Feature 27 PS4 Exclusives to Anticipate in 2016
The biggest and best year yet
News - December, 2015
Thursday31st Dec 2015
News Sony: PS4 Will Receive an Unprecedented Rush of Games in 2016
Please look forward to it
Pundits claim that it's been a crap year for the PlayStation 4, but looking back at our internal review document reveals a very different tale. There's been an abundance of quality software on Sony's eraser-shaped box in 2015, but looking ahead to the next 12 months, things are really starting to heat up. You may want to...
News Uncharted 4's Latest Trailer Looks Even Better in LittleBigPlanet 3
Buried in burlap
It's been a while since we posted about LittleBigPlanet 3, hasn't it? This recreation of Uncharted 4: A Thief's End's theatrical trailer deserves recognition, though, as it's pretty much spot on. Yes, the engine struggles a little bit with the complex 3D scene, but c'mon – this is damn incredible. Incidentally, are any of you...
Soapbox Wolfenstein: The Old Blood Should Be Among 2015's Greatest Games
Return to Castle Wolfenstein
Wolfenstein: The New Order went under the radar when it hit shelves in mid-2014. The advertising portrayed it as a reboot that appeared over-the-top and generic. You shoot Nazis, and I've done that countless times already. What creativity could MachineGames jam into this rusty chamber of a tired premise that would...
Game of the Year #2 - Rocket League (PS4)
Wow! Wow! Close one! No problem.
Psyonix just nailed it. Rocket League was released relatively quietly with PlayStation Plus this summer, it was downloaded and played by millions, and the rest is history. It's a hit with the press, it's a hit with gamers, it's an eSport, it's all over YouTube, and in today's gaming climate, that's a pretty big deal...
Game of the Year Joey's Personal PlayStation Picks
Bloodcurdling
Every year the Push Square Team gets together to vote for the site's PlayStation Game of the Year. While we usually keep these polls secret, we're putting the spotlight on some of our authors this holiday so that they can highlight some of their personal favourites from 2015. Today it's the turn of Joey Thurmond, as horror rules the...
Wednesday30th Dec 2015
Soapbox Why Mad Max Is a Hugely Overlooked Game
Sam Brooke on a world gone mad
Mad Max didn't really make any Game of the Year lists, yet I feel that it's been hugely overlooked, and that it has plenty to offer. The game, on paper, should've just been another boring Ubisoft open-worlder: camps to infiltrate, viewpoints to climb up to and survey, skill trees, upgrades, and all the usual stuff...
News January's PS4 PlayStation Plus Games Revealed
Hardware: Rivals and Grim Fandango Remastered available on 5th January
While no official PlayStation Plus announcement has been released on the PlayStation Blog at the time of writing, emails have been sent out to PlayStation 4 owners disclosing the two free games that they'll be getting come January. First up is online vehicular combat game...
Feature Meet the Students Who Made a Complete PS4 Game
Sheffield Hallam's latest crop of fledgling developers talk PieceFall
Republished on Wednesday, 30th December 2015: We're bringing this article back from the archives as we look back at some of Push Square's features from 2015. The original text follows. Originally published on Wednesday, 15th July 2015: PieceFall may look like any other indie...
Feature The Best PlayStation Soundtracks of 2015
Like music to our ears
With 2015 winding down, it's only natural that 'Best Of' lists are beginning to pop up everywhere you look. While games themselves get a lot of attention when it comes to these sorts of lists, the accompanying soundtracks get a little less love. We're here to change that and deliver our list of the ten best soundtracks to...
Game of the Year #3 - The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt (PS4)
Monstrous
It's been an amazing year for Geralt of Rivia - The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt's grizzled lead. The final instalment in CD Projekt Red's gritty trilogy deserves to be right up near the top of any Game of the Year list, and not just because of its overall quality; this is a title that's practically bursting with passion from a truly committed...
Game of the Year Graham's Personal PlayStation Picks
Top of the league
Every year the Push Square Team gets together to vote for the site's PlayStation Game of the Year. While we usually keep these polls secret, we're putting the spotlight on some of our authors this holiday so that they can highlight some of their personal favourites from 2015. Today it's the turn of Graham Banas, as he oils his...
Tuesday29th Dec 2015
Soapbox Why Everybody's Gone to the Rapture Is 2015's Scariest Game
Hauntin' Yaughton
I'll let you into a little secret: I voted for P.T. in Push Square's internal Game of the Year poll last December. I wasn't alone – the survival horror sampler scraped enough votes to secure our Silver Trophy. The placement spurned outrage: how could a glorified demo possibly factor into our Best of 2014 list? But even today,...
Blast from the past
Before the musical camaraderie of Rock Band and before the introduction of plastic instruments with Guitar Hero, Harmonix was making a very different kind of rhythm game. The developer has long been a master of this genre, with a history on PlayStation stretching back to 2001 with the release of FreQuency on PS2. Its 2003...
Talking Point What January PlayStation Plus Freebies Do You Want?
Update announcement imminent
Is it really that time again? Yes, it's that time again. Sony's said that, despite the ongoing holidays, we'll learn about January's batch of PlayStation Plus goodies this week, so it's time to think up your wishlist before the Japanese giant shatters your dreams. This time last year we were all looking forward to...
Soapbox Why I Love Strategy Guides
A game's best friend
Republished on Tuesday, 29th December 2015: We're bringing this article back from the archives as we look back at some of Push Square's features from 2015. The original text follows. Originally published on Monday, 3rd August 2015: Sometimes I think that strategy guides are a little bit misunderstood. I understand that spoilers...
Game of the Year #4 - Fallout 4 (PS4)
Fall in
Fallout 4 was easily one of the most anticipated releases of 2015, and it didn't disappoint. Without having to worry about squeezing its trademark open world formula onto last-gen consoles, Bethesda was able to craft a title that felt as though it wasn't limited by older hardware. Its latest vision of a post-apocalyptic North America is...
Game of the Year Alex's Personal PlayStation Picks
100 XP
Every year the Push Square Team gets together to vote for the site's PlayStation Game of the Year. While we usually keep these polls secret, we're putting the spotlight on some of our authors this holiday so that they can highlight some of their personal favourites from 2015. Today it's the turn of Alex Stinton, as role-playing games rule...
Monday28th Dec 2015
Feature Meet the Man with 40,000 PlayStation Trophies
Platinum unlocked
Republished on Monday, 28th December 2015: We're bringing this article back from the archives as we look back at some of Push Square's features from 2015. The original text follows. Originally published on Monday, 24th August 2015: It's a warm yet rainy evening in New Hampshire, but Michael 'Roughdawg4' Sinclaire is uninterested...
News Could Rise of the Tomb Raider Plunder PS4 Earlier Than Expected?
PC launch due in January
It seems that Rise of the Tomb Raider will launch on the PC in January, perhaps saving the game's sales blushes after a disastrous Xbox exclusive release. This is consistent with Square Enix's comments that the PC edition would deploy in "early 2016" – but it seems sooner than even we anticipated. Could the company's...
Feature Why The Witcher 3's CD Projekt Red Is the Best Developer of 2015
The professional
2015 has been a pretty good year for gaming in terms of pure entertainment, but it's often been soured by news of some very questionable business practices. Whether it was simple stuff like Star Wars Battlefront's preposterous $50 season pass or Deus Ex: Mankind Divided's deservedly canned pre-order strategy, there's been plenty to...
Game of the Year #5 - Life Is Strange (PS4, PS3)
Over the two moons
Life Is Strange may just be the best teen drama that John Green didn't write. DONTNOD's goosebump inducing adventure wears its young adult fiction inspirations proudly on its polka dot sleeve, but while it skips on The Fault in Our Stars' terminal illness plot device and Paper Towns' amateur detective vibes, it offers its own...
News PlayStation Network Survives Seasonal Onslaught
Outages uncommon as Sony keeps servers online
Y'know, we considered whether we should post this, but we figured that the news doesn't always have to be negative. We'd be right on Sony's case if the PlayStation Network suffered another slip-up like last Christmas, but to be fair to the company, it kept its servers online admirably over the holiday...
Game of the Year Sam's Personal PlayStation Picks
An Avalanche of excellence
Every year the Push Square Team gets together to vote for the site's PlayStation Game of the Year. While we usually keep these polls secret, we're putting the spotlight on some of our authors this holiday so that they can highlight some of their personal favourites from 2015. Today it's the turn of Sam Brooke, as he argues...
News UK Sales Charts: Call of Duty Clings on to Christmas Crown
BlOps-ing Day
While it's true that Call of Duty doesn't sell quite as well as it used to, it's still a much stronger brand than virtually all of its peers. Having secured the Christmas crown last week, Black Ops III has once again topped the UK sales charts, having increased its numbers by a whopping 40 per cent. As expected, the PS4 version sold...
Sunday27th Dec 2015
Soapbox Why PlayStation VR Has Me Cautiously Optimistic
Sammy Barker's starting to get stoked for the impending revolution
It's almost make or break time for PlayStation VR, the ambitious PlayStation 4 peripheral that promises to make us a part of virtual worlds. Sony's said that the potentially expensive accessory will launch in the first half of 2016, which means that it's less than six months away at...
Game of the Year #6 - Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain (PS4, PS3)
Tactical espionage excellence
When Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain first hit shelves back in September, it was everywhere – and with good reason. Though the title harbours concerns of meddlesome online content and a lacking narrative, it still delivers as a stellar toybox fit for fans of the series and newcomers alike. The ways in which the...
Game of the Year Phil's Personal PlayStation Picks
Blockbuster business
Every year the Push Square Team gets together to vote for the site's PlayStation Game of the Year. While we usually keep these polls secret, we're putting the spotlight on some of our authors this holiday so that they can highlight some of their personal favourites from 2015. Today it's the turn of Phil Kennedy, as he brings out...
Saturday26th Dec 2015
Feature 27 PS4 Exclusives to Anticipate in 2016
The biggest and best year yet
So, you've excavated a brand new PlayStation 4 from beneath your Christmas tree, and you're wondering what your new box of tricks can do? Well, aside from all of the glorious games that the fat man shoved down your chimney earlier in the week, you've picked the right time to join the new-gen party – delays be damned,...
Game of the Year #7 - Batman: Arkham Knight (PS4)
Knight time
It's an indication that 2015 has been an impressive year for games, when a Rocksteady Studios Batman: Arkham title doesn't break into the Game of the Year Top Five list, and settles for a respectable seventh place from Push Square instead. Even its E3 2015 trailer was overshadowed beneath the cowl of amazing announcements that preceded...
Game of the Year Kell's Personal PlayStation Picks
Kell, then
Every year the Push Square Team gets together to vote for the site's PlayStation Game of the Year. While we usually keep these polls secret, we're putting the spotlight on some of our authors this holiday so that they can highlight some of their personal favourites from 2015. Today it's the turn of Kell Andersen, as he learns that life is...
Friday25th Dec 2015
Guide UK Boxing Day 2015 Deals - Every PS4, PS3, and PlayStation Vita Sale
Lightning deals for the freshly flush
We bet that Christmas money's burning a hole in your pocket already, isn't it? Well, what better way to fritter it away than with the Boxing Day sales, which… Well, seem to start earlier every single year. We've compiled some of this year's best British offers for the PlayStation 4, PlayStation 3, and Vita...
News Valkyria Chronicles Is Looking Anything But Sketchy on PS4
Drawing lines
Legendary SEGA strategy game Valkyria Chronicles is making a move to the PlayStation 4 in Japan next year, and the publisher has released the remastered version's first trailer to celebrate. In truth, the PlayStation 3 classic doesn't look like it's aged one bit – hopefully a Western date is deployed soon.
Guide How to Check if the PSN's Offline This Christmas
Down but not out
Look, we hope as much as you do that the PlayStation Network makes it through Christmas intact, but we have to face facts – there's a strong chance of turbulence over the next few days. Sony's been really good this year at both keeping its servers online and ensuring that – when the worst happens – it responds quickly, so...
Guide USA Boxing Day 2015 Deals - Every PS4, PS3, and PlayStation Vita Sale
Cut-price consoles and games
Pre-holiday shopping is over, which means that post-holiday shopping starts now. Think we're crazy? Well, we're not. Boxing Day brings another wave of bargains, and we've compiled some of the best American PlayStation 4, PlayStation 3, and Vita offers for you to browse. If you see anything that takes your fancy, click...
Game of the Year #8 - Transformers: Devastation (PS4, PS3)
Lighting our darkest hour
Transformers: Devastation's 2015 launch possibly missed out on PlayStation 4 sales by releasing in the same October week as Uncharted: The Nathan Drake Collection, so to discover that Platinum Games' single player brawler title – with a five hour game length – has achieved eighth place in Push Square's Game of the Year...
News PS4 Games Feel Festive Cheer in NA PlayStation Store Flash Sale
Flash in the pan
You didn't think that Europe was going to get a one up on you Americans, did you? SCEE's gigantic January sale may well be excellent, but SCEA's rolled out a pretty sizeable Flash Sale in North America, which is set to end on 28th December. It includes a slew of PlayStation 4 games, such as Batman: Arkham Knight, Mad Max, and Madden...
Game of the Year Stephen's Personal PlayStation Picks
Ninja'd
Every year the Push Square Team gets together to vote for the site's PlayStation Game of the Year. While we usually keep these polls secret, we're putting the spotlight on some of our authors this holiday so that they can highlight some of their personal favourites from 2015. Today it's the turn of Stephen Tailby, as he spotlights everything...
Talking Point Did You Get Any PlayStation Gifts This Christmas?
Share 'em with us
It's Christmas Eve – actually, it's just gone midnight – and we don't have long to write this article, so you'll forgive us for excreting it out at the very last minute. But, we've written all of our Game of the Year stuff – keep reading the site over the coming week – and it's taken a lot of time. So, sorry this final...
Feature We Wish You a Very Merry Christmas
For the festivities
I write this on a dark and dreary Wednesday evening ten or so days before Christmas. The build-up to the festive period is always stressful here at Push Square: personal business is complemented by frantic holiday writing, as we attempt to get our Game of the Year coverage in order and tie up any loose ends before we take a day...
Thursday24th Dec 2015
News Gigantic EU PS4, Vita January PlayStation Store Sale Will Empty Your Wallet
Hope you've been saving
Yeah, the 12 Deals of Christmas sucked, but SCEE has delivered at the very last minute. The platform holder's rolled out discounts on over 300 games on the European PlayStation Store today, with tons of PlayStation 4, PlayStation 3, and Vita offers worthy of recommendation. Take, for instance, DriveClub, which can b
News January's PlayStation Plus Freebies Will Be Revealed Next Week
Auld Lang Fine
Nobody wants to head into the holidays with a cloud hanging over their heads, so Sony has smartly delayed January's big PlayStation Plus update announcement until next week – after all, these reveals rarely make people happy these days, do they? Writing on Twitter, PlayStation Blog punching bag Fred Dutton declared that the freebies...
Game of the Year Sammy's Personal PlayStation Picks
Praise the moon
Every year the Push Square Team gets together to vote for the site's PlayStation Game of the Year. While we usually keep these polls secret, we're putting the spotlight on some of our authors this holiday so that they can highlight some of their personal favourites from 2015. Today it's the turn of Sammy Barker, as new intellectual...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This... Christmas?
O come all ye gamers
'Twas the night before Christmas and all round Push Square, the team were playing Rocket League in abhorrent knitwear. Sammy was scoring goal after goal. "Stop," screamed Robert, "Or you'll be getting coal!" So we changed the game – TowerFall the choice. And we all played till Christmas in jovial voice. Sammy Barker, Editor:...
Game of the Year #9 - Everybody's Gone to the Rapture (PS4)
Shock and Yaughton
The beauty of Everybody's Gone to The Rapture is its quiet. This is a game about an apocalypse, which doesn't feature any explosions. A game about a deadly virus, which doesn't feature any zombies. A game about a community at war, which doesn't feature any guns. Instead, it tasks you with piecing together the story of the former...
Wednesday23rd Dec 2015
News Uncharted: The Nathan Drake Collection Gets a Crap New Cover
Drake's misfortune
You didn't think that the gorgeous golden Uncharted: The Nathan Drake Collection cover was going to last, did you? Perhaps realising that the original box art didn't quite capture the "SUCH VALUE! MUCH QUALITY!" nature of the compilation, SCEE has re-packaged the title in Europe with a garbage front flaunting the fact that you get...
News Uncharted 4's Been Delayed Yet Again on PS4
Crap crap crap
Here's a nice Christmas gift for you: Uncharted 4: A Thief's End has been delayed yet again on the PlayStation 4. The exclusive was originally meant to release in late 2015 before it was pushed into 2016, and now it's been knocked back even further. The upcoming blockbuster had previously been pegged with an 18th March 2016 launch...
Game of the Year Simon's Personal PlayStation Picks
OMG!
Every year the Push Square Team gets together to vote for the site's PlayStation Game of the Year. While we usually keep these polls secret, we're putting the spotlight on some of our authors this holiday so that they can highlight some of their personal favourites from 2015. Today it's the turn of Simon Fitzgerald, where variety rules the day...
News LittleBigPlanet 3 and More PS4 Games Go Cheap in US Holiday Sale
'Tis the season for empty wallets
You're no doubt reaching that point where you feel like decking Deck the Halls, but hang tight – Christmas is almost here, which means that it'll be over soon as well. The good news is that Sony has rolled out week three of its US PlayStation Network holiday sale, and it's bursting with bargains yet again...
News Recreate Gogglebox with the All 4 App on PS4
Hollyoaks, here we come
Just in time for Christmas: the All 4 app is launching today on the PlayStation 4. This means that you'll be able to spend your holidays watching old episodes of Peep Show, while simultaneously declaring Homeland's Claire Danes "the one". The app will, of course, include access to Channel 4 catch-up content, as well as...
News GAME's Share Prices Plunge as UK Retailer Is Struck by Pre-Christmas Slump
Bah humbug
Upper-management at UK retailer GAME will be enjoying Christmas about as much as Louis Van Gaal, as the company's share prices have plummeted by a disastrous 34 per cent today. The decline comes after the chain announced that its UK revenue was down 11.4 per cent compared to the same 21 week period leading up to 19th December in 2014 –...
Game of the Year #10 - Destiny: The Taken King (PS4, PS3)
You are my Destiny, you are my one and only
Destiny: The Taken King is in many ways what Destiny should have been when it first came out. It's not hard to imagine Bungie getting buried under an avalanche of feedback, as every gamer and their dog had their say about what they thought was right and wrong about the game it had created. It's a testament...
News Sword Art Online: Hollow Realization Whisks PS4, Vita to a Virtual World in 2016
MMOkay
Bandai Namco's deluge of PlayStation 4 and Vita announcements is not over yet: the publisher's just confirmed that Sword Art Online: Hollow Realization will launch in Europe and North America in Fall 2016. The game will see you assume the role of Kirito, as he enters a new VRMMORPG world named Sword Art Origin, which was – and we quote –...
Site News Our Game of the Year Coverage Starts Today
The final countdown
Spoilers: we picked our Game of the Year winner a couple of weeks ago. Since then, the Push Square team has been frantically writing articles in order to keep you occupied over the holidays. This year's, er, end of year coverage is going to be our best ever, with a number of our authors sharing their personal Top Five titles of...
Tuesday22nd Dec 2015
Hardware Review The Perfect PS4 Hard Drive Upgrade Kit for the Clueless
We take a look at Oyen Digital's 1TB option
Let's cut right to the chase: if you're anything like us, that 500GB hard drive that's sat inside of your PlayStation 4 since launch is becoming a growing hassle. You're probably having to delete older games so that you can install new ones, and every time that there's a hefty patch to download, you get...
News Tons More Classic PS2 Games Rated for PS4
Wild Arms! Siren! Primal!
There's some discontent with Sony's decision to charge for PlayStation 2 titles on the PlayStation 4, but personally we're loving the Trophy enhanced retro releases. And so we're excited to learn that several more classics have been rated by the ESRB, including sight jacking horror sim Siren and the excellent
News PS4 Games Secure Highest Console Average Score on Metacritic
Weak lineup? Computer says no
Being the current hotness, the PlayStation 4 has come under increased scrutiny. But according to Metacritic, the console had the best games this year – assuming that we pop PC and portables in a different category. In truth, the system's average Metascore of 70.5 was barely above the Xbox One – but over 70 more...
Feature 10 PlayStation Games from 2015 to Get Lost in Over the Holidays
Play in our world
Ah, the holidays are finally here. Whether you're just beginning your Christmas break from education or you're enjoying some much needed time off work, the holidays tend to represent an important period for those invested in video games – a time when you can afford to sink deep into a hefty adventure and make some real progress,...
Store Update 22nd December 2015 (Europe)
The last noel
"It's almost Christmas," we hear you scream. That don't mean that the European PlayStation Store's taking time off, though. The highlight this week is probably Fantavision – the PlayStation 2 launch title which is now available on the PlayStation 4. Also twinkling in the corner of our eye are Hatoful Boyfriend: Holiday Star and...
News Final Fantasy VII Remake Will Be Fully Voiced
Gulp
Final Fantasy VII Remake will ditch the text boxes of the original game, opting for fully-voiced presentation instead, Square Enix has announced. The publisher was chatting with Dengeki PlayStation magazine, and revealed a few more details about the hotly anticipated re-imagining, which will spawn its own series consisting of several full games...
News Naughty Dog Takes You Behind the Scenes on Uncharted 4
And teases Nate's Theme 4.0
The other part of Naughty Dog's pre-The Force Awakens presentation takes you behind the scenes on Uncharted 4: A Thief's End so that you can marvel at Troy Baker's haircut – and also get a feel for how the game's being made. We get a look at the developer's familiar motion capture studio, as well as some input from...
Store Update 22nd December 2015 (North America)
Worked up over fireworks
One more for the road? G'wan, then. It's the last North American PlayStation Store update of the year, which means that… Well, Fantavision is the highlight. But hey, everyone likes fireworks around New Year time, and this PlayStation 2 launch title's got 'em in spades. The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel is also out...
Monday21st Dec 2015
News Fanart for Kojima Productions' Logo Has Already Started
No, really
Gamers around the globe are ditching their Quiet drawings in order to pen a new character: Kojima Productions' logo. We've only seen the medieval skull's head thus far, but studio founder Hideo Kojima did note in a tweet that the company has imagined the character's body as well. Rather than reveal it, however, he said that he'd prefer...
News Sony: We Put Time and Money into PS2 Titles on PS4
Platform holder defends pricing
PlayStation 2 games on the PlayStation 4 have prompted the closest thing to a backlash in the PlayStation Nation [Sorry – Ed] for years. Sony's charging between $9.99 and $14.99 for the re-releases, but some people think that they should be free for people that either own the original DVDs or bought them on the...
News Naughty Dog Really Wants You to Believe That Drake Will Die in Uncharted 4
Dead man walking
At this point, if Nathan Drake comes out of Uncharted 4: A Thief's End on crutches, we're going to be disappointed. Naughty Dog's been teasing the fact that the protagonist's going to snuff it for years now, and this brand new CG trailer continues the trend. The video was shown in cinemas this weekend prior to Star Wars: The Force...
News PS4 Exclusive DriveClub's Ready to Paint the Town Red
City courses on the way
Evolution Studios ain't ready to pump DriveClub's brakes just yet. The PlayStation 4's perennially underrated racer looks set to get even better in 2016 – with the addition of city tracks. The developer teased the new arrivals in a tantalising Twitter message, showing an image of a bike zipping around a rain-slicked street...
News God Eater Chows Down on PS4, Vita in 2016
Resurrection and Rage Burst headline huge Bandai Namco lineup
Think you've got a big appetite? You ain't got nothing on a God Eater, as these guys make even Michael Phelps' calorie-laden meals look microscopic. Bandai Namco has announced that, after much fan demand, God Eater Resurrection and God Eater 2: Rage Burst are heading overseas for the...
News Mobile Suit Gundam Extreme VS-Force Targets Vita in 2016
About Gundam time
No, it's not ending yet – Bandai Namco has gone positively barmy, even going so far as to announce a new PlayStation Vita exclusive. Well, technically this ain't new as Mobile Suit Gundam Extreme VS-Force was revealed at the Tokyo Game Show earlier in the year – but we now know that it will be igniting its rocket thrusters and...
News One Piece: Burning Blood Looks Like the Fighting Game Fans Have Been Waiting For
Burn on
One Piece: Burning Blood looks just about as mental as expected judging from this new five minute gameplay trailer. Featuring a load of characters who haven't appeared in a One Piece game before, the brawler's set to have a pretty decent roster of playable pirates. Indeed, if the footage is anything to go by, then the title's going to boast...
News JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Focuses Its Eyes of Heaven on PS4
Phantom blood
The Bandai Namco barrage continues: super stylish brawler JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Eyes of Heaven is coming to the PlayStation 4 next summer. The CyberConnect 2 manga/anime adaptation is a two-on-two brawler inspired by the long-running Shōnen Jump series. Feast your eyes on a few minutes of madcap gameplay footage in the trailer...
News UK Sales Charts: Black Ops III Beats Battlefront to Christmas Number One
A CoD Christmas
Call of Duty: Black Ops III has breached the top of the UK sales charts, making it the sixth title in the series to secure the coveted Christmas number one spot. The shooter did come under heavy fire from Star Wars Battlefront, which saw a 20 per cent increase on the back of The Force Awakens fever, but it wasn't enough to topple...
Sunday20th Dec 2015
News PS4 Can Leverage the Power of the Cloud, Says Microsoft
Yay?
News at eleven: Microsoft has a product and it doesn't care who it sells it to. While the so-called "power of the cloud" was a big buzz word when the Xbox One was announced, the Redmond firm has been a little less forthcoming about the bullet point of late. And now a Twitter exchange with gaffer Phil Spencer has revealed that the company's open...
News Point Your Pickaxes at an Hour of Dragon Quest Builders PS4 Gameplay
Bricks and mortar
Square Enix must be rubbing its paws in anticipation of the release of Dragon Quest Builders in Japan next month, because Minecraft: PS Vita Edition's success in the nation has proven that there's a market for block busters in the East – the genre just needs a little old-school RPG brand power to take it to the next level...
Push Rewind Kojima Picks PlayStation, PS4's Report Card, and Sony's 2016
One more time
It's been a quiet week on the site as we prepare our Game of the Year coverage, but one big story did hit the headlines over the past seven days: Hideo Kojima has formed a new studio and is partnering with PlayStation to develop his first post-Konami title. This is the last edition of Push Rewind until 2016, but don't worry, because...
Saturday19th Dec 2015
Review Assassin's Creed Syndicate: Jack the Ripper (PS4)
From heaven
There's a perverse fascination with Jack the Ripper, so it's no surprise that Ubisoft has selected the infamous serial killer as the star of Assassin's Creed Syndicate's first major expansion pack. The romanticised murderer – portrayed as a kind of low-rent Scarecrow here, complete with growly lower-class accent and sack mask –...
News Warm Your Kingdom Hearts with 5 Minutes of PS4 Footage
Kingdom Hearts III and Kingdom Hearts HD II.8 feature in new trailer
This author practically waited all day for the promised Kingdom Hearts III and Kingdom Hearts HD II.8: Final Chapter Prologue [Bleurgh – Ed] footage to emerge, so it's no surprise that it was released while we went for a nap. Nevertheless, we're wide awake now – wielding our...
News Show Some Integrity and Watch Star Ocean 5's New Trailer
My God, it's full of stars
The Japanese role-playing game revolution is real – and leaving this author flustered on a bizarrely busy Saturday morning. Jump Festa 2015 has delivered a new Star Ocean 5 trailer, but with editor Robert Ramsey enjoying his final few days off, it's down to this clueless scribe to tell you about it. Erm, cheesy pop...
News World of Final Fantasy Lands Cute and Colourful PS4, Vita Trailer
D'aww
Square Enix's cutesy role-playing spin-off World of Final Fantasy has fashioned an all-new trailer out of the ongoing Jump Festa 2015, showing off more familiar faces in chibi form. In the clip, we get a glimpse of Faris Scherwiz, Yuna, and Sherlotta. And yes, we totally stole that information from elsewhere. Duh! This honestly looks like a...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 98
Yes, we're late
No, we will not miss a week. Sorry about the delayed article, y'all – your humble host had some holiday plans today, so we're well aware that this is hours later than it should be. But love is certainly not over, as this author has scaled to the top of the esoteric brick puzzle named life and delivered you your regularly scheduled...
Friday18th Dec 2015
News Celebrate the Season with Free Festive PS4 Theme
DualShockin' around the Christmas tree
The season of giving is just about getting underway, and Sony's kicked things off in festive fashion by releasing a free Christmas tree theme for the PlayStation 4 in Europe. This one's for PlayStation Plus subscribers, and shows an in-door shrub decorated with all of your complimentary games from the past 12...
News Attackers Threaten to Take PSN Offline Again This Christmas
Bah humbug
There'll be very little Christmas cheer for the unfortunate band of technicians tasked with keeping the PlayStation Network online this month, as attackers have threatened to bring Sony's service to its knees over the all-important holiday break. A group named Phantom Squad has already successfully unsettled Xbox Live this evening, and it...
News Oh Great, Bandai Namco's Started a Mysterious Game Countdown
Check back on Monday
Y'know what this industry's been lacking lately? Obnoxious countdown clocks! These things were all the rage a few years ago, as publishers pimped their impeding announcements with enigmatic timers. And it looks like Bandai Namco's trying to resurrect the age old marketing method, as it's launched a new website counting down to...
Feature PS4 Report Card - How Has Sony's Format Fared in 2015?
Constructive criticism
It's the end of term, and that means that its report card time. It's been two years since the PlayStation 4 launched, and the heady days of Jack Tretton's big E3 2013 beatdown are now a distant memory. But while Sony can attribute a chunk of its new-gen system's success to those pre-release pounces, has the manufacturer kept...
News Kingdom Hearts III PS4 Trailer to Bring Joy This Christmas
The annoyingly named II.8 also in on the fun
It's time to go quackers: Santa will be sucking in his stomach and slipping down your chimney in order to deliver a new Kingdom Hearts III trailer today. Presumably this will be an extended version of the grainy Buzz Lightyear teaser that hit the online airwaves earlier in the week. We're Sora excited to...
News Kojima Considered Taking a Mind-Cleansing Trip to a Desert Island
But realised that making games is his mission in life
Exactly what happened between Konami and Hideo Kojima is unlikely to ever be made public, but it's clear that it put the Metal Gear Solid creator in a mentally dark place. As part of an excellent New Yorker report, the auteur has revealed that he considered taking a "mind-cleansing" trip to a...
News Rocket League Rakes in Over $50 Million for Psyonix
Wow! Nice shot!
Psyonix will be celebrating Christmas with a three bird roast and those cool crackers that have gags inside them, because Rocket League's success has earned the indie outfit a whopping $50 million since launching in July. According to a Wall Street Journal report, the game only cost around $2 million to make, so the studio's...
Thursday17th Dec 2015
News Time to Tell Sony Which PS2 Games You Want on PS4
All of the games
Sony's proven this generation that it's really receptive to feedback, and it wants your help with its new PlayStation 2 ports initiative. Much like its 'Building the List' promotion a few years ago, it now wants to know which classics you want to play with improved presentation and Trophy support on the PlayStation 4 – and all you...
News Sony: Taking Creative Risks Is What PlayStation Is All About
"It's something I encourage," says House
We often get asked why we decided to make a PlayStation website, and as the founder of Push Square, your humble host often points to the breadth of unique and interesting ideas that are birthed on Sony's systems. Not every game that the platform holder publishes is a slam dunk, but for every Lair there's a...
News Kojima: I Got Offers from Others, But I Gel Well with Sony
Metal Gear maker explains decision behind PS4 exclusive
Hideo Kojima has admitted that he had interest from other companies, but he chose to partner with Sony for his first independent project because he feels "comfortable" with the platform holder. The veteran developer has long been a part of the PlayStation furniture, and even though his more...
News Sony's Showing a Brand New Uncharted 4 Trailer Before Star Wars: The Force Awakens
The advertising force is strong
Oh, boy – Sony's going to throw every single marketing dollar it has at Uncharted 4: A Thief's End, isn't it? The platform holder has just announced that it will be debuting a brand new trailer for Naughty Dog's forthcoming PlayStation 4 exclusive ahead of Star Wars: The Force Awakens in US theatres this weekend...
News A Very Happy Fourth Birthday to Our Fave Handheld, PS Vita
Let's have a portable party
Go, go, go, go! Go, go, go, Vita... ... It's your birthday. We're gon' party like it's your birthday. We're gon' play Uncharted like it's your birthday.And y'know we don't give a flip about sales numbers. Four years ago today, the PlayStation Vita launched in Japan alongside a solid software lineup including Uncharted:...
News PS4's Success Is Good for the Games Industry, Suggests Sony
Confidence among developers has returned
Watch out, arrogant Sony is about. At least, that's what the armchair analysts will type on message boards in response to this headline – but that would be missing the point. In an interview with The Guardian, PlayStation boss Andrew House has suggested that the PlayStation 4's runaway success is good for...
Wednesday16th Dec 2015
Gangster's paradise
Should the long awaited Yakuza 5 prove to be the PlayStation 3's swan song, there couldn't be a more fitting release. Like the last-gen system itself, the latest instalment in SEGA's seedy soap opera is occasionally convoluted and slow to get started, but it's deeply entertaining all the same. It may have taken series protagonist...
News Shuhei Yoshida Promises More PS4 Firmware Features
Re-iterates that 2016 will be an amazing year
Sony won't rest on its 30.2 million sales any time soon, as Worldwide Studios president Shuhei Yoshida has promised more PlayStation 4 firmware updates are on the way. As part of a Dengeki PlayStation stream watched by
News Hideo Kojima Partners with PlayStation to Deliver Compelling New PS4 Exclusive
Wow
The reports were true: Hideo Kojima has formed a new studio and has partnered with PlayStation to deliver an "innovative gaming experience" as part of a new PlayStation 4 console exclusive. The Metal Gear Solid maker's new team is independent, but it looks like it will be working very closely with Sony during the creation of its first title. The...
News Final Fantasy VII Remake's First Scenario Is Finished
SOLDIERing along
According to Famitsu magazine, the "scenario" for the first part of Final Fantasy VII Remake is complete. What this actually means is anyone's guess, but we'd wager that Square Enix is referring to the story and game design – not the actual development. The report does continue, however, that the team has been receiving advice...
News Sony: We'll Deliver Completely New Gaming Experiences with Hideo Kojima
New title will be published by SCE on PS4
Hideo Kojima's first independent game will be published by Sony and won't have anything to do with the Metal Gear Solid or Silent Hill franchises, the platform holder has revealed. The manufacturer has said that the PlayStation 4 console
News Japanese Sales Charts: Gravity Rush Features as PS4 and Vita Enjoy Holiday Bump
Mixed up world
Nintendo enjoyed its usual seasonal boost in the latest Media Create report, with both the Wii U and 3DS dominating the Japanese hardware and software charts. Despite this, it was a good week for the PlayStation 4 and Vita, with both systems selling over 35,000 units apiece. Gravity Rush Remastered was the headline new release,...
News Hardware Rivals Brings Colourful Car Combat to PS4 in January
Rival tools
We're being blessed with a little respite over the Christmas break, but January's already shaping up to be a gigantic month – for digital releases at least. Sony's confirmed that colourful car combat title Hardware: Rivals will be rolling out exclusively on the PlayStation 4 from 5th January in Europe and North America. The game will...
Tuesday15th Dec 2015
Review Primal Carnage: Extinction (PS4)
A tyrannosaurus wreck?
Ever fancied stomping on or maybe munching some gun-toting Call of Duty-esque humans as a prehistoric monster? How about hunting dinosaurs with a variety of weapons? Well, the good news is that Circle 5 has your back with Primal Carnage: Extinction, which has been ported from the PC to the PlayStation 4. The bad news,...
News Hideo Kojima Is Allegedly in Talks with Sony
Metal Gear maker setting up new studio
Update (11:00AM GMT): The rumours were true: Hideo Kojima has partnered with PlayStation to build a brand new PS4 exclusive. You can find all of the information through here. Update (19:30PM GMT): PlayStation Nation claims that Hideo Kojima's new studio is independent, b
Star wars
Space is a vast environment with plenty of room for exploration. The developer of new PlayStation 4 release Zotrix has decided to jet off to the realm of retro arcade games, and has delivered a classic twin-stick shooter. There are two different game modes to choose from here: Arcade and Story. The former, as you'd expect, is a...
Store Update 15th December 2015 (Europe)
Let 'er rip
'Tis the season to play your backlog so there's not much new on the European PlayStation Store this week. The biggest arrivals include Assassin's Creed Syndicate's beefy Jack the Ripper add-on and PaRappa the Rapper 2, which is launching as a PlayStation 2 port on the PlayStation 4. There's also some free DriveClub content and a ton of...
News Ain't Nothing Corny About This Mouth Watering PS4 Theme
Bacon option also available
Those of you that have stuck with PlayStation for a few years will probably be familiar with the Corn Love theme – it approached legendary status on the PlayStation 3. And now, by popular demand, it's back in all of its buttery goodness on the PlayStation 4 for the affordable fee of $2.99. Are you ready to watch that...
News Destiny Launches Pricey Level Boosters for PS4, PS3
Stump up £25 for Level 25
Destiny's taken another boost jump towards its inevitable free-to-play future with the release of new level boosters on the PlayStation Store. These optional £24.99 fast-track packs for the PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 3 promise to upgrade your Guardian to Level 25, while also offering a subclass boost and some weapon...
Store Update 15th December 2015 (North America)
Chop, chop
PaRappa the Rapper 2 hits the North American PlayStation Store this week, ready to teach you to believe in your dreams. The popular PlayStation 2 title has been ported to the PlayStation 4 as part of Sony's new emulation initiative, which means that you can expect upgraded visuals and Trophy support. Towerfall Ascension also hits the Vita...
News Tales of Berseria Spins An All-New Yarn in 2016 on PS4, PS3
But only in Japan for now
Before we get to the subject at hand, we have a tale of our own to share: office weeaboo Robert Ramsey has taken some time off, so forgive us if we don't grasp the anime intricacies of this Tales of Berseria trailer. The game, which is due out on the PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 3 in Japan next year, will see you assume...
News Eccentric PS3 Exclusive Noby Noby Boy Has Been Completed
You go GIRL
Six years removed from its original release, Keita Takahashi's oddball girth giving sim Noby Noby Boy has been completed. For those unfamiliar with the loopy release, it tasked you with stretching your body so that you may give your length to GIRL, a cosmic entity on a trip around the solar system. Having visited Pluto, Mercury, Venus,...
Monday14th Dec 2015
News Salivate Over Seven Seconds of Kingdom Hearts III PS4 Gameplay
Someone call Star Command
It's a hard knock life being a Kingdom Hearts fan, so when seven seconds of the series' forthcoming PlayStation 4 sequel arrive – well, you need to cling on to them for dear life. The off-screen clip has emerged out of D23 Expo Japan 2015, which was actually held in Tokyo last month. In it, we see footage of a Buzz...
News Sony: Our First-Party PS4 Lineup Looks Incredible Next Year
Platform holder not entirely satisfied with 2015
We can probably all agree that it's been a solid but unspectacular year for PlayStation 4 exclusives, with titles like Bloodborne, Tearaway Unfolded, and Until Dawn on offer. Fortunately, Sony's the first to admit that 2015 hasn't been its strongest year from a first-party perspective – but it's...
News Looks Like Star Wars 1313 May Happen After All
Not being sarlacc-stic
If you're a Star Wars fan, you probably remember the Star Wars 1313 trailer – largely because it was excellent. It promised a grittier, more action-adventure based Star Wars game, not unlike Uncharted, and many people were pretty excited for it, considering it explored Boba Fett's past, something that hadn't really been done...
Push Rewind Final Fantasy VII Insanity, Yakuza News, and November NPD
11 more sleeps
After the madness of PlayStation Experience last week, this author was looking forward to a much quieter shift, and fortunately that's exactly what he got. Still, Square Enix did temporarily attempt to upset the apple cart by revealing that its Final Fantasy VII Remake would be episodic – though not quite in the way that you think...
News UK Sales Charts: Call of Duty: Black Ops III Breaches the Top Spot
Back in black
Star Wars Battlefront, FIFA 16, and Fallout 4 may have fought valiantly – but Call of Duty: Black Ops III wasn't going to be down for long, was it? Activision's evergreen shooter has reclaimed its place atop the UK sales charts, with all of the above titles making up the Top Five alongside Minecraft: Story Mode. Just
Sunday13th Dec 2015
Review Final Fantasy VII (PS4)
All 7 fever
The game that made Final Fantasy a household name, Final Fantasy VII is now available on the PlayStation 4. Originally released in 1997, this is a straight port of the enhanced PC version, which boasts slightly better visuals and some tweaked dialogue. What's more, the title's return to PlayStation allows for full Trophy support, and...
News Assassin's Creed Chronicles Eagle Dives onto PS Vita
Remaining PS4 episodes also due next year
This is a pleasant surprise: Assassin's Creed Chronicles will take a leap of faith onto the PlayStation Vita next year. According to a Times of India report, the game will be available from 5th April as a bundle featuring all three of the side-scrolling spin-off's episodes: China, India, and Russia. The game...
News Relive Dragon Valley with Battlefield 4: Legacy Operations
DICE start work on the next Battlefield, too
For a game that came out over two years ago, Battlefield 4 is amazingly still being supported, despite developer DICE working on Star Wars Battlefront [And Mirror's Edge Catalyst! - Ed] as well. In what could be a final Battlefield 4 farewell, DICE announced in a new trailer that a free download, called...
News Yakuza: Kiwami Lands an Extreme Eight Minute Trailer
Gangster's paradise
It's been an amazing week for the underrated Yakuza series, with Yakuza 5 launching on the PlayStation 3, Yakuza Zero being announced for Western release, Yakuza 6 landing its first trailer… And now Yakuza: Kiwami, the PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 3 remake of Yakuza, scoring an eight minute story trailer. Are you keeping up?...
Saturday12th Dec 2015
News The Binding of Isaac: Afterbirth Delayed into Early Next Year for PS4
Torturous wait
Tyrone Rodriguez, the founder of Nicalis who published The Binding of Isaac on consoles, has taken to Twitter to announce a slight delay to the PlayStation 4 release schedule of the title's new DLC, Afterbirth. Afterbirth is an expansion to The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth, which made an appearance on PlayStation Plus in November of la
News Sony's Open to Acquiring Additional First-Party Studios
But who should join the fold?
Sony's vaunted Worldwide Studios network is already very strong, spanning a dozen or so developers across the globe. However, in an interview with Kinda Funny Games, executive Scott Rohde has admitted that the organisation's always open to the idea of adding more teams – assuming that the alliance makes sense for all...
News Yakuza 6 Looks Drop Dead Gorgeous on PS4
Oh, Kamurocho
Yakuza 6 is the first entry in SEGA's seedy series to be developed exclusively for the PlayStation 4, and this tech trailer demonstrates just how far the visuals have advanced as a consequence. Shown during a 10th anniversary commemoration event in a Tokyo theatre overnight, the video gives us a good look at Kamurocho's rain stricken...
News Hey Akuma You're in the Wrong Game, Mate
Tekken 7 gets a new challenger
So, it turns out that Heihachi is such a pain in the arse that his wife has had to bring in Akuma to sort him out. That's right, the Street Fighter star is going to switch sides for Tekken 7, as a brand new trailer reveals. Sporting all of his trademark techniques, this no-nonsense ruffian is bound to be an...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 97
Deck the fools
Apparently it's already 12th December, which means that many of you are probably just realising that you have Christmas gifts to buy and decorations to assemble. Gulp. There's still time to get all of that sorted, though, so we recommend shirking your responsibilities and sitting pretty with your PlayStation platform of choice...
Friday11th Dec 2015
Review Fat Princess Adventures (PS4)
Care for a slice of the action?
While Fat Princess Adventures maintains the cartoony, colourful aesthetic of the previous instalments, it veers off the beaten path and enters a different genre altogether. Gone is the frantic, calorie-packed multiplayer the series is known for, this is a Diablo-like hack-'n'-slash RPG, with a story to follow,...
News Here's a Load of New Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 4 Gameplay
PS4 demo available next week
In a recent livestream, publisher Bandai Namco showed off a ton of new Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 4 gameplay - and now the whole thing's on YouTube for your viewing pleasure. The stream starts off with the fight between the First Hokage and Madara, which is present in the upcoming demo, but then switches to a...
News PaRappa the Rapper 2 Spits Fire on PS4 Next Week
Kick, port, it's all in the mind
After rumours last week that Max Payne could be ported to the PlayStation 4, the latest edition of the PlayStation Blogcast announced a new game for the new-gen system's retro lineup – but it's not what you'd expect. NanaOn-Sha's rhythm classic PaRappa th
Soapbox Why the PS4's Share Button Is the Greatest Innovation of This Generation
Antisocial editor Sammy Barker gets social
I've returned to the familiar hearth of the PlayStation 3 to review Yakuza 5 which released this week. Reacquainting myself with the last-gen format always proves a wake-up call each and every time that I go back to it: the Trophy syncing system, the patching process, the slow downloads – I'm not sure how...
News PS4 Exclusive Dreams Is Kinda Blowing Our Minds
Dreamed a dream in time gone by
Wow! We're still not entirely sure what to think of PlayStation 4 exclusive Dreams, but watching a video of someone sculpt a character from scratch is mind blowing. In this clip taken from Media Molecule's big PlayStation Experience 2015 live stream, Q-Games gaffer Dylan Cuthbert joins Anton Mikhailov and Maja-Lisa...
Feature The Top 10 Best PS4 Trailers of 2015
Relive the hype
Trailers are an important part of out favourite industry these days. One single trailer can often make or break the hype for an upcoming release, and we've taken on the task of assembling a list dedicated to the very best of 2015. Of course, even if you don't agree with our choices, we invite you to watch the embedded videos anyway...
News Phwoar, Odin Sphere: Leifthrasir Looks Amazing on PS4
The beauty of battle
It's no secret that titles developed by Japanese studio Vanillaware end up looking glorious. With art direction spearheaded by the incredibly talented George Kamitani, the company's output never fails to impress, and this remains true with Odin Sphere: Leifthrasir - the enhanced remaster of the PlayStation 2 action role-playing...
News PS4's Latest Japanese Commercial Beggars Belief
Get chance
You can't beat crazy Japanese commercials. This latest marketing campaign for the PlayStation 4 is built around the tagline 'Get Chance', and appears to be all about finding excuses to buy Sony's new system. In the first clip, the lady mentions that she'd like to watch foreign dramas, and the Netflix functionality on the PlayStation...
Push Share What PS4 Screenshots Have You Been Sharing? - Issue 5
High five
Well would you look at that, it's already time for another issue of Push Share. We've once again cobbled together some of our staff to find out what they've been playing, subsequently pestering them for their favourite PlayStation 4 screenshots. Indeed, we love that share button here at Push Square - so much so that editor Sammy Barker...
Thursday10th Dec 2015
News EU PlayStation Store Launches Buy One PS4 Game, Get One Free Offer
The Order: 1886! The Last of Us Remastered! Until Dawn!
Sony's offered some pretty decent deals in Europe this year, and its 'Buy One PlayStation 4 Game, Get One Free' promotion sounds like its best yet. Available with the voucher code J7P8G8P3DH, you'll be able to purchase two selected titles for the price of one from the PlayStation Store through...
Nodding off
Among the Sleep marks the first full-sized title from Norwegian developer Krillbite Studio. While it released on PC last May, the title has finally worked its way over to Sony's marquee machine. A first-person horror game, the title brings with it a very interesting perspective: you assume the role of a toddler – footie pyjamas and...
News Square Enix: No One Wants a Condensed Final Fantasy VII Remake on PS4
"We like delivering surprises"
We're not sure that many of you expected to see actual gameplay from Final Fantasy VII Remake at the PlayStation Experience, but that's what we got. Given the recent history of the Final Fantasy saga and Square Enix's supposed inability to develop any new titles within a reasonable amount of time, we had a horrible gut...
News November 2015 NPD: PS4 Smashes Xbox One in Important Holiday Month
Record breaking sales for Sony's box
It looks like the PlayStation 4's narrow loss in October's NPD report was just a blip, as the system has responded with some record breaking sales in November. According to the Japanese giant, its box was preferred to the Xbox One during the busy Thanksgiving period in the United States, with speculation putting...
News Promising PS4 Exclusive RIME Is Still Alive
Time for RIME?
RIME, the resplendent ICO-inspired PlayStation 4 adventure from Tequila Works, is still alive – despite it being absent from various press conferences all year long. Writing on Twitter in response to a fan, the Spanish studio re-iterated that the promising title is very much in development, and that there'll be more information...
Store Update 8th December 2015 (North America)
Late, late, late
Alright, excuses time. So, the North American PlayStation Store update was not only posted late this week, but it also happened to go live the same time this author booted up Yakuza 5 – and if you'd been waiting, like, three years to play the brawler, then you'd skip on the already delayed software selection, too. Better late than...
News Follow the Trail of Blood to Jack the Ripper's Assassin's Creed Syndicate Add-On
Launching next week on PS4
Romanticised murderer Jack the Ripper will brutalise his way into Assassin's Creed Syndicate on the PlayStation 4 next week, as Ubisoft deploys its biggest add-on pack for the open world adventure yet. The meaty expansion will see you play as an aging Evie Frye some 20 years after the conclusion of the main game, as you...
Wednesday9th Dec 2015
Review Earth Defense Force 4.1: The Shadow of New Despair (PS4)
The bugs are back in town
Earth Defense Force 4.1: The Shadow of New Despair is glorious in its stupidity. It's easily one of the worst looking games on the PlayStation 4, its general gameplay is incredibly basic, and quite frankly the whole thing's bloody mental. You rarely see such madness on home consoles these days – but all of this is part of...
Review Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six: Siege (PS4)
Once more unto the breach dear friends
A teammate is yelling at the hostage to be quiet. Whether they've had a serious mental break causing them to scream at what amounts to a collection of polygons on a screen is up for debate, but what is certain is that you're both in deep trouble. What was believed to be a fortified, secure room is now anything...
News Gravity Rush 2 Looks Gorgeous in 11 Minute PS4 Demo
Holy Hekseville
What a year it's been for video game revivals. Obviously the likes of Final Fantasy VII Remake and Shenmue III are dominating the headlines, but it's so nice to see Keiichiro Toyama's underrated Gravity Rush franchise make a return as well. In the build up to the Japanese release of Kat's inaugural topsy-turvy adventure, SCEJ has...
News Sony: We're Not Just Going to Reveal Everything We're Doing
Yoshida weighs in on top-secret titles
The expectation from PlayStation press conferences is wild at times – and websites like ours probably don't help, even though we always endeavour to keep our predictions as level headed as possible. Speaking as part of an interview with Kinda Funny Games, Worldwide Studios president Shuhei Yoshida has...
Hands On Destiny's Sparrow Racing Is Fun for About an Hour
The Bungie jump effect
When Sparrow racing was announced at Sony's PlayStation Experience 2015 press conference, we won't deny that we were hyped. Ever since climbing aboard our Sparrow for the first time in Destiny, we've always wished for some sort of racing system – if only to see how it would work out. As it happens, the Sparrow Racing League,...
News Japanese Sales Charts: PS4 Numbers Jump as the Holidays Draw Near
Let it snow
The PlayStation 4 saw a relatively strong sales surge last week in Japan, as numbers jumped from 26,598 to 35,782. An increase of around 10,000 units, it's no doubt a welcome sight for Sony as we approach the holidays. It's worth mentioning that the Vita also enjoyed a sales boost, racking up a respectable figure of 21,860. Meanwhile,...
News Trine 3: The Artifacts of Power Levitates to PS4 As Early As Next Week
Brings couch co-op, a fantasy world, and stereoscopic 3D
Hold the phone, it looks like one more PlayStation 4 game could launch before Christmas, and we're not talking about Earth Defense Force 4.1: The Shadow of New Despair. EDF! EDF! EDF! Kai Tuovinen from Frozenbyte revealed on the PlayStation Blog that Trine 3: The Artifacts of Power will be...
Tuesday8th Dec 2015
News Fallout 4's First Patch Is Here to Stabilise the Commonwealth on PS4
Update 1.02 available to download now
It's taken quite a while, but Fallout 4's first PlayStation 4 patch is here. As with Bethesda's previous game, The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, the developer released the update on PC first, where users could beta test it before providing feedback. Weighing in at just over 500MB, the patch admittedly doesn't seem...
Store Update 8th December 2015 (Europe)
A surprisingly big one
Lots to see and do on the European PlayStation Store this week, as Sony beats the winter blues with some big new releases. Headlining the digital plaza this week are Final Fantasy VII and Fat Princess Adventures – both released during PlayStation Experience 2015 – but they've been accompanied by the likes of Yakuza 5 (!
News Apparently, The Witcher 3 Developer Wants to Launch Cyberpunk 2077 in 2016
We'll believe it when we see it
Cyberpunk 2077 has blessed us with but one CG trailer which released all the way back in 2013 - and that's all that we've seen of the game so far. With that in mind, you can probably understand why we're sceptical of this report from Gamereactor Germany, which states that developer CD Projekt Red may want to launch...
News Ace Combat 7's Going to Look, Er, Ace on PS4
The power of the cloud
Remember the CG trailer for Ace Combat 7 that was shown at PlayStation Experience 2015? That wasn't CG, soldier – it was rendered in real-time on a PlayStation 4. Phwoar, right? According to new information obtained by Gematsu, the title's using some fancy cloud rendering technology, which means that they're objects floating...
News Shawn Layden Thinks Sony's PSX 2015 Presser Ended with a 'Drop the Mic' Moment
He's talking about that Paragon trailer
Maybe Sony Computer Entertainment America's CEO Shawn Layden has a different perception of the phrase 'drop the mic', because we're pretty sure that Sony failed to do so at its recent PlayStation Experience 2015 press conference. For those who missed it, the Japanese company closed its keynote with a CG...
News Feast Your Eyes on The Witcher 3's Final Expansion with These First Screenshots
Wine and dine
Who's ready for Geralt of Rivia's final adventure, then? It's been a long and admittedly bloody road, but the silver haired warrior's journey is drawing to a close next year with the release of Blood and Wine, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt's second expansion - and it's already looking good. Judging from these brand new environmental...
News Black Friday 2015 Was the Most Successful Ever for Sony
PS4 the win
As we've known for quite a while now, the PlayStation 4 is seemingly unstoppable when it comes to sales. Sony's latest machine is officially the fastest-selling console of all time at this point, and if it keeps it up, it'll end up doing even better than the PlayStation 2, which just seems crazy. Speaking to the Financial Times, Andrew...
Guide Must Have PlayStation Holiday Gifts for the Players - UK Edition
The best bundles, games, and stocking stuffers
'Tis the season to mute the radio and grumble about your neighbours' garish garden lights – but Christmas doesn't have to be all bah humbugs. Y'see, the Ghost of Christmas Present is here to show you some of the awesome PlayStation gifts that are available around the web right now. We've got...
Video Top 4 PlayStation Games - November 2015
S.P.E.C.I.A.L. stuff
Sure, the Commonwealth may be laden with Super Mutants and all other sorts of (game breaking) bugs – but this Video Editor happened upon a terminal loaded with Final Cut Pro in a kindly Boston bunker, so it looks like you're getting a Game of the Month clip after all. Top hole, viewers!
News You Can Probably Expect Some Tales of Berseria News Next Week
There are tales to tell
It's been a while since we heard anything substantial about Tales of Berseria, the latest Tales Of game that's currently in development for PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 3. However, that's probably set to change by this time next week, as a special 20th anniversary Japanese livestream is planned. The stream will commence at...
News Stay in Touch with PlayStation Messages App for iOS, Android
App happy
As the old adage goes: one app is never enough, so why not have another one? Sony's whipped PlayStation Network messaging functionality out of the PlayStation app, opting to create a standalone PlayStation Messages app to complement it. Available right now for iOS and Android devices, the free download promises to help you "contact your...
News Destiny's Sparrow Racing League Hits Full Speed Today
Blast off
Destiny's so-called winter event, the Sparrow Racing League - or SRL - engages its thrusters today as Guardians who own The Taken King are given the opportunity to take part in WipEout-esque races. According to Bungie, crossing the finish line allows you to rack up rewards such as new Sparrows, equipment, and shaders. As long as the actual...
News Destiny Patch 2.1.0 Is Jetting onto PS4 Right Now
Zip zip zoom
Guardians rejoice: the day has finally arrived. Destiny's latest patch buffs auto rifles (again), pulse rifles are getting nerfed, and Titan Sunbreaker subclass is being slapped down to Earth - or what's left of it, we suppose. Of course, it's not just about balance changes. Announced at Sony's PlayStation Experience 2015 press...
News UK Sales Charts: Just Cause 3 Blows a Hole in the Top Five
Marvellous Medici
Just Cause 3 tethered a landmine to fourth position in this week's UK sales charts – and pulled them both together. Avalanche Studios' open world adventure appears to have got off to a flying start, but it couldn't topple FIFA 16, Call of Duty: Black Ops III, or Star Wars Battlefront – all three of which remained glued to the...
Monday7th Dec 2015
News Crisis Averted, Final Fantasy VII Remake 'Episodes' Will Each Be Full-Sized Games
Put down your oversized swords for now
And breathe. Earlier today, it was revealed that Final Fantasy VII Remake on PlayStation 4 won't be one game, and the Internet basically imploded. However, it seems as though our greatest fears have since been laid to rest thanks to a statement to Kotaku from publisher Square Enix. Yes, the tit
News Yakuza Zero May Not Release in Europe on PS4
Feeling the Heat
Yakuza Zero practically had the Push Square office on its feet when it was announced for the PlayStation 4 at PlayStation Experience 2015 last week – but there's bad news for those of you in Europe. SEGA's said that the game is only confirmed for North America right now, despite a trailer mentioning the Old Word. Apparently that...
News Uh-Oh! Final Fantasy VII Remake Will Be Episodic on PS4
Will not be a single game
Here's one way to utterly destroy all of the hype that Square Enix built surrounding Final Fantasy VII Remake this weekend: the game will be episodic – or something. News comes courtesy of shaky translations from Dengeki Online, but what we know for definite is that the game will be released in multiple parts – you...
Reaction We Launch Our Limit Breaks on Episodic Final Fantasy VII Remake Reports
Squaaaaaaaare!
So, Final Fantasy VII Remake isn't going to be one game. The news rocked the very foundation of the Push Square office earlier today, but even though we're still reeling from the shock, we've managed to get editors Sammy Barker and Robert Ramsey together to have a good old rant about the whole thing. You can read their bewildered,...
Rumour Could Max Payne Dive onto PS4?
It's about (bullet) time
After re-releasing eight PlayStation 2 games on the PlayStation 4 last week, it seems that Sony isn't going to stop digging up old classics and giving them a new lease of life. On the ESRB website, it appears that Remedy's excellent shooter Max Payne could be one of those games being brought to the platform, with R
News Gone Home Gets Comfy on PS4 from 12th January
Home alone
Fullbright's critically acclaimed walking simulator Gone Home was announced for the PlayStation 4 eons ago, but financial issues at publisher Midnight City meant that the port was put on hiatus. Fortunately, those problems appear to have been resolved, and the game will open the front door of Sony's new-gen format on 12th January. Hurray!...
Feature How Many PSX 2015 Predictions Did the Push Square Community Get Right?
Did you beat the PlayStation Experience?
PlayStation Experience 2015 has come and gone, which means that it's time to find out whether the Push Square community was able to correctly predict the events of Sony's press conference. We asked you 20 yes or no questions, and we're happy to report that over 160 of you took part in the quiz. The last time...
News DiRT Rally Takes a Long Easy Left to PS4 in April
Rally great news
After heavy speculation, DiRT Rally will get dirty starting 5th April on the PlayStation 4. The game – which officially launched on the PC, er, today – will presumably include all of the content released thus far, including the new Winter Wonderland update, which adds some snow-based Swedish stages to the mix. For those that...
Sunday6th Dec 2015
PSX 2015 Final Fantasy VII's PS4 Port Has Cheat Modes
Should get you out of any Strife
Many people were extremely happy yesterday, as Final Fantasy VII's straight PlayStation 4 port – not the remake – was released onto the PlayStation Store. As well as catering to people's nostalgia, a Reddit thread has revealed that there are many built-in cheat modes present in the game. A click of the right...
PSX 2015 How Good Do PS2 Games Look on the PS4?
Feast your eyes on some gameplay footage
Sony's released a slew of PlayStation 2 games on the PlayStation 4, and they've all been enhanced with Trophy support and presentation improvements. But how good do they really look? We've compiled a handful of gameplay videos posted by the PlayStation maker on its official YouTube channel so that you can get...
PSX 2015 Final Fantasy VII Remake Will Not Be Completely Action-Based
Will maintain strategic element
The new trailer may have had its fair share of real-time combat, but Final Fantasy VII Remake won't be entirely action-based according to producer Yoshinori Kitase. Speaking as part of a new video on PlayStation's official YouTube channel, the veteran explained that while more active battle systems are the rage right...
PSX 2015 All of These PS4, Vita Games Are Available Right Now
Spend liberally
Yesterday's big PlayStation Experience press conference had more "out now" moments than we care to count, and we figured that you may want to see the roster of new releases rounded up. Titles included Final Fantasy VII and Fat Princess Adventures, as well as eight classic PlayStation 2 games which have been enhanced with Trophy...
PSX 2015 God of War Director Describes Game Development as Soul Crushing
Like trying to hurt kittens
Despite what we predicted, Sony Santa Monica didn't show its new God of War game at PlayStation Experience this weekend. While we know that the title is in development, the studio has remained schtum for another year, opting to keep the project a closely guarded secret. Cory Barlog, who previously worked on God of War II,...
PSX 2015 Sony Should Never Demo PlayStation VR on Stage Again
At least Rez saved things, right?
Well, someone was going to attempt it eventually, and there was a 33 per cent chance that it was going to be Sony. The platform holder rolled out Dr. Richard Marks to demo PlayStation VR live on stage during its PlayStation Experience press conference earlier today, and as you can probably imagine, things didn't go...
Round Up What Was Revealed at PlayStation Experience 2015?
All of the headlines
Another exhausting but entertaining day here at Push Square Towers is slowly drawing to a close, but if you couldn't catch Sony's PlayStation Experience 2015 press conference live, we're not going to leave you hanging out to dry. We've compiled all of the announcements from Sony's media briefing, and we'll be updating this...
News Pachter: There's Nothing Xbox One Can Do to Catch PS4
Pach attack
Divisive industry analyst Michael Pachter has pulled out his crystal ball in a brand new YouTube video, deeming that Sony already has the latest generation on lock. The Japanese giant announced relatively recently that the PlayStation 4 has surpassed 30 million sales worldwide, while Microsoft has opted not to report
PSX 2015 Every PS4, Vita Press Conference Reveal That We Missed
(^_^;)
This happens at practically every PlayStation press conference, but we'll tell you what: you only realise how much Sony actually stuffs into these shows when you have to write about it all. We're over 24 hours removed from yesterday's PlayStation Experience 2015 keynote, and while we've written a ridiculous number of stories over the past day...
PSX 2015 PlayStation Now Scores Specially Priced 12-Month Sub
Give it to me Now
Sony's clearly still struggling to find the right pricing model for PlayStation Now, but the platform holder evidently sees this as a long-term initiative, so that's fine. And if you've been interested in the service but have been put off by the entry fee, then maybe this all-new North American offer will appeal to you. Starting...
PSX 2015 Bound on PS4 Has Some Beautiful Animations
Bound to be good?
Remember the game with ballerinas that divided opinion earlier in the week? Well, we're going to post about it again, because it looks absolutely stunning. For those out of the loop, Bound is being produced by Polish demoscene developer Plastic in collaboration with Sony Santa Monica, and it's billed as a story-driven platformer in...
Push Rewind Your Ultimate PlayStation Experience 2015 Recap
And the rest of the week that was
Well, that was a pretty intensive week. Not only did we stay up late for The Game Awards 2015, but this weekend also brought PlayStation Experience 2015 – and about a trillion PlayStation 4 and Vita announcements with it. Because it's been such an action packed week we've decided to do Push Rewind a little...
PSX 2015 New Hot Shots Golf PS4 Trailer Is Fore the Players
Nice shot
Is there a band more fitting for a Clap Hanz game than Owl City? The twee electropop outfit have lent some sounds to the first English language New Hot Shots Golf trailer, which is identical to the Tokyo Game Show clip – albeit with a different title card. While the casual sporting action appears to be in place, we're still not sure...
PSX 2015 Buy a PS4 Game and Get 10 Per Cent Off Your Next Purchase
For the savers
There were no real free gifts at PlayStation Experience this year, but Sony is running an offer in North America where purchasing one or more eligible games will entitle you to a 10 per cent discount code off your next purchase. Titles include Uncharted 4: A Thief's End, Destiny: The Taken King, and Fat Princess Adventures – you can...
PSX 2015 Gaze at 15 Minutes of Gravity Rush PS4 Gameplay
Free fallin'
Regular readers will know that Gravity Rush is one of this author's favourite PlayStation Vita games, so unsurprisingly your humble host is gagging to get his hands on the remastered version for the PlayStation 4. Sadly, while the Japanese release is mere days away, we'll have to wait until 2nd February in Europe and North America to...
PSX 2015 Battleborn Bunkers Down with New Trailer
Battle-yawn! Right?
Gearbox Software may be building a brand new IP in Battleborn, but it's nice to know that it still thinks that screaming characters are teh funnies. During the big PlayStation Experience 2015 keynote yesterday, Randy Pitchford revealed the latest character to be added to its MOBA meets FPS hybrid: Toby, the Destroyer – a...
PSX 2015 Sharpen Up with Two More Minutes of Uncharted 4
Dressed to impress
There's a reason that Naughty Dog are the best in the business, and it comes down to cutscenes like the one shown during PlayStation Experience earlier today. Simply put, the studio nails characterization, and while the Uncharted games are pulpy blockbusters, they still have some of the best written personalities in the entire...
PSX 2015 Demolish Your Way to Par in 100ft Robot Golf on PS4
Bogey bot
Probably the best WTF announcement at Sony's big PlayStation Experience 2015 keynote belonged to 100ft Robot Golf, a PlayStation VR game that's due out on the PlayStation 4 next year. The game – as its name indicates – will see you piloting a mech in real-time, which you'll be able to use to destroy obstacles as your pursuit for that...
Saturday5th Dec 2015
PSX 2015 Shawn Layden Trolled Us All with Crash Bandicoot Shirt
Boo this man
Not like this, Shawn Layden! We were starting to really like SCEA's new president, but you absolutely can't walk on stage at a PlayStation press conference wearing a Crash Bandicoot t-shirt if you're not going to… Y'know, at least announce that the orange furred favourite is making a comeback. Our live chat was absolutely packed with...
PSX 2015 This Final Fantasy VII PS4 Theme Will Give You Tingles
Cloud would be proud
Grab Final Fantasy VII on PlayStation 4 - which released earlier today - and you'll also nab a lovely looking theme for your console. As you can see, we've included the theme's two background pictures in this very article. It doesn't just look great, though - it also sounds superb. Alongside a piano-based version of the title's...
Guide What Time Is Sony's PlayStation Experience 2015 Press Conference?
Set your alarms
The last big press conference of the year is prompting mild jubilation here at Push Square Towers, as it means that we can finally get a bit of rest before things start all over again with CES 2016 in January. Groan. Anyway, PlayStation Experience is cool because it's way more casual than other events – SCEA boss Shawn Layden even...
PSX 2015 You Can Buy Final Fantasy VII PS4 Right Now on PSN
Cloudy with a chance of more Cloud
In a move that many of you will have no doubt saw coming, the PSone to PC port of Final Fantasy VII was released on the PlayStation 4 PlayStation Store during Sony's PlayStation Experience press conference. The game is currently available to download right now in North America, but there's no sign of it just yet in...
Live Watch Sony's PlayStation Experience 2015 Press Conference Right Here
Live the dream with our live stream
Party time! The last major PlayStation press conference of the year promises to be a real humdinger, as PlayStation Experience 2015 shuns the formalities of E3 and Gamescom in order to serve up something a little more fan focused. We're expecting plenty of neat little announcements during the platform holder's key...
PSX 2015 The First PS2 Games Arrive on the PS4
Now you're playing with power
The first eight PlayStation 2 games are now available to purchase from the PlayStation Store. The titles – which include Grand Theft Auto: Vice City, Twisted Metal: Black, and more – will set you back between $9.99 and $14.99 in North America and £7.99 and £11.99 in the UK. You can find them in the New Releases...
PSX 2015 Nioh on PS4 Looks Like Someone Mashed Bloodborne and Onimusha Together
But will it be as brutal?
Nioh caught our attention back in September at the Tokyo Game Show, and it's still looking pretty darn cool. An upcoming PlayStation 4 title from Team Ninja, the release got bloodied with a new trailer at the PlayStation Experience which confirms that it's coming West. We reckon, as the headline suggests, that it bears...
Talking Point Did PlayStation Experience 2015 Meet Your Expectations?
Fan fest
While PlayStation Experience 2015 is only just getting started for attendees, the keynote is now over. Sony used its last big show of the year to show some more Final Fantasy VII Remake, announce Ni no Kuni 2, and reveal that a lot of games are out today. It's also worth remembering that the first batch of PlayStation 2 titles will be...
PSX 2015 Final Fantasy VII Remake Looks Incredible in Brand New PS4 Gameplay
Blockbuster sword
Sony's second segment of the PlayStation Experience came courtesy of a brand new Final Fantasy VII Remake trailer, which, believe it or not, actually featured gameplay. Yep, you read that right - actual, genuine PlayStation 4 gameplay. Showcasing some Midgar madness, we get to see the AVALANCHE gang, accompanied by new-gen Cloud,...
PSX 2015 Epic Games Switching Sides to Sony with Paragon
Shifting gears to MOBA
Epic Games was under Microsoft's rein with the Gears of War franchise for several years, but they've since been rather low key working on several projects such as the PC-exclusive survival game Fortnite. So it's interesting to see that they've partnered up with Sony to bring an exciting, third-person MOBA to PlayStation 4...
Reaction PSX 2015's Presser Brings the PS4 Goods Despite Poor Pacing and Pants Finale
Did the Japanese giant deliver?
Sony's only just getting started with its PlayStation Experience event, but the keynote is the clear highlight for those not in attendance at the show. This year's presser brought with it a solid two hours of trailers, announcements, and executives in branded t-shirts. But did it deliver? We asked editors Sammy Barker...
PSX 2015 Dreams Come True with PS4 Exclusive Ni no Kuni II
PlayStation royalty
An announcement that surely would have made for a better ending to Sony's PlayStation Experience press conference than, er, Paragon, Ni no Kuni II: Revenant Kingdom has been announced as a PlayStation 4 exclusive. The gorgeous looking role-playing game sequel comes from horribly talented Japanese studio Level-5, and it's reveal...
First Impressions Taking Cover in Uncharted 4's Multiplayer Beta on PS4
Irresistible relic?
Few things in life derive more pleasure than the following: sex, chocolate, matching with other players in the Uncharted 4: A Thief's End multiplayer beta on the PlayStation 4. Despite being a rather cynical promotional ploy, Naughty Dog's server stress test is living up to its namesake, as you'll spend more time staring at...
PSX 2015 Ace Combat 7 May Finally Sell You on PlayStation VR
It's also exclusive to PS4
While PlayStation VR is certainly an interesting idea, we've yet to see a game that really sells the concept. Luckily, during today's PlayStation Experience Keynote, Bandai Namco revealed that a new title in the Ace Combat series – Ace Combat 7, to be precise – will be coming exclusively to PlayStation 4, and will
PSX 2015 Final Fantasy VII Port Rated for PS4 by PEGI
Fat Princess Adventures, too
We already know that a batch of PlayStation 2 games will release on the PlayStation 4 later today, but could Final Fantasy VII join them? The PC port of the PSone hit has been rated for Sony's new-gen system by European firm PEGI
PSX 2015 Ratchet & Clank's New PS4 Gameplay Is Absolutely Stunning
Releasing April 2016
Sony debuted some new gameplay for the upcoming Ratchet & Clank game today at its PlayStation Experience Keynote. The clip shows off the title's opening section, and sees our two heroes meeting for the first time. It also gives us another glimpse of the shooter's graphics - mind-bogglingly impressive, as always - and the...
PSX 2015 Adult Swim Is Bringing Six Weird and Wonderful Games to PS4
Rick and Mortified
Adult Swim Games is bringing a whole mess of new titles to the PlayStation 4, and as is to be expected, they're all wonderfully strange. The games announced during today's PlayStation Experience Keynote included Death's Gambit, Ray's the Dead, Rain World, Small Radios Big Television, and Double Fine's upcoming Metroidvania...
PSX 2015 Yakuza 0 Confirmed to Be Kicking the Crap Out of Western PS4s
And Yakuza 5 is out on PS3 next week
There were cheers in the Push Square office when Yakuza 0 was confirmed for a Western release at the PlayStation Experience. We made a prediction that the latest instalment in the Japanese franchise would travel overseas, but we were cautious in our belief. As it turns out, we were actually bang on the money -...
PSX 2015 What's Up with Bit.Trip, Bastion, and Nuclear Throne on PS4, Vita?
Tripping on excitement
There was a deluge of indie games announced during the PlayStation Experience 2015 conference, so it's going to take Push Square Towers quite some time to sort out everything these small-time developers are bringing to Sony's machines. We'll start with Supergiant Games' Bastion, which was announced for the Vita quite some time...
Site News Push Square Users Vote The Witcher 3 as Game of the Year
Fallout 4! Bloodborne! Rocket League!
While we're still preparing our full Game of the Year coverage here at Push Square Towers – check back during Christmas to read all that we have in store – forum user themcnoisy has been organising a Best of 2015 poll in our forums. Users were asked to pick their three favourite PlayStation games of the...
PSX 2015 Brutal's Co-op Roguelike Gameplay Looks Savage to the Core
We're ASCII-ng for more
We love a good four-player, action co-op game every so often to sit down and play with friends on the couch. Diablo III and Gauntlet: Slayer Edition are only two of several titles that we've conquered, and this particular author is instantly adding Stormcloud Games' Brutal to the games-to-be-conquered list with our co-op...
PSX 2015 Uncharted 4 Shows Some Brotherly Love with a New Story Trailer
Dialogue trees confirmed as a new feature
After the expected PlayStation montage at start of PSX 2015, Sony kicked things off with a bang, as a new Uncharted 4 story trailer was shown. Said trailer showed the reunion of Drake with his brother Sam, who really isn't that dead after all. They discuss the adventures that he's been on, before revealing...
PSX 2015 Sparrows Cross the Finish Line in Destiny: The Taken King
Bumping Sparrows
It's been a long-held dream by all Guardians to be able to race against each other with their Sparrows. They feel so wonderful to take for a spin, so how could Bungie pass up on the opportunity to include competitive racing? Well, the developer heard the fans, and it listened. Destiny: The Taken King will be graced with the Sparrow...
News Destiny Takes Sunbreaker Titans Down a Peg While Boosting Other Subclasses
Titanic tweaks
Fans of Destiny's multiplayer Crucible knew that this was coming: Sunbreaker Titans are being swatted quite hard in the game's 2.1.0 patch, which is supposed to be launching next week. Ever since The Taken King released, Sunbreakers have been rampaging through the competitive portion of the game, their powerful super making them a...
PSX 2015 Ubisoft Flaps Its Wings with Eagle Flight on PlayStation VR
Creed with crash helmets
Will the big publishers support PlayStation VR? It looks like Ubisoft's up for the challenge, as it's announced Eagle Flight for Sony's expensive headset. The game appears to be based on Assassin's Creed, and will see you take control of those birds that always hover around vantage points. But won't it be cheating if we can...
PSX 2015 Rez Is Returning on PS4 with PlayStation VR
More than just an up-Rez
OMG! Sony went really hard on PlayStation VR for the first time during its PlayStation Experience 2015 press conference, and one of the games that it announced will be making a comeback in virtual reality is Rez – the Tetsuya Mizuguchi classic that last launched on PlayStation 2. Rez Infinite will run in 1080p at 60...
PSX 2015 Psychonauts: In the Rhombus of Ruin Leaps onto PlayStation VR
Psychonaut what you were expecting?
Mere days after the announcement of Psychonauts 2, and its somewhat controversial crowd-funding campaign, Double Fine's Tim Schafer took to the stage at the PlayStation Experience keynote to announce that the series will also see a unique new experience on
PSX 2015 Street Fighter V Poisons PS4 with F.A.N.G.
F.A.N.G. you very much
Street Fighter V's final combatant was announced during PlayStation Experience 2015 today. F.A.N.G. is a kind of Stretch Armstrong-type character, who's second in command at shady organisation Shadaloo. He's able to poison his opponents in order to cause damage over time, while one of his special moves allows him to create a...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 96
Press conference appetisers
We're sure that you can forgive us the brief WAYP this week as we ready ourselves for PlayStation Experience 2015. Sony's show will be consuming most of our attention here at Push Square Towers, but we're all hoping to squeeze in the odd gaming session or two. You'll find our itinerary below. Sammy Barker, Editor: I...
PSX 2015 The Modern Zombie Taxi Co. Looks Like All the Other Crazy Simulators
Goats, surgeons... And now zombies
It looks like even Santa Monica Studios is dipping its metaphorical feet into the pool of insane indie games, since it is helping Vitei Backroom bring its, er, glorious vision of the zombie apocalypse to PlayStation VR with The Modern Zombie Taxi Co. where you – you guessed it – drive a taxi car as a zombie...
Friday4th Dec 2015
PSX 2015 PS4's First PS2 Games Launch Tomorrow
Grand Theft Auto, Twisted Metal, more
As expected, the first batch of PlayStation 2 games will release on the PlayStation 4 tomorrow. We have a sneaking suspicion that this was intended as a PlayStation Experience 2015 announcement, but there have been
News No, Your PS2 Discs and PS2 Classics Won't Work on PS4
Oh, and Dark Cloud has been leaked
A couple of weeks ago, Sony confirmed that it's going to be implementing PlayStation 2 emulation on the PlayStation 4, allowing you to replay some of the finest titles of that rather incredible era on your new-gen console. The emulated games will feature Trophy support, and will apparently enjoy boosts in overall...
A blastonbury
BigFest is Theme Park with more Wellington boots and Bulmers – and it's worth buying for that fact alone. On the Metal's musical management sim was announced for the PlayStation Vita an eternity ago, but tickets are finally on sale from the PlayStation Store, and thankfully we reckon that it's more Oasis than Beady Eye. But what is...
News Four More PS2 Games for PS4 May Have Leaked
Rogue Galaxy! The Mark of Kri! War of the Monsters!
Sony may wish that it hadn't bothered bringing PlayStation 2 games to the PlayStation 4 after last night's backlash. A leaked video description spotted overnight suggested that the new-gen system's emulator would not support discs or PlayStation 3 purchases, which is expected but unfortunate news...
News Keighley: Konami Blocked Kojima from Collecting His Award
Gulp
The drunk Jade Raymond gaffe aside, Geoff Keighley's seemingly reckless swipe at Konami was the best moment of The Game Awards 2015. Shortly after Kiefer Sutherland took to the stage to collect an award on the behalf of Hideo Kojima, the Canadian host announced that lawyers had prevented the video game veteran from attending the show. We know,...
Round Up What Was Announced at The Game Awards 2015?
Show stoppers
As was the case last year, The Game Awards 2015 proved a well-intentioned event, with a handful of decent reveals and some pleasant little featurettes. Credit must go to Geoff Keighley, who's managed to transform this show from a cringe-fest on Spike TV into something that gamers can generally be relatively satisfied with. Of course,...
News Telltale Games' Batman Game Steps Out of the Shadows
The Dark Knight rises
Telltale Games, the developer of a billion other titles, is adding one more to its slate. Announced at The Game Awards 2015, the studio is collaborating with Warner Bros in order to don the cowl in an all-new adventure next year. Details are so scarce that not even the Batcomputer could detect any, but there's a fancy trailer...
Poll Take the Push Square PlayStation Experience 2015 Community Predictions Quiz
Can you beat the PlayStation Experience?
Heck yes, it's that time again. Earlier this year, just before the beginning of E3 2015, we created a feature article that tasked you, the Push Square community, with predicting the Los Angeles event. The 20 question quiz was a huge success, with around 150 of you taking the time to vote on each question...
Live Watch The Game Awards 2015 Live Stream Right Here
Who will win the top gong?
An eventful week in the PlayStation Nation starts now with The Game Awards 2015 – the annual celebration of our favourite hobby. Geoff Keighley's once again promising an action packed show, with company executives, world exclusives, and… A performance from CHVRCHES. We've no idea what to expect really, but last year's...
News Drake Has a Deadly Date in New Uncharted 4 Trailer
Girl power
Uncharted 4: A Thief's End made a surprise appearance during The Game Awards 2015 this evening. Appearing ahead of PlayStation Experience, developer Naughty Dog cut a crafty trailer revealing newcomer Nadine Ross, who's played by the brilliant Laura Bailey. We're sure that we'll be seeing more of both the character and this sequence over...
News Destiny Reloads with PS4 Patch 2.1.0 Next Week
Weapon balancing, new exotics, Titan tweaks, and more
It's fair to say that Destiny has dropped off for many players with the release of blockbusters like Star Wars: Battlefront and Fallout 4 invading their free time, but with the Bungie confirming that December's big patch is hitting next week, we're sure that the release will once again see a...
News The Witcher 3 Hunts The Biggest Prize of All at The Game Awards 2015
Glory for Geralt
Well, The Game Awards 2015 are done and dusted. Overall, the show was rather typical of what we've come to expect, with cringe-inducing moments and awkward skits peppering the event - but it wasn't all bad. A respectable tribute to Nintendo's Satoru Iwata, who passed away earlier this year, comes to mind, while some of Geoff's...
News Shadow Complex Remastered Explores PS4 in 2016
Cult favourite hits PlayStation at last
Former Xbox 360 exclusive Shadow Complex Remastered will make its way to the PlayStation 4 in 2016, developer Chair Entertainment has announced. The game is widely regarded as one of the finest titles available for the Xbox Live Arcade, so its presence on a PlayStation platform will be welcome. The game...
News The Future of Psychonauts Is in Your Hands
Double Fine launches crowd funding campaign for long awaited sequel
What the hell is going on, readers? We're almost starting to believe that Crash Bandicoot will make his long awaited return at PlayStation Experience this week, as every other dream revival seems to be happening. Tim Schafer took to The Game Awards 2015 stage earlier this evening to...
News The Walking Dead: Michonne Rises with Debut Trailer
Undead in February
Who's ready for some more The Walking Dead? Yeah, us too. Telltale Games' other announcement at The Game Awards 2015 pertained to its standalone episodic spin-off, The Walking Dead: Michonne. The triple bill will begin in February on the PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 3, and will be canon to the comic series, spanning Issue #126...
News Dark Souls III Embraces the Darkness from 12th April on PS4
Barking up the wrong tree
Done with Ludwig, The Holy Blade in Bloodborne? Well, you won't have to wait long to get your next From Software fix, as Bandai Namco has confirmed that Dark Souls III will die again and again and again starting 12th April in Europe and North America. The publisher revealed the date alongside a new trailer, which is just...
News Play The Elder Scrolls Online, Win $1 Million
Okay then
We're not entirely sure how popular The Elder Scrolls Online is these days, but we're going to guess that it's not quite as popular as it perhaps should be. This theory is backed by the fact that earlier tonight at The Game Awards 2015, Bethesda's Pete Hines announced that the company would be giving one lucky player $1 million in the near...
Thursday3rd Dec 2015
News Naughty Dog Is Sniffing Out Matchmaking Problems in the Uncharted 4 PS4 Beta
It's a beta for a reason
Going live earlier today, the Uncharted 4: A Thief's End multiplayer is undoubtedly being hammered right now as players settle down for some Thursday evening gaming. Unsurprisingly, the beta's popularity has lead to some technical hitches, but developer Naughty Dog is on the case. We've seen quite a few complaints around...
News Xenomorph, Leatherface Breathe Fear into Mortal Kombat X
Bo Rai Cho and Tri-Borg also enter the fray
At this point, NetherRealm Studios may as well just turn Terrordrome into a real title, as it's slowly adding every slasher icon that it can license to Mortal Kombat X. A trailer for the brawler's second Season Pass has leaked ahead of The Game Awards, revealing that The Texas Chainsaw Massacre's...
News Free DriveClub Update Adds Easy Mode and Mercedes-AMG Tour Pack
Race for fun
The game that gets bigger every single month, DriveClub, has just unleashed its December update – and it's a humdinger if you've been having some trouble behind the wheel. Weighing in at around 400MB, v1.25 adds a new difficulty setting to the title's Tour Mode, enabling you to earn Silver Stars in order to progress without...
News Uncharted 4's Multiplayer Beta Is Live Now on the PS4
Here's how you access it
Uncharted 4: A Thief's End's multiplayer beta is live now in North America and Europe. There's been a lot of questions regarding how you actually access the server stress test, with our article yesterday only semi-clearing up the confusion. Fortunately, we finally have firm answers. You'll find a link to the test's client in...
News DiRT Rally Looks Set to Make a Mess on PS4
Maybe
Codemasters has proven a shadow of its former self on the PlayStation 4 thus far, shipping F1 2015 and not a whole lot else. Fortunately, while the decision seemed strange at the time, DiRT Rally has proven an enormous success in Early Access – and it looks like the simulation could be taking a long easy right all the way to Sony's new-gen...
News PS4 Edges Out Xbox One in UK Black Friday Battle
But it was close
Sony won the battle of Black Friday in the UK – but only just. According to MCV, the PlayStation 4 moved 139,000 consoles between 22nd November and 28th November, a fraction more than the Xbox One which mustered 134,000 units. It's good news for both consoles, as new-gen hardware really starts to cement itself in British homes...
News Bound Is a Bonkers Balletic Platformer for PS4 by Plastic and Sony Santa Monica
Dancing queen
The best part of being a PlayStation fan is that Sony funds some truly wacky stuff, and Bound definitely falls under that category. The game – which is being produced for the PlayStation 4 by Datura developer Plastic in collaboration with Sony Santa Monica – was teased around the web recently, and resembles a 3D platformer in which...
News Mad Max Rides at a Reduced Rate in All-New EU Sale
Max power
The second window on SCEE's big 12 Deals of Christmas promotion has popped open, with Mad Max waiting on the other side. You'll be able to spend your holidays with Avalanche Studios' wasteland wander at half price if you purchase the game before 5th December from the European PlayStation Store. This is the initiative's second deal, with...
News Shenmue III Will Pick Up Directly After Shenmue II
I see
Cast your mind back 14 years and you're standing in a cave with mirrors bouncing light around it. The conclusion to Shenmue II, never properly explained, is where Shenmue III will pick up, as veteran director Yu Suzuki prepares to continue the plot of his legendary adventure game. According to a new Kickstarter update, the sequel will depict...
News Arslan: The Warriors of Legend Charges into Battle with a PS4 Demo
An early victory
We reckon that Arslan: The Warriors of Legend looks like it could be a pretty good Warriors-style game, but if you'd like to sample its chaotic battlefields and snazzy art style before buying, you're in luck. Koei Tecmo has announced that a playable demo will be charging onto the PlayStation 4 on the 12th January. The demo will be...
News Superbeat Xonic's Special Edition Oozes Awesome
Head candy
If you haven't been playing Superbeat Xonic on the train with a pair of those obnoxious overhead cans, then what the hell have you been doing during your commute? The excellent PlayStation Vita release – which has been published by Rising Star Games in Europe – is so good that it won the Silver Trophy in our November Game of the Month...
News Assemble Flat Pack Furniture in Home Improvisation for PS4
The weird and wonderful everyday
If a platformer boasting ballerinas wasn't already bad enough, we suspect that some readers may end up having an aneurysm over Home Improvisation, which is launching on the PlayStation 4 next year. The upcoming Ikea-'em-up will enable you to assemble your own weird and wonderful flatpack furniture, and the console...
News Amplitude Brings the Beat Back on 5th January
Sound of the underground
Cult PlayStation 2 classic Amplitude will finally return in rebooted form on the PlayStation 4 this 5th January. You may recall Harmonix crowd funding this revival – well, it's finally ready for release. The title will include "high-fidelity visuals, new songs, and a sci-fi narrative" all set to the title's trance-inducing...
Wednesday2nd Dec 2015
Feature Predicting PlayStation Experience 2015 - What Will Sony Announce for PS4, Vita?
An experience to remember
PlayStation Experience returns this weekend, and Sony's lined up one final keynote to celebrate. Last year's press conference was a real laid-back affair, with fans invited into the arena to cheer on each announcement. We're expecting this year's show to hit a similar tone, with branded Christmas sweaters and some really...
News How Do You Access the Uncharted 4: A Thief's End PS4 Multiplayer Beta?
Treasure test
There are two great questions in this world: what is the meaning of life and how the fludge do you access the Uncharted 4: A Thief's End multiplayer beta? While we can't answer the first query, we can sorta solve the latter. Don't say that we don't ever do anything for you. So, the server stress test for Naughty Dog's forthcoming...
News PS4 RPG Vampyr Will See You Living a Strange London Life
Edward cull 'em
DONTNOD Entertainment may have only just put a period on the first season of Life Is Strange, but it's busy behind-the-scenes working on something a little darker. Vampyr was announced by the Parisian outfit for the PlayStation 4 a little while ago, but the developer's taken to the
News Danganronpa V3 Won't Finish The Story of the First Two Games
But an anime will
In a somewhat weird turn of events, Danganronpa V3 - the next title in the series that's expected to launch in 2016 - won't continue the story of the first two games, which largely revolves around students from the prestigious Hope's Peak Academy. Instead, the overarching plot will be resolved in an anime known as Danganronpa 3:...
News Wait, Final Fantasy XV's Development Is Actually Going Great Right Now?
Some good news from Japan
Let's face it: you can't help but be cynical of Final Fantasy XV when you've been waiting for the game for almost a decade - and we're guilty of this, too. Time and time again, we've written articles on the title's seemingly limited progress while sighing deeply, wondering if we'll ever actually get to play the darn thing...
News Japanese Sales Charts: PS4 Holds Steady Despite Lack of New Software
Sony stays solid
We're not kidding this time around: there really isn't anything to write about when it comes to the most recent Japanese sales charts - at least, not from a PlayStation perspective. Sony's latest console managed to stick around the 25,000-30,000 mark last week, despite a lack of fresh software. Sure, 26,598 isn't a particularly...
News Promising PS Vita Exclusive Severed Rips Off a New Trailer
Cut from Guacamelee's cloth
You didn't think that the PlayStation Vita was dead, did you? Between the likes of BigFest and Dariusburst, the little console that can is enjoying something of a mini-resurgence, which we hope is capped off by a quality showing at PlayStation Experience this weekend. To keep you occupied until then, Canadian developer...
Store Update 1st December 2015 (North America)
Once more into the fray
Just Cause 3! Rainbow Six: Siege! Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas! We may be dangerously close to Christmas, but the North American PlayStation Store refuses to have a rest. Other noteworthy titles this time include the long-awaited BigFest and Chivalry: Medieval Warfare. Lots to chew through this time, then. PS4 Games:...
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News Download Your December PlayStation Plus Games Now
Throwing down the Gauntlet
December's roster of free PlayStation Plus games are available now – well, in Europe at least. Those of you in North America will have to wait until the PlayStation Store updates later in the day, but it shouldn't be too far behind. The goodies this month include Gauntlet: Slayer Edition and King's Quest – Chapter 1 on...
News New Features and Changes Teased for The Witcher 3's Final Expansion
Geralt's goodbye
Okay, we usually don't cover relatively vague tweets in news stories for obvious reasons, but we thought that this one was actually quite interesting. Marcin Momot, CD Projekt Red's community lead and always appreciated news source, has tweeted saying that The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt's second and final expansion, Blood and Wine, will...
Review Phineas and Ferb: Day of Doofenshmirtz (PS Vita)
When are they going back to school?
There's a hundred and four days of… You know the drill. Two cheeky lads try and make the best out of their seemingly eternal summer vacation by producing eccentric contraptions and inventions from thin air, only for a crazed scientist – the titular Dr. Doofenshmirtz – to get involved. Oh, and their pet...
Hands On Has Just Cause 3 on PS4 Blown Us Away?
Where does he get those wonderful toys?
The Just Cause series has always done insane spectacle better than anyone, but with Avalanche Studios having already gone pretty much as big as you can go in Rico Rodriguez's first two outings, how do you up the ante yet again? Based on the first few hours playing Just Cause 3 the answer appears to be: you...
News Sony's Going for the Kill This Christmas with $299.99 Star Wars Battlefront Bundle
Sony shot first
Well, this is interesting. Sony dropped the price of the PlayStation 4 down to $299.99 over the Black Friday weekend, but it's not done with the low-price promotion just yet. The platform holder has announced that starting 6th December through until 19th December it'll be reducing the system again, with one of two bundles boasting...
News UK Sales Charts: Uncharted PS4 Sales Spike by 999 Per Cent
Knack returns to the Top 40
Black Friday week proved so enormous that the UK sales charts were delayed over 24 hours due to a system error at a major retailer. It's not surprising, though, as retail software sales increased by 60 per cent compared to the previous week, with hardware sales jumping by eight per cent year-over-year. Despite this, the...
Live Get Your First Real Look at the Uncharted 4 PS4 Beta Right Here
No guts, no glory
So, are you up for some vertically-charged multiplayer madness? If so, be safe in the knowledge that esteemed developer Naughty Dog's got your back with its latest livestream, in which the studio will be showing off Uncharted 4: A Thief's End's competitive component. The stream begins at 19:30PM GMT tonight, but there's no word on...
News Cowabunga! Platinum Games Developed TMNT Title Steps Out of Its Shell
Gnarly
We've got some totally bodacious news, readers: Platinum Games appears to be working on a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles title. The developer – which seems to be rescuing one eighties cult hit at a time – popped up in an Australian classification for a game named Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutants in Manhattan. According to a
Round Up Just Cause 3 PS4 Reviews Go Loud
Rico arena
Just Cause 3 brings a bomb or two to sedate tropical island Medici this week – but are critics blown away by its boisterous open world action? Our review code was sent incredibly late – surprise, surprise – but our field operative Alex Stinton has been playing the retail version, and reckons that while Avalanche's latest offers more...
Review Minecraft: Story Mode – Episode 3: The Last Place You Look (PS4)
Begin the rebuild
A short month and a half after Telltale's Minecraft: Story Mode premiered, we have already arrived at the third episode of the season. The first instalment wasn't exactly something that we were convinced by, but it left us interested. Unfortunately, Episode Two delivered one of the weakest episodic releases that we've seen in some...
News Sony Opens the First Window of Its EU PS4 Deals Advent Calendar
On the first day of Christmas
December's finally arrived which means that we can no longer complain when we see garish Christmas lights attached to the front of someone's semi-detached. To celebrate the season, SCEE's rolled out its customary '12 Deals of Christmas' campaign, which sees new offers introduced every 48 hours in the run up to 25th...
News Take Your Waifu Fantasy One Step Further with Kissing in Senran Kagura Estival Versus
No tongues, mind
By this point, those of you reading this probably understand what Senran Kagura: Esitval Versus is all about. The latest instalment in the somewhat controversial beat-'em-up series, Estival Versus released earlier this year in Japan. Essentially a title in which buxom young female ninjas kick the the living daylights out of each...
News Koei Tecmo Confirms Its Official Stance on Dead or Alive: Xtreme 3 Coming West
The saga continues
Near the end of last month, we reported on a statement that had appeared on the official Dead or Alive Facebook page. Whoever was in charge of dealing with replies on the page told one user that Dead or Alive Xtreme 3 wouldn't be heading West due to fears of a backlash. If you don't already know, there's already been some...
Store Update 1st December 2015 (Europe)
Do the update dance
It's the last major European PlayStation Store update of year – unless PlayStation Experience decides otherwise – and it's a humdinger: BigFest has emerged from backstage and is ready to rock out with its… What's that? You're more interested in Just Cause 3 and Rainbow Six Siege? Well, you're a fool! PS4 Games: Just Cause...
News Hand-Drawn PS4 RPG Fallen Legion Is an Indie Worth Keeping an Eye On
Falling for you
Evoking sweet memories of hand-drawn fantasy titles like Dragon's Crown, we certainly like the look of Fallen Legion, which has just been announced for PlayStation 4. It doesn't have a release date yet, but we imagine that it'll be launching next year. Judging from the short gameplay trailer that we've embedded below, the title...
News Star Ocean 5 Delays Its Adventures on PS4, PS3
The stars aren't out tonight
Star Ocean 5: Integrity and Faithlessness has been looking pretty promising lately, so it's a bit of a shame to hear that it's been delayed in Japan. The role-playing game, which features hectic, action-based combat, was previously slated for release on the 25th February, but the launch date's now been pushed back to the...
News You'll Find Out Who's Next in Mortal Kombat X at The Game Awards
Round two
Mortal Kombat X has been one of the biggest sellers of 2015, so it's no surprise that NetherRealm has decided to extend DLC support for the fighter. And according to series creator Ed Boon, a new challenger will arrive during The Game Awards this week, with the release set to feature as one of Geoff Keighley's ten premieres. It'll be...
News King's Quest - Chapter II Continues the Tale This Month on PS4
Very clever
The decision to include King's Quest - Chapter I in December's PlayStation Plus lineup is starting to make a lot more sense, isn't it? It turns out that the delightfully named King's Quest - Chapter II: Rubble Without a Cause will launch later this month, on December 15th. The episode's announcement trailer doesn't show too much, but...
News BigFest Takes to the Stage Exclusively on PS Vita This Week
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It's been a long, long time coming, but BigFest has finally ditched its pre-show jitters and is ready to take to the PlayStation Vita stage this week. The game – which was officially announced an eternity ago – is a Theme Park-esque management simulation, in which you must plan and promote music festivals in order to become the Simon Cowell...
