News Sony Investigating as Christmas Traffic Pulls PSN Offline
Scheduled maintenance not planned
Feature Boxing Day 2014 Deals - Every PS4, PS3, and PlayStation Vita Sale
Lightning discounts for the freshly flush
News - December, 2014
Wednesday31st Dec 2014
News Could We See More of God of War PS4 in March?
There will only be chaos
Sony Santa Monica has had a crazy year. From the confirmation of the cancellation of its rumoured sci-fi project right through to moving offices, the first-party outfit has definitely entered a new era. And we now know that, in addition to its various external projects,
Feature What Are January 2015's Free PlayStation Plus Games?
Happy new year
And that, as they say, is the end of that. The past twelve months have been impressive for PlayStation Plus, with Sony giving away over $1,300 worth of software. However, the premium subscription service did come under fire at some points in 2014, primarily due to the emphasis on some less than stellar indie titles. It looks like the...
Game of the Year Gold Trophy - inFAMOUS: Second Son
Fetch quest
Few games feel quite like inFAMOUS: Second Son. We forgive Grand Theft Auto and Red Dead Redemption the odd controller quirk because their sandboxes are so sizeable that they mask any shortcomings, but delicately guiding the dextrous Delsin 'Too Cool for School' Rowe through the dreary districts of Seattle is this PlayStation 4...
News PS4 Racer Ready to Run Hits a Speed Bump
Beatshapers busy with other projects
Ukrainian developer Beatshapers had already been working on Ready to Run for a while when we spoke to the studio in February, but it doesn't sound like the remote control racer will be ready for release any time soon. With its ongoing virtual reality experiments, along with continued work on streaming sho
Feature 2014's Most Memorable PlayStation Music
Sounds good
The music that we hear in games plays an integral part in our enjoyment of the experience. While this is by no means exclusive to the medium, the interactive nature of games means that the memories linked with certain musical cues can carry more potency than in other types of media. Last year was a hell of a year for game soundtracks,...
News Fat Princess: Piece of Cake Bulks Up on Vita in January
Sweet tooth
The fitness industry is one of the few markets that actually enjoys increased sales in January, but Sony Santa Monica is having none of that. The developer has announced that match-three puzzler Fat Princess: Piece of Cake will chow down on the PlayStation Vita in January. The free-to-play foray is already available on smartphones and...
Tuesday30th Dec 2014
News January's Free PlayStation Plus Games include inFAMOUS: First Light on PS4 and More
The Swapper, DuckTales Remastered, and Duke Nukem also up for grabs
Prematurely or not, Sony's announced the European PlayStation Plus lineup for January on Facebook. As part of a video – which hasn't been removed from the platform holder's page yet – the firm reiterated that PlayStation 4 exclusive inFAMOUS: First Light will be your headline...
Review Trine: Enchanted Edition (PlayStation 4)
Trine too hard
Trine is undoubtedly the quintessential puzzle platformer. Originally released in 2008, the surprisingly lengthy adventure has since been re-released a number of different times on a number of different platforms. This latest version includes upgraded visuals, but does its classic gameplay still hold up, or should it be banished to...
Review Cosmophony (PlayStation 3)
Hell in a halfpipe
Cosmophony is a rhythmic shooter for the PlayStation 3 which has you guiding a craft as it flies through a wire frame halfpipe packed full of geometric shapes. These are either obstacles to avoid or targets to blast and each of the five stages available are set to a thumping drum and bass soundtrack from French producer and DJ,...
Game of the Year Silver Trophy - P.T.
Silent fright
Stealthily announced at Sony's Gamescom conference, P.T. was billed as a 'Playable Teaser' for a new first-person horror game by the fictional 7780s Studio. After the sort of frenzied investigation that only the Internet can provide, it was discovered that the daunting downloadable was in fact a demo for a new Silent Hill game directed...
News You'll Need a Walk in Wardrobe to Store All of Dead or Alive 5: Last Round's Costumes
Haven't got a stitch to wear
If you're the sort of person that enjoys playing dress-up, then Dead or Alive 5: Last Round could well be a must. The forthcoming PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 3 re-release will come with a bevy of threads out of the box, including cheerleader outfits, formal wear, legacy costumes, and much, much more. The game is...
News PSN Downtime Prolongs NA PlayStation Store Flash Sale
Time extension
The worst now appears to be behind us, as Sony has confirmed that the PlayStation Network should finally be running as intended again. This means that we can get back to proper news coverage, rather than updates about MTU settings and other such nonsense. First, though, we should inform you that the
News Paparazzi for PS4 Has Nothing to Do with That Lady GaGa Song
There's no other superstar
You know that your life's been a success when leering reporters covet photos of you in compromising positions. Paparazzi, a brand new indie title heading to the PlayStation 4 in February, sees you trying to protect your dignity – all while a pal attempts to expose your salacious side for a quick buck. Sounds like pure...
Sunday28th Dec 2014
News Sony Suggests a PS4 Reboot if You Still Can't Sign in to PSN
Simple solutions
We've been signed in to the PlayStation Network on all three of our primary Sony systems all day, but a quick look at our site statistics suggests that we're one of the lucky ones. The platform holder insists, however, that its online infrastructure is working, and recommends a reboot if you still can't login with your PlayStation...
Monday29th Dec 2014
Feature 10 PS4 Firmware Update Features That Need to Be Added in 2015
System stability
Sony's been getting stick for staying somewhat static in 2014, but we reckon that the PlayStation 4 is already in a strong position from a system software perspective. There's plenty that could be improved upon, of course – but outside of the odd missing media function, the console's been fairly compete
News PSN Down for Some Another Day as High Volume Prompts Connection Problems
Offline again
While there have been definite improvements to the PlayStation Network over the past 24 hours or so, it's clear from social media that Sony is still having serious issues getting gamers back online. We can use our PlayStation 4, PlayStation 3, and Vita without any problems here in the UK, but it would appear that we're among the lucky...
Game of the Year Bronze Trophy - Dragon Age: Inquisition
Scale bound
Sadly, big budget RPGs are often in short supply these days, but when one finally comes along, it can turn out to be something special. Dragon Age: Inquisition is one such title, featuring a fantasy world that you can really sink your teeth into. As the leader of the Inquisition – an independent faction that's assembled to sort out...
News PlanetSide 2's PS4 Beta Will Crash Land Next Month
Side by side
Originally due out before the end of 2014, Sony Online Entertainment chief John Smedley has attached an early January launch date to the hotly anticipated PlanetSide 2 beta on the PlayStation 4. Writing on Twitter, he told an eager fan: "We tried hard [to hit the aforementioned date]. As it happens, there are only a few weeks to go –...
News Disgaea 5 Brings Massive Damage to PS4 in New Trailer
Sage it ain't so
Nippon Ichi's uber-niche strategy role-playing series will be making the jump to the PlayStation 4 next year in Disgaea 5, and the Japanese outfit has released a new trailer to reveal what it has in store. In addition to the usual mix of massive damage and tactical planning, the title will introduce a couple of new classes and...
News UK Sales Charts: A Familiar Top Five Finishes 2014
Over and out
There are absolutely no upsets in the UK Sales Charts this week, as the top five consists of five very familiar franchises. Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare held onto the number one spot, but was battled all of the way by Grand Theft Auto V. Elsewhere, FIFA 15 finished in third, ahead of Ubisoft blockbusters Assassin's Creed Unity and Far...
Sunday28th Dec 2014
Game of the Year Best PS4 Games of 2014
Greatness awaits
Sony would probably agree that the PlayStation 4's first year wasn't exactly vintage – but then, when does a console ever come flying out of the gates? From a first-party perspective, the platform holder pumped out some quality titles, but compared to its frankly frighteningly lineup in 2013, the past twelve months have fallen...
News Meet the Man Who Stole Christmas for PS4 Fans
The Grinch would be proud
While the PlayStation Network slowly rolls back out around the globe, the after effects of a recent gaming cyber attack are still looming large. Indeed, some people are still unable to connect on the PlayStation 4, rendering Christmas gifts untouched. Meanwhile, the damage to Sony's reputation has been catastrophic –...
Rumour Rebecca Chambers Will Return in Resident Evil Zero on PS4, PS3
Oh, Coen then
It seems like Capcom's not even going to bother waiting to see if its forthcoming Resident Evil re-release is successful, as it appears to be lining up a remastered version of divisive GameCube prequel Resident Evil Zero as we type. Eagle eyed fans spotted the game's icon on a PlayStation 4 dashboard image, which the publisher is using...
News Joy to the World, PSN's No Longer Offline
Most people can now connect
Let's hope that this is the last article that we have to write on this matter: PlayStation Network is finally coming back online across the globe. While not everyone has access yet, we're now able to use our consoles fully – we even tried our luck by purchasing a couple of games from the PlayStation Store, and had zero...
News Christmas Will Last Longer in Grand Theft Auto Online on PS4, PS3
The most wonderful time of the year
We hope that you enjoyed it, because Christmas is now more or less over for another year. While there's still New Year to look forward to, though, Rockstar Games is prolonging the seasonal spirit in Grand Theft Auto Online due to the ongoing PlayStation Network outage on the PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 3. Aw,...
Video Watch As We Recap 2014's Best PS4 Games
Once more with feeling
If this video were a part of a pudding, it'd be the delicious sponge bit separating the jelly and custard in a nice trifle. In other words: it represents the centre piece of our coverage, before we get to the fruity finale next week. "What's it all about, then?" we hear you scream. Well, it's the best PS4 games of 2014 –...
Saturday27th Dec 2014
News Can't Connect to PSN? This Trick Is Working for Some
Log in to your PS4 at last
We're not network engineers. While we have a basic understanding of the Internet and how it works, we're not blessed with the knowledge required to fast-track your connection to the PlayStation Network. Fortunately, some people are, and there's a nifty trick doing the rounds that will apparently help you to log in – even...
News Sony Engineers Investigating as PS4 Goes Offline Again
PSN problems proceed
Alright, this is getting boring now. Sony declared earlier today that the PlayStation Network was rolling back out on the PlayStation 4, PlayStation 3, and Vita, and we were able to log in without a hitch for a few hours. However, any hopes of the service returning fully have taken yet another tumble, as the platform holder now...
News Sony's Slowly Starting to Bring PSN Online After Catastrophic Christmas Outages
Back in action
After a series of deadly DDoS attacks over the Christmas period, Sony's PlayStation Network online services were left in tatters and rendered unusable for almost three days. Obviously, the Japanese giant was quick to react, reassuring us that it had all of its best engineers on the case. However, it was only able to give vague...
Soapbox Poor Communication Continues to Be PSN's Biggest Problem
Sammy Barker is sick of Sony's silence
The PlayStation Network has been on and off for three days now, and it's not good enough. I'm confident that Sony is working around the clock to restore the service, and I'm not one of those people that lacks patience, but I am disappointed at the Japanese giant's communication on the matter. At this point, we...
Weirdness This Christmas Gift Is the PS4 Equivalent of Coal
Stone the crows
If you reckon that you had a rough Christmas trying to connect to the PlayStation Network, then spare a thought for Igor Baksht's poor 13-year-old niece, who almost received a box of rocks for the big day. According to the Daily Mail, the aforementioned unfortunate shopper picked up a PlayStation 4 from Wal-Mart, but was sold a box...
Game of the Year Best PS3 Games of 2014
Antiques roadshow
It's been a funny year for the PlayStation 3. While the system has received plenty of support in 2014, it feels like the attention of the industry has moved on. Cross-generation titles like Destiny and Far Cry 4 have all been advertised with the PlayStation 4 in mind, and sales have taken a tumble as a consequence. Despite what...
News Final Fantasy XV Goes Ridin' in New PS4 Screenshots
Titan fall
Unlike the snow on our doorstep, news is a little thin on the ground right now. While we've been kept busy over the Christmas period with various PlayStation Network outages, there's not an enormous amount else for us to report on. That's welcome news for everyone at Push Square Towers, because we have a backlog to beat and turkey...
Video Watch As We Recap 2014's Best PS3 Games
Old but gold
... And we're back. Following on from yesterday's uber-awesome PlayStation Vita video – what do you mean you didn't watch it yet? – we're here to talk you through the best PlayStation 3 games of 2014. As an aside, there are free Ferrero Rochers up for grabs if you subscribe to our YouTube channel*. See y'all tomorrow. [ Subscribe...
Friday26th Dec 2014
News PSN Offline for Second Day as Attackers Bring Servers Down
Manic maintenance on PS4
We had hoped that we wouldn't have to write a second article on the ongoing PlayStation Network outage, but it's been 24 hours since our previous report, so we figured that we better drop some new knowledge on the situation. Unfortunately, there's not a whole lot to tell; Sony's servers appear to be still under fire...
Talking Point Which PS4 Games Are You Most Looking Forward to in 2015?
Thinking ahead
We love navel gazing as much as the next person here at Push Square Towers, which is why we've compiled seven features on our favourite 2014 PlayStation forays. However, in an industry that's constantly moving forwards, it's hard not to look ahead as well. That's why we've pulled our team together one last time to discuss our most...
Game of the Year Best PS Vita Games of 2014
The whole world in your hands
For a format that's struggled in an age of smartphones and tablet games, the PlayStation Vita has carved out a committed niche of core gamers who love the handheld to death. We get a lot of requests here at Push Square, but number one with a bullet is more coverage for the Japanese giant's miniscule machine – and it's...
Video Watch As We Recap 2014's Best PS Vita Games
Handheld highfliers
Hello everyone – we trust you all had a very Merry Thursday. As you may have noticed elsewhere on the site, we'll be filling the next week's news void with oodles of articles on the Best PlayStation Games of 2014 – and this Video Editor has been busy preparing some videos for those of you that don't like to read. Watch on for...
Thursday25th Dec 2014
News Sony Investigating as Christmas Traffic Pulls PSN Offline
Scheduled maintenance not planned
We've just got time between courses of our Christmas Dinner to tell you about the latest PlayStation Network issues. A whole host of errors are being reported around the web, from sign-in issues through to maintenance messages. As was the case overnight, this appears to be a result of heavy traffic, rather than...
Feature Boxing Day 2014 Deals - Every PS4, PS3, and PlayStation Vita Sale
Lightning discounts for the freshly flush
If the chaos on Black Friday wasn't enough to put you off discount days for life, then you may be pondering what promotions await this Boxing Day. Typically reserved for retailers in the UK and Canada, this holiday has lessened in importance in recent years, with more people preferring to watch sport on the...
Wednesday24th Dec 2014
News PSN Experiencing Christmas Turbulence as New Consoles Connect
Service partially offline
When you're chowing down on your turkey sandwiches and complaining about the quality of the PlayStation Network this Christmas, spare a thought for the unfortunate engineers tasked with keeping everything online over the next few days. At the time of typing, Sony's service is unsurprisingly facing some severe issues, as an...
Thursday25th Dec 2014
News 'Tis the Season - Sony Hands Out Free Xmas PS4 Themes
Check your inbox for extra gifts
Sony always sends out a promotional present for the holidays in Europe, and this year is no different. Check your inbox for a message from PlayStation, and you should have a few free goodies to play with. Among our gifts was a LittleBigPlanet level creator kit, a free episode of the American Horror Story, and...
News There's a Deep Downgrade in These Deep Down PS4 Screens
Dungeon bawler
Who remembers Capcom's gorgeous dungeon crawler Deep Down? The free-to-play title was announced alongside the PlayStation 4 eons ago, and was set to go into beta when the next-gen system launched in Japan earlier this year – but it's been missing in action for a while now. And it looks like the developer has been using that extra...
News Sony's Got One Last PS4, PS3, and Vita Sale in Store for the US PlayStation Store
Cheap and cheerful
You sleep when you die is the mantra that Sony appears to be living by. Despite the holidays being in full swing at this point, the platform holder has launched a final Flash Sale on the US PlayStation Store, which includes a handful of deals on all of the manufacturer's main machines. Highlights include Destiny for $44.99, Dragon...
Feature Where to Get Started with Your PS4 This Christmas
Greatness comes to those who wait
You've been ogling it for months now, but that conspicuous rectangle nestling beneath your tree was the gift that you asked for – Santa brought you a brand new PlayStation 4. Outside of the initial excitement, though, you may be wondering where to get started with your meaty machine. A world of entertainment...
Talking Point Post Pictures of Your PlayStation Pressies
"OMG! It's a PlayStation 4"
Christmas is a time of sharing, seasonal goodwill, and – let's be honest – plenty of presents. As you read this, we're guessing that there's a carpet of discarded wrapping paper beneath your feet, and an infectious grin plastered upon your face. The question is: which gift prompted your Nintendo 64 moment this year,...
News Season's Greetings from PlayStation's Premium Developers
They wish you a Merry Christmas
Christmas wouldn't be the same without more greetings cards than you know what to do with. Waltzing wintery streets with a square of cardboard that won't fit in your pocket is what the holidays are all about, so it kind of makes sense for game developers to acknowledge their fans with bits and pieces of custom art...
News PS4 Exclusive The Order: 1886 Wishes You a Silent Night
Panic on the streets of London
Sony's done a pretty terrible job of promoting The Order: 1886 so far, but this brand new Christmas trailer has really got us in the mood. Set to a haunting rendition of Silent Night, the seasonal clip shows off several unseen sequences from the game – and the imagery in the video really suits the harrowing audio...
Feature We Wish You a Very Merry Christmas
Play another day
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas – which is handy, because when you read this, the big day will have arrived. Before you get back to peeling potatoes and opening presents, though, we just wanted to take advantage of the season to leave you a message thanking you for all of your support in 2014. Push Square continues...
Wednesday24th Dec 2014
Guide How to Download and Install PS4 Games and Patches in Rest Mode
Heavy lifting
You won't always want to have your PlayStation 4 powered up when you're trying to download games and patches. Thankfully, the system ships with a neat Rest Mode state, which will allow you to tackle any administration activities in a low power setting. Sadly, it's not immediately clear how to set this up, but we have answers. 1. Setup...
News Sony Brings Glad Tidings with Bumper PS4, PS3, Vita EU Sale
Shop 'til you drop
Ho ho ho – and a very Merry Christmas to you. You didn't think that Sony was done celebrating the season with that abysmal 12 Deals of Christmas countdown, did you? Good, because the platform holder has announced its January sale on the PlayStation Blog today, which is set to run through 24th December and into the New Year for...
News Sony's Cancelled Movie The Interview Is Out Now, But Not on PSN Yet
Called back
We know that companies change their minds all of the time, but this is insane. Sony previously said that it had no intention of ever releasing The Interview, but it's swiftly reversed that decision, and deployed the controversial flick – a day before its originally intended launch date. Clearly sensing dollar signs from all of the free...
News PS4's Worst Game Crawls Out of the Basement as Brawl
The dark below
Hands up if you remember Basement Crawl? The curious Bomberman-inspired PlayStation 4 exclusive from Bloober Team attained a reasonable amount of attention due to it being one of the first next-gen titles to deploy in 2014. The final product left a lot to be desired, however, prompting it to earn a miserable Metascore of just 27. Not...
Tuesday23rd Dec 2014
Store Update 23rd December 2014 (North America)
The nightmare before Christmas
Well, it's practically Christmas – but Sony ain't shirking its civic duties. Considering that it's the 23rd December, this is a surprisingly bumper North American PlayStation Store update, featuring new titles such as Switch Galaxy Ultra, as well as a metric ton of DLC. There are also a slew of games on sale, so...
Wednesday24th Dec 2014
News Get into the Spirit of the Season with US PlayStation Store Sale
Discount world
How do you introduce back-to-back articles on PlayStation Store sales? We haven't got a clue, so we're just going to dive straight into things. Sony has announced the fourth week of its holiday promotion in North America, and it includes a few humdingers for those in the market for some cut-price software. All of these will be...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This... Christmas?
Wrap it up
The decorations are up, the turkey is defrosting, and the television is awash with awful, old films – it must be Christmas time. While we usually reserve WAYP for Saturdays, we figured that we'd pump out a special edition to celebrate the season. The focus this time is on your holiday as a whole. Are you planning to clear out your...
Tuesday23rd Dec 2014
Review Super Mega Baseball (PlayStation 4)
Out of the park
Super Mega Baseball marks the first release from Canadian developer Metalhead Software. Currently only available on the PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 3 as a cross-buy release, the $19.99 baseball title offers a marvellous distraction from the rigmarole of everyday life. As an arcade game, it's not going to put you in the Yankees...
Monday22nd Dec 2014
News Sony Boss Adam Boyes Made Someone's Christmas with This Gift
For the lucky
In theory, Secret Santa is a great idea. Everyone in an office or school gets assigned one random person, and they’re responsible for purchasing said individual a gift. The problem is that when there are already established relationships at play, phallic objects are usually the order of the day. Involve a stranger, though, and things...
Tuesday23rd Dec 2014
News Assassin's Creed Unity Is No Longer a Total Slide Show on PS4
French resolution
Assassin’s Creed Unity probably should have been taken to the gallows rather than store shelves. There’s a reasonable game at the centre of the Parisian escapade, but performance hiccups have thus far prevented it from breaking free. However, following the addition of a gigantic 6.5GB patch, has Ubisoft managed to salvage...
News Actually, PS4 Had the Most Great Games This Year
Don't shoot the messenger
There's an image from Nintendo doing the rounds that claims that the Wii U had the most great games this year. It uses a combination of Metascore and user score from aggregation website Metacritic to draw its conclusion, which struck us as an unusual fusion of information. Perhaps this is because the aforementioned...
News This UK PS4 Bundle Comes with Four Blockbuster Games
How low can you go?
It's not even Boxing Day yet, but UK retailer GAME is already breaking out the big guns. Despite being historically expensive, the specialist store has been pretty competitive in the hardware space of late – and this £349.99 uber-bundle is one of the best that we've seen so far. It looks like Santa will be arriving early for...
News Far Cry 4 and Freedom Wars Scale Final EU Christmas Sale
And that's the end of that
Like the big box perched under your Christmas tree, Sony's big 12 Deals of Christmas initiative promised so much – only to serve up a slew of, frankly, underwhelming offers. The platform holder has put the lid on things today, announcing that for the next 48 hours, Far Cry 4 will be available for as low as £39.99 on the...
News PlayStation 4 Proves Its Worth to the Tojo Clan
The Dragon of Dojima
It was only a matter of time before the PlayStation 4 obtained admission into the Tojo Clan. Ahead of the release of prequel Yakuza Zero next year, Sony has prepared four tattooed consoles, which should prove the company's allegiance to the current family chairman. Available in both white and black, the designs include the...
News Find Out How Naughty Dog Conquered PlayStation in Anniversary Documentary
Time traveller
If you've got a spare hour this Christmas, then make sure that you watch this documentary on Naughty Dog. Originally shown at the company's 30th Anniversary event, the developer has uploaded the fascinating video to YouTube just in time for the holidays, and it's an absolute must-watch for PlayStation fans – or anyone interested in...
Monday22nd Dec 2014
News Japanese Developer Granzella Files a Disaster Report in 2015
Survivor
Fans of niche Japanese games may be familiar with the Disaster Report franchise, which was fairly popular on the PlayStation 2. A survival series, the property saw you attempting to escape from extraordinary circumstances – and spawned two console titles, as well as a PlayStation Portable release. A fourth entry was set to deploy on the...
Sunday21st Dec 2014
Rumour The Last of Us 2 Will Explore the Depths of Despair on PS4
Ex-employee outs forthcoming exclusive
The Last of Us was not only a critical smash, but it was also a gigantic commercial success for Sony, moving over seven million copies on the PlayStation 3 alone. Naughty Dog was probably always going to have to build some form of sequel, then – and if the Linked In profile of one soon-to-be very sheepish...
Monday22nd Dec 2014
News Uncharted 4: A Thief's End Avoids the Uncanny Valley on PS4
Nate awaits
Just how good is Nathan Drake going to look in PlayStation 4 exclusive Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End? Well, if these high-resolution character model images released by Naughty Dog are anything to go by, pretty bloomin’ amazing. The first shot shows a close-up of the protagonist’s rugged face, complete with pimples, pock marks, and...
News Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 4 Could Well Be the Best Looking Anime Game Ever
Shuriken handle it?
The Ninja Storm games have always looked fantastic, but the power of the PlayStation 4 might just push the series' latest instalment into jaw-dropping territory. With Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 4's first trailer, we've got our first proper glimpse of the release, and it's already looking impressive. Big boss clashes...
News Anime Gods Be Praised, J-Stars Victory VS+ Is Actually Coming West on PS4, PS3, and Vita
Bandai Namco just keeps on giving
Often dubbed the 'Super Smash Bros. of anime and manga', J-Stars Victory VS+ throws together some of Japan's most popular creations into one big fighting game, and it's finally heading West. After years of pleading, the series will be blasting onto PS4, PS3, and Vita next summer, boasting an all new arcade mode for...
News Behold the Best Digimon Game That Western Vitas Will Probably Never Get
DigiDestined
Here at Push Square, we usually don't post Japanese-only trailers unless we know that the game will be heading West eventually — purely to prevent you lot from becoming disheartened. We're going to break that rule here, however, because upcoming Vita RPG Digimon Story: Cyber Sleuth looks pretty bloody good. Raising, training, and...
News Sony Will Fix PS4 Messages in Future Firmware Update
"Sorry for the inconvenience"
Carrier pigeons would be quicker than the PlayStation 4’s messaging utility. Those of you that regularly use Sony’s next-gen system may have noticed that it’s almost impossible to correspond with your pals using the format’s text-based tool during peak hours. We thought that a recent firmware update had fixed...
Sunday21st Dec 2014
Push Rewind PlayStation Gifts, Tidbits, and Destiny DLC
Seasonal cheer
And so the sun has set on the last week before Christmas. To say that it’s been a quiet seven days on Push Square would be a lie, as it’s been uncharacteristically busy for mid-December. That said, while we’ve been huffing and puffing at the number of press releases assaulting our inbox, there aren’t many major highlights this...
Monday22nd Dec 2014
News Why Haven't We Seen More of Gravity Rush 2? You'll Find Out Soon
We've been waiting daze
It’s hard to believe, but it’s been over a year since we got our first look at Gravity Rush 2. Sony curiously opted to include a clip from the forthcoming sequel at its Tokyo Game Show booth, but since then, developer Japan Studio has barely acknowledged the existence of the title. However, speaking as part of a
News PS4's Price Drops to $329 at Walmart Ahead of the Holidays
Ready! Fight
Whether this is a case of Walmart trying to drive foot traffic to its stores, or Sony realising that it needs to respond if it wants to maintain its dwindling North American lead, the PlayStation 4 has dropped to $329.00 at the aforementioned outlet. It looks like all of the stock has been allocated at this point, but we figured that...
Out This Week Switch Galaxy Ultra, Resogun, Fieldrunners 2
Hella good
‘Twas the week before Christmas and all around the web, nary a video game manufacturer did raise its sleepy head. Well, apart from Sony, of course, as it’s still got a bevy of releases lined up for the PlayStation Store this Tuesday. We’re actually not sure whether the European PlayStation Store will be updating on Christmas Eve,...
News Dragon Ball Xenoverse's Latest Trailer Shows It Has Real Potential
Such incredible power
Much like Goku and his fellow protectors of Earth, upcoming PS4 and PS3 brawler Dragon Ball Xenoverse has some real potential. The game's latest trailer may be a little corny, but we're liking the look of the title's altered universe, original characters, and most importantly, its combat. Sporting a plot that's directly...
News UK Sales Charts: Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare Crashes the Christmas Party
Merry CoDmas
Wow! We thought that FIFA 15 was a lock for the UK Christmas number one, but Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare has rocketed jumped out of nowhere and taken the top spot. It pushed EA Sports’ soccer sim down into second, while Grand Theft Auto V held strong in third. Ubisoft blockbusters Far Cry 4 and
News One Piece: Pirate Warriors 3 Will Be Sailing West on PS4, PS3, and Vita
That was fast
Given that we thought One Piece: Pirate Warriors 2 was rather good, we're excited to hear that its sequel, unsurprisingly named One Piece: Pirate Warriors 3, will be heading West. The announcement comes as something of a surprise, as the game isn't out in its native Japan until March. Nevertheless, publisher Bandai Namco has confirmed...
News Bandai Namco Tags in JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Eyes of Heaven Trailer
Crazy gang
Bizarre by name, bonkers by nature. This editor will happily concede that he doesn’t know a whole lot about JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure, but this trailer for the forthcoming PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 3 brawler Eyes of Heaven paints a pretty intriguing picture. At one point, for example, it shows a man on a horse fighting a dinosaur...
Sunday21st Dec 2014
Exclusive How One Developer Turned a PS Vita into a Virtual Reality Headset
Thinking outside of the box
Beatshapers, the indie outfit behind recent PlayStation 4 streaming interaction title #killallzombies, is a PlayStation stalwart at this point. The small Ukrainian company has released 21 titles across various Sony systems to date, and it’s showing no signs of slowing down. We previously revealed the company’s...
Review PES 2015: Pro Evolution Soccer (PlayStation 4)
A humdinger
With last year’s PES 2014: Pro Evolution Soccer opting to skip the PlayStation 4, Konami has had an extra year to consider its next-gen debut. Against the much more popular FIFA, PES has tended to trail slightly behind EA Sports’ juggernaut in recent years, catering to a much smaller section of the footballing market with its less...
Review Oddworld: Munch's Oddysee HD (PlayStation Vita)
A remastered oddysee
When the Oddworld franchise made the move to 3D, the developer decided that many of the older 2D mechanics needed to come along with it. Saving captured innocents while solving puzzles and farting way more than is funny was still the name of the game, only now there were beautiful, wide environments to explore and a new...
Exclusive This PS4 Virtual Reality Title Is About a Man and a Giant Robot
A boy and his bot
Sony announced Project Morpheus really early so that developers could experiment with it, and that’s exactly what Ukrainian outfit Beatshapers has been up to. In addition to building its very own virtual reality headset out of the PlayStation Vita, the firm has also been busy beavering away on a title for the Japanese giant’s...
News Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare PS4, PS3 Enlists for EU Christmas Sale
Scatter shot
Let’s face it: Sony’s big 12 Deals of Christmas initiative has been about as tasty as a plate full of Brussels sprouts. There have been some reasonable offers here and there, but nothing that’s going to set your trousers on fire – and this week is similar, even if there is a loophole that you may not actually be aware of...
Saturday20th Dec 2014
News Wow, Now There's a Red and Black PlayStation 4 Bundle
Final Fantasy Type-0 HD format unveiled
It took ages for the PlayStation 3 to score some different hardware designs, but there have already been several in the first year of the PlayStation 4’s life. Hot on the heels of the 20th Anniversary bundle, Sony has now announced a red and black format for Final Fantasy Type-0 HD. The limited edition...
Friday19th Dec 2014
Review Tetris Ultimate (PlayStation 4)
From Russia with indifference
The puzzle game used to be the staple of every platform’s portfolio. Be it Tetris, Columns, or Bust-a-Move, no console was complete without a score chasing outing of its own. In an age of Facebook and smartphones, though, those days are long gone, with Tetris the last bastion of a genre that’s largely been left...
Saturday20th Dec 2014
News Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare Brings a Different Breed of Zombie to PS4, PS3
Atlas-t
Despite plunging Call of Duty sales, Activision’s blockbuster first-person brand still pulls in enough punters to attract D-list celebrity stars. Take the upcoming Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare’s forthcoming Exo Zombies mode, which will feature John Malkovic, Bill Paxton, Jon Bernthal, and Rose McGowan in the lead roles.
News Final Fantasy XV Returns to the Road in Brand New Trailer
Hair we go again
Proving yet again that the Christmas break is nothing but a pipedream, Square Enix has released a ton of new information about Final Fantasy XV. The hotly anticipated PlayStation 4 role-playing game took centre stage at Jump Festa – a long running convention that’s taking place in Japan this weekend. The video introduces new...
News Resident Evil: Revelations 2 Cordially Invites You to the Worst Party Ever
RSVP
Just in case you were worried, Resident Evil: Revelations 2 will feature another shady anti-bioterrorism organisation that's clearly going to turn bad at some point. This video, taken from the introduction of the upcoming episodic game, introduces TerraSave - a recovery unit that employs protagonist Claire Redfield and her friend Moira Burton...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 50
The weekend before Christmas
Just because it’s almost Christmas, we’re not pulling the plug on WAYP. This is your last vanilla edition, before we run a seasonal special sometime next week. We’re finalising Game of the Year here behind the scenes, so there may not be too much time for actual playing – but hey, if you can’t put your feet up...
News This Dragon Quest Heroes Trailer Is a Real Blast from the Past
Time for Slime
As if the returning faces in this Dragon Quest Heroes trailer weren’t enough, the whole thing reminds us of a PSone-era cut-scene. There’s something about the plain but pretty art style that whisks us back to the early era of polygons – and we mean that in the best possible way, because the title looks great. It’s already...
Friday19th Dec 2014
Feature Get Festive with the PS4's Best Multiplayer Games This Holiday
Quality time
The holidays are almost here, and for many of you reading this, that means a lot of free time to fill with gaming goodness. Some of us like to snuggle up with an engrossing single player story, a world away from the freezing cold air outside, but we reckon that it's worth considering a more social approach this winter. Indeed, the...
Thursday18th Dec 2014
News Mafia III May Make Your PS4 an Offer You Can't Refuse Soon
Suited and booted
This has been the busiest December this editor can remember in quite a while. As if PlayStation Experience wasn’t enough at the start of the month, our inbox has been inundated with press releases over the past seven days – does no one want to take some time off? This latest tidbit isn’t an official confirmation, but it has...
Friday19th Dec 2014
Opinion Why Sony Will Drop the PS4's Price if Necessary
Loss leader
Sony is not in the best of shape. It’s a fact that gamers appear to be fixated on, as the firm shuffles from one red number to the next. With a flagging television business and an increasingly irrelevant cellphone arm, the PlayStation 4 is one of the few products in the Japanese giant
Review Syberia (PlayStation 3)
Clickbait
Originally released in 2002, Syberia is one of the most fondly remembered examples of the point and click adventure game genre. With a clever story, and equally ingenious puzzles, it remains as relevant today as the day that it was released. But while the title itself makes a strong case for the revival of this antiquated style of...
News Grand Theft Auto V Says Happy Holidays with Festive Surprise on PS4, PS3
Seasonal fear
Christmas is a time of coming together, sharing, and... Well, shooting each other in the face if Grand Theft Auto V’s recently released ‘Festive Surprise’ is anything to go by. Available now for the PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 3, developer Rockstar Games’ surprise seasonal update adds a bunch of wintery content to multiplayer...
News Sony's Fighting Back with Some Big US PS4 Bundles
Cut price consoles
Sony got its ass kicked in the last NPD report – but it doesn’t seem especially keen on taking another beating. The platform holder has teamed up with a slew of American retailers in order to prepare some last minute PlayStation 4 bundles, and they’re pretty decent if you’re in the market for a machine. Amazon’s offer...
News PS4 Exclusive The Order: 1886 Attracts the Worst Trailers
And this one's particularly bad
It’s a good thing that The Order: 1886’s premise is so strong, because Sony’s done a pretty atrocious job of selling Ready at Dawn’s inaugural PlayStation 4 project so far. This brand new video produced by Sony Japan attempts to spoof a BBC News broadcast – but ends up looking like a high school student’s...
News Tekken X Street Fighter Will Still Juggle Its Way onto Your PS4
Base system complete
It’s been a long time since we heard anything about Tekken X Street Fighter. The elusive brawler, which was originally announced back in 2010, appears to have been put on the backburner of late – but director Katsuhiro Harada did indicate recently that development would be switching to the PlayStation 4. Now, speaking with...
News PS4 Conditions 'Tougher' in the US Following Xbox One Price Cut
There may be trouble ahead
While the PlayStation 4 continues to dominate in virtually every European territory apart from the UK, Sony suddenly finds itself in a precarious position in the United States. Following ten straight NPD victories, the Japanese giant lost to the Xbox One in November, after a “temporary” price cut put
Thursday18th Dec 2014
News PS4 Surpasses One Million Unit Milestone in France
Pour les joueurs
There’s no doubt that the French appreciate the finer things; snails, frogs’ legs, and now the PlayStation 4 are all an important part of the nation’s daily life. Writing on Twitter earlier today, PlayStation France confirmed that the next-gen console has now exceeded one million units in the region, making it the third...
Friday19th Dec 2014
News Raidou Really Means Business in These New Dead or Alive 5: Last Round Trailers
Definitely not dead
The horribly evil Raidou will be making a return in Dead or Alive 5: Last Round, and it looks like he's coming back with a vengeance. Featuring in three different trailers as he brawls with ninjas Ryu Hayabusa, Hayate, and Ayane, it would seem that his cybernetic implants gift him with even more powerful attacks than before...
News Sony May Not Have Enough PS4 Stock in Europe This Holiday
Sell out
Regular readers may recall our obsession with PlayStation 4 stock last Christmas. Sony’s next-gen system was a smash hit at launch, and we were busy scouting out UK and US stores in order to provide you with as much information as possible on fresh supply. Things have, understandably, eased out over the past twelve months – but SCE...
Thursday18th Dec 2014
Review Resogun (PlayStation Vita)
Pocket rocket
Housemarque’s cylindrical shooter Resogun is still one of the major highlights in the PlayStation 4’s library. Its simplistic mechanics epitomise the very idea of pick-up-and-play, while its flashy visuals and smooth performance make it something of a showcase for Sony’s next-gen hardware. The title’s oft-requested PlayStation...
Review Destiny: The Dark Below (PlayStation 4)
We can see the bottom
It seems like you can't go a single day without seeing someone criticise Destiny. Bungie's shooter has been nothing if not divisive, but for all its flaws, many still enjoy scouring the same missions and maps in the hopes of buffing up their Guardian. If you're one of these players, then it goes without saying that this...
News There Is Another Way to Obtain a 20th Anniversary PS4 in the UK
And you'll only need to pay in skill
Sony’s certainly had the right intentions with its 20th Anniversary PlayStation 4 giveaway in the UK, but things haven’t quite gone according to plan. The brilliant PlayStation ’94 shop was more or less limited to London dwellers, while the online
Wednesday17th Dec 2014
News These Farming Simulator Peripherals Better Come to PS4
Raking it in
Giants Software’s curiously compelling Farming Simulator franchise may be the most authentic agricultural experience on the market barn none, but it would be a whole lot better with some tractor apparatus to really pull in the punters. Fortunately, those mad cats at Mad Catz are working on some Saitek-branded peripherals to make the...
Thursday18th Dec 2014
News Your Assassin's Creed Unity Compensation Can Now Be Claimed
Merci
Ubisoft promised that those of you unfortunate enough to stump up extra for Assassin’s Creed Unity’s Season Pass would be compensated with a free title of your choice, and it looks like the French publisher is rolling out those goodies now. One user on NeoGAF posted an email that he received from the firm outlining how to claim his...
News Could the PS4 Version of Beyond: Two Souls Be Revealed Next Month?
Emotion
Ever since releasing PlayStation 3 exclusive Beyond: Two Souls last year, Parisian developer Quantic Dream has been unnervingly quiet. We know that the company’s working on a PlayStation 4 project, of course, but aside from its technology demo The Dark Sorcerer, we’re yet to see what it’s got planned for the next-gen machine. That...
News That Ridiculous Killzone: Shadow Fall Lawsuit Has Got the Nod
Seeking a resolution
As if Sony’s lawyers haven’t already got their hands full with hack attacks, a judge has ruled that pending litigation regarding the misrepresentation of PlayStation 4 exclusive Killzone: Shadow Fall’s resolution can go to court. Those of you with sharp memories will recall one individual suing the platform holder
News Minecraft: Story Mode Is the Latest Episodic Adventure from Telltale Games
You read that right
If you thought that Tales from the Borderlands was a strange fit for Telltale Games, then nothing will prepare you for this. As part of a bizarre collaboration with Mojang, the Californian company has announced its latest episodic project: Minecraft: Story Mode. The title will presumably deal with all of that deep subject matter...
Wednesday17th Dec 2014
News Learn if Life Is Strange in January on PS4, PS3
Pay the Price
If you’re the type of person that’s constantly crying for something a little out of the ordinary, then it’s time to put your money where your mouth is. Life Is Strange, the episodic existential escapade from Remember Me developer Dontnod Entertainment, has been given a release date – and it premieres on 30th January on both the...
Thursday18th Dec 2014
Weirdness Sony Yanks The Interview Amid Intensifying Threats
Firm has no plans for future release
We’re pretty sure that only Sony could spend approximately $40 million on a movie that has to be scrapped a week before release because of intensifying threats. The firm announced yesterday that it’s ditching all 25th December release plans for its latest flick The Interview, after a hacking group named the...
News Bloodborne's New Randomly Generated Dungeons Look Ridiculously Difficult
A roguish roguelike
As promised earlier in the week, we've been treated to a slew of shiny screenshots of upcoming PlayStation 4 exclusive Bloodborne, and boy howdy does it look good. These particular snaps show off the Chalice Dungeon, a horrifying new feature which has been created specifically for the chronically masochistic. Put simply,
Wednesday17th Dec 2014
News This Free Far Cry 4 Theme for the PlayStation 4 Is Grrreat
Eye of the tiger
Ever since adding themes as part of PlayStation 4 firmware update v2.00, Sony’s furnished the PlayStation Store with a handful of animated backgrounds. Unfortunately, this latest freebie isn’t as exciting as the recent 20th Anniversary giveaway, but is pretty neat if you’re a fan of Ubisoft’s big holiday blockbuster,
Feature 10 PlayStation Gifts That Need to Be on Your Christmas List
Stocking fillers
We were going to produce a bog-standard buyer’s guide this Christmas, but we figured that we’d be re-treading old ground. After all, you can peruse what we think is hot on PlayStation courtesy of our nifty games page, and chances are you already have an idea what software you’d like Santa to lug down your chimney anyway...
News Loadout Is Your Latest Free PS4 Download
Give it a whirl
When the PlayStation 4 launched last year, it played host to a bevy of free-to-play titles – but the trickle of complimentary content has been a little slower over the past six or so months. Loadout has arrived just in time for the holidays, then, promising plenty of rootin’ tootin’ third-person shootin' – and the ability to...
Review Secret Ponchos (PlayStation 4)
All hat, no cattle
Secret Ponchos is a Spaghetti Western-themed multiplayer game that, at the point of its arrival on the PlayStation 4, is also available to play through the Early Access programme on Steam. This is a little worrying, as for all intents and purposes, the PC version isn’t considered ‘finished’, but yet the console edition is...
News Wait, the PS4's Not Dead in Japan After All?
Signs of life
With smartphones and dedicated handhelds ruling the roost in Japan, it’s been a difficult first year for the PlayStation 4 in its home nation. While the device definitely hasn’t flopped in Sony’s domestic territory, it’s struggled to make its mark, with multiformat titles selling better on the PlayStation 3 – and the next-gen...
Store Update 17th December 2014 (Europe)
Fill your boots
There’s truly no rest for the wicked. While this week’s North American PlayStation Store update was substantial, its European counterpart is absolutely gigantic. Titles vying for your attention include Switch Galaxy Ultra, Tetris Ultimate, and Resogun for the PlayStation 3 and Vita. Cast your eyes down below – we hope that you'
Store Update 16th December 2014 (North America)
Hands up
Have the Christmas holidays started yet? Not quite, as it’s another enormous week on the North American PlayStation Store. New titles this time include Guilty Gear Xrd Sign, Tetris Ultimate, and Super Mega Baseball. Let’s get down to business as quick as we can. PS4 Games: Guilty Gear Xrd -SIGN- ($59.99) Loadout (Free) Super Mega
News Chill Out with LittleBigPlanet 3's Frozen Costume Pack for PS4, PS3
Pretty cool
Despite its name indicating otherwise, Frozen is hot stuff right now, so it’s no surprise to see Sony team up with Disney to launch a selection of LittleBigPlanet 3 costumes based upon the ridiculously popular feature film. Available as part of this week’s PlayStation Store update, you’ll be able to dress Sackboy up as Elsa, Anna,...
News Disgaea 5 Takes a Tense Tactical Turn Exclusively on Western PS4s in 2015
Grid-based grief
Tactical Japanese RPG Disgaea 5 – which, confusingly, is actually the sixth game in the franchise – was announced at Sony's pre-Tokyo Game Show conference earlier in the year. However, as it was a Japanese event, only an Eastern release date was announced, leaving the usual black cloud over the possibility of a Western launch...
Monday15th Dec 2014
News You Won't Be Playing Final Fantasy XV for Its Voice Cast
Shudder
One thing that’s always put this author off JRPGs and anime in general is the diabolical dubbing, which is part of the reason why your humble host prefers the cheap skate approach employed by recent Yakuza titles and Freedom Wars. There are probably exceptions, but by and large, this scribe just doesn’t feel like English voice overs work...
Tuesday16th Dec 2014
News JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Points Its Eyes of Heaven at PS4, PS3
Weird and wonderful
We quite enjoyed the barmy JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: All-Star Battle on the PlayStation 3, so the prospect of a follow-up has us spinning in circles in the centre of the office. And according to the latest issue of Famitsu magazine, that’s exactly what’s in the works, as the Japanese publication has unveiled
Review Rollers of the Realm (PlayStation 4)
They see me rollin'
There are some unusual mash-ups of game genres out there that are either smashing successes or faltering failures. There are RPG third-person shooters like Mass Effect, hack-‘n’-slash action RPGs such as Darksiders II, and then there’s something like Destiny, an MMORPG open world first-person…well, you get the gist of...
News Ubisoft Sticks a Hidden Blade in the Latest Assassin's Creed Unity Patch
Deadly delay
If you've not been paying attention, Assassin's Creed Unity's launch last month was as messy and convoluted as the franchise's storied timeline. Performance issues plagued the title, while
Monday15th Dec 2014
News Don't Bother Dialling 999 in PS4 Exclusive The Order: 1886
The cops are crocked
Even though it’s mere months away, we still haven’t really seen enough of The Order: 1886 to draw any firm conclusions about the game. We can be sure, however, that the title’s built upon an amazing foundation – and this brand new European commercial for the PlayStation 4 exclusive reiterates as much. While the clip is...
Tuesday16th Dec 2014
News Grand Theft Auto V's Online Heists Infiltrate PS4, PS3 in Early 2015
The crew
The heists were the undeniable highlight of Grand Theft Auto V’s single player campaign, so it’s little surprise that Los Santos citizens have been screaming for this feature to make the jump into multiplayer. Fortunately, Rockstar Games has finally announced that the hotly anticipated Grand Theft Auto Online missions will launch in...
News Giggle Through Eight Minutes of PS4 Horror Until Dawn
Turn off the TV
Until Dawn received a rapturous response at PlayStation Experience last week. While the jury may still have been out on this David Cage-esque survival horror escapade, any concerns seemed to fade away with the spontaneous crowd engagement during Sony’s keynote. At the conference, though, we only got to see a couple of minutes of...
News BlazBlue: Chrono Phantasma Extends to PS4, PS3 in 2015
The First Noel
How many versions of BlazBlue are there these days? We’ve given up trying to keep count, but we can confirm that an updated edition is on its way to the PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 3 next year. Revealed in the latest issue of Famitsu magazine, BlazBlue: Chrono Phantasma Extend will be an enhanced version of this year’s PS3 and...
Monday15th Dec 2014
News The Smirks Seem Sharper in This DmC: Definitive Edition PS4 Trailer
Dude looks like a douche
Dante’s always been a bit of a di—er, dislikeable fellow, but he was especially obnoxious in DmC: Devil May Cry. It’s great to know, then, that the forthcoming DmC: Definitive Edition on the PlayStation 4 will harness the next-gen system’s power to make him even more irritating than ever before. Just look at that...
Tuesday16th Dec 2014
News Sniper: Ghost Warrior 3 Targets PlayStation 4 in 2016
Boom! Headshot
Has there ever been a December quite like this? Typically, the industry is packed up and ready for Christmas right about now, but following Sony’s major PlayStation Experience keynote earlier in the month, we’re now having to contend with a host of game announcements. Indeed, if yesterday’s DmC: Definitive Edition reveal...
Monday15th Dec 2014
News How to Buy a 20th Anniversary PS4 Console in the UK
Without paying exorbitant eBay prices, obviously
All of those cheap and cheerful 20th Anniversary PlayStation 4 consoles sold out at the PlayStation ’94 pop-up shop in minutes last week, and were subsequently posted on eBay for astronomical fees. Fortunately, there’s still time for you to get in on the scalping, as Sony has more of the limited...
News It's a Nightmare Before Christmas as Horror Games on PS4, PS3, and Vita Go on Sale
Not so merry
Did Hallowe'en seem to come and go all too quickly? Eager to dampen that Christmas spirit with some good old fashioned undead gore? Then the 8th Christmas deal on the EU PlayStation Store should be perfect for you. The discounts will last for 48 hours. On the PS4, you can grab The Evil Within for just £24.99/€29.99, but...
Review Lara Croft and the Temple of Osiris (PlayStation 4)
Familiar faces, too many balls
Lara Croft is back, kicking butt across an isometric playground filled with demons and darkness, just like in The Guardian of Light. Fans of the original spin-off title will feel instantly at home exploring The Temple of Osiris, fighting off alligators in terrible wigs and solving “puzzles” that tend to involve...
News Pachter: This Is the PlayStation 4's Generation to Lose
"Sony got its s*** together"
Michael Pachter has been a little quiet since changes to GameTrailers crushed his usual soap box, but he’s returned as part of the Bonus Round to share some thoughts on the PlayStation 4’s current success. In the video, he seems genuinely impressed by Sony’s foresight
News DmC: Definitive Edition Fires a Wisecrack at PS4 in March
Devil May Cry 4 also coming to Sony's next-gen machine
Not had enough next-gen re-releases yet? Good, because Capcom has announced that it’s bringing the definitive edition of last year’s DmC: Devil May Cry to the PlayStation 4 from 17th March in Europe and North America. The port will be followed sometime in the summer by Devil May Cry 4:...
News Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 4 Is Bringing the Ninja War West on PS4
We're in for stormy weather
With the Naruto manga finally coming to an end just a short while ago, it was only a matter of time before the next instalment in the Ultimate Ninja series was announced. The fighting game franchise has had a great run in recent years, providing one fantastic anime brawler after another. The newest entry into the series...
Sunday14th Dec 2014
Push Rewind PlayStation Plus, Destiny Gripes, and The Crew
Time traveller's strife
While it may seem like things are settling down here at Push Square towers, there’s actually a tidal wave of activity taking place behind the scenes, as we try to cram the Christmas period with as much content as possible ahead of time. There were a few bits and pieces on the homepage worthy of note this week, though, and...
Monday15th Dec 2014
News You'll Be Hearing More About PS4 Exclusive Bloodborne's New Enemies Soon
Christmas comes early
Christmas may be the most wonderful time of the year, but it also happens to be one of the slowest when it comes to video game news. All of the major events have already happened, and all of the major games have already released, which leaves us in the unenviable and peculiar position of not always having material to cover...
News SaGa 2015 Plots a New Saga on PlayStation Vita in 2015
Awkward capitalisation ensues
Did you think that your PlayStation Vita had been sentenced to a future consisting only of cross-buy indie ports? Think again, as Square Enix has announced SaGa 2015 for the handheld system – the first non-mobile entry in its legendary sci-fi role-playing property in over a decade. The title was announced as part of a...
News Tetris Ultimate Clears the QA Line Ahead of Christmas on PS4
In a T-spin
No next-gen console is complete without a version of Tetris, so thankfully Tetris Ultimate will slam its way onto the PlayStation 4 in time for Christmas. The title – which was originally announced an eternity ago – will launch on 16th December in North America, but there’s no word on a price just yet. Ubisoft,
News UK Sales Charts: FIFA 15 Still at the Top of the League
No way, José
We hope that you enjoy dreary UK sales charts updates, because we doubt that the top ten’s going to change a whole lot over the next couple of months. FIFA 15 has held onto its place atop the best sellers list this week, battling off Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare, Grand Theft Auto V, Far Cry 4, and
Sunday14th Dec 2014
Review Adventure Time: The Secret of the Nameless Kingdom (PlayStation 3)
It's dangerous to go alone
WayForward has been toying with the Adventure Time property in games for a while now, and hasn’t quite managed to merge the show’s wacky personality with a compatible interactive experience up to this point. Adventure Time: The Secret of the Nameless Kingdom finally gets the pairing right, and while it’s not without...
News Sony Switches on PlayStation Vue Beta in New York
Change the channel
Sony may not be saying a whole lot about PlayStation Vue right now, but it’s clear that the television service is pivotal to its future plans. The manufacturer mentioned as part of its recent mid-term strategy report that it intends to extract additional cash out of consumers by creating worthwhile services
Review BlazeRush (PlayStation 3)
Blaze of glory
Missiles and bullets flying past cars; monster trucks and flying saucers whizzing down tracks; collisions, crashes, and that all-important final lap overtake – this is BlazeRush, a brand new PlayStation 3 racer from Russian developer Targem Games. This drive-‘em-up offers a short story about underground racing and your...
News PS4 Console Exclusive Street Fighter V Lashes Out with Its First Live Gameplay Demo
Plus the return of Charlie
Capcom Cup 2014 turned out to be a rather riveting affair, as Japanese contestant Momochi took the Street Fighter IV tournament crown after a stunning set of fights that saw him come all the way back from an initial defeat. But even when the action was over, the publisher was quick to harness the lingering excitement...
News Sony Really Wants PS4 to Be the Fighting Game Console of Choice
Ups the Capcom Pro Tour prize pool
With exclusives like Guilty Gear Xrd and Street Fighter V, it was already reasonably clear that Sony wants to lock down the fighting game community – but its ambitions span more than mere software. During the Capcom Cup Finals overnight, the ever enthusiastic Yoshinori Ono announced that as part of its partner
Friday12th Dec 2014
Feature Did PlayStation Plus Represent Value for Money in 2014?
Play more, pay less
In hindsight, we suppose that Sony’s strategy with PlayStation Plus was a little cunning. When the platform holder rolled out its subscription service several years ago, it was billed as an optional extra for PlayStation 3 owners – a mere means for members to secure a pocketful of freebies for a nominal fee. As the years...
Saturday13th Dec 2014
Soapbox Destiny's Progression System Is Destroying the Game from the Inside
Robert Ramsey can't take the grind any longer
Despite launching only about three months ago, it feels like we've been discussing Destiny for an eternity. Bungie's sci-fi shooter divided opinion from the word go, and, whether it's because of heightened expectations or general trust in a proven developer, we're still ranting and raving about what's...
News Sony's Not Too Happy About All the 20th Anniversary Edition PS4s on eBay
"That's not what we want to see happen"
Let's be frank: the 20th Anniversary Edition PS4 is probably one of the most attractive consoles of all time. However, in a slightly controversial move, Sony sold a swathe of the sleek systems for a scant £19.94 at a secret London location. Predictably, a number of enterprising fans have now listed their grey...
Review LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham (PlayStation 4)
Bat to basics
The LEGO series has been on a roll lately, with multiple high scoring titles over the past 12 months or so. The question is: does LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham have what it takes to topple the others – or should it have simply stayed in the shadows? Contrary to LEGO game tradition, the story in this edition is fairly forgettable...
Friday12th Dec 2014
Rumour Mamma Mia! Sony May Be Making a Super Mario Movie
Let's-a-go
You won’t be seeing Super Mario on your PlayStation 4 anytime soon, but according to Buzzfeed, the pudgy plumber may be plotting a return to the silver screen – and it sounds like Sony’s engineering the move. A slew of leaked details filtering out of Sony Pictures suggest that the film factory has struck a deal with the Kyoto...
Saturday13th Dec 2014
News Will Ubisoft Finally Fix Assassin's Creed Unity's PS4 Framerate Next Week?
Patch four impending
While it may not seem like it sometimes, we genuinely don’t enjoy reporting on broken games. It’s part of the reason why we’re so pleased to see DriveClub overcome its troubles and blossom into a really decent racing game – and also why we’ve got our fingers crossed tightly that Assassin’s Creed Unity will finally be...
News Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare Sales Continue Series Decline
Going down
Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare is arguably the best entry in the series since the original Black Ops, but not even a string of glowing reviews have managed to prevent the property from declining for the third year in a row. While the series is still a best-seller, its numbers seemingly peaked with Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 – and...
News Assassin's Creed Unity's PS4 Price Cut Down to Size in EU Christmas Sale
Off with its head
Ubisoft has slashed the top off Assassin’s Creed Unity’s price on the PlayStation 4, dropping the next-gen exclusive down to £39.99 in Europe as part of Sony’s ongoing 12 Deals of Christmas initiative. The game’s due a patch on Monday that will hopefully solve its remaining issues, so this may be worth a punt.
Friday12th Dec 2014
News Your PlayStation Plus Sub Was Worth Nearly £1,000 in 2014
Bandwidth buster
PlayStation Plus has always represented outstanding value, but how has the service held up in 2014? We’ve been looking back at the full year of Sony’s premium membership today, and have some statistics that you may be interested in. The first of these is the value of the entire Instant Game Collection from January to December,...
Saturday13th Dec 2014
Live Watch the Capcom Cup Finals Livestream Right Here
Keep an eye out for Street Fighter V
We probably wouldn’t ordinarily post video from a fighting game tournament, but the Capcom Cup promises to have a little more than virtual fisticuffs this year. The Japanese publisher states that at some point during the broadcast, it will be debuting live footage of PlayStation 4 sequel Street Fighter V, which...
News God Eater 2: Rage Burst Gobbles Up a Custom PS4, Vita, and PlayStation TV
Deity delicacy
We hope that you’re hungry, because God Eater 2: Rage Burst will be scoring a sizeable helping of hardware treats. Due out alongside the re-release early next year, Sony has prepared a line of custom PlayStation 4, Vita, and even PlayStation TV consoles, which will be available in limited quantities from its official Japanese store...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 49
Blank space
Wait a minute: did we miss a week? We can assure you that WAYP’s absence seven days ago was not intentional – this editor just got swept up in the PlayStation Experience madness, and, er, forgot to email the rest of the team. Don’t worry, though, as we’re back with a vengeance today. Sammy Barker, Editor: I have so many review...
Friday12th Dec 2014
Review The Crew (PlayStation 4)
Thank you for driving dangerously
If you’ve ever fancied taking a coast-to-coast road trip across America, then you were probably excited by the announcement that Ubisoft's latest driving game The Crew was offering the chance to do just that. Even with its abbreviated version of the USA, the scale of its game world, coupled with the chance to tear...
Thursday11th Dec 2014
News November NPD: PS4 Loses to Xbox One for the First Time in Eleven Months
Press reset
Well, it’s the moment that we’ve all been waiting for: the PlayStation 4’s long-running sales winning streak in the United States has finally come to an end. Sony’s next-gen system had been on top every month of the year so far, but extremely low priced bundles from Microsoft have pushed the Xbox One ahead i
Friday12th Dec 2014
Rumour Will Borderlands: Remastered Edition Look for Loads of Loot on PS4?
Ready for round two?
"We're sick of new titles on the PlayStation 4!" the passionate gaming masses shout as they march through the village square. "We want more last-gen re-releases!" Luckily for this ill-conceived cliché, the Australian ratings board may have just
Thursday11th Dec 2014
Weirdness Alright, These PS4 Face Plates Are Ridiculously Rad
Cover up
Sony may not have intended for the PlayStation 4’s hard drive cover to be customisable, but it’s cottoned onto the fact that people are using the removable face plate to personalise their platform, and has started to run its own line of custom concealers. However, while those are neat, these transparent ones from Cyber Gadget truly take...
News Could a Future PS4 Firmware Update Bring Online Friend Notifications?
Sony video suggests so
While the PlayStation 3 launched with the feature, the PlayStation 4 doesn’t have online friend notifications yet. This is probably due to the device allowing you to add up to 2,000 buddies, which could result in a lot of ‘xXCuttoPiecesXx Is Now Online’ icons appearing. Regardless of this potential problem, it’s one of...
News DriveClub: PS Plus Edition Is the 'Next Step', Sony Ensures
Platform holder 'embarrassed' by launch
After one of the worst launches in recent memory, DriveClub finally resembles a working product. The racer’s challenges are back online, the weather has been implemented, and
News Sony: The Best Is Yet to Come on the PlayStation 4
Have a little patience
It’s been a funny old year for the PlayStation 4. After an extraordinary 2013 for the PlayStation 3, the past twelve months have seemed like a bit of a disappointment – but when you consider the sheer wealth of top titles that have deployed in 2014, it’s hard to call it a wash out. SCEUK boss Fergal Gara is proud of the...
Feature The Ten Best PS4 Trailers at PlayStation Experience
The final countdown
PlayStation Experience is done and dusted, but Sony’s first fan convention was so surprisingly stacked with content that we’re still kind of catching up. Our very own video extraordinaire Ben Potter has been busy uploading a gazillion gigabytes’ worth of trailers onto our YouTube channel this week, so we thought that it...
Interview Zoink Games on Resurrecting Zombie Vikings on PS4
Norse to meet you
There’s only one thing better than zombies: Zombie Vikings. That also happens to be the name of Stick It to the Man! developer Zoink Games’ latest PlayStation 4 project, which is due out next year on Sony’s next-gen machine. A four-player co-op affair with a “dead funny story”, we caught up with Klaus Lyngeled, the...
News PS4 Zombie Sim Dying Light Will Raise the Dead in 1080p at 30FPS
Silky smooth undead sparring
Dying Light, the open world zombie sim coming to the PlayStation 4 next year, will be rendered in 1080p and will run at 30 frames-per-second, developer Techland has recently announced. “1080p and 30FPS is what we have right now, it is what is constant, and what we’re sure that we can deliver in the final product, but...
News China's Launch PS4 Has a Dragon Emblazoned on It
PlayStation Roar
Sony will be commemorating the launch of the PlayStation 4 in China with a pretty nifty paintjob. Kotaku reports that consumers will be able to opt for a Special Dragon Edition of the next-gen system from 11th January in the region, which includes a custom hard drive faceplate featuring, well, a dragon and the brand’s iconic...
News PS4 Will Launch in China on 11th January for 2,899 RMB
PlayStation Vita also joining the party
After months of heavy speculation, Sony has finally confirmed that the PlayStation 4 will launch in China on 11th January. It will be joined by the PlayStation Vita, which will deploy on the same date. The home console will cost 2,899 RMB ($468), while the portable will retail for 1,299 RMB ($209). Both...
Wednesday10th Dec 2014
News Street Fighter's Natural Home Is on PlayStation, Claims Sony
Shoryuken believe that?
We don’t know about you, but we still think of the Super Nintendo when talking about Street Fighter. This editor’s brother got Street Fighter II Turbo’s special edition one Christmas, which was a source of fascination for the entire family, seeing as it came packaged in a steel tin. Many good times were had with that...
Thursday11th Dec 2014
News It's Good to Have PlayStation Veteran David Jaffe Back
Responds to Drawn to Death comments
He’s certainly not for everyone, but our face lit up when David Jaffe took to the stage during Sony’s big PlayStation Experience keynote last week. Having covered several of the industry veteran’s titles over the years, we know that it’s always fun reporting on the God of War maker’s games. And with...
Tuesday9th Dec 2014
News You'll Be Able to Buy a 20th Anniversary PS4 for £19.94 in London Tomorrow
What are you waiting for?
Want one of those tasty 20th anniversary PlayStation 4 consoles? Sony will be selling 94 of the systems for £19.94 in London from tomorrow. Revealed as part of an hilarious PlayStation Access skit, you’ll not only need to find the super secret PlayStation '94 store – we know where it is, but we won’t giveaway the...
Wednesday10th Dec 2014
News Yes, Lara Croft Will Likely Still Climb onto PS4 in Rise of the Tomb Raider
Exclusive antics
We daresay that that recent Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End demo may have prompted you to forget about poor Lara Croft – after all, the recent Tomb Raider reboot, while thoroughly enjoyable, was very derivative of Nathan Drake’s primary PlayStation 3 escapades. However, the forthcoming Rise of Tomb Raider has been brought back to...
Soapbox Why Sony Should Do Another Run of 20th Anniversary PS4 Consoles
Limited edition
There’s no doubt about it: the 20th anniversary PlayStation 4 is the ninth wonder of the world. Sony’s nostalgic grey goodie box is a thing of sheer beauty, and an object that I suspect that every single one of you reading this article desires. The problem is that you probably can’t have one, as the Japanese giant only opted to...
Preview Is PS4 Exclusive The Order: 1886 a Revolution or a Relic?
Lycan it
The Order: 1886 may be set in the late 19th century, but its presentation is anything but ancient. Ready at Dawn’s inaugural home console escapade is not only the best looking game on the PlayStation 4, but we’d argue that it’s some way ahead of the best looking PC titles, too. Granted, it’s not running in 4K resolution, and has...
Store Update 10th December 2014 (Europe)
A realm reborn
There’s a free Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn trial for PlayStation 4 available as part of this month’s European PlayStation Store update, which has this editor shivering in the corner of a dark room, muttering “must resist” in a deranged fashion. Also up for grabs is Lara Croft and the Temple of Osiris, which certainly...
News These Multiplayer DLC Executions for The Last of Us Are Skipping the PS3
Memory madness
The Last of Us is getting some downloadable extras for its underrated multiplayer mode, including new weapons, skills, items, outfits, gestures, and special executions. In truth, this isn't terribly interesting news, but there is one slight quirk: a selection of the extras won't be making it to the PlayStation 3 version of the game...
Store Update 9th December 2014 (North America)
A Lara games to get through
There’s no rest for the wicked, and Lara Croft’s got time for one last crusade before Christmas. The daring diva’s teaming up with a few friends this time, though, with Lara Croft and the Temple of Osiris set to revisit the co-operative blueprints laid by Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light a few years ago. The...
Tuesday9th Dec 2014
News Don't Have Destiny's First Expansion? Then You're Locked Out of Some Existing Content
Isn't that nice
There isn't much that gets this usually calm and collected associate editor riled up, but Bungie's latest move with Destiny's The Dark Below expansion pack – which released earlier today – has everyone in the Push Square office clambering for safety from this author's outrage. Indeed, upon booting up the sci-fi shooter just...
Review Akiba's Trip: Undead & Undressed (PlayStation 4)
Take off your pants and jacket
Welcome back to the land of the undead and undressed, where you are a modern day vampire roaming the streets of Akihabara, stripping others of their finest threads. Akiba’s Trip: Undead & Undressed has been doing the rounds on Sony’s systems for a while now, finally arriving on the PlayStation 4 following a...
Review Game of Thrones: Episode 1 - Iron from Ice (PlayStation 4)
Game of the North
Telltale Games has been busy. The studio has already released episodes for three different series throughout 2014, and the premiere instalment of Game of Thrones marks the fourth and final one of the year. Deploying such a wealth of content – this is the company’s tenth outing in 12 months – could stretch any team thin, but...
Review Teslagrad (PlayStation 4)
Fatal attraction
Teslagrad’s opening scene is bold, beautiful, and utterly beguiling, cleverly drawing you into its world, without wasting a single second on needless exposition. Unfortunately – while certainly a lot of fun – the rest of the game fails to live up to the lofty precedent set by this prologue. It’s a shame, as hidden just below...
Review Speakeasy (PlayStation 4)
Don't lose your head
Speakeasy is what happens when you take a great idea, strip it of all but the very bare essentials necessary for it to work, and then release it at about ten times its worth and hope that people buy it based on the premise alone. If it were free-to-play, you’d feel ripped off. This game isn’t just bad, it’s insultingly...
News Final Fantasy X|X-2 HD Remaster to Play Blitzball on PS4
Yuna you want it
Square Enix has heard your pleas for more high-definition remasters, and has responded by leaking Final Fantasy X|X-2 HD Remaster for the PlayStation 4. The role-playing re-release – which will be exclusive to Sony’s next-gen system – launched earlier this year on the PlayStation 3 and Vita, scoring a strong 8/10 in our...
News Sony: We're Working on Project Morpheus Experiences That Core Gamers Will Enjoy
Eye ache awaits
Project Morpheus is looking a little EyeToy at the moment, isn’t it? While there are other players in the virtual reality space this time around, the whole notion of a gimmicky peripheral designed to run largely European developed games reminds us of when Sony launched its ill-fated PlayStation 2 camera peripheral, which never...
News Don't Worry, PS4 Reboot Shadow of the Beast Still Exists
Shining a light
Those of you with particularly potent memories may recall Shadow of the Beast being announced for the PlayStation 4 at Gamescom last year. However, it’s been a long time since we last heard a peep out of developer Heavy Spectrum, so what’s going on? Creative director Matt Birch didn’t give an enormous update on the title at...
News Are You PS4's Best Player? Sony Wants You to Prove It
Test your limits
You want to be the very best, right – like no one ever was? Well, now’s the time to prove yourself. Sony’s running a multiplayer contest here in the UK, with a series of challenges putting your proficiency with a DualShock 4 to the test. There are tons of prizes up for grabs, with brand new PlayStation TVs and PlayStation Plus...
Monday8th Dec 2014
News You Can Choose Your Own Game with This New US PS4 Bundle
Pick-'n'-Mix
Black Friday may be over, but that doesn’t mean that the busy Christmas shopping season is finished. Following last month’s limited bundles, Sony has announced a brand new pack for the holidays, which lets you pick from four titles. The options include Destiny, LittleBigPlanet 3,
Tuesday9th Dec 2014
News Destiny Discounted on PS4, PS3 in European Christmas Deals
The last Guardian
Sony’s big European Christmas countdown is continuing in earnest, this time with discounts for the PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 3 versions of first-person shooter Destiny. Don’t expect to be saving too much cash, though, as the Guardian Edition will be dropping down to £54.99 on both formats, while the vanilla release will...
Monday8th Dec 2014
News PSN Offline as Sony's Servers Are Struck with DDoS Attack
No scheduled maintenance planned
Sony may be basking in the glory of a successful PlayStation Experience showing, but its engineers back home are fighting fires as we type. Right now, the PlayStation Network is facing some connection issues, with Lizard Squad claiming responsibility for the outage. The group has been attacking gaming services for...
Feature Four Reasons Why Uncharted 4: A Thief's End's PS4 Demo Blew Us Away
Drake's fortune
Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End was always going to put in an appearance during Sony’s big PlayStation Experience keynote over the weekend, but we actually ended up with more than we bargained for. We were confident that the conference would play host to at least a cut-scene from Naughty Dog’s forthcoming foray, but instead we were...
Sunday7th Dec 2014
News Gran Turismo PS4 Will Be the 'Best Entry You Can Imagine'
Podium position
Sony must be licking its lips at the prospect of Gran Turismo 7. Polyphony Digital’s popular racing property has always been a big seller, but did sag a little bit during the PlayStation 3 era due to delays and the slightly smaller install base of the last-gen system compared to its predecessors. However, with the PlayStation 4 on...
Monday8th Dec 2014
Live Watch Day 2's PlayStation Experience Panels Right Here
Better late than never
This editor’s not afraid to admit that he can be a bit dense from time to time. Your humble host has been scratching his head for the past 24 hours, trying to figure out the best way to present all of this weekend’s PlayStation Experience panels. With the show almost over, though, it’s only just occurred to us that we...
News Extreme Weather Arrives in 1.4GB DriveClub PS4 Patch
Umbrellas up
It’s alright to feel excited about DriveClub again: the PlayStation 4 exclusive racer finally works, and is getting better by the day. Seriously, while you won’t ever hear us excuse the title’s atrocious launch, the game is very much back on track now, with challenges finally working flawlessly, and the netcode as smooth as...
Round Up Lara Croft and the Temple of Osiris PS4 Reviews Make Amends
Tomb raider
Well, this is it: your consolation prize. Rise of the Tomb Raider isn’t coming to the PlayStation 4 anytime soon – though we can be quietly confident that it’ll hit Sony's system after the Xbox One release – so you’re going to have to make do with Lara Croft and the Temple of Osiris for the time being. The sequel to Lara Croft...
Rumour Did Hideo Kojima Just Announce the Release Date for Metal Gear Solid V?
Kept us waiting
Reporting on rumours surrounding Hideo Kojima's games is risky business. On the one hand, the talented provocateur is infamous for his sneaky teases, but on the other, the leaks are usually completely outlandish. For example, you may recall that Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain was originally announced as the project of a...
News Telltale Titles Reduced on EU PlayStation Store Due to Price Discrepancies
We will remember that
Up until this weekend, it was cheaper to purchase both Game of Thrones and Tales of the Borderlands on the Xbox One than the PlayStation 4 in Europe. Despite the titles being identical, the former’s Season Pass cost £24.99 on Sony’s system, while the latter retailed for £18.99. The platform holder has now slashed the...
News The Crazy Clown Is the Least of Your Worries in This New Until Dawn PS4 Trailer
Press X to tighten towel
Outrunning a psychotic serial killer clown ain’t easy – but try doing it while you’ve only got a towel to cover your modesty. That’s the predicament that Heroes star Hayden Panettiere faces in PlayStation 4 exclusive Until Dawn, as she tugs at the bathrobe to prevent it from falling down. Yes, it’s pretty pandering...
News PS4 RPG The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Packs Up Until May 2015
Toil and trouble
With so many games launching broken this Christmas, we can totally stomach a delay – and while The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt may have been right at the very top of your New Year wishlist, at least you can be confident that it won’t be shipping with game breaking bugs. CD Projekt RED has pushed back the PlayStation 4 role-playing game...
News Could Drake's Big Brother Be Uncharted 4's Bad Guy?
Family rift
We already know that Troy Baker will play Nathan Drake’s older brother in PlayStation 4 sequel Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End, but actor Todd Stashwick has now confirmed that he was originally cast in the role. Those
News UK Sales Charts: FIFA 15 Stages a Christmas League Comeback
The Crew cruises into sixth
After a few weeks off the top of the charts, FIFA 15 has staged an impressive comeback – and dethroned its rivals to reach the summit of the UK sales charts yet again. The soccer sim got its nose in front of Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare and Grand Theft Auto V, both of which occupied the second and third spots...
Saturday6th Dec 2014
News Chaos Will Rise in the Next God of War on PS4
Sequel sneakily announced
It wasn’t part of the PlayStation Experience keynote, but Sony Santa Monica has just confirmed that it’s working on a brand new God of War, presumably for the PlayStation 4. While no assets, logos, or screenshots have been released, director Cory Barlog – who’s most famous for helming God of War II – confirmed the...
Sunday7th Dec 2014
News What Do You Actually Do in PS4 Indie No Man's Sky?
Fly to the centre of the universe
It's perhaps the biggest quandary of our era: what on Earth do you do in PlayStation 4 indie No Man's Sky? The title - in production at Guildford-based outfit Hello Games - has intrigued at several press conferences now, but beyond the overwhelmed stutters of studio head Sean Murray and some luscious visuals, no one...
Live Watch A Night Under No Man's Sky Right Here
Set a course for the live stream
It's been another long, long day here at Push Square, but what better way to round things off than with a spot of 65daysofstatic. The Sheffield band will be performing as part of a special PlayStation Experience live stream this evening, which will centre on PlayStation 4 indie No Man's Sky. You'll be able to watch...
Reaction PlayStation Experience Keynote Closes the Year with Copious Content
Are you experienced
Sony’s always been a fan of announcing a new title or two in December, but PlayStation Experience appears to have taken this particular penchant to a whole new level. The platform holder initially hinted that its Las Vegas get together would include a few fresh reveals, and we instantly attempted to temper expectations, warning...
News PS4 Exclusive The Order: 1886 Really Does Have Stunning Visuals
History in the making
PlayStation Experience proved that Ready at Dawn simply can’t demo The Order: 1886. Regardless of whether the game shakes out its wrinkles and ends up being a successful shooter, the manner in which the developer trotted out a two second clip of the cast abseiling down a blimp before clumsily cutting to creative director Ru...
Saturday6th Dec 2014
News Yep, PS4 Is the Only Console Street Fighter V Will Ever Appear On
First gameplay trailer revealed
You could see the disappointment in Adam Boyes' eyes when he took to the stage to announce the already leaked Street Fighter V reveal at the PlayStation Experience keynote today. However, any bad blood was immediately forgotten when he later confirmed that the PlayStation 4 "will be the only console that this game...
Sunday7th Dec 2014
News Tripwire: Sony's PS4 Approach Made Us Consider Consoles Again
Let the bodies hit the floor
Gruesome first-person shooter Killing Floor 2 was just one of the many indie titles announced for the PlayStation 4 during Sony’s big PlayStation Experience keynote overnight. The platform holder’s open approach to developers has been bearing fruit for a little while now, and writing on the PlayStation Blog, t
News Resident Evil: Revelations 2 Will Scare You Silly on PlayStation Vita
Transportable terror
The next time you're trying to convince your friends to buy a PlayStation Vita, and they simply refuse to be swayed by Freedom Wars, perhaps point them in the direction of Resident: Revelations 2. Indeed, Sony's Director of Third Party Production Gio Corsi announced that the game will be coming to the potent portable at today's...
News Nocturnal Cannibals Consume PS4 in Survival Horror The Forest
She's a maneater
If your childhood didn’t already teach you a lesson about the dangers of the dark, then video games sure are doing a bang-up job. The industry’s biggest trend at the moment revolves around titles that encourage you to build shelters during the day, so that you can survive through the night – and The Forest is absolutely no...
News Batman: Arkham Knight's PS4 Exclusive Scarecrow Pack Will Make You Afraid of the Dark
Dream cleaver
The psychological Scarecrow missions were one of the best aspects of Batman: Arkham Asylum, so it’s exciting to learn that they’ll be making a comeback in Batman: Arkham Knight – exclusively on the PlayStation 4. The trailer embedded below reveals the third and final part of the Ace Chemicals infiltration mission that Warner Bros...
News Inclement Weather Expected in DriveClub Update Tomorrow
Wet and wonderful
After arguably the most embarrassing launch of all time, DriveClub is finally starting to realise its impressive potential. Evolution Studios switched challenges back on earlier this week, bringing the title up to speed with where it was supposed to be at release – and now it’s teased the title’s weather pack,
News This Is the Best LittleBigPlanet 3 Video You'll Watch All Week
Magical memories
LittleBigPlanet 3 launched last month, so Sony didn’t labour on Sackboy’s latest release for too long during its PlayStation Experience keynote yesterday. It did, however, drop an absolutely exceptional video showing the burlap badass playing through 20 years of top titles. The clip shows everything from WipEout to Shadow of the...
News Troy Baker Will Play Nathan Drake's Older Brother in Uncharted 4 on PS4
S'up, bro
Omnipresent actor Troy Baker has worked with Nolan North in a Naughty Dog game before – but this time it seems that their relationship will be a little less frosty. The thespian – who’s perhaps best known for his roles as Booker in BioShock Infinite and Joel in The Last of Us – confirmed on Twitter that he will be playing...
News Fat Princess Adventures Serves Up a Slice of RPG Action
Piece of cake
Fat Princess, the rotund royal from the PlayStation 3 game of the same name, is a bit of a strange PlayStation mascot. The character has appeared in titles such as PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale and Plants vs. Zombies: Garden Warfare, but never really appealed in her own games.
News Ultra Street Fighter IV Throws a Fireball at PlayStation 4
Sonic boom
Sony’s third-party production team is really starting to throw its weight around right now. The division – fronted by LucasArts alumni Gio Corsi – was established as a means for the platform holder to help external developers bring their titles to PlayStation platforms, and is currently one of the most exciting teams within the...
Video Watch As We Recap November's Best PS4, PS3, and Vita Games
Slay to go
We’re trying something different with this latest Game of the Month video, as this video editor can’t stomach another restless weekend sat in front of Final Cut for a clip that will barely break 100 views. As such, this month’s edition has been condensed like a piece of IKEA flat pack furniture. Unlike the Swedish megastore’s...
News Wattam Is the Bizarre New Game from the Creator of Katamari Damacy
"Wattam I even looking at?"
Sony's keynote at the PlayStation Experience was packed with brand new announcements, but Wattam was easily the most bizarre. Developed by Keita Takahashi – the man behind the Katamari Damacy series – this bonkers title is seemingly about, er, a green cube who has very particular taste in hats. Also, he sometimes...
News PlayStation President Shuhei Yoshida Fires into Super Time Force Ultra on PS4, Vita
Yo, @yosp
Sony Worldwide Studios president Shuhei Yoshida’s meteoric rise to celebrity may have reached its natural conclusion this week, as the executive has been added as a playable character in the PlayStation 4 and Vita versions of Capy’s madcap action platformer, Super Time Force Ultra. As the trailer below indicates, the executive will use...
News MLB 15: The Show Hits a Home Run on PS4, PS3, and Vita from 31st March
Play ball
As a sports game, Sony's consistently stellar baseball series doesn't get quite as much attention as its exclusive peers. It's still a big property for the platform holder, though, regularly commanding strong positions on the NPD software sales charts. MLB 15: The Show, then, is likely to be a big release when it rolls onto the PlayStation...
News What Remains of Edith Finch Is an Existential PS4 Exclusive
The last remnants
The best thing about The Unfinished Swan was the way in which its opening level perfectly captured the feeling of stumbling through the dark, so we have no doubt that Giant Sparrow will be able to convey feelings of grandeur in its forthcoming PlayStation 4 exclusive: What Remains of Edith Finch. According to creative director Ian...
Saturday6th Dec 2014
News EA Celebrate PlayStation's 20th Birthday with Free PS4, PS3, and Vita Games for All
Happy birthday to you
If this week's offer of a free classic PSone theme for your PlayStation 4, PlayStation 3, or Vita wasn't good enough to celebrate Sony's big 20th, EA is being kind enough to toss some presents your way. To celebrate its support from the very beginning of the PlayStation's legacy, it's giving everyone a free copy of Plants Vs...
News Huzzah! Sony Has Finally Revealed Some Proper Custom PS4 Faceplates
PlayStation phwoar
Aside from the recently announced 20th Anniversary Edition PlayStation 4, Sony's new-gen super machine really hasn't had too many attractive options when it comes to customisation. Thankfully, the Japanese giant revealed a new set of faceplates after the PlayStation Experience keynote today. The plastic personalised plates...
Live Watch the Sony PlayStation Experience Keynote Right Here
A press conference for the players
Following the Tokyo Game Show earlier in the year, we never imagined that Sony would have another PlayStation press conference lined up for us – but that’s exactly what it’s mustered with its PlayStation Experience keynote. Expect new information on titles like Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End, The Order: 1886,...
News PS4 Exclusive Uncharted 4 Dazzles in Glorious Gameplay Demo
Swinging in strong
With PlayStation Experience, we had no doubt that Uncharted 4: A Thief's End would be making a grand appearance, but Naughty Dog went far beyond this and came running right out of the gate with a full 15-minute gameplay demo showing an incredible amount of what players can expect from Drake's next treasure-hunting escapade. The...
News Final Fantasy VII Is Limit Breaking the PS4 Next Year
The crowd goes wild
Well, we didn't quite see that one coming. PSone classic Final Fantasy VII is heading to the PlayStation 4, although to the disappointment of many, it won't be an unrealistic remake. Instead, publisher Square Enix is bringing the PC version to Sony's latest console, and we've embedded the trailer to prove it. It's planned for a...
News PS4 Sequel Uncharted 4 Will Open Sony's PlayStation Experience Keynote
Choo choo
Well, it was teased last night – but it looks like Sony’s going to open its PlayStation Experience keynote with a real bang. While you could be forgiven for assuming that Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End would conclude the company’s pre-convention conference later today, Naughty Dog head honcho Christophe Balestra has hinted that it will...
News PS4 Exclusive The Order: 1886 Sinks Like a Lead Zeppelin
London's burning
With the press for The Order: 1886 being a bit bungled so far, Ready At Dawn needed a big showing this weekend. Unfortunately, tonight’s world premiere trailer at The Game Awards wasn’t quite what we had in mind. While it showed plenty of frankly jaw dropping cut-scenes, it was particularly light in the gameplay department...
Live Watch The Game Awards 2014 Live Stream Right Here
Games will rise
Are you strapped in and ready for a hectic weekend here on Push Square? Things are kicking off tonight with The Game Awards 2014, which is set to get underway from 18:00PM PST (21:00PM EST or 02:00AM GMT). Expect brand new trailers for PS4 exclusives like The Order: 1886, Bloodborne, and No Man’s Sky during the live stream. There...
Friday5th Dec 2014
News Persona 5 Looking Like a Lock for PlayStation Experience
Chie whiz
Are you worried that PlayStation Experience, an event taking place in Las Vegas, will be dominated by Western games? Don’t be, because it looks like everyone is invited to this party. Ex-1Up editor and current SCEA employee Shane Bettenhausen [Couldn’t he have picked an easier to spell surname? – Ed] has Tweeted an image hinting at...
Saturday6th Dec 2014
News PS4 Exclusive Multiplayer Shooter Kill Strain Won't Cost You a Single Cent
Sign up for the Beta right now
After months of speculation, Sony finally revealed Kill Strain at the PlayStation Experience keynote today. Sony San Diego senior director of product development Christian Phillips confirmed that the title is a top-down 5v2v5 multiplayer game. It's also free-to-pla
News This Godzilla Game for PS4, PS3 Will Help With Your Anger Management Issues
Like a digital stress ball
If, like this particular writer, you're constantly filled with the burning rage of a thousand suns, perhaps this new Godzilla game might be for you. Announced at The Game Awards today, the title will presumably involve stomping through various recreations of famous cities, while fighting off both the military and other...
Talking Point What Did You Think of Sony's PlayStation Experience Keynote?
The jury's out
It would have probably been unfair to expect a little too much from Sony’s big PlayStation Experience keynote, as it’s very much an extra on the ordinary convention calendar – but the platform holder still served up a selection of pre-Christmas treats in the form of Uncharted 4: A Thief's End, Final Fantasy VII, Yakuza 5, and...
News Until Dawn Still Looks Like the Best Worst Game Ever on PS4
Up all night
This editor’s made no secret of his penchant for PlayStation 4 exclusive Until Dawn, and the Supermassive Games developed survival horror looked brilliantly bad in its The Game Awards showing tonight. The clip centred on a vulnerable Hayden Panettiere trying to escape from an incensed member of the Insane Clown Posse. Day one.
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
Reaction The Good Intentioned Game Awards Needs a Little Tightening Up
Games rise fine
It’s so easy to be cynical in this industry: one misstep and we pile on a given publisher or platform holder with a perverse form of glee. Geoff Keighley, the Canadian journalist who both bank rolled and organised last night’s The Game Awards, will have already been aware of this going into his big show – after all, the well...
News The Order: 1886's Latest Trailers Prove That It's Definitely a Third-Person Shooter
The standard stuff
The Order: 1886 had a fairly meaty presence at the PlayStation Experience keynote today, with the title's creative director Ru Weerasuriya showing off two new trailers. The first features a fairly standard dogfight in the kitchen of a steampunk airship, and the second gives us a look at how the game's melee combat will work...
News Get All Fired Up with the New Multiplayer Trailer for PS4 Exclusive Bloodborne
Flamethrowers confirmed
We knew that we'd be seeing Bloodborne at today's industry extravaganza The Game Awards, but that didn't make it any less exciting. PlayStation Software Product Development Head Scott Rohde took to the stage to unveil a brand new trailer, which included a look at a never before seen level, as well as the game's expanded...
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 Dungeon Defenders 2 Builds a Console Exclusive Barricade Around PS4
Safety in numbers
Sneakily announced as part of The Game Awards last night, Trendy Entertainment quietly confirmed that Dungeon Defenders 2 will launch as a console exclusive on the PlayStation 4. Available in Early Access right now via Steam, the sequel promises more of the tower defence-inspired action that made the original fantasy-themed...
News Yakuza 5 Lays the Smackdown on PlayStation 3 Next Year
Top of the list
Proof that your incessant requests can materialise as real releases: Yakuza 5 is coming to the PlayStation 3 in Europe and North America next year. Ever since Sony announced its new third-party production initiative, this has been one of the most demanded titles – and the platform holder has struck a deal with SEGA to make it...
News Here's Your First Look at Metal Gear Solid V's Online Mode
!
As promised, Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain's online mode received its debut trailer at The Game Awards today. The clip itself is something to behold, showing off what appears to be a suitably intense and exciting multiplayer extravaganza in which you and your friends infiltrate hostile bases together. Of course,
News Shovel Knight Will Settle New Ground on the PS4, PS3, and Vita
Can you dig it?
If you've kept abreast on the hottest indie titles within the past year, you might have heard about the massively successful Shovel Knight, which recently passed 300,000 units sold. The game is a lovingly created call back to classic 8-bit titles, with tight 2D platforming inspired by the likes of Mega Man and
News This Is the New Game from the Team Behind Gone Home
Tacoma Bell
A fair few of the trailers at last night’s The Game Awards shindig seemed decidedly light in content, and Tacoma was one of them. The next title from Gone Home developer Fullbright, there’s no word yet on whether it will even come to the PlayStation 4. What we can be sure of, however, is that it will take place in space, and have a...
News Dying Light's New Story Trailer Is Brash, Brooding, and Beautiful
Heart of darkness
If the trailer Techland revealed for Dying Light at The Game Awards today teaches us anything, it's that the game is attempting to tell a much more mature story. Indeed, the clip begins with a hifalutin quote from famed philosopher and playwright Albert Camus, who would undoubtedly turn in his grave if he knew that his work was bei
News Supergiant Games' Bastion Will Transition To The PS4 and Vita
Hammer time
Indie developer Supergiant Games has put Bastion on just about every platform imaginable with the exception of Sony's machines, which is a disappointment considering that this particular scribe holds it as one of his favourite indie games. PlayStation players can delve into the developer's second indie hit called Transistor, which we...
News Get Those Trendy Specs On, Persona 5 Is Taking a Train West Next Year
Surprise we guess
The disappointment was almost palpable during Sony's PlayStation Experience event earlier today as Adam Boyes mentioned Persona 5, only to confirm that it is indeed coming to North America in 2015. And, er, that was about it. We didn't have any doubts that the highly anticipated RPG would make it West, but at least now it's set in...
News Hear Geralt Scrape His Voice Across Gravel in The Witcher 3's Newest Trailer
Excuse me while I sandpaper my throat
One of the highlights of The Game Awards 2014 was hearing Geralt's ridiculously gruff voice as a new The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt trailer whisked us away from the mundanity of the show. Teasing a second playable character, the CD Projekt Red representative merely told viewers to "keep an eye out", so we think that...
News Tearaway Unfolded Will Do All New Things with Your DualShock 4
Iota buy that
Media Molecule sadly didn’t take to the PlayStation Experience stage to announce its other project earlier today, but it did flaunt Tearaway: Unfolded – the PlayStation 4 re-imagining of its spectacular PlayStation Vita exclusive. Perhaps the most unique feature in this papery update is the way in which it will use the DualShock 4,...
News This Trailer Shines a Light On Destiny's PlayStation Exclusive Content in The Dark Below
Argh it burns
Since its release, Destiny has divided opinions, but the fact of the matter is that a massive amount of players are still grinding through Strikes and Raids in order to snag that legendary loot, and those same users were probably happy to see Bungie's shooter make an appearance at Sony's PlayStation Experience event earlier today...
News Drawn to Death Brings David Jaffe's Doodles to Life on PS4
Doodle deathmatch
David Jaffe seems to like closing PlayStation press conferences. The legendary God of War and Twisted Metal developer announced his brand new PlayStation 4 exclusive Drawn to Death as part of Sony’s big PlayStation Experience keynote today – and it certainly looks interesting to say the least. The title is a third-person...
News In PS4 Indie Adr1ft, No One Can Hear You Scream
Space ace
There are finite settings that can be used in games, and space is a good one. Forthcoming indie Adr1ft appears to have taken a few tips from a certain Sandra Bullock movie, as it sees you attempting to repair your damaged space vessel in the isolation of outer-space. The pretty PlayStation 4 title will set a course for the stars next...
News Brothers Developer Snags a Ticket to Ride with EA
Freight fever
When does an indie developer stop being indie? We’ve no idea, but businessman Peter Moore seemed pretty stoked about EA Games’ acquisition of ‘indie’ developer Hazelight Studios. This team consists of the core crew behind the brilliant Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons, and is busy working on a game involving people in trains – or...
Friday5th Dec 2014
News Amplitude Pumps Up the Volume in Fresh PS4 Footage
Insane lanes
Harmonix may have had to take the concept to Kickstarter, but a true PlayStation classic is making a comeback next year. Amplitude may not have sold gangbusters, but it wheedled its way into the hearts and minds of Sony fans on the PlayStation 2 – and this forthcoming PlayStation 4 reboot is sure to bring back a few fond memories...
Thursday4th Dec 2014
News PS4 Exclusive DriveClub Finally Appears to Be on Track
All systems go
DriveClub has spent a dizzying two months caught in a tailspin, but the PlayStation 4 exclusive racer finally appears to be back on track. After hearing that its vaunted challenges system was back online, we decided to take the release for a test run this evening – and found everything working as intended.
Friday5th Dec 2014
News Street Fighter V Punches Its Way onto PS4, PC Exclusively
Fists of fury
Holy cow! Capcom has accidentally hit the web with a Hadouken of epic proportions, as it’s released a teaser trailer confirming that Street Fighter V will rise up exclusively on the PlayStation 4 and PC. While details are scarce right now – short of a few character model clips – it would appear that this is the "head turner" that...
News When Is Sony's PlayStation Experience Press Conference?
Key times for the keynote
This is it, then: the exciting end to a somewhat disappointing year. It was always going to be tough for the events of the past twelve months to live up to the actual launch of the PlayStation 4, but there have been some entertaining moments, from the unveiling of Project Morpheus right through to Sony’s weird and...
News Why Is the Developer of Titanfall Fronting a Panel at PlayStation Experience?
Drop a titan on it
Here’s a strange one: Titanfall developer Respawn Entertainment will appear as part of a panel at PlayStation Experience this week. The Californian studio has only released one title to date – the aforementioned Xbox and PC exclusive – making its presence at a Sony-centric convention a little strange to say the least. Could...
News EMAGON Is Not the PS4 Exclusive You Were Hoping For
All for a good cause, though
Remember that weird EMAGON trailer from earlier in the week? Well, it’s not a new PlayStation 4 game. Instead, it pertains to the way in which PlayStation Spain will be selling those gorgeous PSone anniversary consoles in the European region. It’ll have 350 units available, and they’ll be auctioned off on the 12th,...
News Battlefield 4 PS4's Price Shot Down in EU Christmas Deal
Danganronpa 2 waves goodbye to despair
As the temperatures continue to plummet – seriously, that’s enough now – and the nights draw in, Sony’s customary European ’12 Deals of Christmas’ initiative is moving forward with pace. Today’s offers pertain to Battlefield 4: Premium Edition, which will set you back £29.99 on the PlayStation 4...
News Don't Panic, The Elder Scrolls Online's PS4 Port Definitely Still Exists
Scout's honour
Remember The Elder Scrolls Online's PlayStation 4 port? Yeah, neither did we, until we spotted this recent Bethesda blog post which briefly discusses the subject. Apparently, the title is coming along nicely, but will still need some more time in order to be properly polished. "We have been (and will continue to be) steadily working...
News When Does The Game Awards Live Stream Start?
Telling the time
We may be hyperventilating over PlayStation Experience right now – and a certain Street Fighter V reveal – but Geoff Keighley will be getting his moment in the limelight first. The Game Awards represents a reboot of the format previously peddled by Spike TV, and because this is being financed independently by the Canadian...
Game of the Month November 2014
The big one
2014's busiest month has come and gone, leaving us with heated debates over what should win our coveted Game of the Month award. With blockbusters abound and plenty of great games leaving lasting impressions, it was always going to be a tough one, but at the end of the day, only the final staff vote counts. So, which title took the crown...
News Sony San Diego to Share Unexpected Secrets at PlayStation Experience
Get hype
PlayStation Experience is almost impossible to predict, as our recent article on the event evidenced. Despite listing out a slew of potential first-party project appearances, we glossed over Sony San Diego in our feature – and that sounds like the studio most likely to make some noise at the moment. Writing on Twitter, the company...
News PS4 Favourite Resogun Goes Commando in New Expansion
Defend the last humans
PlayStation Experience hasn’t even started yet, and it already feels like Sony’s dropping bombs all over the place. If confirmation of the PlayStation 3 and Vita versions of Resogun wasn’t enough, Housemarque has now revealed Resogun: Defenders, the second PlayStation 4 expansion for its
News Super Stardust Ultra Soars onto PS4 in the Near Future
Planetary perfection
We were kind of joking when we pleaded for a PlayStation 4 version of Super Stardust earlier in the week – but if you insist, Sony. The platform holder has set a course for the PlayStation Blog today to confirm Super Stardust Ultra, the latest entry in Housemarque’s outstanding twin-stick shooter series. You
News Cross-Buy Resogun to Blast onto PS3, Vita Before Christmas
Time to relapse
The folks over at Sony XDev Europe are certainly keeping themselves occupied. Not content with the launch of LittleBigPlanet 3, the first-party division's announced one final 2014 release: Resogun for the PlayStation 3 and Vita. This port is being handled by Climax – the same team behind Dead Nation: Apocalypse Edition – and will...
News Now's the Time to Buy Britain's Best Selling Console, PS4 Ad Enthuses
On the twelfth day of Christmas
We can’t hear the Twelve Days of Christmas without thinking of Eric Cantona, but this is the curse that’s been cast upon us as Manchester United fans. This new PlayStation 4 commercial attempts to bring some fresh lyrics to the mix, but we’re not really feeling it. Five points for effort, though, we suppose...
Thursday4th Dec 2014
Dan, Dan, you’re decomposing, man
Republished on Thursday, 4th December 2014: We're bringing this review back from the archives to celebrate the PSone's big 20th Anniversary this week. The original text follows. Originally published on Saturday, 19th October 2013: It can be a tough life being a PSone retro game. After all, you were fresh and...
Wednesday3rd Dec 2014
The pig-eating caveboy gets a second chance
Republished on Wednesday, 3rd December 2014: We're bringing this review back from the archives to celebrate the PSone's big 20th Anniversary this week. The original text follows. Originally published on Monday, 12th November 2012: While many retro enthusiasts will grumble endlessly about how digital...
Thursday4th Dec 2014
Feature What Will Sony Announce at PlayStation Experience?
All together now
The problem with video games is that everything interesting tends to happen at once. Think about it for a second: all of the big blockbusters either deploy before the end of the fiscal year in March, or in the weeks leading up to Christmas. Meanwhile, there are three major gaming conventions in the medium’s calendar, and two of...
News Don't Forget to Download December's PlayStation Plus Goodies
Available now
We’re expecting an especially hectic week here on Push Square, as the industry comes alive ahead of the much needed Christmas break – but we’ve still managed to find a spare second to remind you to download your ‘free’ PlayStation Plus games. The fresh roster of PlayStation 4, PlayStation 3, and Vita software is live in both...
News SingStar Frozen to Let It Go on PS4, PS3
Cool stuff
You know that you’re getting old when you haven’t got a clue what kids are into anymore, and the chilling success of Frozen has somewhat passed this editor by. We’re informed on good authority that the Disney flick is enormous all around the globe, though, so it’s no surprise to see Sony lining up a special version of SingStar...
News What Could EA's Special The Game Awards Announcement Be?
"No one will guess this one"
Geoff Keighley’s patented world exclusives are starting to take shape now, with the likes of No Man’s Sky, The Order: 1886, and Bloodborne all lined up for this week’s The Game Awards. However, the Canadian journalist still has some surprises up his sleeve – including one very special announcement from EA Games...
News Maisie Williams: Hell Yeah! I'd Love to Play Ellie in The Last of Us Movie
Arya sure?
Game of Thrones star Maisie Williams, best known for her role as Arya Stark in the hit HBO show, seems like a lock for The Last of Us movie, as she’s revealed that she’d “love” to play Ellie in the forthcoming silver screen adaptation. Sony recently confirmed that original writer Neil Druckmann will be working alongside Evil...
Wednesday3rd Dec 2014
News PlayStation Executive Shuhei Yoshida Sure Is Proud of His Own Work
Reveals his top three PSone titles
Confidence is everything in life. Many possess the skills to succeed, but few have the execution to follow through. It’s unsurprising, then, that Shuhei Yoshida – the president of Sony’s colossal Worldwide Studios network, and subsequently one of the most important people in gaming – is particularly proud...
Thursday4th Dec 2014
News Fantasy Football Sim Blood Bowl 2 Scores a Gruesome Touchdown on PS4
Pigskin pillagers
American Football is fine and dandy, but surely we can all agree that it would be orders of magnitude more exciting if it were played by bloodthirsty fantasy villains. Luckily, this oddly specific desire will soon be fulfilled, as Blood Bowl 2 – the second entry in the sporting sim franchise – will be hitting the PlayStation 4...
Wednesday3rd Dec 2014
News Wait a Minute, Resogun Is Blasting onto the PS3?
Save the last-gen system
We already know that PlayStation 4 favourite Resogun is set to eat up our every waking minute courtesy of Climax Studios’ forthcoming PlayStation Vita port, but it seems that those still firmly entrenched in Camp PlayStation 3 will be able to enjoy Housemarque’s sublime arcade shooter as well. Gematsu has spotted a...
News Miss the Original PSone Startup? Get It on PS4, PS3, and Vita Now
We need a moment
It's all about the good old days at Push Square today, and thanks to Sony's free present, we can all drown in a little bit of nostalgia of our own. Available on the PlayStation Network right now are three brand new themes for your PlayStation 4, PlayStation 3, and Vita, featuring a classic PSone grey colour scheme and the original...
News This 20th Anniversary Limited Edition PS4 Will Make Your Jaw Drop
Get in quick
If you've not been paying attention, this week marked the 20th anniversary of the PlayStation brand. Obviously, we've been celebrating here on Push Square, but it seems that Sony wasn't about to let the milestone go by without a bombshell. Indeed, the Japanese giant today announced a very special new PlayStation 4 console. Dub
Review Crash Bandicoot (PSone)
Marsupial madness
At one time, Crash Bandicoot was the face of the PlayStation brand, but through licensing headaches and the creation of other characters, the spunky star hasn’t quite gone on to fill the role of Nintendo’s Mario or Microsoft’s Master Chief. However, the hero’s titular game remains a signature PlayStation classic that served...
News PS4 Firmware Update 2.03 Adds Extra Stability to Your System
Available now
This may be the most exciting day in recent PlayStation history, but don’t worry, PlayStation 4 firmware update v2.03 is pretty boring. Available now and weighing in at approximately 217MB, the operating system overhaul promises additional software stability. Sony claims that it will help to “improve the usage of some...
Feature The Birth of a Legend - 20 Years of PlayStation
Two decades ago Sony launched the PlayStation in Japan. Here's the story
Hell hath no fury like a Japanese tech giant scorned – as the saying doesn't go – but when Nintendo left Sony at the altar following a passionate yet brief engagement which almost saw the two joining forces to create an all-in-one SNES CD-ROM system, few would have believed...
Reflections in your rear-view mirror
Before Driver rolled onto the PSone in 1999, developer Reflections Interactive had already delivered two enjoyable driving experiences, in the form of the Destruction Derby games on Sony’s first console. With a physics engine that delivered a fun drive, and destructible vehicles that had debris flying off their...
News Sony Cashes in on PlayStation Nostalgia with EU Anniversary Sale
Classics get cut prices
PlayStation turns 20 today, meaning that while it’s not old enough to legally drink in most American states, it’s deserving of a darn good birthday bash. We’ve been doing our best to commemorate the launch of Sony’s first system all day, but if reading isn’t getting you in the party mood, why not play one of a dozen...
News PS4 Indie No Man's Sky Attacks Game Informer's January Cover
Star wars
If you ever wanted evidence of the importance of indies in this day and age, then this is it. American publication Game Informer has unveiled the cover of its January issue, and it features PlayStation 4 title No Man’s Sky. It’s all part of the magazine’s sci-fi special, which includes additional coverage of Destiny: The Dark Below,
Talking Point What's Your Favourite PSone Game?
20 years of play
There are the guts of Party Poppers on the floor, and Twisted Metal has taken over the office television; many happy returns PlayStation, we’ll be sure to have a drink (or six) in your honour this evening. With the PSone turning 20 today – prompting some extraordinary celebratory announcements
Store Update 3rd December 2014 (Europe)
Once upon a time
Telltale Games is taking over the European PlayStation Store this week. The developer has deployed its two latest episodic escapades in the Old World, with Tales from the Borderlands and Game of Thrones both brawling for your hard earned cash. Also up for grabs is The Crew, as well as a fresh batch of PlayStation Plus freebies
Who Would Win Wednesdays PSone Anniversary Special
The fight that time forgot
Just when you thought that Who Would Win Wednesdays was done and dusted, we've brought it back to help celebrate the PSone's 20th anniversary. Sony's first console was home to many a mascot, but picking today's combatants was fairly easy. It's a match-up that we've always wanted to see, and a rivalry that broke hearts by...
Store Update 2nd December 2014 (North America)
Back to business
Wait a minute – today’s big PlayStation birthday bonanza is way too exciting for us to be posting the North American PlayStation Store update like normal, isn’t it? Yes, but we suspect that the majority of you visit this site for the usual gaming news, so we suppose that we better oblige. Here it goes. PS4 Games: The Crew...
Tuesday2nd Dec 2014
Video Everything That's Wrong with WWE 2K15 PS4's My Career Mode
CM Flunk
As the only member of the Push Square team that regularly rocks up for work dressed as the Ultimate Warrior, this particular Video Editor was more excited for WWE 2K15 on PS4 than a date with diva extraordinaire, Paige. Unfortunately, as our recent review indicated, the meat of the release, My Career mode, is a dismal disappointment. Allow...
Talking Point What's Your Favourite PlayStation Startup Sequence?
Setting the scene
Republished on Tuesday, 2nd December 2014: We're bringing this article back from the archives to celebrate the PSone's big 20th Anniversary this week. The original feature follows. Originally published on Friday, 12th April 2013: While it’s difficult to topple the trembling sense of anticipation that comes when you greedily tug...
Feature The Third Place - A Brief History of PlayStation Hardware Marketing
Live in your world, play in ours
Republished on Tuesday, 2nd December 2014: We're bringing this article back from the archives to celebrate the PSone's big 20th Anniversary this week. The original feature follows. Originally published on Saturday, 26th October 2013: With the PlayStation 4 now mere weeks away from release, Sony is starting to oil...
Rumour The Next Assassin's Creed Will Brave the Smog of Victorian London
Update: Ubisoft confirms development of Victory for PS4
You wait years for a game set in Victorian London, and then two come along at once. Sony’s ambitious The Order: 1886 may not be the only top hat sporting title to hit town next year, as Kotaku has dug up some very believable dirt on Ubisoft’s next big blockbuster: Assassin'
Review Digimon All-Star Rumble (PlayStation 3)
Digivolve into average
Back in the 90s when Pokémon and Digimon fought for the money of the young, the digital creatures managed to win over many would-be monster trainers thanks to a decent television series, but flash forward two decades, and Digimon has long since past its prime, while Nintendo's catch-'em-up continues to dominate the handheld...
Round Up Game of Thrones PS4, PS3 Reviews Fall at Your Feet
Forrester gump
Telltale Games mustered some impressive review scores for the first instalment in its Tales from the Borderlands series last week, so can its heavily publicised Game of Thrones spin-off secure the same acclaim? Surprisingly, not quite – but the scores for Episode 1: Iron from Ice are not exactly bad. A slow build-up appears to b
News Distance Is the Eyeball Melting PS4 Racer You've Been Asking For
Total wipeout
WipEout’s absence is the elephant in the PlayStation 4’s peripheral vision right now, but neon soaked indie Distance may yet go some way to plugging the seminal Studio Liverpool series' vacated space. The forthcoming Tron-esque Light Cycle-a-thon sees you commandeering acrobatic cars through a dark and mysterious land. Yes, it’s...
News Yes! Barry Burton's Back in Resident Evil Revelations 2 on PS4, PS3
First episode shuffles in from 17th February
Resident Evil fan favourite Barry Burton will make his triumphant return in the forthcoming Resident Evil Revelations 2 on the PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 3. Capcom has deployed a brand new cinematic trailer for its upcoming episodic escapade, confirming the popular character’s inclusion. The bearded...
Monday1st Dec 2014
Rumour Sony's About to Get Really Aggressive in China
Business development
Considering that PlayStation is already enormous in Japan and most of Asia, it was strange to see Sony allow the Xbox One to deploy in China first. Microsoft’s machine launched in the potentially lucrative region earlier in the year, and there’s been very little word from its rival when the PlayStation 4 will follow in its...
News Game of Thrones' PS4, PS3 Launch Trailer Acts All Dramatic
Sitting pretty
Alright, we’ve exhausted our entire knowledge of the Game of Thrones franchise in previous articles, so you’re just going to have to excuse our ignorance in this one. Telltale Games has released a launch trailer for Episode 1: Iron from Ice, and it features a few famous faces – and voices to boot. We’re just pleased that, new...
Tuesday2nd Dec 2014
News You'll Be Seeing More of The Order: 1886 and Bloodborne at The Game Awards
The Keigh to success
It's going to be a big week for news here at Push Square, with two major events looming large enough on the horizon to make our news team collectively shake in its boots. The first of these – the Geoff Keighley-funded The Game Awards – promises to be nothing if not an interesting affair. The usually boisterous spruiker has...
News Vehicular Soccer Sim Rocket League Scores a PS4 Port
Back of the net
The verbose Supersonic Acrobatic Rocket-Powered Battle-Cars was a secret PlayStation 3 smash, never necessarily netting the plaudits of the platform’s most popular titles, but quietly cultivating a passionate fanbase all the same. Over six years since its original release, the title is still a favourite among fans, and commands a...
Monday1st Dec 2014
Feature Cyber Monday 2014 Deals - Every PS4, PS3, and PlayStation Vita Sale
Last minute lightning discounts
Cyber Monday is essentially Black Friday’s less exciting other half. The emphasis on online sales means that there are no amazing images of people brawling over cut-price games consoles – and the discounts themselves tend to be less interesting as well. That doesn’t mean that the savings should be ignored...
Review Kingdom Hearts HD 2.5 ReMIX (PlayStation 3)
Sora sensational
Square Enix may not know how to do release dates, press conferences, or reasonable haircuts, but it's an expert at HD Collections. The firm's Final Fantasy X/X-2 HD Remaster was at least half a masterpiece, and the original Kingdom Hearts collection has become the only proper way to start the franchise. Kingdom Hearts HD 2.5 ReMIX...
News Just What the Heck Is PS4's EMAGON?
Shrugs
... And so it begins. We already expected the bulk of this week to be riddled with teaser trailers and subtle hints, but we didn't anticipate that we'd be stumped as soon as Monday evening. Scratching our collective heads we are, though, as the Spanish PlayStation Blog has uploaded a video for “PlayStation's best hidden secret". The clip,...
Review Hatsune Miku: Project Diva F 2nd (PlayStation 3)
Dancing queen
The musical maven of the digital world returns with the release of Hatsune Miku: Project Diva F 2nd – the second coming of the leading lady and her motley crew in SEGA’s fast-paced, rhythm series. Featuring even more music created through the character’s very own virtual vocals suite, does this sequel hit a high – or a bum...
News The Last of Us Remastered PS4 Reduced in Sony's EU 12 Deals of Christmas Sale
PS4 exclusive available for £20
We hope that you remembered to open your advent calendar this morning, as Santa Claus is coming to town. Sony will be counting down to the big man's arrival in Europe with its 12 Deals of Christmas initiative – an annual event which sees new PlayStation 4, PlayStation 3, and Vita titles reduced every two days...
Review Thomas Was Alone (PlayStation 4)
Lonely loner on the lonely road
Thomas Was Alone is the lovely little puzzle platformer by Mike Bithell, which was later ported by Curve Studios. While not a terribly long or challenging game, it released early last year on the PlayStation 3 and Vita, and was well received. In fact, it earned additional attention from us, landing a place in our Top...
News Strong PS4 Bundle Sales Drive DriveClub Numbers Up by 999 Per Cent
Sales of Sony's UK Black Friday package were 'massive'
This is proof that a good bundle can do a lot of damage, and something that SCEA should be paying attention to: DriveClub sales increased by a whopping 999 per cent on Black Friday week in the UK, thanks to a competitive PlayStation 4 hardware package which included the exclusive racing game...
News You Should Expect 12 World Premieres at The Game Awards This Week
Keighley warns against megatons, though
We hope that you’re buckled in and ready for an amazing week here at Push Square, because things are kicking off ahead of the Christmas holidays. Not only is the PSone set to celebrate its 20th anniversary on Wednesday, but PlayStation Experience is also scheduled to occur over the weekend. And then, of...
News Batman: Arkham Knight's Latest PS4 Trailer Twists Metal
Car combat
Twisted Metal maker David Jaffe would be proud of this latest Batman: Arkham Knight trailer, which follows on from last week’s clip and shows the Caped Crusader kicking ass in the Batmobile. To be honest, this is nowhere near as impressive as its predecessor, but we do get a good look at some of the vehicle’s unique abilities, as it...
News UK Sales Charts: Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare Prevails on Black Friday Week
Spacey out
Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare won the battle of Black Friday, knocking last week’s front runner Grand Theft Auto V from its perch atop the UK sales charts. Bundles make it almost impossible to get a proper read on this week’s best sellers list, but the top five is largely what you’d expect, with FIFA 15, Far
