Top Stories - September, 2015

News - September, 2015

Wednesday30th Sep 2015

  • How to Turn Off Automatic Trophy Screenshots on the PS4

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    Guide How to Turn Off Automatic Trophy Screenshots on the PS4

    Platinum unlocked

    Sony's long tradition of incorporating interesting but flawed firmware features continued recently with the addition of automatic Trophy screenshots. This seemed like a great idea, allowing you to commit key moments to history without even needing to think about it. However, it quickly frustrated many when they realised that their...

  • The Binding of Isaac: Afterbirth Will Be Released on PS4, Vita This Year

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    News The Binding of Isaac: Afterbirth Will Be Released on PS4, Vita This Year

    Greedy guts

    The developer of The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth, Edmund McMillan, has today announced on his Twitter that the massive DLC called Afterbirth will launch on the PlayStation 4 and Vita at the end of the year. For those of you who have been locked in a dungeon for the past few months, this huge expansion – which could have been a sequel...

  • 7 Improvements That Make Uncharted: The Nathan Drake Collection Feel Fresh on PS4

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    Feature 7 Improvements That Make Uncharted: The Nathan Drake Collection Feel Fresh on PS4

    X marks the spot

    Uncharted: The Nathan Drake Collection is a remaster worth treasuring, as our first impressions explained in more detail last week. But while the presentation and overall package is worthy of acclaim, developer Bluepoint Games has gone the extra mile with this lovingly compiled collection. Indeed, there are a handful of new features...

  • How to Save PS4 Share Screenshots in PNG Format

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    Guide How to Save PS4 Share Screenshots in PNG Format

    Less lossy

    Few could argue that the share button has become one of the most important additions to this generation. While external hardware has always unlocked the ability to save screenshots and capture video, the functionality just works on the PlayStation 4. However, the emphasis on JPEGs has resulted in images looking lossy and less defined...

  • How to Upload Share Videos to Twitter on PS4

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    Guide How to Upload Share Videos to Twitter on PS4

    Special moments

    We'd argue that uploading screenshots to Twitter has been one of the major draws of the share button, so we're confident that video clips are going to get some real mileage, too. Firmware update v3.00 will allow you to upload ten second clips to the social network site, and here's how you can get your footage online. 1. Capture some...

  • October's PlayStation Plus Lineup Is Going to P*** People Off

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    News October's PlayStation Plus Lineup Is Going to P*** People Off

    Oh dear

    Oh no! Oh no! Batten down the hatches, adopt the foetal position, and keep out of every PlayStation owner's way – because next month's PlayStation Plus update really is a bad one. There's been plenty of criticism pointed at Sony's service over the past 18 months or so, but we've always felt that there have been redeeming qualities to the...

  • FIFA 16 (PS4)

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    Review FIFA 16 (PS4)

    Pace yourself

    It's easy to say that with every year that passes, it gets harder and harder to review FIFA. EA Sports' annual licensed franchise loves nothing more than to stick to its guns, and with no real competition for its popularity crown, it's no surprise that this is the case. FIFA 15 was another solid, very enjoyable instalment in what's...

Thursday1st Oct 2015

  • Join the Push Square Community on PS4

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    Site News Join the Push Square Community on PS4

    Forever friends

    Now there's an easier way for you to hook up with other Push Square members to play your games – courtesy of the PlayStation 4's brand new Communities feature. Alright, a lack of foresight on Sony's part means that it's actually not all that easy to join in on the fun, but we've spent the day figuring out a handful of ways that you...

Wednesday30th Sep 2015

Thursday1st Oct 2015

  • 30th September 2015 (Europe)

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    Store Update 30th September 2015 (Europe)

    Epic bail

    Sony puts less effort into these European PlayStation Store update posts with each passing week – but then we suppose it is a thankless task, seeing as they're always followed by a stream of frustrating comments. Either way, Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 5 is the biggie this week. It apparently sucks. PS4 Games: Arcade Archives Moon...

Wednesday30th Sep 2015

Thursday1st Oct 2015

  • 29th September 2015 (North America)

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    Store Update 29th September 2015 (North America)

    Pull shapes

    It's not the most impressive week on the North American PlayStation Store when the broken Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 5 is the biggest highlight, but then we suppose specific audiences would shout that NBA 2K16 or Persona 4 Dancing All Night deserve the recognition. Whatever your poison, make sure you let us know in the comments section...

Wednesday30th Sep 2015

Tuesday29th Sep 2015

  • WipEout (PSone)

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    Review WipEout (PSone)

    FEISARis, not Surfaris

    Republished on Tuesday, 29th September 2015: We're bringing this review back from the archives to celebrate the PSone's big 20th Anniversary in Europe today. The original text follows. Originally published on Saturday, 12th October 2013: When the magazine reviews of WipEout landed a month after its September 1995 release,...

  • The 10 Best Worst PSone Covers

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    Feature The 10 Best Worst PSone Covers

    The bad, the ugly, and the beautifully bad

    Box art today is not usually all that interesting. You go to the shop to pick up your copy of Call of Battlefield: War with Guns and the cover art is usually a grizzled white guy walking away from the camera, surrounded with brown and more brown – well, unless you're Battlefield, which uses nothing but...

  • Sony Really Needs to Stop Teasing Crash Bandicoot's Return

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    News Sony Really Needs to Stop Teasing Crash Bandicoot's Return

    You can't have your cake and eat it

    Look at that cake. Just look at the bloody thing. Celebrating PlayStation's 20th anniversary in Europe, Sony's had the delightful desert whipped up in celebration - but did it really have to sit Crash Bandicoot on top of the edible consoles? PlayStation's original orange mascot is now owned by Activision, but...

  • PS4 Firmware Update 3.00 Rolls Out Tomorrow

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    News PS4 Firmware Update 3.00 Rolls Out Tomorrow

    PlayStation Plus cloud storage increased and more

    Firmware update days have become significant events in the PlayStation Nation, with big refreshes attracting significant attention to the system. Brace yourself for 30th September, then, as after an extensive beta testing period, Sony has announced that system software v3.00 – codenamed 'Kenshin'...

  • Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 5 Breaks Its Neck on PS4

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    News Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 5 Breaks Its Neck on PS4

    Bail out

    As expected, Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 5 on the PlayStation 4 is f***ed. Activision's been reluctant to send us – or anyone else – review code, and judging by this Eurogamer.net hands-on with the final version, it's easy to see why. In the clip we see the Birdman bugging out in a variety of ways – be it clipping through geometry or...

  • October PlayStation Plus Games to Be Revealed Very Soon

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    News October PlayStation Plus Games to Be Revealed Very Soon

    What could possibly await us?

    Can you believe that we're only a day away from October? Despairing at how fast life passes us by aside, we've usually had confirmation of next month's PlayStation Plus games by now, but there's been no word of what's on the menu yet. Of course, Sony's never been one to stick to particular dates, so it's no surprise...

  • Hitman PS4 Just Got Even More Needlessly Complex

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    News Hitman PS4 Just Got Even More Needlessly Complex

    Two versions of the same game announced

    At this point, Hitman's model is so convoluted that we're struggling to think of where to begin with this article. For those out of the loop, the already confusingly named Hitman on PlayStation 4 will launch in an 'unfinished' state. However, the term 'unfinished', according to Square Enix, doesn't describe...

  • Do You Actually Use the PS4's Social Features?

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    Poll Do You Actually Use the PS4's Social Features?

    Share the love

    Since the PlayStation 4's launch, Sony's clearly been trying its best to turn the new-gen console into a social hub, allowing you to interact with other users in numerous different ways. With firmware update v3.00 just around the corner, these features are being expanded upon even further, with additions like creating your own...

  • Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 5 Has a PS4 Patch Bigger Than the Game

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    News Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 5 Has a PS4 Patch Bigger Than the Game

    Shove it

    Patches have reached a new peak with Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 5, as Activision's upcoming sequel has an update larger than the release itself. According to The Games Cabin, the title – which has been available to pre-load on the PlayStation 4 since last night – weighs in at just 4.6GB, but you'll need to download a 7.7GB patch to get it...

  • Your First Look at Yakuza 6 on PS4 Is Impressive

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    News Your First Look at Yakuza 6 on PS4 Is Impressive

    Gangster's paradise

    Yakuza 6 is being built exclusively for the PlayStation 4, and boy does it show in this first ever video. SEGA debuted the footage during a NicoNico livestream yesterday, and it shows Japanese actor Beat Takeshi's character in all of his new-gen glory. The facial modelling has always been good in the Yakuza games, but this is...

  • PS4 Exclusive Dragon Quest Heroes' Best Trailer Tells You Everything About the Game

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    News PS4 Exclusive Dragon Quest Heroes' Best Trailer Tells You Everything About the Game

    Details characters, RPG elements, and story

    We can say with confidence that this is Dragon Quest Heroes: The World Tree's Woe and the Blight Below's best trailer yet. Clocking in at about five minutes, it's informative, entertaining, and full of gameplay. Plus, you've just got to love King Doric's rousing narration. Detailing all of the playable...

Wednesday30th Sep 2015

Tuesday29th Sep 2015

  • You Owe It to Yourself to Spin This Free WipEout Record Today

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    News You Owe It to Yourself to Spin This Free WipEout Record Today

    Groove jet

    As any of you that have had a cursory glance at the Push Square homepage will know: today is PlayStation's big 20th anniversary in Europe. Of course, this means that it's also WipEout's birthday, as the first entry in Psygnosis' high-octane series deployed alongside the PSone all the way back on 29th September, 1995. And what better way...

  • The Making of the Sony PlayStation

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    Feature The Making of the Sony PlayStation

    Investigating the birth of a legend

    Republished on Tuesday, 29th September 2015: We're bringing this article back from the archives to celebrate the PSone's big 20th Anniversary in Europe today. The original text follows. Originally published on Thursday, 9th August 2012: It's almost impossible to conceive it now but prior to the 32-bit...

Monday28th Sep 2015

Tuesday29th Sep 2015

  • A Very Happy 20th Birthday to PlayStation

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    Feature A Very Happy 20th Birthday to PlayStation

    Birthday bashings

    Pull out your party poppers, put on a paper hat, and pick out your best retro game tee – the PSone turns 20 today. Yes, we know that your attention just turned to a certain The Smiths song, but we're confident that this neverending anniversary is finally coming to a close. All the way back on 29th September, 1995, the original...

Monday28th Sep 2015

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Saturday26th Sep 2015

Friday25th Sep 2015

Saturday26th Sep 2015

  • Twitch App to Stream to PS4, PS3, and Vita This Year

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    News Twitch App to Stream to PS4, PS3, and Vita This Year

    Watch people play games on your games console

    The stream scene has been twitching for one very important feature since the PlayStation 4's launch: a native Twitch app allowing all broadcasts to be viewed on the new-gen console. There's good news coming out of TwitchCon 2015 today, then, as it's been announced that a new client will deploy on the...

Thursday24th Sep 2015

  • The Last of Us' PS4 Theme Will Grow on You

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    News The Last of Us' PS4 Theme Will Grow on You

    Fungal fun

    Naughty Dog's celebrating Outbreak Day this week, which means that it's announced several juicy The Last of Us details. Those of you paying particular attention to the website will know that the title – alongside various pieces of add-on content – is on offer until 7th October on the PlayStation Store, so make sure that you inhale its...

  • Strike! The PS4 Gets Its Bowling Game At Last

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    News Strike! The PS4 Gets Its Bowling Game At Last

    Don't be a turkey

    The software variety on the PlayStation 4 is frankly outrageous, but we've been waiting patiently for a new High Velocity Bowling or something similar. There's good news coming out of Corecell Technology, then, as it's announced that Crazy Strike Bowling EX is in development for the new-gen system. Some of you will remember a...

  • NHL 16 (PS4)

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    Review NHL 16 (PS4)

    The icemen cometh

    When EA Canada said that NHL 14 would be skipping a next generation release so that it could concentrate on making NHL 15 the best that it could possibly be, no one really batted an eyelid. It sounded like a perfectly reasonable thing and for the most part it was accepted. That is, until NHL 15 released. Hockey's first foray onto...

  • Xeodrifter (PS4)

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    Review Xeodrifter (PS4)

    Renegade skid

    It's apparent that the PlayStation 4's 2015 gaming year will most notably be remembered for a handful of exemplary AAA open world games, but pulsating under the radar there has also been a fine array of pixel art 2D games released on the console this year. With examples like Shovel Knight and Super Time Force Ultra, this is partially...

  • This Lucky Person Has Already Played Shenmue III

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    News This Lucky Person Has Already Played Shenmue III

    "I see"

    It's so surreal to think that Shenmue III actually exists now. The sequel – which this author has been waiting over a decade to play – raised over $6 million on Kickstarter recently, and director Yu Suzuki and his team have been busy beavering away on production ever since. This means that, while it's no doubt incredibly early, there's...

  • Star Wars Battlefront Beta Blows PS4 to Bits from 8th October

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    News Star Wars Battlefront Beta Blows PS4 to Bits from 8th October

    Where it's AT-AT

    Batten down the hatches: the Star Wars Battlefront beta is merely weeks away. In news that will have the team responsible for keeping the PlayStation Network online awake at night, EA Games has announced that the open beta for the first-person shooter will begin on 8th October. It'll run through until 12th October, and will be...

  • Naughty Dog's Brainstormed Lots of The Last of Us 2 Ideas

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    News Naughty Dog's Brainstormed Lots of The Last of Us 2 Ideas

    Still coy about sequel's status, though

    The Last of Us is potentially one of the biggest sleeper hits of the past decade. The title – which many speculated prior to launch would have limited appeal – sold a scary amount of copies across the PlayStation 3 and PlayStation 4, and is widely regarded as one of the previous generation's best games. A...

Friday25th Sep 2015

Thursday24th Sep 2015

Wednesday23rd Sep 2015

  • PS4 RPG Divinity: Original Sin Gets Seamless Local and Online Co-Op

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    News PS4 RPG Divinity: Original Sin Gets Seamless Local and Online Co-Op

    This is how you do it

    The PlayStation 4 edition of Divinity: Original Sin is looking better and better with every trailer; the highly praised role-playing release has been a big hit on PC, and we're beginning to see why. The way that the enhanced console port tackles co-op play is very forward thinking, as it essentially allows two players to exist...

  • Batman and The Last of Us Head Big PS4 Deals in EU PSN Sale

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    News Batman and The Last of Us Head Big PS4 Deals in EU PSN Sale

    Crash Bandicoot and Spyro also up for grabs

    Bit of a weird sale, this one, as Sony's slashed the price on a load of different titles that range from the recent Batman: Arkham Knight to the retro Crash Bandicoot. Speaking of which, you can pick up the caped crusader's latest for £39.99, which isn't great, but at least there are several better deals...

  • Heavy Rain, Beyond: Two Souls to Get PS4 Release Dates Soon

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    News Heavy Rain, Beyond: Two Souls to Get PS4 Release Dates Soon

    The origami killer awaits

    You'll be screaming about JASON'S safety all over again soon, as it seems that Quantic Dream is getting ready to announce the PlayStation 4 release dates for Heavy Rain and Beyond: Two Souls. The interactive dramas – which both originally deployed on the PlayStation 3 – were confirmed for Sony's new-gen hardware at E3...

  • Beyond Eyes (PS4)

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    Review Beyond Eyes (PS4)

    Feline fine

    Video games are like empathy generators. More than any other medium they allow us to feel what it might be like to be another type of person. Beyond Eyes is great example of this – a game which attempts to simulate the experience of being blind. But while it plays host to some fiendishly clever design, its slow pace and slightly...

  • 22nd September 2015 (North America)

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    Store Update 22nd September 2015 (North America)

    Take your pick

    Anyone else noticed the curious increase in PSone Classics on the North American PlayStation Store of late? Interesting that, isn't it? Not that this week's selection of Puzzle Star Sweep and, er, Racing is worth getting giddy about – but it almost seems like Sony's gearing up for something, doesn't it? Hmm. PS4 Games: Afro...

  • Endure Fallout 4's Newest Character Build Video

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    News Endure Fallout 4's Newest Character Build Video

    You can take it

    Fallout 4's back with another charming video in its S.P.E.C.I.A.L. series, and this time, it's all about endurance, which is an important trait to have when you're trying to survive in a radioactive wasteland. This is the third of Bethesda's character building clips, so if you haven't seen the first two - which focus on strength and...

  • Man Blames PlayStation for His Bad Driving

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    Weirdness Man Blames PlayStation for His Bad Driving

    Jailed motorist didn't have a license

    A 24-year-old man who took police on a 100mph pursuit through Lincolnshire has admitted that he learned to drive on a PlayStation. Adam Jones crashed his way through Grantham like he was playing Burnout Paradise, causing thousands of pounds worth of damage along the way. It was subsequently revealed that he was...

  • Wolfenstein: The New Order Star Says There's More on the Way

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    News Wolfenstein: The New Order Star Says There's More on the Way

    B.J.'s Back-owicz

    Bad news for Adolf Hitler: it sounds like a Wolfenstein: The New Order sequel is in the works. It's hardly a surprise, as Machine Games knocked it out of the park with its previous entry and expansion The Old Blood, but it's nice to get a bit of confirmation – even if it doesn't come courtesy of an official source. Instead,...

  • Thought-Provoking Vita Title Actual Sunlight Finally Gets a European Release Date

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    News Thought-Provoking Vita Title Actual Sunlight Finally Gets a European Release Date

    Not too long to wait, either

    Actual Sunlight is a strange little game that deals with depression and other life issues. It's a thought-provoking title that we quite liked back when we reviewed it after its North American release - and now it's finally got a European launch date. If you've found yourself intrigued by this rather bleak yet compelling...

Tuesday22nd Sep 2015

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Tuesday22nd Sep 2015

  • Rory McIlroy PGA Tour Gets Free Course in New Update

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    News Rory McIlroy PGA Tour Gets Free Course in New Update

    Sandy

    Rory McIlroy PGA Tour isn't exactly the best golf game. In fact, it's not a very good sports game in general. One of the main issues that we, and many other critics, had was that the game didn't have many courses or player options. Since release, EA Sports has been trying to correct the former. In the most recent update, out today, EA Sports...

  • Fat City (PS4)

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    Review Fat City (PS4)

    Smash and grab

    Fat City is a clever puzzle game with slim depth. The Hitman Go-esque pegged maps make for some interesting solving at first, and a variation of characters add some diversity – but power-ups and stale layouts make the difficulty and frankly, the fun, virtually nonexistent. You'll play as a Chris Knox, a man who has a particular set...

  • FIFA 16 PS4 Reviews Attack the Last Man

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    Round Up FIFA 16 PS4 Reviews Attack the Last Man

    On target

    The battle for soccer supremacy is back on, with PES 2016: Pro Evolution Soccer wowing critics earlier in the month. FIFA 16 will, of course, outpace Konami's classic in the sales department, but can it beat it in the reviews, too? The answer, it would appear, is not quite – but this is an AGUERRRO-esque to-the-wire race. We've included...

  • Actually, the PS4's Price Isn't Dropping in the UK

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    News Actually, the PS4's Price Isn't Dropping in the UK

    Not yet, anyway

    Remember last week when Sony seemed to suggest that the PlayStation 4's price was dropping in the UK? Well, it's not. The manufacturer told Eurogamer.net that its Uncharted: The Nathan Drake Collection packages – which will cost £299.99 for a 500GB model, and £329.99 for a 1TB edition – are taking advantage of a pro

  • Has Destiny Won You Back With The Taken King?

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    Poll Has Destiny Won You Back With The Taken King?

    Is the cryptarch calling?

    Destiny: The Taken King is out and fans of Bungie's shooter have probably spent their last weekend grinding themselves into dust. If internet reactions are anything to go by, then the game's third and biggest expansion has been met with a reasonably positive reception. Veteran players seem to like the changes, and lapsed...

  • Dragon Quest Heroes Looks Jolly Good in 15 Minutes of English PS4 Gameplay

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    News Dragon Quest Heroes Looks Jolly Good in 15 Minutes of English PS4 Gameplay

    Smashing

    You'e going to be hearing a lot of quirky British accents while hacking and slashing your way through Dragon Quest Heroes: The World Tree's Woe and the Blight Below, as evidenced by the 15 minutes of gameplay that we've embedded in this article. Courtesy of Square Enix's let's play series, we get to see a lengthy endgame battle that's full...

  • Hitman PS4 Whacked Until March 2016

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    News Hitman PS4 Whacked Until March 2016

    Blood worry

    The reveal of Hitman's reboot won't go down in history. The confusing announcement made during Sony's big E3 2015 conference only got more baffling when it was confirmed that Agent 47's revival would be released piecemeal. IO-Interactive's sticking with that approach, but it's at least decided to bide its time, and put the release on...

  • Dragon Age: Inquisition Game of the Year Edition Comes to PS4 with All DLC Next Month

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    News Dragon Age: Inquisition Game of the Year Edition Comes to PS4 with All DLC Next Month

    That's a lot of content

    We should have saw this one coming. Like the inevitability of a breach tearing open the sky and raining demons down upon the populace, Dragon Age: Inquisition is getting a Game of the Year edition. Unsurprisingly, it'll come with all of the title's downloadable content, including its three expansions. Of course, that also...

  • 22nd September 2015 (Europe)

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    Store Update 22nd September 2015 (Europe)

    Back of the net

    European PlayStation Store update cliché #112: it's a humdinger of a week on Sony's virtual plaza. FIFA 16 is perhaps the hottest highlight this time, but spare a thought for SOMA and Curve Digital's big Instant Indie Collection, too. What are you buying? PS4 Games: EA SPORTS FIFA 16 (Out 22/09/15, varies by...

  • Fallout 4's Original Soundtrack Should Be Fantastic

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    News Fallout 4's Original Soundtrack Should Be Fantastic

    Composer is bringing new sounds to the wasteland

    Everyone always seems to remember the licensed radio tracks from Fallout 3 and Fallout: New Vegas whenever the series' audio is brought up, but we'd argue that the original soundtracks actually stole the show from time to time. Both titles sported very haunting scores that really captured the dusty,...

  • Dynasty Warriors 8: Empires Is Invading the PS Vita Later This Year

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    News Dynasty Warriors 8: Empires Is Invading the PS Vita Later This Year

    Better late than never

    Koei Tecmo has announced that strategic slash-'em-up Dynasty Warriors 8: Empires will be marching onto the Vita before the end of the year. We quite liked the PlayStation 4 edition of the game, so we've got high hopes for its handheld counterpart, especially since its structured pace should suit portable play reasonably well...

Monday21st Sep 2015

  • October's PlayStation Plus Freebies Will Be Revealed Next Week

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    News October's PlayStation Plus Freebies Will Be Revealed Next Week

    Instant Game Collection update on the way

    If you were expecting your selection of PlayStation Plus goodies to be announced sometime this week, then you may want to hold your horses. SCEE employee Fred Dutton has said that it's aiming to reveal the roster next week, with a rollout of the free software likely on Tuesday, 6th October. It's more Super...

  • Destiny: The Taken King (PS4)

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    Review Destiny: The Taken King (PS4)

    New monarchy

    It's been a rocky old road for Destiny, but it's finally found some smooth terrain with The Taken King – the title's biggest expansion to date. The new content marks the second year of Destiny's life, and with it comes the realisation that Bungie has taken a rather large step forward in crafting something special. It's undoubtedly...

  • Even Xbox's Boss Is Planning for a PS4 Price Drop in North America

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    News Even Xbox's Boss Is Planning for a PS4 Price Drop in North America

    But how low will Sony go?

    We always thought that the PlayStation 4 would get a price drop this year, and it seems to be happening. Sony revealed at TGS 2015 this week that it will be reducing the device's cost right across Asia, with the UK also seemingly getting in on the action. However, nothing has been announced for North America just yet –...

  • New Gameplay Features Revealed for Wasteland 2: Director's Cut

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    News New Gameplay Features Revealed for Wasteland 2: Director's Cut

    Wasted

    Deep Silver and inXile Entertainment have released a new trailer for Wasteland 2: Director's Cut as well as showcased some new gameplay features. The most important news perhaps, is that the PlayStation 4 version of Wasteland 2 won't just be a port. Rather, inXile has reworked the controls for a smoother console experience. According to a...

  • UK Sales Charts: Destiny: The Taken King Takes the Crown

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    News UK Sales Charts: Destiny: The Taken King Takes the Crown

    More than half the copies sold on PS4

    Activision unveiled some pretty impressive statistics for Destiny: The Taken King last week, so it's no surprise to see the first-person semi-sequel shoot to the top of the UK sales charts. The game sold best on the PlayStation 4 – surprise, surprise – scooping up a whopping 57 per cent of the sales...

  • Fallout 4's Canine Companion Is Based on This Very Happy Dog

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    News Fallout 4's Canine Companion Is Based on This Very Happy Dog

    Is probably being paid in snacks

    Fallout 4's going to have quite a few companions that can be convinced to join you on your adventures, and while we have no doubt that there'll be some colourful characters up for grabs, everyone loves a bit of Dogmeat. Okay, so that sentence didn't quite come out the way that we planned, but we're eager to see the...

  • Life Is Strange: Episode 5 Weathers the Storm on 20th October

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    News Life Is Strange: Episode 5 Weathers the Storm on 20th October

    Hella hype

    Parisian developer DONTNOD's polarising episodic adventure Life Is Strange will take its final set of photos on 20th October, publisher Square Enix has announced. While we'd expected Episode 5 a little sooner, the studio's said that it's taking extra time to ensure that the finale is "the best that it can be". Given that this series has...

Sunday20th Sep 2015

  • PS4's Horizon: Zero Dawn Dazzles in Stage Demo

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    TGS 2015 PS4's Horizon: Zero Dawn Dazzles in Stage Demo

    Ahoy Aloy

    Horizon: Zero Dawn's one of those rare Western games that we reckon has a shot at doing extremely well in Japan, and Sony seems to have recognised that. The platform holder prepared a massive stage demo for the title at TGS 2015 this week, which consisted of a fresh playthrough of the E3 2015 sequence. If you thought that the five minute...

  • Sony Unlikes Facebook on PS3, Vita, and PlayStation TV

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    News Sony Unlikes Facebook on PS3, Vita, and PlayStation TV

    Zapping Zuckerberg

    Sony's dumping Facebook functionality from the PlayStation 3, PlayStation Vita, and PlayStation TV. The features will be fully terminated in January 2016, though various applications have already been removed from the PlayStation Store. "We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause and we appreciate your understanding," a...

  • What Does TGS 2015 Tell Us About PS4 in Japan?

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    Feature What Does TGS 2015 Tell Us About PS4 in Japan?

    Things are looking up

    The PlayStation 4's been far from a flop in Japan since its launch last year, but it's failed to kick on in quite the way that we expected it to. The console's sold in fits and starts, with big releases like Dragon Quest Heroes and Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain prompting numbers to increase – only for them to shrink...

  • PS4 Censorship to Blame for Sucky Chinese Sales, Says Sony

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    News PS4 Censorship to Blame for Sucky Chinese Sales, Says Sony

    Bans proving problematic

    Sony's struggles with the PlayStation 4 in parts of Asia are well documented, but TGS 2015 proved this week that the system's Japanese sales are sure to soar eventually. It'll now be turning its attention to China, then – a brave new world that seemed incredibly lucrative when a lengthy ban on dedicated gaming boxes was...

  • Top Three Ways to Save Money in Metal Gear Solid 5 on PS4

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    Video Top Three Ways to Save Money in Metal Gear Solid 5 on PS4

    Wowzer! What a saving!

    Money is a precious commodity in Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain, but Push Square has acquired access to a top secret Mother Base Financial Services VHS tape that includes some killer tips to save you cash. Watch on for Disturbed Dingo's Guide to Saving Money – best viewed, of course, in 240p!

  • Prepare to Die with Dark Souls III Stress Test on PS4

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    News Prepare to Die with Dark Souls III Stress Test on PS4

    Dead and merry

    Want to get an early taste of Dark Souls III on the PlayStation 4? There's good news for you masochistic individuals, then, as Bandai Namco is requesting registrations for an upcoming server stress test. Hapless victims have until 15:00PM BST on 4th October to show some interest, though signing up will not guarantee access by any...

  • You Can Ride Chocobos and Go Fishing in Final Fantasy XV

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    TGS 2015 You Can Ride Chocobos and Go Fishing in Final Fantasy XV

    Angling for some interest

    With office weeaboo Robert Ramsey still sulking over the state of Final Fantasy XV, the responsibility falls upon this author's broad shoulders yet again to bring you the latest on Square Enix's long overdue role-playing release. Fortunately, this update's a fun one, as yesterday's Active Time Report brought news that...

  • Japanese Awards Prompt Smiles for PS4

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    TGS 2015 Japanese Awards Prompt Smiles for PS4

    Seven of the ten winners launching on PS4

    Sony's presence at TGS 2015 this week was pretty darn impressive, as it dominated the headlines with a slew of announcements. And the Japanese market appears to have responded, with a gaggle of PlayStation 4 titles leaving the show with awards. Winners included: Star Wars Battlefront, Star Ocean 5: Integrity...

  • All of the Headlines from TGS 2015

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    Push Rewind All of the Headlines from TGS 2015

    Turning Japanese

    Wow, it's been a busy week here at Push Square Towers, with TGS 2015 taking centre stage. Sony's press conference kickstarted the week, and it's been non-stop since then, with several major titles all on display. Highlights have to include the announcements of Bloodborne: The Old Hunters and Gravity Rush 2, but we also got some...

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  • Shenmue III's Saved, But There's Still Time to Pledge

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    News Shenmue III's Saved, But There's Still Time to Pledge

    "Maybe I should donate some?"

    Shenmue III raised a record breaking $6.3 million on Kickstarter earlier in the year – but developer Ys Net's looking for more. While this may sound nefarious, the developer did announce at the end of crowd funding campaign that it'd be accepting PayPal pledges eventually – it's just taken it a little time to roll...

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  • These Are the Games That Sony Will Be Exhibiting in Tokyo

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    TGS 2015 These Are the Games That Sony Will Be Exhibiting in Tokyo

    Join the queue

    With the platform holder's press conference now a delicious but distant memory, Sony's turning its attention to the Tokyo Game Show proper – and in particular the titles that will be on display. Obvious inclusions like Uncharted: The Nathan Drake Collection and Ratchet & Clank are all listed, but there have been a few additions...

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  • August 2015 NPD: PS4 Scores a Touchdown as Madden NFL 16 Tops

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    News August 2015 NPD: PS4 Scores a Touchdown as Madden NFL 16 Tops

    No pads, no helmets

    August is well and truly over, and the latest NPD report confirms that the PlayStation 4 was the best selling box in the United States yet again. Sony's console outsold the competition in both the hardware and software departments, with Madden NFL 16 unsurprisingly touching down at the top of the latter list. Despite all of...

Saturday12th Sep 2015

  • Knock Knock (PS4)

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    Review Knock Knock (PS4)

    Nobody's home

    Horror games have been in a rut as of late - for every Until Dawn, there's a Daylight or a Slender that's so hell-bent on using jump scares and tropes that they're a chore to slog through. Developers Ice-Pick Lodge have thankfully gone for the opposite of that with Knock Knock, a psychological horror that's more about creeping the...

  • What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 84

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    Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 84

    Raiding party

    What? The end of another week already? We're rapidly approaching the last few months of 2015 now, so we can see these articles getting bigger and bigger as we get closer and closer to the holiday rush. Indeed, now's the time to try and get your backlog sorted out before the blockbuster releases start pouring in - but we're not exactly...

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  • 9th September 2015 (North America)

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    Store Update 9th September 2015 (North America)

    Paypercraft

    North America's received a reasonably bulky store update this week, as the likes of the brilliant Tearaway Unfolded and the enjoyable Broken Sword 5: The Serpent's Curse step onto the PlayStation 4. What's more, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt's freshly detailed expansion is up for pre-order, as is the we-hope-it's-as-good-as-it-looks...

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  • Armello (PS4)

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    Review Armello (PS4)

    Beastly

    Board games have had a surprising renaissance in recent years. No longer are they an item collecting dust in your Nan's closet, but a fun and viable pastime. This has led to some video game developers capitalizing on this increased interest, producing titles that emulate the style of a board game. One of the most interesting of these is...

  • Grow Home (PS4)

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    Review Grow Home (PS4)

    Son of a beech

    Grow Home is yet another small indie-esque release from Ubisoft, following closely in the footsteps of Child of Light and Valiant Hearts. It combines unique gameplay, a stunning graphical style, and a cute story about robots and plants in an attempt to recreate the sensation of rock-climbing. But does this plucky platformer climb to...

  • Destiny: The Taken King Trophies Are Live on PS4

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    News Destiny: The Taken King Trophies Are Live on PS4

    Not long now

    Destiny's gigantic 2.0 update launches tomorrow, the 8th September, in preparation for the title's upcoming expansion, The Taken King, which releases on the 15th September. As such, it's no surprise that the add-on's Trophy set has appeared on the PlayStation Network. There are ten trinkets to collect in total, and the majority of them...

  • New Evidence Suggests Destiny's Story was Completely Changed a Year Before Launch

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    News New Evidence Suggests Destiny's Story was Completely Changed a Year Before Launch

    What might have been

    Following a legal battle between Bungie and fired soundtrack composer Marty O'Donnell, newly uncovered documents state that Destiny's story was "substantially revised" a whole year before the game actually launched. The shooter was originally intended to release in September 2013, but in the month prior, the developer decided to...

  • EA Wants More Diversity in Game Development

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    News EA Wants More Diversity in Game Development

    "It can't all be white males"

    EA's Peter Moore is back again with some more highly quotable, er, quotes. This time, in an interview with Fortune, the likeable exec states that the publisher is actively seeking diversity when it comes to its employees, ensuring that both men and women are well represented within the company. "We've gone from the...

  • Dragon's Dogma Online Has Already Reached Some Impressive Milestones in Japan

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    News Dragon's Dogma Online Has Already Reached Some Impressive Milestones in Japan

    Hot hot hot

    Capcom must be happy with the performance of Dragon's Dogma Online, as it's revealed several impressive figures. The massively multiplayer online role-playing game launched just a few weeks ago, and since then, it's already managed to rack up around 950,000 downloads. On top of that, over 330,000 characters have been created, and,...

  • Destiny: The Taken King's Cinematic Trailer Attempts to Get You Hyped for Year 2

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    News Destiny: The Taken King's Cinematic Trailer Attempts to Get You Hyped for Year 2

    Another one?

    Yes, you read that right, Destiny: The Taken King has yet another trailer, and this time, it focuses on the expansion's storyline. Now, before you have a little chuckle and say something along the lines of 'what story?', give the video a watch - it's arguably one of the best trailers that the shooter has spawned. As any Destiny fan...

  • UK Sales Charts: Metal Gear Solid V Takes a Chopper to the Top

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    News UK Sales Charts: Metal Gear Solid V Takes a Chopper to the Top

    72% of sales were on PS4

    Who didn't see this one coming? Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain has tiptoed straight into number one here in the UK following its launch on the 1st September. Equally unsurprising is that 72 per cent of the stealth-'em-up's sales were on the PlayStation 4. However, Kojima's latest didn't sell quite well enough to beat...

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  • Schwing! Swords are Coming to Destiny as Usable Weapons

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    News Schwing! Swords are Coming to Destiny as Usable Weapons

    Is this Warframe?

    Right, so they've been basically confirmed for a while, but during yesterday's Destiny livestream, Bungie finally showed off some swords. Categorised as heavy weapons, these blades will require purple ammunition to 'charge' them, but they look cool enough to be worth the trouble. These instruments of death aren't like most of your...

  • 30MB Final Fantasy X HD PS4 Patch Fixes a Couple of Lingering Issues

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    News 30MB Final Fantasy X HD PS4 Patch Fixes a Couple of Lingering Issues

    Auron't you lucky

    There's a new patch available for Final Fantasy X|X-2 HD Remaster on PlayStation 4 that fixes a couple of annoying issues that, to be totally honest, we never knew existed. Disregarding our obvious ignorance, the 30MB update clears up two specific problems that players have apparently been shouting about since the collection...

  • What Happens on Your Birthday in Metal Gear Solid V?

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    News What Happens on Your Birthday in Metal Gear Solid V?

    You wouldn't believe

    During the prologue, Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain asks you to enter your birthday – but why? Well, it turns out that there's a special sequence in the game if you happen to boot it up during your celebrations. There are spoilers within so you may want look away now if you want to keep things fresh. You've been warned...

  • Curses 'N Chaos (PS4)

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    Review Curses 'N Chaos (PS4)

    Pain is temporary

    Life is tough when a wizard king has cursed you and certain death awaits unless you can find and mix the Elixir of Life itself. If that wasn't bad enough, you're about to be swarmed by all manner of monsters hungry to finish you off. This is the precarious predicament in which you find yourself in Tribute Games' Curses 'N Chaos –...

  • Sony: PlayStation Innovation Is Simply Unparalleled

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    News Sony: PlayStation Innovation Is Simply Unparalleled

    Firm committed to offering the best place to play

    Sony has, on occasion, garnered a reputation for being a bit of a copy cat. Products like the PlayStation Move, for example, are often flaunted as an example of the organisation's lack of creativity. But in truth, the platform holder has been innovating since it entered the market, with the PSone's...

  • Drive Sideways with New Need for Speed PS4 Trailer

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    News Drive Sideways with New Need for Speed PS4 Trailer

    Speed freak

    We've already established that Need for Speed's cringe-worthy live action cut-scenes look amazing, but what about the actual game itself? EA Games has released a new trailer showcasing the forthcoming PlayStation 4 racer, and much like a pre-release Rockstar video, it focuses on all of the activities that you'll be getting up to behind...

  • Gran Turismo 6 Sales Linger at the Back of the Pack

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    News Gran Turismo 6 Sales Linger at the Back of the Pack

    Slow coach

    You could argue that Sony supported the PlayStation 3 too long. Sony Santa Monica and Naughty Dog both released big games for the console during the year of the PlayStation 4's release, and the likes of Gran Turismo 6 deployed after the new-gen device. Unsurprisingly, that decision had a negative impact on the latter's sales, as ongoing...

  • What Is a Video Game?

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    Talking Point What Is a Video Game?

    The million dollar question

    Video game. Noun. A game played by electronically manipulating images produced by a computer program on a monitor or other display. Video games are more diverse than they've ever been. As the market matures, we're starting to see new ideas introduced that challenge the very rules upon which the industry has been built...

  • Naughty Dog: We Can Put Together a Really Great Add-on for Uncharted 4

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    News Naughty Dog: We Can Put Together a Really Great Add-on for Uncharted 4

    Studio talks single player DLC

    Uncharted 4: A Thief's End will be following in The Last of Us' footsteps and getting a story-based expansion pack. This will mark the first time that the series has had its campaign extended with post-release content, and speaking at the GameStop Expo earlier this week – yes, there are c

  • Can't Sign in to Destiny? That's Because It's Down for 6 Hours of Maintenance

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    News Can't Sign in to Destiny? That's Because It's Down for 6 Hours of Maintenance

    Oof

    We hope that you weren't planning on jumping straight into Destiny when you get home from work or school today, because Bungie's taken the servers down for a hefty dose of scheduled maintenance. At the point of publishing this article, the downtime is already under way, beginning at 16:00PM BST - that's 08:00AM PDT and 11:00AM EDT for you...

  • Free PS3 Fighter SoulCalibur: Lost Swords to Retire Later This Year

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    News Free PS3 Fighter SoulCalibur: Lost Swords to Retire Later This Year

    In the sea you go

    SoulCalibur: Lost Swords is the greatest pile of garbage that we've had the displeasure of playing in quite some time, and we get through some trash here at Push Square Towers. The single player fighter was released as part of Bandai Namco's free-to-play push last year, and epitomised everything that's bad about the model. Good...

  • Push Square's August 2015 Reviews

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    Round Up Push Square's August 2015 Reviews

    Racing towards the storm

    August was a busy month for everyone here at Push Square, as we pumped out a whopping 39 reviews - which is surely some sort of record. The sheer amount of new releases perhaps came as no surprise, though, seeing as we're now hurtling towards the holiday rush at speeds that we're not entirely comfortable with. Future fears...

Wednesday2nd Sep 2015

  • Tearaway Unfolded (PS4)

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    Review Tearaway Unfolded (PS4)

    Card to beat

    Leave it to Media Molecule to find a purpose for all of those gadgets that Sony stuffed into the DualShock 4 controller. Tearaway Unfolded, a remixed edition of the Guildford-based developer's underappreciated PlayStation Vita exclusive, may feature a papery protagonist named either Iota or Atoi, but it's the PlayStation 4's input...

  • One Piece: Pirate Warriors 3 (PS Vita)

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    Review One Piece: Pirate Warriors 3 (PS Vita)

    Size doesn't matter

    You're almost spoiled for choice when it comes to Warriors games on the PlayStation Vita, since just about every slice of musou madness to release on home consoles over the last few years has ended up on Sony's diminutive device as well. Generally speaking, the handheld editions of these chaotic brawlers never quite live up to...

  • Japanese Sales Charts: Until Dawn and Dragon's Dogma Online Give Us Something to Write About

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    News Japanese Sales Charts: Until Dawn and Dragon's Dogma Online Give Us Something to Write About

    New titles boost PS4 sales

    After what seems like weeks of being unable to write about anything remotely interesting happening in the Japanese sales charts, fresh releases have finally hit PlayStation platforms. Choose-your-own-horror Until Dawn slashed its way into sixth place in the software charts, selling 17,472 copies, while the highly...

  • Sony's Given the North American PlayStation Store a Makeover

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    News Sony's Given the North American PlayStation Store a Makeover

    Spruced up

    Don't quote us on this, but one of the things that Sony touted about the new PlayStation Store when it rolled out on the PlayStation 3 was its ability to adapt the design without needing to deploy firmware updates. It appears to have taken advantage of this functionality, as the online plaza has been given a bit of a spring clean in North...

Thursday3rd Sep 2015

  • PS4 Firmware Update 3.00 Beta Invitations Are Out

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    News PS4 Firmware Update 3.00 Beta Invitations Are Out

    What are you doing here?

    You may want to quickly check your emails before reading on, as Sony has been sending out invitations to the PlayStation 4 firmware update v3.00 beta throughout the course of the day. The platform holder opened registrations to the system software test late last month, so if you applied, there's a good chance that you may...

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  • Download Your Free PlayStation Plus Games Right Now

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    News Download Your Free PlayStation Plus Games Right Now

    Grow Home, Super Time Force Ultra, and four more available

    Whether or not you feel it's a good month for PlayStation Plus subscribers, you may as well add your free games to your download queue. September's lineup is available in Europe and North America now across all three consoles, so if Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain wasn't already keeping...

Tuesday1st Sep 2015