the world, but the temperature has absolutely plummeted here at Push Square Towers. It means we'll be avoiding the outdoors as much as humanly possible, as we tuck in to a number of titles over the weekend. Sammy Barker, Editor: The NFL playoffs get underway this weekend, and with so much sport...
Talking Point What Do You Realistically Expect from PS5, PS4's Game Pass Inspired PS Plus Reboot?
Plus one
Sony is reportedly revising its subscription services, with a new initiative codenamed Project Spartacus being touted behind closed company walls. This, it’s rumoured, will phase out streaming option PS Now and create three new PS Plus tiers. For many, the service will remain unchanged, offering the existing mix of discounts, cloud saves,...
Video Convincing a Nintendo Fan to Buy a PS5
You know it makes (Dual)Sense
Believe it or not, there are some people out there who haven’t yet picked up a PlayStation 5 (and not just because they’re still a nightmare to get hold of). Alex Olney from our sister site, Nintendo Life, is one of these misguided souls. He claims to not need one seeing as a lot of first-party PlayStation...
Reaction Can We Chill Out About Sony's Commitment to PS4, Please?
🙄
This week it was reported that Sony would produce a further one million PlayStation 4 consoles through 2022, and the Internet lost its mind. This agenda was partly pushed by an increasingly irritating media, with some of the headlines including Expect More Cross-Gen Games As Sony Orders 1 Million PS4s. There aren’t enough eye-rolling emojis...
Hands On God of War PC Is a Great Way to Play a PS4 Classic
RT-Axe on
In 2018 Sony Santa Monica shipped God of War, a soft reboot of the fan-favourite action-adventure trilogy that traded the Greek pantheon for Norse mythology. Featuring an emotional narrative that focused on the relationship between the rough-edged Kratos and his young son Atreus, God of War reinvigorated the series without straying too far...
Poll How Long Should Games Be?
Playtime counter
There's a new question on the minds of gamers: how long should a game realistically be? Sparked by Techland proudly claiming Dying Light 2 will take 500 hours to complete — which has now been walked back twice in just a few days — it feels like a backlash to seriously long titles is brewing somewhat. Of cours
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 408
Cold, man
Normal, numbered service returns in this week's WAYP, as we push forward for a new year of Push Square's longest running series. Hard to believe we're now up to 408 issues, to be honest. Sammy Barker, Editor: I'm absolutely loving Life Is Strange: True Colors, so much so I can't believe I waited this long to play it. I think Life Is...
Poll How Would You Rate PS Plus in 2021?
Plus or minus?
Now that 2021 is done and dusted, we think it's time to look back at PlayStation Plus, and what Sony's subscription service offered over the last 12 months. If you've been subscribed to PS Plus in that time, we'd love to know your thoughts. But before we get to our polls, let's recap by taking a look at every 'free' game that was...
Poll What PlayStation Game Are You Most Looking Forward to in January 2022?
New year, new poll
It's a new year, and it's time for a new type of poll here on Push Square. At the beginning of each month, we're going to be asking you lot about your most anticipated PlayStation games. Now, admittedly, January isn't exactly overflowing with hype. This month's release schedule is looking decidedly dry — probably because...