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Interview Amanita Design on Its Eight Year Journey Making Creaks
From concept to final release
Creaks is out on PlayStation 4 today and it's the best indie title of 2020 so far. If you happened to miss the recent Push Square review, in which we awarded the latest game from Amanita Design a 9/10, we recommend you double back and check it out first. Last week, we said: "With a stunning art style to boot as well as...
Poll Would You Still Pay for PS Plus if Online Multiplayer Was Free Elsewhere?
Paradigm shift
There are intensifying rumours that Microsoft is planning to scrap the multiplayer paywall on its Xbox consoles, meaning that you wouldn’t need to pay a subscription fee to play online. It’d be a bold move considering the Redmond firm was the first to introduce such a scheme on consoles, but would it impact your relationship with...
Interview How Dreams' PSVR Update Empowers Players to Be Even More Creative
Lucid Dreams
Dreams has been out since February, and ever since, fans have been patiently awaiting the arrival of support for PlayStation VR. That day is very nearly upon us, with the expansion hitting the PS4 title tomorrow, 22nd July. If you're curious about the thinking behind this update, and how Media Molecule is expanding the already enormous...
Interview Lake Is an 'Escape From Today's Always Online State of Mind'
Gamious on its relaxing mail simulator
How inviting does that headline sound? In an age of smartphones, tablets, laptops, and game consoles that feel the need to stay up to date with the wider world and social media, it can be nice to disconnect and take some time for yourself. Lake, from Dutch developer Gamious, is attempting to replicate the...
Community Show Us Your Best Ghost of Tsushima Photo Mode Screenshots
Looking good, samurai
There's no doubting that Ghost of Tsushima is one of the very best looking games on PlayStation 4, and it just so happens to launch with perhaps the most robust and easy-to-use Photo Mode we've seen yet. That is the perfect recipe for a bit of community fun, so we want to feature your greatest in-game creations on the site...
Interview Maintaining Our Humanity with Disintegration Composer Jon Everist
Man vs. machine
We recently had the chance to chat with Jon Everist, composer of V1 Interactive’s curious hybrid of RTS and third-person shooter: Disintegration. We got to discuss the balancing act between these two genres, the rather heart-breaking passing of music legend Ennio Morricone, and the struggle to maintain humanity amidst a synthetic...
Quiz How Well Do You Know Sony's First-Party Studios?
PlayStation knowledge
Sony's line-up of first-party developers consistently put out some of the very best experiences in the industry, to the point where it's sometimes tough to compete. Earlier this year, the Japanese giant brought every one of its teams under the same umbrella of PlayStation Studios, but how well do you know those developers? Have...
Gallery Ghost of Tsushima Is One of the Best Looking Games We've Ever Played
Island life
Ghost of Tsushima is a truly gorgeous game. The PlayStation 4 exclusive has blown us away time and time again with its beautifully crafted open world, complete with so many vibrant colours and outstanding art direction. It's one of those games where we found ourselves reaching for the Share button every two minutes. As such, we thought...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 333
333's a magic number
Three-hundred-and-thirty-three issues of What Are You Playing This Weekend? You better believe it. They say three's a magic number, so 333 has to be pretty special, right? Let's hope so, because this weekend marks the launch of Sony's final PlayStation 4 exclusive: Ghost of Tsushima. We imagine a lot of our readers will be...
Poll Did You Buy Ghost of Tsushima?
Greetings, samurai
It's been a busy couple of months for Sony and PlayStation. Not only have we been shown the PlayStation 5 in action, we've been lucky enough to play two stellar PlayStation 4 exclusives: The Last of Us: Part II, and Ghost of Tsushima. The latter has just released on Sony's current-gen console, and as always, we're here to ask...
Live Watch the PS5 DualSense Controller Hands On Livestream Right Here
Keighley's thoughts
Summer Game Fest lead Geoff Keighley has been lucky enough to get his hands on a PlayStation 5 DualSense controller, and today he plans to livestream his first thoughts on the pad. We're not entirely sure what this stream will entail, but we expect the man himself will share his feelings on the DualSense's haptic feedback and...
Feature 15 Samurai Games, Movies, and Anime That Will Help You Get Hyped for Ghost of Tsushima
Way of the samurai
With Ghost of Tsushima releasing on the 17th July 2020, we thought it might be fun to look at and recommend other samurai media in an effort to fuel your hype. As such, we've compiled a list of 15 samurai games, movies, and anime that we think are well worth checking out, even if you're totally new to samurai stuff in general...
Round Up Ghost of Tsushima Reviews Are Sharp As a Samurai's Blade
The scores are in
Reviews for Ghost of Tsushima went live a little earlier today, and it seems Sucker Punch has delivered once again. Verdicts are largely positive for the samurai open world title, which impresses with its gorgeous open world and fluid combat. Between this and The Last of Us 2, Sony is sending off PlayStation 4 in brilliant style...
Interview Finding Out Where the Heart Is with Dev Armature Studio
"Life is a dream. Shared with others."
Two weeks ago, you may have caught the PlayStation 4 announcement of Where the Heart Is. Revealed alongside eight other indie titles coming to Sony platforms, this narrative-based adventure title caught our eye with a beautiful art style and the sort of in-game decisions and choices which never fail to make us...
Round Up What Was Announced at Ubisoft Forward?
All the PS5, PS4 reveals
Ubisoft has just shared more details on its upcoming slate of PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 titles as part of an entirely digital event named Ubisoft Forward. Featuring lots of different open world titles, the publisher once again proved how it has grown to become one of the biggest names in the industry. The showcase took...
Talking Point Did Ubisoft Forward Meet Your Expectations?
The French battle cry
E3 2020 might have been cancelled, but that didn't stop the French powerhouse of Ubisoft from putting on its own digital event and showcasing a selection of its upcoming titles. So, what did the event actually play host to? We saw much more of Assassin's Creed Valhalla and Watch Dogs Legion with in-depth gameplay demonstrations...
Live Watch the Ubisoft Forward Livestream Right Here
We are Legion
Ubisoft Forward is the French juggernaut’s E3 2020 press conference alternative, and it’s shaping up to be a blockbuster show. With the publisher remaining quiet for much of the year, it will almost certainly have plenty to say. Assassin’s Creed Valhalla and Watch Dogs Legion are guaranteed to be the star attractions, but we...
Guide What Time Is Ubisoft Forward?
Dates, times, and where to watch
After E3 2020 was scrapped entirely thanks to the coronavirus pandemic, lots of publishers have been taking to the internet with an entirely digital showcase to debut their game announcements. Ubisoft has also decided to take this online route with Ubisoft Forward, a livestream that promises to share the future of...
Live Watch the Devolver Digital Direct Livestream Right Here
What madness is this?
Devolver Digital. That’s it – that’s the article. No, not really: the indie publisher is planning another one of its infamous livestreams, and you can probably expect all of the usual shenanigans from the label. In among the madness should be a couple of games, so join us from 12PM PDT / 8PM BST to watch the insanity...
Feature Rocket League: A Celebration to Five Years
Calculated!
Rocket League celebrated its fifth anniversary on Wednesday, and we can hardly believe it. Introducing many players to Soccar back in 2015, this once-indie game has become a defining multiplayer experience for PlayStation 4 and, according to Psyonix’s latest figures, an incredible 75 million players have registered since launch...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 332
The one Barker skipped
What's this? A weekly issue of What Are You Playing This Weekend not penned by Push Square overlord Sammy Barker? That's right, he has scrapped his duties this weekend for a nice little getaway along the south coast of England. It's not like he can do too much down there, considering the current circumstances, but we'll still...
Poll Would You Pay $70 for a Brand New PS5 Game?
Making the investment
Over the past week or so, the price of games has once again become a major topic of discussion. Sparked by the next-gen NBA 2K21, the basketball simulator plans to charge its users $69.99 for a copy of the game on PlayStation 5. This is, of course, a $10 increase over what consumers have come to expect out of major AAA titles...
Hands On Sword Art Online: Alicization Lycoris Is a Technical Mess on PS4
A seriously disappointing return
The latest Sword Art Online game, Sword Art Online: Alicization Lycoris, is out today on PlayStation 4. We have a copy of the game for review, but we haven't played enough of it to deliver any kind of final judgement just yet. However, we felt that it was worth writing up a quick Hands On article just to let you know...
First Impressions Twin Mirror Is DONTNOD's Most Cinematic Game Yet
Doppelgänger danger
DONTNOD Entertainment has made a name for itself over the PlayStation 4 generation thanks to the compelling narratives of two Life Is Strange titles. The tales of Max Caulfield and her buddy Chloe Price as well as the brotherly duo of Sean and Daniel Diaz have both helped to really launch the developer into the public eye, but...
Guide Resident Evil Village: Everything We Know So Far
All the information you need
Resident Evil Village is Capcom's first next-generation game announced for PlayStation 5. Scheduled to launch at some point in 2021, it returns to the first-person perspective that Resident Evil 7: Biohazard standardised rather than a third-person camera seen in the remakes of Resident Evil 2 and
Soapbox Beat Saber, or How I Learned To Stop Hating the Song Packs and Love Imagine Dragons
Radioactive! Radioactive!
The final notes slain, Beat Saber takes me back to the menu. My arms can finally rest, having been put through the wringer. Not a full combo, but still an S rank. That’s something, but I’ve full-combo’d this before. I better try again. Just one more try. Just one more. The lights fade. 'Radioactive' starts again, and...
Guide Best PS4 Games of 2020 So Far
2020's best PS4 games so far
We're half way through 2020, and what an eventful six months it's been. Our world has been a chaotic place lately, and even the games industry has felt the effects of these unprecedented times. However, the show must go on, and despite everything, 2020 has delivered some cracking PlayStation 4 games. Here are our top 10...
Talking Point Is the PlayStation Store Starting to Rival Steam Sales?
Crunching data
This morning's PlayStation Store July Savings sale sparked a bit of a discussion in the Push Square Slack channel. Is Sony's digital storefront now at a point where it can consider itself just as good as the legendary Steam sales which PC players have fallen in love with for years? Indeed, as the PlayStation 4 generation has...
Live Watch the Nacon Connect Livestream Right Here
Allons-y
Nacon is one of the newest publishers on the block, having paired its peripherals division with Bigben Interactive to create a games-maker-cum-accessories giant. And the French firm is holding a livestream today to showcase a handful of upcoming titles. You can watch the whole thing live from 1PM EDT / 6PM BST. Nacon Connect: <liveblog...
Feature Best Playstation Music of June 2020
The month we’ve all been waiting for
June was a very big month for Playstation, seeing the launch of one of the most hotly anticipated sequels of not just the generation, but maybe all time. The Last of Us is kind of a big deal, and the music is a big part of that. But there were some other really great soundtracks that dropped this month too!...
Interview Dustborn Dev on Word Play, Diversity, and Representation
Making language matter
Ever since Sony's PlayStation 5 games reveal event, we've seen a flurry of next-generation titles announced at various different digital events. We're quite excited about pretty much all of them, but one game which really caught our eye here at Push Square was Dustborn. Revealed as part of
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 331
Something for the weekend
Have you finished The Last of Us 2 yet? It’s a difficult title to replace really, isn’t it? Fortunately, the promising Ghost of Tsushima is right around the corner. Some of us are already playing it. Sammy Barker, Editor: I fancied something light to follow up The Last of Us 2 with, so I've been playing Spyro...
Poll What New PS5 Games Are You Most Excited About?
Time to get hyped
A few weeks ago, the Push Square team came together to discuss the new PlayStation 5 games we're most excited about. Our list included the likes of Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart, Resident Evil Village, and Demon's Souls. However, do your tastes align with ours?
First Impressions Street Power Soccer Is PS4 Footie for the YouTube Era
'Megs
After a coronavirus enforced hiatus, the Premier League has returned. But while VAR remains as bemusing as ever, it’s not really the same: the pace is slow, the quality is generally quite low, and Liverpool are champions. Street Power Soccer is promising a haven away from a world where Jordan Henderson has a Champions League title stuffed in...
Poll Which Version of the PS5 Do You Plan to Buy?
To physical or not to physical
That there are two versions of the PlayStation 5 came as a bit of a shock, and it’s something we haven’t really discussed yet. Unlike what’s being rumoured for Xbox – that is two disparate models, with a more affordable alternative to the Xbox Series X still to be announced – Sony’s essentially unveiled two...
Guide Upcoming PS4 Games for July and August 2020
Iron Man! Ghost of Tsushima! Destroy All Humans!
The summer burns on, and you know what? There's a surprising number of exciting PlayStation 4 games on the way. In addition to some major PS4 exclusives from Sony, there are plenty of titles arriving in July and August. As always, we've gathered them all up for you here in one convenient place. What...
Feature Amazing Dreams Creations You Need to See - Issue #5
Platforming, ghost towns, and getting meta
We're huge fans of Dreams here at Push Square Towers, but it's difficult to define what this PlayStation 4 exclusive is. With the possibilities almost limitless, the variety of experiences available within this title is ridiculous. There's no way everyone will have time to play everything. If you're simply...
Feature Best PlayStation Game Making Of Documentaries
Behind-the-scenes
It’s obviously fun playing games, but it can also be entertaining getting a glimpse into the creative process that helped make them a reality. Documentaries designated to game development are generally quite rare, but in this article we’ve compiled some of the must watch Making Ofs inspired by several of PlayStation’s biggest...
Talking Point Which Free July 2020 PS Plus Games Do You Want?
When will July 2020's PlayStation Plus lineup be announced?
What’s the July 2020 PlayStation Plus lineup? And when will the free July 2020 PS Plus games be announced? Sony’s subscription service enjoyed a quality month in June 2020, with blockbuster first-person shooters Star Wars Battlefront 2 and Call of Duty: WWII occupying the spotlight...
Quiz Can You Name These PS4 Games from Their PlayStation Store Descriptions?
Blurb play
The PlayStation Store is host to thousands of games, and every one of them has a few sentences telling you what they're all about. But what if these descriptions are removed from their game pages, and any obvious clues censored out? Could you identify the games from the blurb provided by the publisher? Put yourself to the test with this...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 330
Sun and games
Has it really been a week since The Last of Us: Part II launched? Most of you will probably be mopping up the Platinum Trophy using our The Last of Us 2 guide or perhaps participating in our spoiler discussion. As for the rest of you, well, you’ll probably be working on finishing the game. Don’t rush – it deserves to be savoured...
Talking Point The Last of Us 2 Spoilers Discussion
Every last one of 'em
The Last of Us: Part II has been out for a full week now, and it’s dominated our online and offline discussions in that time. Many of you will have finished the campaign now, but if you haven’t, don’t rush – this article is going nowhere. If you do decide to continue scrolling, though, it’s only fair for us to point...
Guide Where to Pre-Order Marvel's Iron Man VR, PS Move Controllers, and PSVR Bundles
How to buy Marvel's Iron Man VR
Marvel's Iron Man VR is fast approaching. Are you looking to buy this exciting PlayStation VR game? Perhaps you need some PS Move controllers, too. They're hard to come by these days, but luckily there's a neat Iron Man VR bundle -- in the UK, at least. Whether you're in the US or the UK, check out all the links you...
Round Up New Cyberpunk 2077 Hands On Previews Are Very Positive
Four hours with the game
A handful of lucky media outlets have recently gone hands on with Cyberpunk 2077, and now they're free to tell us all about their time with the open world RPG. As far as we know, these previews are based on the PC version of the game, streamed directly to the writer. But even with the obstacles that the coronavirus pandemic...
Live Watch the Cyberpunk 2077 Night City Wire Event Livestream Right Here
The city beckons
With The Last of Us: Part II already out and Ghost of Tsushima right around the corner, attention now must turn to Cyberpunk 2077, which is arguably the most anticipated title of the trio. CD Projekt RED hasn’t exactly been forthcoming about its role-playing release over the past couple of years, but that changes today with a big...
Guide When Is the Cyberpunk 2077 Night City Wire Event?
Dates and times for Cyberpunk 2077 live stream
We're about to see Cyberpunk 2077 in action for the first time in ages. CD Projekt RED's Night City Wire presentation is just around the corner, and promises a fresh look at the hotly anticipated RPG. So, what are all the details? When is the Cyberpunk 2077 Night City Wire live stream, and what will we...
Live Watch the Marvel's Avengers War Table Livestream Right Here
Reassemble
It’s been a long, long time since we saw Marvel’s Avengers in action, so hot on the heels of the title’s confirmation for the PlayStation 5, comes our first proper look at the release in months. Crystal Dynamics’ War Table stream sounds like it’s going to be a State of Play-style broadcast dedicated to the upcoming superhero...
Poll What Is Your Preferred Game Length?
Finding the sweet spot
What is your preferred game length? Obviously, it’s hard to pin a uniform number on this question as it depends on the context; RPGs generally take longer to complete than your average character action game, but at what point do you feel like you’re getting value for money? Do you like your titles to clock in with 50 hour...
Guide Where to Buy The Last of Us 2, Limited Edition PS4 Pro Console, and Accessories
How to buy The Last of Us Part II
Are you looking to buy The Last of Us: Part II on PlayStation 4? The game is out now and selling fast. There are lots of options available, so let's go through them all now. Where to Buy The Last of Us 2 (US): <products category="PS4 Games" campaign="The Last of Us 2" region="USA" style="grid"> Where to...
Live Watch the New Game+ Expo Livestream Right Here
For fans of Japanese games
Are you a fan of Japanese games and publishers? Then you’ll probably want to tune in to the New Game+ Expo today, which starts with a short showcase and then will dig into demos for a range of publishers, including SEGA, Atlus, and SNK. The whole shindig is scheduled to get underway from 8AM PDT / 4PM BST, and you can...