Rumour Capcom's About to Pull the Trigger on Devil May Cry 5
Get your white wigs ready
Video Does Bully Still Rule the School on PS4?
We don't need no education
News - March, 2016
Thursday31st Mar 2016
News Pick the Right Final Fantasy XV Special Edition for You
Premium packages
Final Fantasy XV will launch on 30th September, this much is known. What you may be pondering is which version you're going to buy. In addition to the bog-standard Blu-ray release, Square Enix has announced a trio of packages. Here's the skinny on them all: Day One Edition ($59.99): A copy of the game Bonus content: "Masamune"...
We rally, rally like it
DiRT Rally is a beast – a beautiful, brilliant, and breath-taking beast that will humble you, drive you mad, and leave you grinning like an idiot once you master it's brutally tough driving challenges. Think Bloodborne but with cars and you'll understand the punishing pleasures awaiting those brave enough to strap in and...
Giveaway Celebrate SMITE's PS4 Open Beta Launch with Free Content
Claim free Season Tickets, skins, and characters
Uber-popular mythological MOBA SMITE has entered open beta on the PlayStation 4, and to celebrate the game's availability on the PlayStation Store – as well as its second anniversary – we've teamed up with developer Hi-Rez Studios to giveaway an absolute ton of in-game content. First up, we've...
News Final Fantasy XV Platinum Demo Will Be Available For Free Tonight on PS4
Sample the game's finished combat system
It seems that the leak about Final Fantasy XV getting a free demo was indeed true. Out tonight in North America - and very soon in Europe, we assume - the Platinum Demo will see you take control of a young Noctis in a gameplay segment that won't appear in the main release. In many ways, this download seems...
Talking Point Would You Buy an Upgraded PS4K?
4King hell
A wise man once said: there are no upgraded console rumours without PlayStation 4K – or something like that. The fact of the matter is that we've heard too much about Sony's hypothetical hardware half-step for it to not resemble some semblance of truth at this point; the question is whether the Japanese giant will actually decide to...
Review Minecraft: Story Mode - Episode 5: Order Up! (PS4)
Blockheaded
Telltale released the first four episodes of its Minecraft series fairly quickly – within three months, actually – but opted to wait several months before deploying the fifth episode. We've slung our fair share of criticisms at this series, but one of our biggest complaints was that Episode Four felt like the end of Season One; the...
News Final Fantasy XV Has to Sell a Helluva Lot of Copies to Be a Success
Good luck
Final Fantasy XV has undoubtedly cost Square Enix an absolute bloody fortune. The Japanese publisher is seemingly putting everything into the upcoming action role-playing game, tying full-length feature films, anime adaptations, and more into its universe. When watching the Uncovered: Final Fantasy XV event in the very early hours of the...
News Bungie Is Making Some Good Changes to Destiny in the April Update
Better loot, infusion, and reputation gains
Thanks to yesterday's livestream, we learned quite a lot about what Bungie's bringing to the table in terms of rewards and progression with Destiny's April update. As you'd imagine, new weapons and armour will be up for grabs, including gear sets that can be altered using Chroma - a new resource that to...
News 10 Years Later, Final Fantasy XV Has a Confirmed Worldwide Release Date
Stock up on hair gel
Okay, so a certain leak may have spoiled it, but that doesn't change the fact that ourselves, and many of you reading this have been waiting ten years for a Final Fantasy XV release date. Well, we're finally here. Officially announced during the Uncovered: Final Fantasy XV event earlier tonight, we can 100 per cent confirm that...
Round Up Square Enix Uncovers All on Final Fantasy XV
Throws the kitchen sink at PS4 role-playing game
Square Enix is not cutting corners when it comes to Final Fantasy XV. In a lavish live event overnight, the publisher announced demos, animes, feature-length films, and more - all dedicated to Noctis and friends. Just in case you missed the show, here's everything that you need to know: 10 Years...
News Final Fantasy XV Reclaims Its Throne with a Stunning New Story Trailer
We're glad we stayed up
This five-minute Final Fantasy XV story trailer is arguably the best bit of media that the game's produced thus far - and it's also one of our best looks yet at a game that's been in development for a decade. Shown during the Uncovered: Final Fantasy XV event earlier tonight, it's one heck of a rousing clip, featuring a ton...
News Watch Episode 1 of the Final Fantasy XV Anime Right Here
Brothers in arms
Announced during the Uncovered: Final Fantasy XV event, Final Fantasy XV is getting its own animated series - and the first episode is embedded below. Titled Brotherhood: Final Fantasy XV, the anime will tell the story of how Noctis and his pals formed such a tight bond, meaning that it's basically a background tale about the game's...
News Final Fantasy XV Assembles All-Star Cast for Full-Length Film
No, seriously
Square Enix is sparing no expense on Final Fantasy XV it seems, announcing that Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children co-director Takeshi Nozue has been quietly working on a brand new full-length film: Kingslaive: Final Fantasy XV. The movie will launch this summer via digital distribution platforms and on Blu-ray as part of some of Final...
News Florence and the Machine Stand by Final Fantasy XV
Flo rider
No modern Final Fantasy game is complete without an unexpected pop crossover, but for Final Fantasy XV, poor Leona Lewis has been cast aside for the infinitely more hip Florence and the Machine. The English indie group have covered Ben E. King's iconic Stand by Me, mixing in some good old Final Fantasy motifs for good measure. This is...
Live Watch Uncovered: Final Fantasy XV Live Right Here
Noctis again
The season of bleary eyes and bad headaches begins early this year: Square Enix is holding a big fan event to tell us something that it should have said 10 years ago. Final Fantasy XV is getting a release date – it's already leaked, but you're going to sit through two hours of kinda funny jokes anyway. Sigh. We'll be here from 19:00PM...
News Final Fantasy XV's Anime Prequel Series Starts Today
Brotherly love
Square Enix has already invested about a bajillion dollars into Final Fantasy XV, so a few more won't hurt, right? It announced during an event this evening that the game will be getting its own anime prequel series - starting today. You'll be able to watch the first episode of Brotherhood: Final Fantasy XV on YouTube imminently,...
Video I've Never Played... Uncharted: Drake's Fortune - Part 2
Perilous platforming
So the peer pressure finally got to me and I set off upon my Uncharted adventure last week, with my fake moustache wearing Push Square Podcast co-host Ben Potter as trusty my guide. We've returned this week to continue correcting my – apparently massive – PlayStation wrong and push further forward wit
Wednesday30th Mar 2016
News Take Cover, Your April PlayStation Plus Games Have Been Announced
Eep
Oh dear, we can't see this selection going down especially well with everyone. Your PlayStation Plus games in April include indie space shooter Dead Star and ported Wii U game Zombi on PlayStation 4. The former's inclusion was announced a few weeks ago. Elsewhere, PlayStation 3 owners can look forward to sort-of-decent survive-'em-up I Am Alive...
Rumour PS4K Will Cost $399, Will Feature 4K Blu-ray, and Will Boast Better Graphics
God of War 4 will supposedly leverage new system
Another day, another PlayStation 4K rumour. This time the news comes courtesy of the most trustworthy of venues: NeoGAF. [That was sarcasm - Ed]. According to OsirisBlack, he/she recently attended a meeting where information was disclosed on Sony's hypothetical hardware half-step. The member has been...
News Japanese Sales Charts: Dark Souls III Does Massive Damage as PS4 Comes Out on Top
Anything but dead
The latest Japanese software charts are in, and Dark Souls III has done incredibly well for itself. The action role-playing game, which isn't officially out here in the West until next month, sold through a very impressive 210,141 copies. That's a fantastic start for From Software's latest adventure, but despite shifting so many...
News Oh No, Final Fantasy XV's Release Date Has Been Well and Truly Leaked
Right, let's all go home
You see, this is why it's usually a bad idea to make a big song and dance about something that could be revealed in a simple press release. We've waited ten years for a Final Fantasy XV release date, and just hours before Square Enix's reveal event, GameSpot's went and leaked it by publishing a pre-made news video that...
News There's a Free Final Fantasy XV Demo Coming, According to Leak
And so it begins
Oh, it's time for leaks from tonight's Final Fantasy XV event already, is it? According to a video posted on Chinese website Youku, Square Enix will be releasing a free demo that details a dream in which you play as a young Noctis. Er, great? Apparently, this gameplay sequence won't be in the full release, so it's probably best to...
News PS4 JRPG Star Ocean 5 Enters Orbit with a Confirmed US Release Date
Plus a special day one edition
Star Ocean 5: Integrity and Faithlessness has reached out into the depths of space and grabbed a confirmed North American release date. The latest title in Square Enix's long running action role-playing game series, this fifth instalment looks pretty promising, featuring a colourful cast of characters and a hectic...
News Shadow of the Beast Finally Skewers a PS4 Release Date
About bloody time
Shadow of the Beast has been in release date limbo for as long as we can remember, but Sony's finally got one nailed - and the good news is that it's not too far away. From what we've seen of it, the revived hack and slasher looks great, so really, the only thing that's been missing from this blood-fuelled action title has been a...
Guide What Time Does Uncovered: Final Fantasy XV Start?
Don't miss out on the big release date event
When we stop and think about it, it almost seems like a dream. When we turn up at the Push Square office tomorrow, Final Fantasy XV will have an actual release date. Can you believe that? After ten years of waiting, Square Enix is finally ready to tell us when we can expect to get our hands on the action...
Live Take an Early Look at The Loot of Destiny's April Update
Rock the drop
Bungie's second livestream based on Destiny's big April Update will be all about the loot and rewards that the developer's adding to the game. With a heightened light level cap and a revamped Prison of Elders, we're hoping that the new equipment is going to be worth gunning for. The stream kicks off at 19:00 BST/11:00AM PST, and will...
Store Update 29th March 2016 (North America)
Big hitters
It's a big week… Big. Then again, we seem to say that every time we write about the North American PlayStation Store update, no? Seriously, though, this week's roster of software is terrifyingly dense, with everything from Resident Evil 6 all the way through to MLB 16 The Show vying for your attention. Shall we get stuck in? PS4...
News Capcom's Late to the Party with This Street Fighter V Alex Trailer
First additional fighter out later today
With only hours to go until Alex unlocks in Street Fighter V, Capcom's finally released an official trailer for the hulking new combatant. Sporting some impressive range and a slew of bone-crunching special moves, Alex looks like a solid first attempt when it comes to the titles's six additional characters...
Tuesday29th Mar 2016
Take back the night
Nights of Azure is a Japanese role-playing game set in a world where demons are taking over the night. As with any JRPG, there's a lot of lore to get your head around – so buckle in. The game is set after the defeat of the Ruler of the Night, who, once beaten, showered the world in his blue blood. Those who came into contact...
News The First Review for Dark Souls III Is In
The beginning of the end
Before you start, yes, we know that everyone's peeved with regards to Bandai Namco's frankly mental Dark Souls III release schedule, but we're trying our best to keep things positive here, lest we go mad waiting for what some have called the best Souls game in the series. With that in mind, we'd like to direct your...
Store Update 29th March 2016 (Europe)
Prepare for April's onslaught
This week's PlayStation Store update certainly isn't the biggest that we've ever seen, but there's still a decent amount of variety. Alongside the PlayStation 4 re-release of Resident Evil 6, there's the likes of MLB The Show 16 and Nights of Azure vying for your attention. Okay, so it's not a brilliant selection, but...
News Dark Souls III Runs Best on PS4 When it Comes to Consoles
PS4 version has "clear advantages"
Always sparking off a hot topic, our pals over at Digital Foundry have put the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One versions of Dark Souls III side by side, and according to the respected publication, the game performs a fair bit better on Sony's console. Apparently, the PS4 edition manages to maintain a solid 30 frames per...
News Here Are the Full Details on Fallout 4's Survival Mode
Wasted in the wasteland
Fallout 4's incoming survival mode is sounding more and more like a rather drastic gameplay overhaul as opposed to a new difficulty setting. Currently being beta tested on PC, the new mode makes living in the wasteland a much more realistic and brutal experience, and Bethesda's gone ahead and detailed everything that you can...
Rumour Call of Duty May Be Flying to the Moon
Series to go sci-fi with next edition
With the announcement of games such as Battalion 1944 and Verdun for PlayStation 4, it seems that many shooter fans are yearning for simpler times, rather than the futuristic settings that franchises like Call of Duty have taken to. Still, if all rumours are correct, then the game will be set even further in the...
News Naruto Storm 4's Second DLC Pack Summons a Release Date
Sand on the wind
Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 4 is a pretty robust release as it is, but those looking for a extra bits and pieces will likely be enjoying the title's post-launch content. Much like the game's first add-on, which featured a new adventure scenario starring Shikamaru, the upcoming second slice of downloadable content will...
Monday28th Mar 2016
Video Does Bully Still Rule the School on PS4?
We don't need no education
Rockstar stealth released Bully, the legendary PlayStation 2 boarding school simulator, on the PlayStation 4 this week – and we've squeezed into our old uniform in order to put it through its paces. This port packs upgraded visuals and full Trophy support – but beware: the controls haven't exactly aged gracefully.
News Evidence for Supercharged PS4.5 Console Mounts
Will support enhanced graphics and power, apparently
There's probably no denying it now: an upgraded PlayStation 4 console exists. Whether it actually makes it to market is up for debate, but in addition to Kotaku and Eurogamer's well-sourced reports,
News Dinosaur Hunter Turok May Roar to PlayStation 4
Tyrannosaurus Rex-cellent
Those of you who grew up during the Nintendo 64 era will likely be familiar with Turok – after all, Dinosaur Hunter and its sequel Seeds of Evil were two of the most popular third-party titles available on the console. There's good news, then: Night Dive Studios, a team dedicated to remastering old games, is considering...
News Grand Theft Auto 6 Is in Production Right Now on PS4
Or so sources say
According to rumours that just won't go away, a sequel to Red Dead Redemption is in the works - but with all of this whispering, it's easy to forget that Grand Theft Auto V will be three years old in September. As such, it comes as no real surprise that a new report is stating Rockstar's begun work on the inevitable Grand Theft...
Review Day of the Tentacle Remastered (PS4)
Don't mansion it
It may come as no surprise to anyone that's played the original release, but Day of the Tentacle still holds up as a stellar example of its genre 23 years on. Point-and-click titles of its time are often regarded for their zany humour, inspired visuals, and inventive puzzle-solving – and this little gem is no different. Sporting a...
News Fallout 4's Far Harbor Expansion Sounds Bloody Massive
Making waves
Fallout 4's already stuffed with content, boasting one of the most dense game worlds that we've seen in quite some time - and it sounds as though it's about to get a heck of a lot bigger. The game's third piece of downloadable content, titled Far Harbor, is set to be a more traditional expansion, introducing a fresh location that...
News Street Fighter V PS4 Patch 1.02 Is Finally Live and Kicking
Let's do this
The first half of Street Fighter V's big March update is finally live on PlayStation 4. It adds in the brand new challenge mode, makes tweaks to online lobbies, and allows for both casual and ranked rematches. The second half of the update lands on the 30th, opening up the in-game store so that you can spend some fight money, and, of...
Review Assault Android Cactus (PS4)
Prickle power
Assault Android Cactus is an arcade twin-stick shooter set aboard a civilian spacecraft that is experiencing some difficulties with its labour bots as they've rebelled against the captain and taken control of the vessel. You play as an assault android pilot named Cactus who has both the guns and the courage to take back the ship and...
Video I've Never Played... Uncharted: Drake's Fortune - Part 1
Let's Drake
So, here's the thing: my Push Square Podcast partner in crime Ben Tarrant has never played any of the Uncharted games. As an alleged fan of PlayStation platforms, this news horrified you as much as it did I. As such, by popular demand, we're going to play through Nate Drake's swashbuckling ventures on the PlayStation 4 for your...
News Toukiden 2 Looks like a Worthy Oni Slaying Sequel in Its First Gameplay Trailer
Demon days
Although it may look fairly familiar to anyone who's dabbled in Toukiden before, there's no denying that Toukiden 2 appears to be shaping up as a solid sequel. Giving us our first proper look at open world Oni slaying, this trailer shows off new characters, techniques, and big burly demons. The game's due out in Japan on the 30th June,...
Sunday27th Mar 2016
Feature Eight of the Best PS4 Easter Eggs So Far
Cracked open
Republished on Sunday, 27th March 2016: We're bringing this feature back from the archives to celebrate Easter Sunday today. The original text follows. Originally published on Sunday, 5th April 2015: It's officially Easter Sunday, which means that your day will no doubt be dominated by chocolate, rabbits, and, er, chocolate rabbits...
News Toukiden 2 Slices and Dices PS4, PS3, Vita on 30th June in Japan
Age of demons
While the brand's hardly a household name in the West, the Toukiden titles on the PlayStation 4 and Vita are some of our favourites. Needless to say, we're extremely excited for Toukiden 2, then, which is set to release on the PS4, PS3, and Vita on 30th June in Japan. There's no word on a North American or European date just yet, but...
Video We Point a CCTV Camera at the PS4 Port of Republique
Hope springs eternal
One time Kickstarter success story Republique has infiltrated the PlayStation 4, leaving Push Square Towers divided over one key question: how do you say the game's name? Ree-pub-lic? Ree-pub-leek? Ray-pub-leek? Ray-pub-lic? No idea.
Saturday26th Mar 2016
Talking Point What's Gone Wrong with PlayStation Plus?
Let's do the maths
Whether you're a lifetime subscriber or not, PlayStation Plus changed the game for the PlayStation 3 at the tail-end of the previous generation. The service – alongside late exclusives like The Last of Us and Puppeteer – helped pave the way for the positivity that Sony leveraged for the launch of the PlayStation 4; it offered...
Not a Rousey success
As the famous Greek philosopher Aristotle once said: "Kick, punch, it's all in the mind." Or, in the case of EA Sports UFC 2, the sequel to EA's first major MMA outing: "Kick, punch, it's all in the controls." See, while this year's adaptation of the popular bloodsport is as brutal as ever, the core fighting gameplay seems to...
Society's last Hope
With a team comprising former Metal Gear Solid developers, it's perhaps no surprise that République is a stealth game. In fact, it's evident right from the outset that Metal Gear Solid was an influence on proceedings, although the narrative and characters of République stand alone, unique within the often homogeneous backdrop...
News Here's a Tedious Teaser Trailer for the Announcement of Final Fantasy XV's Release Date
When will it ever end
In case you didn't know, Final Fantasy XV is finally getting a confirmed, 100 per cent guaranteed release date on the 30th March. Dubbed Uncovered: Final Fantasy XV, the upcoming event promises brand new info alongside the date that we've been waiting almost a decade for. And hey, believe it or not, we're just a few days away...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Easter Edition 4
Quit poaching our egg-cellent puns
Pass the Mini Eggs, because the Easter weekend is hare-ly underway – and we've still plenty of yolks left. Look, we know that you've probably had un oeuf of our Easter puns, but don't be a rotten egg and make us stop. Sunny side thinkin' – that's the spirit! Sammy Barker, Editor: You're not going to believe...
Friday25th Mar 2016
News Sony: PlayStation VR Sales Estimates Were Too Small
"We delayed so we could manufacture more"
While many ponder whether PlayStation VR will be a success at all, Sony's admitted that its expectations for the device were originally too low – and that's one of the reasons why the unit's been pushed out of its intended first half of 2016 release window into October. "We had an internal target that we...
Poll Are You Still Playing The Division on PS4?
Has Ubisoft's latest done enough?
Tom Clancy's The Division has been a success commercially - there's no doubt about that - but now that the game's been out for a few weeks, we thought that it might be interesting to see what you lot think of it. Indeed, if we cast our minds back to the heady days of Destiny and its highly anticipated launch, just...
Soapbox Why I Trust Sony to Do the Right Thing with PS4.5
Sammy Barker's a believer – for now
Veterans of this website will know that it's rarely been as positive as it is now. Sony, in the pre-PlayStation 4 era, had a tendency to take one step forward and two steps back. Think about it: for every The Last of Us there was a Starhawk; for every forward-thinking initiative like PlayStation Plus there was...
News These Uncharted 4 Trailers Just Get Better and Better
Here's another corker
We've lost count of how many trailers Uncharted 4: A Thief's End has had, but when a game looks this good, it's hard to care. Sure, we're a tad worried that we've seen too much of the PlayStation 4 exclusive, but this latest video is only 30 seconds long, and it doesn't feature any in-game footage. No, but seriously, 30...
Guide How to Deal with Dark Souls III's Japanese Text
Importing the accursed
You want to play Dark Souls III, we want to play Dark Souls III – everyone wants to play friggin' Dark Souls III. Unfortunately, publisher Bandai Namco has forgotten that we live in an age of the Internet, and has decided to release the game in Japan – weeks ahead of its Western launch. What a bloody ball ache that is, eh?...
News Frictional Games Dives Deep into Development with Two New Projects
Also reports on SOMA sales
Frictional Games' spectacularly philosophical SOMA is a horror hit that this particular author happened to finish this evening, and, as if on cue, the developer published an update today not only responding to the game's financial success, but also revealing what the team's direction will be moving forward. Including both...
Thursday24th Mar 2016
Crawl out through the fallout
Sheltered is a strategy game about ensuring that your family survives after a nuclear apocalypse. To be totally fair, it's about a lot more than that – resource management, adventuring, trading, etc – but you'll spend the majority of your time with this plucky indie not thinking about those things in the abstract,...
News Sony Really Is Making a 4K Compatible Superpowered PS4, Sources Say
But will it come to market and in what form?
Sony, it seems, really is building a superpowered PlayStation 4 console. Following last week's Kotaku reports, Digital Foundry has now thrown its hat into the ring, revealing that it's aware of the mid-generation refresh, that PlayStation R&D labs already have access to the hardware, and that multiple
News Final Fantasy XV Will Take You Around 50 Hours to Beat
Big surprises coming soon
In a recent Japanese livestream, Final Fantasy XV director Hajime Tabata spilled some delicious little beans with regards to the eternally anticipated role-playing game. As translated by Siliconera, Tabata revealed that the title's main story will take around 50 hours to complete, which is ten hours longer than previously...
News Here's 8 Whole Seconds of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt's Blood and Wine Expansion
Wowza
You know that we're desperate to see more of Geralt's final adventure when we've made the editorial decision to run a story based on an eight-second video, but we have no regrets. Indeed, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt's second expansion, Blood and Wine, still doesn't have a confirmed release date, so we'll take anything that we can get our hands on...
News Street Fighter V's Mega March Update Is Finally Happening
About time
When Capcom announced that Street Fighter V's first big update would arrive in March - adding some much needed content to the game - we probably would have put money on it being out by now, but what the publisher really meant was that it'd be out right at the end of month, and that it'd be split into two parts. We're glad that's all...
Soapbox Evolution Studios Had Miserable Luck But Will Be Greatly Missed
Sammy Barker says goodbye to a dev with real identity
There are certain studios that get under your skin, irrespective of output. With the greatest of respect to all of the talented people at production powerhouses like Ubisoft Montreal and EA Canada, said developers don't really exude the kind of identifiable culture that's prevalent at Media...
News Sony Announces Studio Dedicated to Making Mobile Games
Only operating in Asia for the time being
After Sony's ill-fated PlayStation Mobile was shut down on 10th September last year, it appeared that Sony would be ditching the Android and iPhone market for a while thanks to the initiative's lack of real success. It appears not, however, as, in a press release on Sony Computer Entertainment Japan's...
News JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Eyes of Heaven's New PS4 Trailer Has a Battle Tendency
Ripple me this
Following on from JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Eyes of Heaven's previous trailer - which detailed the cast of the property's first saga, Phantom Blood - this latest video focusses on Part 2 of the popular manga and anime franchise. Battle Tendency features Joseph Joestar - grandson of Jonathan Joestar - as he battles against powerful,...
Podcast Episode 3 - The Fatigued
Sleep when you're dead
It's that time again where Ben Potter and myself come back to play sweet havoc with your ears, sharing our often ludicrous thoughts on the world of gaming and PlayStation from the last few weeks. This episode we take a (rather sleep-deprived) look at a feature musing over 5 PlayStation VR Games That Have Us Hella Hyped
Wednesday23rd Mar 2016
Review Fallout 4: Automatron (PS4)
Robots rock
Fallout 4: Automatron is a logical step for a game that puts so much emphasis on its expansive crafting system. Allowing you to build and customise your own robotic partners, Fallout 4's first add-on has the potential to breath some new life into a dusty old save file, but don't expect its main quest line to keep you occupied for more...
Review Catlateral Damage (PS4)
You’ve gotta be kitten me
That's right: the cat puns start early. Not even the title of this fur-st purr-son mess-making game was able to escape the witty claws of developer Chris Chung, and his creation is littered with word play (guess what the pause menu is called). Catlateral Damage has been available on the PC for about a year already, so it...
News Is This Another Hint We May See Red Dead Redemption 2 on PS4 Soon?
Cotton-eyed hope so
We'll probably all scream yee-haw when Red Dead Redemption 2 is announced – after all, the game's been in development since before the days that people spoke with exaggerated twangs and the main form of traversal was on horseback. A leaked Linked In profile has raised hopes for the title's imminent release, as a Rockstar...
Live This Is What's Coming to Destiny in the Big April Update
Bungie reveals new content
Is it finally time for Bungie to get Destiny back on its feet and back in the news? Maybe, but we'll hopefully have a more definitive answer for you following the developer's livestream, which is starting at 18:00PM GMT/11:00AM PST/14:00PM EST. During the broadcast, the studio plans on showing us what's coming in the...
News Sony Proves That It Hasn't Forgotten Ratchet & Clank's PS4 Debut
Ratcheting up the excitement
Ratchet & Clank's out in three weeks or so – although you could be forgiven for forgetting. Sony's definitely guilty of spotlighting practically all of its other endeavours ahead of the PlayStation 4 exclusive platformer, but it's given the delightful double-act their due on the PlayStation Blog today with a brand...
News PS4, Xbox One Sales Outpacing Predecessors in the UK
Consoles still relevant, it seems
Bad news for all those people who predicted consoles were dying out: the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One are doing extremely well in the UK. New data released by GAME reveals that the combined total of new-gen consoles sold tallies 5.1 million units – while the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 could only muster 3.5 million...
Store Update 22nd March 2016 (North America)
Back to the Bullworth Academy
Good news, USA: Bully's made it into this week's North American PlayStation Store update. The re-released PlayStation 2 game comes accompanied by Manhunt and Okage: Shadow King, so there are plenty of retro titles for you to sink your teeth into. If that ain't your thing, though,
News Japanese Sales Charts: Digimon Battles it Out with Pokémon at the Top
Welcome to the 90s
Being a single format site, you'll never see news purely related to the likes of Nintendo on Push Square, but that doesn't mean we can't look at the latest Japanese software charts and smile. Battling it out for the top spot this time around are Pokken Tournament and Digimon World: Next Order, automatically casting our minds back...
News This Dark Souls III PS4 Trailer Won't Make the Wait Any Easier
Curse your contemptuous release dates
Hnnngh. Dark Souls III is out imminently in Japan, but we have to wait until we can play From Software's latest and greatest. And this launch trailer won't ease your pain, as it spotlights everything that's great about the series: the archaic language (seriously, where else do you hear the word 'accursed' these...
News Destiny's April Update Promises a Much Better Prison of Elders
Bungie details the upcoming patch
All of you Guardians had better get used to seeing Variks' ugly mug on a regular basis, because the Prison of Elders is coming back with a bang as part of April's big Destiny update. Bungie revealed in its most recent livestream that those who own The Taken King can look forward to a new level 41 challenge, as well...
News Borderlands Dev's Battleborn Beta Will Begin 8th April on PS4
Yay?
Gearbox Software's sense of humour may prompt more raised brows than a certain politician with an exuberant comb over here at Push Square Towers, but that doesn't mean we can entirely forget that Battleborn exists – much as we'd obviously like to. The developer's announced today that the MOBA-inspired first-person shooter will enter open beta...
News LEGO Star Wars: The Force Awakens Gets a New Gameplay Trailer
Can't wait until it's Finn-ished
The LEGO games have become a little stagnant as of late, adding more content, yet not many mechanics. By the looks of its new gameplay trailer, though, LEGO Star Wars: The Force Awakens looks to change that. There's plenty of new gameplay features, most notably a new space battle mode, where you'll be able to fly...
Tuesday22nd Mar 2016
News Rockstar Classics Bully and Manhunt Stealth Release on PS4
Back to school
This is a pleasant surprise: legendary Rockstar releases Bully and Manhunt are available, er, now on the European PlayStation Store. The former – one of this author's favourite PlayStation 2 games – is even packing a Platinum Trophy, as per Exophase. There's no wor
News Sony Shuts Down DriveClub Developer Evolution Studios
Oh no
Sony's revealed a sucker punch today: Evolution Studios, the storied Runcorn-based developer behind DriveClub among numerous other PlayStation exclusives, has been shut down. The studio was downsized last year, but the ongoing success of DriveClub – along with the release of DriveClub Bikes and continued development of DriveClub VR –...
News Sony Revokes Free Fallout 4 Season Pass Purchases on PS4
Understandable
You win some, you lose some – but you've always got to try. Sony accidentally listed Fallout 4's pricey Season Pass for free late last week, leading many to believe that they'd nabbed all of Bethesda's post-release content at a complimentary fee. However, it's since revoked access to the DLC, so you'll need to stump up if you want...
News Uncharted 4 Pushes Technical Boundaries on PS4
Bigger and better
Well what do you know, it's time for another Uncharted 4: A Thief's End developer diary. Naughty Dog's eager to talk about the tech behind the upcoming PlayStation 4 exclusive, explaining how its latest project pushes Sony's hardware. And, let's be honest, it looks bloody good, doesn't it? According to the studio, though, it's not...
News XCOM: Enemy Unknown Plus Goes into Battle on PS Vita
UFOh
This week's European PlayStation Store update is proving itself to be packed with unexpected treats: XCOM: Enemy Unknown Plus is out now on the PlayStation Vita. Fascinatingly, this game was never actually confirmed for the handheld;
News Fallout 4's Survival Mode Isn't Too Far Off on PS4
Best stock up on InstaMash
Fallout 4's overhauled survival mode was confirmed weeks ago, but it's still yet to scavenge a concrete release date. The tweaked difficulty setting will require you to eat, drink, and sleep in order to survive, while healing happens over time, and ammunition has weight. Basically, it's going to make the game more of a...
News Sony Won't Force You to Pre-Order the PlayStation VR Launch Bundle After All
Company's expecting to sell out quickly, though
It would appear that Sony's seen sense: pre-orders for the $399.99 PlayStation VR core bundle will open at 07:00AM PT on Tuesday, 29th March in North America. Previously, the platform holder indicated that you'd only be able to register your interest in the $499.99 Launch Bundle – which comes with a...
News Star Ocean 5 Will Have Dual Audio, Gets Several New English Gameplay Trailers
Dubbed or subbed, the choice is yours
Star Ocean 5: Integrity and Faithlessness' earlier livestream yielded some decent bits and pieces, including confirmation that the localised version of the release will feature dual audio. In other words, you'll be able to choose between English and Japanese voice work. What's more, several new English gameplay...
Store Update 22nd March 2016 (Europe)
Expect the unexpected
'Tis the week of stealth releases, with Bully, Manhunt, and XCOM: Enemy Unknown Plus all putting in surprise appearances on the PlayStation 4. A few anticipated titles have accompanied the unexpected, with TrackMania Turbo, Day of the Tentacle Remastered, and Fallout 4's first DLC a
News Pre-Order Your PlayStation VR Launch Bundle for PS4 Now
Make virtual reality a reality
Sony's said that it expects PlayStation VR to sell out fast, so if you're hoping to get one of the headsets this year, pay attention: pre-orders for the Launch Bundle are open now across the United States and Canada. You'll be able to nab the magical mask from the likes of Best Buy and
News Hyper Light Drifter's Final Trailer Is Rather Rad
Don't let it drift by
Arguably one of the more interesting indie titles coming to PlayStation 4 and Vita in the relatively near future, Hyper Light Drifter's latest trailer is pretty great. Showcasing the game's world and a bit of its brutal combat, it's looking more and more like a pixelated setting that we can't wait to explore. The video also...
News Here's Everything You Need to Know About One Piece: Burning Blood on PS4
Burning passion
Dubbing itself the greatest One Piece fighting game ever made, One Piece: Burning Blood admittedly looks very promising, featuring a large cast of playable characters and a load of content to smash through. The title's latest trailer details just about everything that you can expect from the upcoming release, so it's well worth a...
News Yakuza 0 Heats Up European PS4s in 2017
Getting a physical release, too
A collective sigh of relief was let out around the Push Square office this afternoon as SEGA revealed that Yakuza 0 will be coming to Europe after all. Previously, the prequel was only confirmed for a North American launch in the West, which understandably had European fans a little on edge. The good news doesn't...
News Minecraft: Story Mode Wraps Up Next Week on PS4, PS3
But scores three additional episodes later in the year
Do you want the good news or the bad news? Okay, so the good news is that Telltale's dismal Minecraft spin-off will conclude next week, with Episode 5: Order Up due out from 29th March on the PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 3. The bad news? The developer's decided to extend the season by three...
Monday21st Mar 2016
Poll Would You Sell Back Your Digital PS4 Games for PSN Credit?
Trade and untested
There's a Microsoft survey doing the rounds that proposes the idea of "selling back" digital games for store credit. In the questionnaire, it hypothesises a potential scenario where you could essentially relinquish rights to any of the non-physical games stored on your hard drive in return for 10 per cent of the purchase price...
Talking Point What April PlayStation Plus Freebies Do You Want?
Be realistic
It's time to start thinking about your Instant Game Collection again. While we're not expecting April's PlayStation Plus update to be announced until next week, it doesn't mean that we can't have a little fun predicted the line-up across the PlayStation 4, PlayStation 3, and Vita. We already have a strong idea of what one of the titles...
Review Tom Clancy's The Division (PS4)
Flu York, Flu York
In The Division it's amazing how quickly society goes to pieces. Admittedly, a genetically engineered super virus that manages to wipe out a large swathe of New York's population seems a reasonable catalyst, but you would have thought that it would have taken more than a few weeks for things to get as messed up as this. Anyhow, in...
News The Division PS4 Patch 1.0.2 Aims to Improve the End Game
Dark zone
As is the danger for games of The Division's ilk, many players have already raced to the level cap, leaving little for them to do. Unsurprisingly, then, Ubisoft's first big patch for the looter shooter will revolve around the Dark Zone, improving the rewards that you accrue for going Rogue and more – though a last minute change has seen...
The sweet release of death
101 Ways to Die is the newest release from Four Door Lemon, a British outfit with a long-lasting history to its name. This newest venture presents you with a physics-based puzzle experience where the goal is to lay and use a variety of traps to kill minions in a plethora of test chambers. By doing so, you're tasked with...
News Prepare to Diarrhea! Can You Beat the Dark Souls III PS4 Hot Wings Challenge?
Or are you chicken?
It's often said that fans of the Dark Souls series are masochists, but going 18 rounds with Ornstein is one thing – and eating 20 of Meat Liquor's hot wings is another. Sony and Bandai Namco have teamed up with the Brit gourmet food establishment to giveaway exclusive Dark Souls III 'I Survived' shirts to all those who can...
Guide How to Pre-Order PlayStation VR in USA and Canada
Make sure you secure Sony's add-on
PlayStation VR pre-orders will go live in North America tomorrow, and are likely to be snapped up swiftly. Despite its steep price tag, the PlayStation 4 peripheral has been performing very well in Europe since last week, topping the Amazon UK sales charts and receiving lots of attention on the high street as well...
News Sony Showcases PlayStation Home-Esque Social App for PlayStation VR
Come together
PlayStation Home may be derelict these days, but the concept of a truly connected virtual social space remains an interesting one. And it would appear that the platform holder hasn't entirely given up on the idea, as it showcased the building blocks of a PlayStation VR-powered hub at the Game Developers Conference last week. Video...
Live Watch as Square Enix Introduces Star Ocean 5 on PS4
Featuring new gameplay from the JRPG
Square Enix has begun its marketing push for Star Ocean 5: Integrity and Faithlessness here in the West, and if you're up for a look at some brand new gameplay, you may want to have a seat and watch the publisher's imminent livestream. Much like Final Fantasy XV's Active Time Reports, the Japanese company plans...
News You Can Play Fallout 4's First DLC at Midnight on PS4
North America has to wait, though
Fallout 4's first slice of downloadable content, Automatron, is set to launch tomorrow on PlayStation 4, but Bethesda's revealed that European vault dwellers will be able to get stuck in as early as midnight. According to the publisher, the expansion will go live at 12:00AM across the Old World. However, you...
News RIME Developer Reveals Deadlight: Director's Cut for PS4
Safe zone
Before there was RIME, Spanish developer Tequila Works deployed a side-scrolling zombie survival game named Deadlight – and now it's coming to the PlayStation 4. The remastered release promises enhanced visuals and brand new content, which will apparently make for the definitive edition of the undead outing when it arrives on 21st June...
DLC Review Kicking it with Dead or Alive 5's New Crossover Character
Not so sorry
Leaping rather majestically from Samurai Warriors 4, Naotora Ii has arrived in Dead or Alive 5: Last Round, and the truth is that she's actually a pretty good fit. In a game that's stuffed with downloadable costumes and crazy expensive season passes, Naotora comes as a breath of fresh air - a playable character that's fun to use,...
News This Insightful Video Is All About One of PlayStation's Best Games
We're going on a Journey
Whether you like Journey or not, there's no denying that the game and its spiritual atmosphere has had a big impact on many a player. thatgamecompany's wildly successful PlayStation 3 title made a huge splash when it originally launched in 2012, and since then, its PlayStation 4 re-release has managed to inspire all over...
News UK Sales Charts: The Division Causes UFC 2 to Submit
Twisted its arm
The Division is very much the flavour of the month, so it's no surprise to see it fend off EA Sports UFC 2 in the latest UK sales chart, which finished in second. The sequel bettered sales of its predecessor by 53 per cent, but that wasn't anywhere near enough to overcome Ubisoft's looter shooter. Further down, Call of Duty: Black...
Sunday20th Mar 2016
Review Just Cause 3: Sky Fortress (PS4)
Wingsuitably insane
One of the best things about Just Cause 3 was its traversal. Sure, there were cars to drive, planes to fly, and boats to... float (?), but when it came down to getting from A-to-B quickly, the ultra-responsive wingsuit was always the best answer. It felt perfectly weighted – tinkered with to the highest degree in order to make...
The evil within
Tales of horror are frightening enough to make us shiver in the moment or even lose sleep over several days, but they usually don't haunt us for that long. We're able to move on from reflecting on them because they're fake stories meant to play with our heads. But when it comes to real freak accidents or unexplainable phenomena that...
Live Watch as We Shave Seconds Off Our Laps in TrackMania Turbo
Gotta go fast
Ubisoft's having a rather busy start to 2016, and its latest title – TrackMania Turbo – is the focus of our attention in another livestream. Watch on as we rack up some Gold Medals in the arcade racer. And, as always, don't worry if you can't catch us live – the archived video will be saved above for your viewing pleasure.
Push Rewind PlayStation VR, Supercharged PS4 Rumours, Cross-Network Play
Phew
This was arguably the biggest week of the PlayStation year so far, with GDC 2016 bringing PlayStation VR date and price details. That news was accompanied by rumours of supercharged PlayStation 4 console, as well as Microsoft's decision to enable cross-platform play. And if all of that wasn't enough, Uncharted 4 went gold, Devil May Cry 5 was...
Saturday19th Mar 2016
News PS4 Exclusive Uncharted 4 Is the Most Visually Stunning Game Ever Created
According to director Bruce Straley, anyway
Naughty Dog always creates eye candy of the highest order, but game director Bruce Straley believes that the studio may have surpassed itself with Uncharted 4: A Thief's End on the PlayStation 4. Writing on Twitter, the veteran stated that he thinks Nathan Drake's latest is "the most visually stunning game...
News Uncharted 4: A Thief's End Is Finally Finished on PS4
No chance of another delay now
Pray to your chosen prophet, perform a rain dance, and tell your family and friends that you love them: Uncharted 4: A Thief's End is finished. According to a slew of Naughty Dog tweets, the developer delivered the final build of the hotly anticipa
News This Ain't the Greatest PS4 Flash Sale You'll Ever See
But it's live now
Sony's launched a new PlayStation 4 Flash Sale in North America – presumably to prematurely celebrate Easter – but it's not the greatest, to be honest. Games like Duck Dynasty, Mercenary Kings, and Strider have been discounted on the Japanese giant's new-gen system. The prices are
News God of War Maker Hiring for Massive PS4 Exclusive
Project is well into production
God of War maker Sony Santa Monica is hiring in a big way for its in production PlayStation 4 exclusive game. A sponsored post on Gamasutra reveals that it's looking to add 50 people to its already sizeable team, as it moves to complete work on a project that's well into production. It's highly likely that this is...
News Dreams May Just Be the Most Mind Boggling PS4 Game Yet
Play, create, stare
Few understand what Dreams even is yet, but there's no denying that Media Molecule's pushing boundaries with the PlayStation 4 exclusive. In a Kinda Funny livestream, the British developer showed off a selection of scenes from the upcoming game, including everything from a still life brought to life all the way through to a...
Live Watch Us Put Epic Games' PS4 MOBA Paragon Through Its Paces
Unreal tournament
It was the big closing announcement at PlayStation Experience late last year, but what is Paragon? We've been playing Epic Games' ambitious PlayStation 4 MOBA since its Early Access-esque release on Friday, and figured we'd stream some gameplay live. Don't worry if you can't watch this now, as you'll find the archived video...
News PlayStation Move's Best Game Takes a Tumble on PlayStation VR
Falling for you
Before there was Until Dawn, there was Tumble – one of the many overlooked PlayStation Move exclusives by Guildford-based developer Supermassive Games. The good news is that the puzzler's making a comeback in PlayStation VR, and Tumble VR's already looking like one of the pricey peripheral's must own games. For those unfamiliar...
M-rated story to start this summer
Telltale's been guilty of overdoing it a bit in recent years, but we have high hopes for its Batman episodic series. The studio announced during a panel at SXSW overnight that this will be a mature tale led by Pierre Shorette and Nick Herman of Tales from the Bo
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 110
Hearth fire
It's the weekend, it's almost Easter, and the evenings are getting lighter all of the time: the summer is coming, folks. Alas, it's still too cold to go outside and do sociable things, so we'll be spending all of our time with our PlayStation platforms of choice. The eternal question is: what will we be playing? Sammy Barker, Editor: I...
Friday18th Mar 2016
Rumour Sony's Building a Supercharged PS4 Console
Better graphics! 4K compatible! Enhanced VR!
Sony, it seems, is working on a supercharged PlayStation 4 console. A report published by Kotaku – citing a slew of different sources – claims that the Japanese giant is at the very least exploring the possibility of a so-called PS4.5-esque system, which would boost the graphical capabilities of the...
Talking Point Would You Upgrade to a Supercharged PS4?
Moving targets
Republished on Friday, 18th March 2016: We're bringing this feature back from the archives in light of the rumours that Sony may be considering releasing a supercharged PS4, after all. We've left the original article – written prior to today's reports – intact, as many of the original talking points remain. However, if you'd like...
Soapbox Scale Is PlayStation VR's True Game Changer
Sammy says bigger is always better
"Shut up about virtual reality already, Sammy," you're probably all screaming at your screens. Sorry, I have been a bit pushy, haven't I? But in my defence, I keep writing about PlayStation VR because I'm genuinely excited about it. No one's paying me to talk about it. I haven't been instructed by my bosses to...
Interview A Chat About Furi, One of PS4's Most Promising Action Games
The fast and the Furious
Regular readers will know that we've got high hopes for Furi, an upcoming PlayStation 4 action title from independent developer The Game Bakers. Featuring an eye-catching visual style, blistering combat, and one hell of a soundtrack, the release is set to get your pulse pounding when it launches later this year. We caught up...
News PlayStation VR's US Pre-Order Bundle Costs More Than $399
Ready your trigger finger on 22nd March
Well, that PlayStation VR price announcement was a master stroke, wasn't it? Sony announced earlier in the week that its fancy face mask will cost $399.99 in the United States – except pre-orders will set you back significantly more. The platform holder's just announced on the PlayStation Blog that st
DLC Review Exploring a Genius Mind with Naruto Storm 4's DLC Pack 1
Shik-ing it up
Shikamaru Nara is arguably one of Naruto's more interesting characters. A genius with a lazy streak, he's been a part of Masashi Kisimoto's work since the early days of the original manga – and now he's the star of Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 4's first slice of downloadable content. DLC Pack 1 adds a whole new scenario...
News The Voices Teach Us How to Say Senua in Hellblade Trailer
Attractive outing's looking lovely
Bloody hell – this is intense, isn't it? Hellblade's not only gained a subtitle since last we saw it (Senua's Sacrifice, in case you're curious), but its lead character's also got a new look. And in this trailer designed to show off the indie title's outrageous production values, we also get a glimpse into the...
News Want a 20th Anniversary PS4 Console Signed by Naughty Dog? Here's How
All proceeds go to charity
Remember those ridiculously handsome 20th Anniversary PlayStation 4 consoles from last year? We sure do. In fact, we haven't stopped salivating over them since they were first shown. If, like us, you're still frantically searching in vain for one of the elusive machines, you may be in luck, as Sony of Australia is...
News Shadow Complex Remastered Brings a Second Blast of Nolan North to PS4 in May
Oh crap
Shadow Complex Remastered, a port of that one Xbox 360 game that everyone seemed to think was dash decent, will finally deploy on the PlayStation 4 in May. This one's already out on the Xbox One, but developer Chair Entertainment probably thought that the release's rip-off Nathan Drake protagonist would be best complemented by Uncharted 4: A...
News Watch People Look Like Utter Muppets in PlayStation VR Fizz Trailer
Smile like you mean it
Look, if we were half as good looking as the people in this PlayStation VR trailer, then we wouldn't be writing nasty things about them – we'd be starring in cringey clips just like this one instead. Seriously, though, this fizz video shows improbably perfect faces pretending to have fun with Sony's new PlayStation 4 fancy...
News Base PlayStation VR Pre-Orders Coming to US Soon
And yes, these will cost $399
Where's the fire? Sony seemed to suggest earlier today that the only way you'll be able to pre-order PlayStation VR is by purchasing its $499.99 launch bundle – but that may not entirely be the case. The product's official website states that pre-orders for the base $399.99 set are "coming soon", so if you already own...
Push Share What PS4 Screenshots Have You Been Sharing? - Issue 10
The big 1-0
Our tenth issue of Push Share is quite possibly our smallest instalment yet - presumably because our writers are out, you know, living their lives - but don't let that put you off, as we've still got several lovely PlayStation 4 screenshots for you to peruse. Video editor Ben Potter won the vote last time around with his suggestive...
Thursday17th Mar 2016
Review Senran Kagura Estival Versus (PS4)
There's always a butt
Senran Kagura Estival Versus is the first time that the series has bounced onto a home console, and in many ways, it's dressed itself up for the big occasion. Estival Versus exudes a level of polish – particularly in terms of presentation – that previous PlayStation title Senran Kagura Shinovi Versus simply didn't possess...
News Will Xbox One and PS4 Gamers Play Together? Sony's Looking into It
Needs to consider technical, policy, and business issues
Microsoft's decision to suddenly start supporting cross-platform play after years of blocking it – odd anomalies excluded – was announced expertly. Despite the likes of Nintendo and Sony allowing gamers to play with PC players for years – and, in the case of upcoming game Dreii, even...
News Would You Kindly Feast Your Eyes on BioShock PS4's Pretty Box Art?
Back in the bathysphere
This is now the worst kept secret in games: BioShock: The Collection is coming to the PlayStation 4. After leaking on approximately eight ratings boards, a Taiwanese classification site has now decided to upl
News Is Destiny About to Come Back with a Bang?
April's update sounds promising
Let's face it: it's always been a rocky road for Destiny players. Every time that the game introduces big changes, through an expansion or otherwise, it usually isn't long before hardcore Guardians have exhausted the new content, and are once again hungry for more. It's no secret that Bungie's shooter has slipped out...
News Pretty PS4 Game RIME Is Progressing Well, Claims Dev
Studio seems upbeat
RIME is no longer a Sony published game. Spanish studio Tequila Works announced yesterday that it had reacquired the rights to the ICO-inspired ex-PlayStation 4 exclusive, and rumours have been swirling since that the developer was having real difficulty turning the concept into a full release. These are claims that the company...
News Here's Your First Proper Look at Dead or Alive 5: Last Round's New Character
She's a warrior
Naotora Ii from Samurai Warriors 4 seems like a pretty good fit for Dead or Alive 5: Last Round, judging from her first gameplay trailers. The brawler's latest combatant is available to buy now, and she's apparently more than ready to kick a few faces in at your command. Developer Team Ninja actually seems to have worked her into...
News TrackMania: Turbo Open Beta Boosts onto PS4 This Weekend
Progress will carry on to the full game
TrackMania: Turbo, the next installment in Ubisoft's arcade racing series, will be getting an open beta this weekend, starting at 6:00AM PT/9:00AM ET/13:00PM GMT tomorrow, 18th March, before closing on Monday 21st March at the same times. The title's been in closed beta for a few weeks now, and is only a week...
News The Witcher 3 Will Never Stop Winning Game of the Year Awards at This Rate
Geralt scoops another one
Well, Geralt's gone and done it again. The Game Developers Choice Awards were held last night, and The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt managed to scoop yet another top gong. We've honestly lost track of how many accolades this game has. CD Projekt Red's role-playing release actually won two awards: Game of the Year, and Best...
News Count Down to Zero Time Dilemma's 28th June Vita Release
Tick tock
Isn't there a Muse song where Matt Bellamy wails about time running out? Never was a fan, but your host can't get that track out of his head now. Anyway, as promised, Aksys Games has announced that the third entry in the Zero Escape series, Zero Time Dilemma, will launch on the PlayStation Vita from 28th June in North America and Europe...
Wednesday16th Mar 2016
Review Salt and Sanctuary (PS4)
Salt in the wounds
You will learn to detest the word "obliterated". This dramatic yet depressingly apt term has been given the job of informing you that you've just died, and it precedes yet more words that you'll also come to hate. For example, the statement, "Alas, you have lost 7480 salt forever" will see that you clasp your head in your angry,...
News Almost Every Big PS4 Game Discounted in Gigantic EU PSN Sale
Better than a chocolate egg
"It just keeps going", editor Sammy Barker remarked upon checking out the EU PlayStation Store's gigantic Easter sale - and he's not wrong. Spread across PlayStation 4, PlayStation 3, and Vita, the amount of discounted games seems endless - but at least that means you're more likely to find something that tickles your...
News Pre-Order Your PlayStation VR Headset Right Now
Get 'em while they're hot
Pre-orders for PlayStation VR are beginning to open around the web, with demand expected to be high out of the gate. Amazon US is yet to start taking pre-orders, but Amazon UK has just opened the option fo
Feature 5 PlayStation VR Games That Have Us Hella Hyped
Full reactive eyes entertainment
Now that PlayStation VR's been dated and priced, it's up to Sony to prove to the sceptics among you that you absolutely need one of its hyped headsets on launch day. And while it'll no doubt attempt to prove the peripheral's worth to many of you by taking the hardware on tour, it's the device's launch line-up that's...
First Impressions Sniper Elite 4 on PS4 Seems On Target Yet Again
Murder in the Mediterranean
For many, Rebellion's successful Sniper Elite series is a gaming guilty pleasure. Seasoned soldier Karl Fairburne has been busting balls since the heady days of the PlayStation 2, and now finds himself slinking into battle for a fourth time. Continuing the property's theme of depicting unexpected but engaging World War II...
First Impressions Battlezone on PlayStation VR Will Blow Your Mind
Tank you very much
Holy moly, virtual reality is truly mind blowing stuff. We were recently invited out to legendary developer Rebellion's headquarters to get some eyes-on time with Battlezone on PlayStation VR – and we've talked about little else since. This is only phase one for the fledging medium's return to the mainstream, and already it's...
Reaction PlayStation VR Clears the Price Hurdle Cleanly
Sony now needs to get people to try the promising tech
PlayStation boss Andrew House didn't beat around the bush at Sony's planned PlayStation VR press conference in San Francisco earlier today. In a presentation that lasted 30 minutes, the Welshman very quickly discussed the platform holder's commitment to innovation, before confirming that its...
News Until Dawn: Rush of Blood Takes You on a Repulsive Roller-Coaster Ride
PlayStation VR frightfest scores new screens
Well, it's not the Until Dawn sequel that we were all hoping for, but as fans of the fledgling franchise, we hope that forthcoming PlayStation VR spin-off Until Dawn: Rush of Blood delivers to the degree that it doesn't sully the burgeoning brand. To coincide with last night's press conference, Sony has...
News Is Trouble Brewing with Promising PS4 Exclusive RIME?
Sony supposedly drops the game
Hmmmm, we're not sure what to make of this one. Many of you will know of a promising PlayStation 4 exclusive known as RIME, which was originally shown all the way back at Gamescom 2013. We've heard very little about the game since, but both Sony and the developer, Tequila Works, have always been on hand to reiterate...
News PS4 Will Utterly Dominate the Rest of the Console Cycle, Says Analyst
PlayStation VR to sell 8 million units in two years
It would appear that Sony's short but sweet PlayStation VR press conference went extremely well last night, as Macquarie Securities analyst Ben Schachter has released a glowing endorsement of both the headset and the PlayStation 4 as a whole. As part of a report where he predicts that eight million...
News Sony's Open to Cross-Platform Play, But Says This Is Nothing New
The saga continues
Sony has once again reiterated its stance on cross-platform play following Microsoft's supposed statement regarding the concept. Speaking to Sony bigwig Adam Boyes at GDC, Game Informer reports that the Japanese giant certainly isn't against the idea of cross-platform play - but again, this is nothing new as far as Sony's...
Store Update 15th March 2016 (North America)
Para-on
As in Europe, it's EA Sports UFC 2 and Salt and Sanctuary that are the headline new additions to the North American PlayStation Store this week – though those of you over the Atlantic also have Bubble Bobble to keep you entertained. Other additions include the Paragon Early Access pack, as well as Senran Kagura Estival Versus, too. PS4...
News Japanese Sales Charts: The Division Puts a Bullet in the Competition on PS4
Critical hit
Tom Clancy's The Division has started life impressively well in Japan, topping the software charts on PlayStation 4. Ubisoft's role-playing shooter hybrid sold through a very healthy 80,703 copies, which was more than enough to place it above the likes of The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess HD. Elsewhere, the new Summon Night game...
News Naughty Dog Discusses the Growing Pains That Shaped Uncharted 4
Too old for this
Judging by everything that we've seen of Uncharted 4: A Thief's End, the game's very much going to be about protagonist Nathan Drake getting older. And in this all-new behind-the-scenes video, developer Naughty Dog discusses how its ageing team has influenced the direction of the blockbuster PlayStation 4 exclusive. Watch the video...
News One Piece Meets Real Life in Latest Burning Blood Trailer
Reality fighters
One of the big draws of any licensed fighting game is that you're able to cobble together clashes between your favourite characters, and we suppose that's a main point behind One Piece: Burning Blood's latest Japanese trailer. Now, while we like a good gameplay video as much as anyone else, we reckon that there's still room for...
Tuesday15th Mar 2016
Weirdness Uncharted Hero Nathan Drake's Killed 1,829 People
Oh, crap
Uncharted protagonist Nathan Drake may be a loveable rogue, but many people often point out that he's also a homicidal maniac. But just how deadly is the chiselled treasure hunter? IGN crunched the numbers, and determined that across three games, the pathological pretty boy has slaughtered 1,829 people. That figure, by the way, does not...
News PlayStation VR Can Act as a Screen for All of Your PS4 Games
Your own personal cinema
Sony's just attached a price and release date to PlayStation VR, but the big news doesn't stop there. Pointed out during the Japanese company's short media briefing, you'll actually be able to use the virtual reality headset as a personal screen for your PlayStation 4. Although we don't have all the details just yet, Sony's...
Reaction Will Sony Enable Cross-Network Play on PS4? Well, It Already Does
Building bridges
Microsoft's always been good at making headlines – and it usually opts to do so when this author's out of the office. It announced today that it will be enabling cross-network play on the Xbox One, a bold new direction from the Redmond manufacturer that… Well, puts yet another of its policies in line with the PlayStation 4...
News Sony to Xbox: We've Been Doing Cross-Platform Play Since 2002
Sony happy to have conversations
Following the big hubbub brewed up by Microsoft regarding its vague statements on cross-platform play between Xbox and other platforms, people went a bit nuts - and many jumped the gun entirely. However, GameSpot's actually managed to get a response of sorts from Sony, and without inflating our egos, the company's...
News Horizon and The Last Guardian Will Launch on PS4 This Year, Sony Pledges
Major exclusives on track
Sony's press conference at the Game Developers Conference today was all about PlayStation VR, but it did take a moment to commit to 2016 release dates for The Last Guardian and Horizon: Zero Dawn. While this information is not exactly unexpected, it's been a while since we heard about either game, so it's nice to hear that...
Guide The Division PS4 - Skills, Talents, Stats, and Perks Explained
Understand the shooter's many systems
Getting to grips with The Division takes more mental fortitude than a medical professional performing brain surgery. For all of the advantages so very obviously present in Ubisoft's post-pandemic role-playing release, the early hours of the game can be mind numbing, as developer Massive unloads intel like it's...
News This Isn't the Dynasty Warriors Announcement You Were Expecting
Movie adaptation incoming
We almost unleashed our musou attack when we heard that there was some big Dynasty Warriors news, but it's sadly not the announcement that we were expecting. Indeed, there's no sign of Dynasty Warriors 9 just yet, although we'd argue this still makes for a pretty interesting reveal. Koei Tecmo has announced that it'll be...
News You'll Need to Supply Your Own PlayStation Camera for VR
Bring your own PlayStation Move controllers, too
With the good news out of the way, it's time for some bad news to filter out. PlayStation VR will be $399.99 at launch as reported earlier this evening – but it won't come with a PlayStation Camera. This is a required component, so it's strange that Sony's not bundling it. Fortunately, you can pick...
News PlayStation VR Launches in October for $399
Sony dates and prices PS4 headset
As expected, Sony's just announced that PlayStation VR will launch in October for $399.99 in North America and £349.99 in the UK. The date's a little later than expected, as the platform holder previously said that it was targeting the first half of 2016, but the price is significantly lower than the competition...
News Naughty Dog PS4, PS3 Games Are Going Cheap on US PSN
Not so crap, crap, crap
Arguably one of the industry's most revered development studios, Naughty Dog has pumped out some absolute corkers over the last decade or so, and they're all on sale on the North American PlayStation Store right now. On PlayStation 4, Uncharted: The Nathan Drake Collection and The Last of Us Remastered are both up for grabs...
These are not the McDroid's you're looking for
McDroid can be summed up as such: a real-time strategy tower defence crossover with the attitude and style of Borderlands, the charm of Star Wars, and frustrating difficulty spikes of Atlus' Devil Survivor. It takes a tired genre that has been well and truly done to death and mixes it all in with...
Guide Will Sony's PlayStation VR Press Event at GDC 2016 Be Livestreamed?
Plus, what time does it start and what should you expect?
Sony's holding a PlayStation VR press event in San Francisco today – though you may be forgiven for not being in the know. Unlike the platform holder's usual presentations, this one actually leaked via IGN. But will the event get a livestream? What time should you be keeping an eye out for...
News Star Wars Battlefront VR Experience Coming Exclusively to PlayStation VR
Go to a galaxy far, far away
If the announcement of PlayStation VR's price had competing virtual reality manufacturers on the ropes, then confirmation that Sony's teamed up with EA Games and Lucasfilm on an exclusive Star Wars Battlefront experience may as well be the knock-out blow. It's unclear exactly what guise this game will take, but DICE is...
News PlayStation VR Worlds Fuses Five Unique Virtual Reality Experiences Exclusively on PS4
Aliens! Gangsters! Pong!?
Sony's very own London Studio has been a huge supporter of PlayStation VR since it was announced, so it's hardly a surprise that it's got an exclusive game in the works. In truth, you'll have seen portions of PlayStation VR Worlds before: an ambitious compilation fusing five different and unique virtual reality experiences...
Store Update 15th March 2016 (Europe)
Tale of the tape
It's the quietest week on the European PlayStation Store in a long, long time – but that doesn't mean the plaza's pulling any punches. EA Sports UFC 2 is arguably the biggest new arrival, but the hotly anticipated Salt & Sanctuary is also out today. This week also sees the arrival of Paragon's early access option, which is...
News PlayStation Vue Begins Broadcasting Nationwide in USA
TV, TV, TV
Sony's ambitious cable cutting service PlayStation Vue has started streaming nationwide in the United States. Prices for the PlayStation-based television platform, which fuses live TV with on-demand catch-up content, will start at $29.99 per month – though there will be more expensive tiers for those who want additional channels. The...
News Can You Handle 10 Intense Minutes of Unedited Furi Gameplay?
Sweat it out
Furi is, without a doubt, going to be one of those games that makes you sweat uncontrollably from your palms. Featuring a gauntlet of non-stop boss battles, the upcoming release promises to be an intense experience, and you can get a taste of it via the title's latest gameplay video. Stretching on for around ten minutes, this...
News Interactive Movie Gary the Gull Flaps to PlayStation VR
Birds on the brain
Virtual reality is about more than just games, so it's nice to see Sony embrace the idea of interactive movies for PlayStation VR. Gary the Gull, a beach-based short by ex-Pixar and Bungie writer Tom Sanocki, sees you interacting with a gobby seagull using the power of the PlayStation 4's upcoming add-on. "You can respond to him...
News Lowriders: Custom Classics Update Bounces into GTA Online Today
Adds three new cars and Sumo adversary mode
Grand Theft Auto Online, despite being over two years old, is still getting regular free updates, and this month isn't any different – the Lowriders: Custom Classics update adds plenty of new content to Rockstar's online world, including new cars, clothes, weapons, and a new mode. The all-new Dundreary...
Monday14th Mar 2016
Rumour Capcom's About to Pull the Trigger on Devil May Cry 5
Get your white wigs ready
Rumours regarding Devil May Cry 5 have been doing the rounds for quite a while now, and things escalated recently when well known voice actor Johnny Yong Bosch posted a picture of himself and Reuben Langdon sporting motion capture suits on Facebook. For those out of the loop, Bosch is the voice of Devil May Cry 4's Nero,...
News Hollow Realization Is Shaping Up to Be the Best Sword Art Online Game Yet
Fingers crossed
Going by what we've seen of Sword Art Online: Hollow Realization so far, this could potentially be the best game that the property has spawned. While Sword Art Online Re: Hollow Fragment and Sword Art Online: Lost Song are both enjoyable role-playing adventures, they certainly aren't perfect, so we're hoping that this upcoming...
News Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Pops Out of the Sewers This May on PS4, PS3
Turtle power
Platinum Games' take on the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles hits PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 3 this May. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutants in Manhattan should be a solid nostalgia trip for anyone who grew up with the green goodies back in the 90s, and with the well known Japanese developer behind the wheel, we have to imagine that...
News A New Oddworld Game Is Set to Reimagine Abe in 2017
Abe's oddity
Our earliest memory of the Oddworld franchise comes courtesy of a short PSone demo based on the very first game - and at the time, we thought it was absolutely mental. In fact, we still think that Oddworld is mental, but we've grown more accustomed to the weird and wonderful property over the years. 2015 saw the release of Oddworld:...
News Xbox Boss Hints That Cross-Play May Be Possible with PS4 in the Near Future
Sony yet to respond
In a letter on Microsoft's website, Chris Charla - director of ID@Xbox, the indie-focused division of Xbox - has announced cross-network play for the Xbox One and Windows 10, allowing players across both platforms to play online together. This may not seem applicable to PlayStation at first glance, but Charla's wording hints at...
News UK Sales Charts: The Division Breaks Records and Sells Best on PS4
Nothing divisive about this
Ubisoft has ended up with two games at the top of the latest UK software charts, with Tom Clancy's The Division and Far Cry Primal leading the pack. The former has actually broken Gran Turismo 4's record for having the biggest ever Quarter 1 launch in the UK, which has been in place since 2005. Overall, though, The...
News Former Street Fighter V Rage Quitter Is Now Ranked 29th in the World
F.A.N.Gtastic
Last week, we reported on a Japanese Street Fighter V player known as World_Combo, who was one of the first two players to reach the Super Platinum rank online. However, World_Combo was stripped of over 9000 league points after evidence of rage quitting was presented to Capcom. Consequently, World_Combo was knocked all the way back...
News Traditional Japanese RPG I Am Setsuna Is Heading West on PS4
No Vita release, though
Fans of more traditional Japanese role-playing game design will definitely want to take note of I Am Setsuna - a title that makes use of a Final Fantasy-esque Active Time Battle system. The release was specifically designed by Square Enix's Tokyo RPG Factory team to evoke the feel of Japanese RPGs from the past, and, to be...
News Fallout 4's First DLC Looks Crazy, Launches Next Week on PS4
Gotta build 'em all
Automatron is shaping up to be the perfect excuse to jump back into Fallout 4, and we have to admit that we're intrigued by the add-on's official trailer. Judging from the clip, a lot of effort has gone into the main element of the download: robot customisation. The video shows off a load of different ways to build your...
News Fallout 4's Automatron DLC Comes Equipped with 5 New Trophies
Risky robotics
Bethesda still hasn't issued an official launch date for Fallout 4's first slice of downloadable content, but we know that it's due to release this month. Titled Automatron, the add-on sees your vault dweller repel robotic forces from the Commonwealth, collecting their parts in the process so that you can craft your very own...
Sunday13th Mar 2016
News Apollo 11 Takes One Small Step for Man, One Giant Leap for Mankind on PlayStation VR
Fly me to the moon
Perhaps one advantage of virtual reality that's being overlooked is its educational value. While we're all hoping to see PlayStation VR augmented with some awesome gaming experiences, the format will hopefully end up flush with some scholastic software, too. Apollo 11 looks to be the first of these: an authentic space-based voyage...
Swapsies
SwapQuest is a re-adapted mobile game which consists of a heady mix of both puzzles and role-playing elements that go together like strawberries and cream. The story is set in a peaceful kingdom called Aventana, a realm named after a magical sword which was once used to save its people from a terrifying evil known as the Horde. This threat...
News Star Wars' Daisy Ridley in the Frame to Play Lara Croft?
Rey to go
Don't worry: we have no intention of writing nerd culture stories on this site any time soon, so you can sleep easy knowing you're safe from Marvel movie trailers here. (Speaking of which, it's been a few days since the last one – they should really rectify that.) This is an interesting little tidbit, though: according to Deadline, Star...
Push Rewind The Division, Hitman PS4, and Uncharted 4
The big guns
This was a big week for new releases, with both The Division and Hitman arriving on the PlayStation 4. Just like the rest of the press, we weren't able to get our hands on Ubisoft Massive's Manhattan-based shooter until launch day, so those waiting for a review can anticipate one once we've fully put it through its paces. You'll find...
Saturday12th Mar 2016
Hardware Review Hori Real Arcade Pro 4 Kai - Stick Joy
King of the Kontrollers
Capcom may have slightly fumbled the launch of Street Fighter V, but there's no denying that the title is a formidable addition to the company's long and proud lineage in a genre that it has arguably dominated since the early 90s. However, as any truly dedicated player will tell you over and over, the interface you use to...
News Sony's Been Prepping for E3 2016 Since the Start of the Year
But what's it planning?
We tend to ban the word 'E3' here at Push Square Towers until at least May, but that's not possible if you work at PlayStation HQ. In an interview with SCEA president Shawn Layden on the latest PlayStation Blogcast, the animated suit alluded that the company's been planning for the Los Angeles-based event for three months...
Rumour Final Fantasy XV Goes on a PS4 Road Trip from 30th September
Crystal ball
After a decade in the making, Final Fantasy XV will apparently launch on 30th September on the PlayStation 4. The news comes courtesy of Gematsu, who are citing several independent sources for the date. It will apparently be officially revealed during Square Enix's upcoming 'Uncovered' fan event, which is scheduled to take place at the...
News Ratchet & Clank Looks Like a Pixar Movie Brought to Life on PS4
Up... Your arsenal
Never, ever let it be said that Sony doesn't eventually come good on a promise. The Last Guardian, after many years hidden from desperate gamer eyes, is finally set to launch this year – and now the platform holder's finally delivered a console with Pixar quality visuals. Sure, it may have been talking about the PlayStation 2...
News Virtual Reality's Time Has Come, Says Sony
Shawn Layden promises news next week
Sony's set to hold a big PlayStation VR presentation at the Game Developers Conference in San Francisco next week, with launch plans likely to be made official by the manufacturer. And speaking on the latest episode of the PlayStation Blogcast, president Shawn Layden has reiterated that, hinting that there's big...
News Sony to Hold Recruitment Fair for Axed Lionhead Employees
All SCEE studios to attend
As a British site, we always find it extra sad when UK studios close their doors – especially if they have a long and storied lineage like Studio Liverpool or Bizarre Creations. The closure of Lionhead this week, then, proved particularly depressing news – even more so seeing as the Guildford-based outfit was...
News Daybreak Has Officially Cancelled Everquest Next
Neverquest
The next game in Daybreak Games' Everquest franchise, planned MMO Everquest Next, has been cancelled. Announced back in 2013, Next was set to release on PS4 at some point, but – as president Russ Shanks said in an open letter – it simply wasn't good enough. Shanks said: "As we put together the pieces [of Everquest Next] we found that...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 109
Growing pains
And thus marks the end to a clumsy week, where your humble host has messed up his elbow and pulled a muscle in his neck. The weekend brings the promise of rest and relaxation – or at least it would if we didn't have a handful of previews to write ahead of their embargo lifting next week. FML. Sammy Barker, Editor: I've barely...
Friday11th Mar 2016
Review Samurai Warriors 4: Empires (PS4)
For clan and country
In recent years, Warriors games have been criticised for being a little too prolific. To those who don't care for musou titles, it must seem like there's a new Warriors release every other month, but fans have always stuck by Omega Force and its seemingly timeless hack and slash formula. However, even for the Omega Force...
News February 2016 NPD: PS4 Extends Its Lead as US Sales Shrink
Sony's system up year-over-year yet again
We suppose that these NPD reports are starting to get a little bittersweet. As has been the case since launch, the PlayStation 4 is really thriving in the United States, and it's once again managed to register yet another consecutive month of growth. But while the graphs at Sony keep pointing upwards, the...
News Psyonix Teases Basketball Mode for Rocket League
We're dribbling over this
Just when you thought that Rocket League couldn't get any better – after getting an Ice Hockey mode as well as the innovative Rocket Labs maps – Psyonix has gone and done it again, teasing a new Rocket League Hoops mode on its Twitter account. The tweet simply shows the above image, as well as the caption: "March...
Soapbox Why Action Henk and Broforce Have Me Hooked
Sam Brooke is enamoured with March's PS4 indie arrivals
I admit it – I have a big soft spot for indie games. Call me weird, but I can't get enough of these low-budget beauties because they're forced to innovate using the limited resources that they have and can create genius new mechanics, or simply refine existing systems to perfection. Anyway,...
Podcast Episode 2 - The Return
Guess who's back?
So, a little over a week ago, Ben Potter and myself posted the very first Push Square Podcast, which you can listen to here if you haven't already. You guys seemed to like it and the feedback received has been fantastically positive, for which we're incredibly grateful. Mushy stuff aside, the podcast has been formall
Thursday10th Mar 2016
News There's an Uncharted 4 GIF That People Are Going Gaga Over
Solid gold
Love 'em or loathe 'em, Naughty Dog tends to set the visual benchmark which all other developers strive to achieve. And the forthcoming Uncharted 4: A Thief's End looks to be no different, with the title's recent behind-the-scenes including a short snippet of footage which has left message boards in a spin.
Review Hitman: Intro Pack (PS4)
Making a killing
When Hitman's release schedule was revealed, a lot of people weren't happy about its episodic nature. Many fans feared that the game would be a massive disappointment akin to the likes of Hitman Absolution, but that is most definitely not the case. On the surface, the Intro Pack may seem a bit steep at its £11.99/$14.99 price –...
News Hitman PS4 Plops Platinum Trophy in a Nearby Port-a-Potty
Is that it, man?
The bizarre Trophy inconsistencies continue, as Hitman – the stealth series' big-budget episodic reboot – will not pack a Platinum. This is despite mobile spin-off Hitman Go: Definitive Edition recently launching with one of the silvery blue statues. Make any sense to you? Nope, us neither. The package's pots are instead built...
Hands On The Division's a Clinical But Compelling PS4 Shooter
Empire elated?
Hit making is really, really hard. Pop stars like Katy Perry and Justin Bieber may very well have raw talent, but it's down to their respective record labels to extract that in order to turn them into superstars. And it takes a team of incredibly intelligent people – writers, stylists, producers, engineers, choreographers,...
News Fallout 4's New PS4 Patch Preps the Game for DLC This Week
Atom bomb baby
Update 1.4 for Fallout 4 will arrive on PlayStation 4 this week, according to Bethesda. The patch doesn't do anything overly exciting - unless you're a fan of making Super Mutant settlements - but it at least paves the way for the game's upcoming downloadable content. The first add-on, titled Automatron, is still set to launch at some...
News The Witcher 3 Developer May Release An Unannounced Game This Year
Oh really?
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt developer CD Projekt Red is set to unveil an unannounced game this year, according to the studio's latest earnings briefing. Adam Kicinski, the company's president, stated that the studio isn't yet ready to talk about the project, and that comes as no surprise, seeing as the aforementioned role-playing game's...
News LittleBigPlanet 3 Developer Assumes Control of Dead Island 2
Back from the dead
Dead Island 2 has been re-animated by Sheffield-based studio Sumo Digital. Those of you with long memories may recall that the title was in production at Spec Ops: The Line maker Yager, and even was announced during a PlayStation press conference. But despite us getting hands-on time with the release, the German organisation...
News Street Fighter V's First Major PS4 Update Brings Challenges, Bug Fixes
Big improvements to Battle Lounge and more
Capcom's web servers are crumbling like Street Fighter V's netcode on launch day, but we've managed to get on its blog long enough to obtain full details on the fighter's first major update. Due out on an undetermined day later this month, the title's inaugural free update will add challenges, bug fixes,...
News Alex Looks Deadly in His First Street Fighter V Screenshots
The game's first unlockable character detailed
Capcom's released the first screenshots of Alex, Street Fighter V's first additional playable character. Originally appearing back in Street Fighter III, Alex is back for another round of busting skulls, and he's looking pretty hyped. Joining the roster when the game's big March update goes live later...
News JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Eyes of Heaven Spills Some Phantom Blood in New PS4 Trailer
All eyes on this one
Phantom Blood, otherwise known as Part 1 of manga and anime series JoJo's Bizarre Adventure is the focal point of this new trailer for JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Eyes of Heaven. Featuring the likes of protagonist Jonathan Joestar and big baddie Dio Brando, we get a decent look at each character's fighting style. Sharing many of...
News Meet the People That Make Sony Santa Monica Tick
Sao Paulo to Santa Monica
While we complain about bugs and pre-order campaigns, it's easy to forget that hundreds of people contribute to the creation of a single game. This new video series from Sony Santa Monica aims to put the spotlight on the stories of individuals from within the storied studio, with senior staff character artist Rafael...
Wednesday9th Mar 2016
Screen if you wanna go faster
Every time you boot up Screencheat, the PlayStation 4 debut from Australian indie studio Samurai Punk, you're treated to the following informative phrase: "Screencheat: The splitscreen shooter where everyone is invisible so you have to screencheat." This is, for better or worse, the entire game summed up in twelve...
Super war-io maker
Developer Blowfish Studios clearly wears its inspirations on its bloodstained sleeves. It's modelled its create-'em-up first person shooter, Gunscape, to look and feel like the classic arena shooters of old, and it mostly succeeds. The low poly graphical style that so effectively evokes shooters such as Quake and DOOM isn't just a...
News Battle Chasers: Nightwar Could Be One of PS4's Most Promising Turn Based RPGs
Game looks great in new trailer
After a hugely successful Kickstarter campaign, Battle Chasers: Nightwar continues to look thoroughly impressive in its newest trailer. The turn based role-playing game features some stunning artwork and some amazing animation, which is clear to see in the aforementioned video that we've embedded. It's not all about...
News One of Your Free April PlayStation Plus Games Has Already Been Revealed
Gulp
These announcements seem to get earlier every month – although we don't think that Sony intended for this information to get out just yet. Dead Star has been revealed as one of April's free PlayStation Plus games; it's a multiplayer space combat shooter from ex-Metroid Prime developers Armature for those out of the loop. The news originally...
News Waaah! Final Fantasy XV Aims to Make You Blub Over Your PS4
Boys don't cry
Stocks in Kleenex have today soared, as Square Enix has declared its intention to turn Final Fantasy XV into a true tear-jerker. Speaking in the latest issue of Game Informer magazine, director Hajime Tabata explained that he wants the long overdue role-playing game to "make as many people cry as possible". Last year's demo already...
News The Division Is Ubisoft's Fastest Selling Game of All Time
Snow joke
Ubisoft's been obsessed with The Division's record breaking success ever since its announcement, but this is the accolade it's been waiting for: the post-pandemic shooter is officially the French firm's fastest selling game of all time. According to the organisation, the title sold more copies in its first 24 hours than any other in the...
News DOOM's Multiplayer Beta Boost Jumps to PS4 This Month
\m/
Pull on a Megadeath tee, throw us the horns, and prepare to head bang your way through some breakneck rounds of Team Deathmatch: the DOOM closed beta is coming soon to the PlayStation 4. Bethesda's announced that those who bought Wolfenstein: The New Order and redeemed the bundled code will be able to go hands-on with the bloodiest shooter of...
Video Top 4 PlayStation Games - February 2016
Urgh
I've had enough. From now on, Ramsey is not allowed to compile Game of the Month – and he's definitely not allowed to vote. Just look at February's line-up – it's a freakin' weeaboo's wet dream. I'm not having it anymore, I'm sorry…
News Naughty Dog Plot the Progression of Uncharted in Brill Behind the Scenes
In the dog house
As long as it doesn't get delayed again, Uncharted 4: A Thief's End is just a couple of months away. That means that in a mere matter of weeks, we'll know the fate of protagonist Nathan Drake et al. But before we inevitably watch the treasure hunter gasp his final breath, there's time for reminiscing, as Naughty Dog has deployed a...
News PS4's Furi Continues to Sweat Out Some Great Looking Gameplay
What a soundtrack, too
There's something about the combination of hectic gameplay and thumping electronic beats that never fails to get our blood pumping. Upcoming PlayStation 4 title Furi looks to follow in the footsteps of games such as WipEout, trying to capture that same sweat-on-brow adrenaline rush, and judging by its latest trailer, it could...
News Thumper Will Make Your Eyes Bleed in PlayStation VR
Tunnel vision
Take it from someone who's played it: Thumper is freakin' rad. The aggressive rhythm game serves up a retina erasing concoction of Cool Running and Tron, where you control a bobsleigh-esque space beetle through neon environments, smashing against right-angle bends and breaking through gates. It's nauseating insanity. And soon you'll...
Store Update 8th March 2016 (North America)
Urban chaos
We're a little late posting the North American PlayStation Store update, but we're sure that you'll forgive us this transgression as we were busy protecting Manhattan from looters. The big new release this week, then, is The Division – but it's been accompanied by a whole host of hot digital downloads. Let's get stuck in. PS4 Games:...
News Japanese Sales Charts: Gundam Breaks into the Top Spot as PS4 and Vita Lead the Way
Meching up the numbers
Ah, nothing like a good Gundam game to shake up the Japanese hardware and software charts, eh? Gundam Breaker 3 blasted into first and second place on PlayStation 4 and Vita respectively, selling through a reasonably impressive 141,219 copies in total - now we just need to hope that the mech-'em-up has found enough success to...
Tuesday8th Mar 2016
News The Division Launches with an Easy Way to Grief New Players
Thankfully, there's a workaround
It certainly didn't take long for players to find a way to grief each other in Tom Clancy's The Division. As reported by Eurogamer, you're put in a small room near the start of the game following a cutscene with a main character. When the cinematic is over, another Agent can stand in the room's doorway and block your...
News Ubisoft Told a Porky, You Can't Improve The Division's Frame Rate on PS4
Oh, Ubisoft
You see, Ubisoft, it's daft statements like this that come back to bite you when they turn out to be wrong. Last month, a representative of the company stated that console players would be able to improve the game's frame rate by tweaking the title's graphical settings in the option menu. "I don't know of another game that does that off...
News Capcom Knocks a Super Platinum Rank Street Fighter V Player Down to Bronze
Ouch
Capcom wasn't lying when it said that there were going to be some harsh penalties for quitting out of unfinished matches in Street Fighter V, and a fine example of the developer's effort to rid the game of quitters comes thanks to the case of Japanese player World_Combo. World_Combo was one of two combatants to first reach the Super Platinum...
News Square Enix Isn't Happy with the Quality of Star Ocean 5 on PS3
Last-gen blues
Sony's last-gen console is almost a decade old, but thanks to Japan's shifting gaming market, many Japanese publishers are reluctant to miss out on the potential sales that the PlayStation 3's large install base can provide. However, continuing to develop titles for such an old platform isn't always ideal, as evidenced by the news...
Store Update 8th March 2016 (Europe)
A big week for PS4
There are a fair few PlayStation 4 games hitting the PlayStation Store this week in Europe. The headliner here is obviously Tom Clancy's The Division, but there's a nice amount of variety elsewhere, with PlayStation Plus Vote to Play nominees Action Henk and Assault Android Cactus adding some flavour. What's more, Hitman, Samurai...
News Mythological MOBA SMITE Enters PS4 Open Beta This Month
SMITE night
SMITE, the mythological MOBA which was very recently announced for the PlayStation 4, will be entering open beta from 22nd March. This means that, in a few short weeks, everyone will be able to see what's got reviewer Alex Stinton hooked. The date also happens to coincide with the title's second anniversary, which is rather nice. Don't...
News In Case You Needed More Hype, Here's an Uncharted 4 Teaser Trailer
May can't come soon enough
It's safe to say that the Uncharted 4: A Thief's End hype train has well and truly left the station at this point, and it won't be slowing down until the game's finally out worldwide on the 10th May. And, just to inject a little bit of excitement into your day, Sony's released a new teaser trailer that shows off some...
News Alienation Annihilates Evil Alien Aggressors this April on PS4
New shooter from Resogun dev looks appetizing
Alienation's finally crash landed with a confirmed release date, and it's brought along a rather great looking new trailer, too. Housemarque's latest shooter sees you fend off alien scum using a wide variety of weapons and abilities, and you can join up to three allies if you want even more chaos on your...
Live Watch As We Go Hands On with The Division on PS4
Made it to Manhattan
The Division is out now on the PlayStation 4 – well, in Europe at least. To celebrate that fact, we're putting the game through its paces live on our YouTube channel now. If you're not able to watch right now, then you'll find an archive of the stream embedded for posterity above.
News Dive into Battle with Valkyria Chronicles Remastered's New PS4 Trailer
Bringing a tank to a gunfight
Valkyria Chronicles Remastered's new trailer proves to be a great way to remind yourself just how pretty the original's art style is. Showcasing some PlayStation 4 gameplay, the latest video features a fair share of headshots, and explains the flow of battle. Those who played the PlayStation 3 title will already know...
News The Elder Scrolls Online Thieves Guild Story Trailer Sneaks into View
Quietly does it
The Elder Scrolls Online: Tamriel Unlimited's third downloadable content pack, the Thieves Guild, should be another solid add-on for fans of the massively multiplayer online title. The DLC's latest story trailer details the state of the guild and puts some fresh gameplay on display as thieves set about the new location, robbing...
Monday7th Mar 2016
Rumour The Witcher 3's Huge Expansion May Bring Blood and Wine Next Month
Geralt of here
Fans of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt have been eagerly awaiting news of Geralt's final adventure for months now, but developer CD Projekt Red hasn't had much to say on the matter. All that we know for sure is that the expansion, titled Blood and Wine, is still set to launch at some point this year. However, according to Polish website...
#MakeAmericaGreatAgain
If there's one thing that the United States has primarily contributed toward the betterment of society, there's no shadow of a doubt that it's 80s and 90s action flicks. Filled to the brim with fearless heroes killing innumerable amounts of communist fascists, terrorist scum, and extra-terrestrial threats, few can resist a...
Poll How Much Will PlayStation VR Cost?
Predict the financial damage
Yes, we're recycling an old topic – but it does feel like the right moment to revisit the PlayStation VR pricing saga. Sony's announced that it will be holding a press event during the Game Developers Conference next week, and it's likely to contain pricing and release date details on its wow-inducing wearable...
News UK Sales Charts: Heavy Rain, Beyond PS4 Chart as Far Cry Primal Stays Strong
Knack's back
Far Cry Primal stayed top of the club in this week's UK sales charts, fending off strong competition from The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess HD. Evergreen action game Plants vs. Zombies: Garden Warfare 2 slipped down into third, while favourites Call of Duty: Black Ops III and FIFA 16 rounded out the top ten. There was
News Free Digimon Story: Cyber Sleuth Update Adds a Bunch of New Monsters This Week
Keepin' it digital
Just when you thought that you'd tamed them all, Bandai Namco announces a free update for Digimon Story: Cyber Sleuth that adds seven new digital beasties to the game. It'll be live worldwide later this week, on the 10th March. The digimon themselves are a bunch of Ultimate level critters, and you'll be able to acquire them...
News Sniper Elite 4 Targets the Most Gruesome Low Blow on PS4 Yet
Aim down the sights
Popular testi-kill series Sniper Elite will be bringing its brand of ball bursting action to the PlayStation 4 for a second time this year, as elite marksman Karl Fairburne returns to the trenches yet again. Sniper Elite 4 has been announced for Sony's new-gen system, and this time it will find you vanquishing fascism amid the...
News The Division's Servers Are Up Earlier than Expected
Good news if you've snagged an early copy
Ubisoft stated last week that Tom Clancy's The Division's servers would go live later today, but it looks like they're already up and running if various reports around the 'net are to be believed. Some early players claim that they've been enjoying the release since this morning, while others are busy...
News This Custom Crash Bandicoot PS2 Is Pretty Incredible
Aku Aku approves
We've laid our eyes on many a customised console over the years, but every now and again, you spy a machine that really goes above and beyond what you expect. With mod jobs being a hot topic these days, we're always on the lookout for some cool designs, and we reckon that this Crash Bandicoot inspired PlayStation 2 is absolutely top...
News You Can Try Overwatch for Free on PS4 This May
Release date also confirmed
As rumoured earlier today, Overwatch is indeed launching on PlayStation 4 this May. Blizzard's team-based shooter features 21 playable characters, six-on-six multiplayer battles, and objective-based gameplay. The title's seen a lot of success on PC through public test periods, so it'll be interesting to see how well it...
Competition Win The Division Merch from Numskull Designs
<3 NY
You may think that you're ready to brave the Dark Zone, but we beg to differ. To celebrate the release of Tom Clancy's The Division this week, we've teamed up with Numskull Designs to giveaway a couple of pieces of officially licensed merchandise to two lucky winners. Up for grabs include a licensed Toxic City tee in the size of your choosing...
News Not All of The Division's Expansions Will Arrive Late on PS4
In fact, only two will
Those of you that were paying attention may remember that we reported all of The Division's DLC would arrive late on the PlayStation 4 due to a marketing arrangement with Microsoft – but that's not actually the case. Ubisoft's currently got three paid expansions planned for the post-pandemic shooter, though only two of them...
Rumour Overwatch Is Gunning for PS4 in May
There's a beta coming, too
Overwatch may finally have a confirmed release date on PlayStation 4, according to an advertising campaign over on IGN. Blizzard's team-based shooter has been in public testing for what feels like an eternity on PC, and it looks as though it's bringing its colourful cast of characters to Sony's latest console relatively...
Sunday6th Mar 2016
Rumour The Next Call of Duty May Be Called Bloodlines
New Spider-Man and Destiny games will apparently release in 2017, too
Take these rumours with a pinch of salt, but, according to a source close to Dual Pixels, Activision is about to release a lot of news concerning its upcoming games. While the source has proved to be reliable in the past, making many correct predictions/leaks, it doesn't hurt to...
News Gameplay from Promising PS4 Gothic Horror Vampyr Leaks
Bram stoked
Select press recently received a behind closed doors look at PlayStation 4 gothic horror Vampyr, but fans weren't given any new gameplay footage to feast on. Fortunately, a few precious seconds of off-screen action from the upcoming role-playing release have leaked online – though the quality's not especially great. There's a...
News The Division's PS4 Trophies Touch Down in Manhattan
New York, New York
The Division may be out next week, but considering Ubisoft's decision to delay review codes until launch day, no one's really got hands-on time with the final version yet. Fortunately, the New York-based shooter's Trophies have emerged online, giving us a little something to talk about prior to launch. In truth, this looks like a...
Push Rewind No Man's Sky, PS4 Firmware Update 3.50, Uncharted 4 Delay
Heavy Rain PS4 review, podcast, and more
And thus concludes a pretty packed week in the PlayStation Nation, where we finally got some hands-on time with No Man's Sky, witnessed another Uncharted 4: A Thief's End delay, and finally got some firm information on PlayStation 4 firmware update v3.50. You may need a lie down after this week's Push Rewind...
Saturday5th Mar 2016
News Street Fighter V Seems to Have Flopped Pretty Freakin' Hard
Knock out
Street Fighter V got off to a shoddy start in the UK sales charts, and did similarly sucky in its home nation of Japan. However, we'd secretly been hoping that it would find its feet on the PlayStation Store, but that doesn't appear to be the case. In fact, the mechanically m
Giveaway The Gods Deem You Worthy of a Free PS4 SMITE Beta Code
Claim your complimentary code here
We've already got one recovering SMITE addict on the Push Square team, but if you're wondering what all of the fuss is about, then we're here to give you a chance to try the mythological MOBA for yourself. We've got 4,000 PlayStation 4 beta codes to giveaway, courtesy of Hi-Rez Studios. Half of the vouchers are for...
News Street Fighter V's Big March Update Will Be Detailed Next Week
The real fight begins
Street Fighter V is getting its first big update at some point this month - and we'll be getting all of the details next week, Capcom has revealed. "We will have a major news drop next week on what modes are coming, additional bug fixes and more, so stay tuned!" it teased on its official blog. Supposedly, March's update will...
News PS4 Exclusive Nioh's Looking Sharp in New Gameplay
Sword and yield
Well, then – this looks good. Nioh was announced a little while ago for the PlayStation 4, but now publisher Koei Tecmo's uploaded almost six minutes of gameplay footage from last year's behind closed doors presentation at the Tokyo Game Show. And it's looking really rather excellent, isn't it? We hate to be lazy and bring up the...
Soapbox Why Do We Treat Gaming Like a Chore?
Work, work, work
I've got to finish it otherwise I'll never clear my backlog. Recognise that? In this instance, 'it' doesn't refer to an important project or a piece of school work – but a game instead. Some of you won't have uttered a sentence like that, but I'd wager that there'll be more of you that have than haven't. The fact is that many of...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 108
The big question
A week of experimentation concludes with something very familiar – it's WAYP time. For those of you who are near – we could probably use a recap every over 100 issues – this is the article where we all come together to discuss what we're planning to play over the course of the weekend. Are you sitting comfortably? Then let's...
Friday4th Mar 2016
Cold bore
The stealth genre is one that's often hard to get right in a game. It has to have a balance of patience and action, combat and hiding, and – most importantly – it has to be open and varied. Somehow, Alekhine's Gun fails at all of these things, missing the mark more than a Stormtrooper after drinking five cans of Red Bull. Set during...
News The Uncharted 4 Beta Is Now Live on PS4
Weekender
If you don't have any strict gaming sessions planned for this weekend, you may want to settle into some Uncharted 4: A Thief's End multiplayer. You can download the game's open beta from the PlayStation Store right now for free, and you don't need a PlayStation Plus subscription to play it. With any luck, the servers will stay stable over...
Game of the Month Top 4 PlayStation Games of February 2016
Zombies, anime, street fighters, and monsters of a digital kind
February's Game of the Month vote wasn't an easy one, as three separate titles found themselves tied for our prestigious award at one point – but we got there in the end. While the month itself won't be remembered for its blockbuster releases, it's safe to say that it was actually a...
News No Man's Sky's PS4 Box Art Is So Beautiful You'll Want the Blu-ray
One for the shelf
It always seemed certain that No Man's Sky would receive a retail release, but Sony confirmed as much this week, stating that the ambitious outing will be available on Blu-ray in Europe and North America. However, if we're going to point out bad box art – DOOM's atrocious artwork immediately springs to mind – then we should...
News PlayStation Vue Price Cuts May Convince You to Cut the Cable
Don't tell Jim Carrey
Sony's still plugging away at PlayStation Vue, the online television service which it hopes will convince you to cut your cable subscription. Writing on the PlayStation Blog this week, the platform holder announced that it will dropping the price of each of its membership tiers by $10 per month, meaning that the cheapest option...
News This Guy Won $1 Million Playing The Elder Scrolls Online
Lucky bugger
You may recall that back in December we reported on a big opportunity for players of The Elder Scrolls Online: Tamriel Unlimited. Basically, if you hopped online for a spot of adventuring over a certain period, you'd be automatically entered into a prize draw to win $1 million. A tempting proposal indeed. And hey, someone's only gone...
News Hooray, Star Ocean 5's English Voices Don't Sound Too Bad
Stop and listen
As teased yesterday, Star Ocean 5: Integrity and Faithlessness' first English-voiced trailer has hit the 'net, and thankfully, the cast seem to do a pretty decent job. That said, if you're looking for brand new footage, you won't find it here - this is actually just a localised version of a previous gameplay and cutscene trailer that...
Push Share What PS4 Screenshots Have You Been Sharing? - Issue 9
Sharing the love
We're only on Issue 9 of bi-weekly feature Push Share, but writing this cheeky little introduction is already becoming difficult. Reviewer Simon Fitzgerald won the majority of votes last time thanks to his questionable Fallout 4 pic, but who will take the crown this week? As always, we've got a selection of rad, hip, and cool...
Thursday3rd Mar 2016
News No Man's Sky Scores a Stunning PS4 Special Edition
Buy, buy, buy
No Man's Sky is, without doubt, one of the most important PlayStation 4 games of the year, so it should come as no surprise that Sony's lining up a Blu-ray release for the console exclusive. Similarly obvious is that the organisation's plotting a special edition for the space-faring sim, which will include a comic book outlining some...
Hands On PS4's No Man's Sky Is Gorgeous, Ginormous, and Potentially Great
Thirty minutes in Hello Games' galaxy
Like all of the best brainiacs, the friendly folks at Hello Games are utterly insane. There's a mad glimmer in studio co-founder Sean Murray's eye as he explains that he's no longer able to see textured terrain in No Man's Sky without the mathematics shaping it. The amiable programmer – appearing endearingly...
News There Are Some Secret Features in PS4 Firmware Update v3.50
PSN down? Now you don't even need to Google it
Despite requests from Sony not to share any specific details regarding PlayStation 4 firmware update v3.50, the full feature list has... Well, inevitably leaked on Twitter. And there's much more to the system software overhaul than the ability to receive friend notifications and to appear offline. In...
News Hey Look, It's a PS4 Remaster Collection No One Asked For
Back from the dead
We remember when Dead Island was a thing before Dying Light came along and made the franchise look like a beta test. Both the original and its sequel, Dead Island: Riptide, weren't terrible games, but we wouldn't say that they're worthy of a PlayStation 4 remastered collection, either. But with titles like Prototype getting...
Henk on a second
If we had a dollar for every platformer that's passed through the venerable doors of the Push Square Towers in the last few years, we probably wouldn't be writing about games on the Internet anymore. Instead, we'd be sitting on a private island somewhere, sipping on a liquid gold martini served to us in a solid gold martini goblet...
News Dead or Alive Xtreme 3's New Trailer Is Even More Unsafe for Work Than the Last
How low can you go
We've seen more than enough of Dead or Alive Xtreme 3 to know that it's not afraid of being a bit, er, risqué, and we dare say that its latest trailer is the most shameless example of that yet. Five minutes of fun in the sun await, but for God's sake, make sure that no one sees you watching this at work. Okay, so we honestly...
News No Man's Sky Has a Confirmed Release Date on PS4
The universe awaits
No Man's Sky is a real game that we've actually played, but the good news doesn't end there. Coinciding with today's previews, Sony has revealed the game's confirmed PlayStation 4 release date, and thankfully, it doesn't end in 2017. The time has come to whip out those marker pens and highlight the 21st June and 24th June on...
News Don't Like DOOM's Crap Box Art? You Can Vote for a Better Design
Blown away
So, DOOM's box art is shite. We've said it, you've probably said it, and the Internet seemed to ramble about the issue for days on end – but now, there's a beacon of hope. The official DOOM Twitter account wants you to vote on a reverse cover for the upcoming shooter, and there are two available options. Option A is a bit arty, but...
News PS4 Firmware Update 3.50 Beta Codes Are Being Sent Out
Hard hat time
Check your emails – we'll totally wait. As promised, Sony's sending out beta codes for PlayStation 4 firmware update v3.50, so if you've been selected, you should have heard back from the platform holder by now. Remember, while there is some risk involved with unfinished software like this, you'll be able to roll back your system...
News Get Your First Look at PS4, PS3 JRPG Star Ocean 5 in English Tomorrow
Star power
Are we all ready for some more Star Ocean 5: Integrity and Faithlessness, then? We've known for a while that the game's coming West later this year, but we're yet to see any English media. Fortunately, that's going to change tomorrow, as the title's brand new Twitter account has revealed that the first English trailer is incoming. Now we...
News Mass Effect Andromeda's Main Character Looks like a Mass Effect Character
Shiny new artwork from BioWare's latest
It's been a while since we posted some desperate Mass Effect: Andromeda news, so we thought we'd go ahead and share some shiny new renders of the game's main character, who's apparently called Pathfinder. While the renders provide our best look yet at the protagonist, the design comes as no surprise...
Push Square Podcast is born
You spoke – and we listened. We're very happy to announce the birth of the Push Square Podcast, hosted by our resident duo of Bens. Ben Potter, who you'll certainly recognise from our video section – the basket case responsible for our cracking Game of the Month flicks – and Ben Tarrant, who's been reviewing with us...
News Sony: We're in Position to Make 2016 the Most Successful Year in PlayStation History
PS4 sales surpass three million units in the UK
Another day, another milestone. This time, the PlayStation 4 has apparently surpassed three million units in the UK. The news comes courtesy of British trade magazine MCV, who cite UK retailers quoting GfK figures. Apparently, the platform surpassed the noteworthy install base sum all the way back in...
News Faith Flaunts Her Fists and Feet in Mirror's Edge Catalyst PS4 Trailer
You go, girl
The weakest element of the original Mirror's Edge was its combat – particularly when it forced you to stop running and pick up a gun. Fortunately, it looks like that aspect of sequel Mirror's Edge Catalyst has been given ample attention, as we see protagonist Faith sprinting through the title's clinical districts in a new gameplay...
News PS4 MOBA Paragon Promises No Pay-to-Win Microtransactions
Early access begins this month
It should be expected, but it's nice to hear all the same: upcoming PlayStation 4 console exclusive MOBA Paragon promises that it won't have any pay-to-win elements. Its playable heroes will be free, and if you do decide to splash some cash, you'll only be able to purchase purely cosmetic items that have no bearing on...
News China's First PS4 Game Seems Rather Relaxing
No need to be Koi
These days, there's a game for just about every occasion. Whether you're up for blasting evil aliens or solving quirky puzzles, the PlayStation 4's library has a lot of variety - and the flood of new digital titles just never seems to end. China's getting in on the action now, too, with Tianjin based developer Oasis Games bringing...
Live By Zeus' Beard! Watch Us Play SMITE on PS4
MOBA madness
We're goin' friggin' mental here at the figurative Push Square Towers, rolling out podcasts and video clips shot straight from… Well, Sammy's kitchen. But why stop there? We'll be streaming SMITE gameplay live on our YouTube channel this evening, so check back at 21:00PM UK time to watch him play. Don't worry if you can't catch the...
Weirdness Japanese Telly Has No Idea Who Shuhei Yoshida Is
They know he likes Space Invaders, though
Shuhei Yoshida, the affable executive in charge of Sony's Worldwide Studios, is one of the most high-profile names in games, but Japanese television doesn't have a clue who he is. The suit recently attended an exhibit about the history of video games, and was interviewed by a show called Mezamashi TV...
Wednesday2nd Mar 2016
News Uncharted 4 Has Been Delayed Again, and We're Not Even Kidding
We wish we were
Want to hear a joke that's not funny anymore? Uncharted 4: A Thief's End has been delayed again. It's not funny because we're being deadly serious – and so is Sony. So serious, in fact, that Sony Computer Entertainment America president and CEO Shawn 'Crash Bandicoot t-shirt' Layden has personally posted the news on the official...
Weirdness Someone Turned the Silent Hills Sampler into a Short Movie
And it's great
People want Silent Hills really bad. There's zero chance of that ever happening now that Hideo Kojima has left Konami, of course, but there's hope that the project could live on in spirit – perhaps as part of the auteur's inaugural PlayStation 4 exclusive. And to help encourage that to happen, a talented group of film makers have...
News You Won't Be Reading Any The Division Reviews on Launch Day
Shot down
Some people won't be happy about this, but we're not really sure how else it could work. In a public post on its official blog, Ubisoft has outlined what we can all expect from Tom Clancy's The Division on launch day. The gist of it is that you won't be reading any reviews before the game releases on the 8th March. The main reason for...
Poll Are You Happy with PS4 Firmware Update 3.50?
Yay or nay?
Sony detailed PlayStation 4 firmware update v3.50 this week, revealing its codename – Musashi, for those curious – and the list of features that it will introduce. Chief among them is the ability to turn on friend notifications and appear offline – but it also includes improved party functionality, better event scheduling, support...
News Sony Touts Great Games for Great Prices in New EU PSN Sale
Assassin's Creed, Far Cry, Resident Evil, and more
Another week, another slew of discounts on the European PlayStation Store. This time around, deals are focussed on a large number of Ubisoft offerings with some Resident Evil and Alien: Isolation thrown in for good measure. It's not the best selection that we've ever seen, but it's by no means bad...
News EA Is Making an Absolute Killing from Microtransactions
Ka-ching
Additional digital content is a big part of business for many a publisher these days. For more niche titles, for example, premium DLC offerings are a good way to rack up some extra dosh, while blockbusters often use DLC packs and season passes to find more success after launch. Okay, so that's a pretty simplistic way of looking at things -...
News PS4 Continues to Smash Sales Records
This time Down Under
While the PlayStation 4's sales aren't as much of a surprise as they once were, it's worth remembering that the system is still smashing sales records around the globe. The latest set of data reveals that Sony's new-gen system accounted for 59 per cent of all home console hardware sales in Australia last year, outselling its...
News Mass Effect Andromeda Will Enter PS4's Mass Relay Next Year
Drell, there it is
You won't be cooing over Krogans this Christmas, as EA Games has quietly let slip that Mass Effect Andromeda will release sometime next year instead. Speaking at the Morgan Stanley Technology, Media, and Telecom Conference, suit Blake Jorgensen mentioned that the title will release during the quarter spanning January 2017 through...
News Japanese Sales Charts: Unimpressive Software Numbers Can't Stop PS4
Sony sticks to the top
There's not really too much to say about the latest Japanese hardware and software charts, but we'll be damned if we're going to miss out on this weekly article. Starting on the software side of things, the top 20 was bombarded by the new Kamen Rider game, which is available on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 3, and Vita, but...
Store Update 1st March 2016 (North America)
Plenty to pick from
This week's North American PlayStation Store update included a mighty clanger, teasing that pre-orders would open for No Man's Sky later this week. That information's since been removed, but the billion other releases included in the plaza's latest re-stock haven't. There's so much to get through we're not even going to rattle...
News Expect Plenty of God Eater: Resurrection and Rage Burst News Leading Up to Release
A veritable feast
It's been a long time coming, but God Eater is finally coming West later this year. The news was met with a lot of enthusiasm from potential players in North America and Europe, and it seems as though the people behind the franchise are just as excited to see their property branch out. In a short new developer diary, producer...
Tuesday1st Mar 2016
News No Man's Sky Will Carry An Intergalactic Entry Fee on PS4
Indie darling will seemingly cost $59.99
Well, then – after the hullabaloo surrounding The Witness' price, this is going to be mighty interesting. Sony temporarily teased that No Man's Sky will be available for pre-order from the North American PlayStation Store starting Thursday – and the game will apparently cost you $59.99. That's the same...
News PS4 Firmware Update 3.50 Adds Friend Notifications and Offline Status
Still no folders, though
Sony's outlined some of the key new features that will be made available as part of PlayStation 4 firmware update v3.50. The system software overhaul – codenamed Musashi – will bring with it a slew of improvements and additions, including online friend notifications and the ability to appear offline so that you're not...
Run.exe
"The Grid. A digital frontier." The iconic opening lines to TRON: Legacy, but come on, who doesn't think of that when they hear TRON these days? Something of a stealth release, TRON RUN/r is a runner-style game akin to those that you typically find on smartphone devices. The most notable difference between those and this console release,...
News Your Free PlayStation Plus Games Are Available Now
The moment all ISPs hate
If you're looking for something new to play but don't have any money, then quit your fretting: the full selection of March PlayStation Plus freebies are available now – in Europe, at least. Those of you in North America may have to be patient until the PlayStation Store updates a little later in the evening, but you...
News You Won't Need PlayStation Plus to Play Uncharted 4 This Weekend
Beta believe it
We all knew confirmation was coming, and now it's official: there's going to be an open Uncharted 4: A Thief's End multiplayer beta this weekend. We've already gone over the details - which you can read through here - but there's one more nice surprise to be shared, at least, if you're not a fan of Sony's premium service. Naughty...
News Sherlock Holmes: The Devil's Daughter on PS4 Proves That London's a Hell Hole
Holmes to roast
London's awesome – well, when you don't find yourself stuck on the tube during rush hour standing next to a guy who smells of sour cream Pringles. This is not the exact circumstance that Sherlock Holmes finds himself in, but forthcoming sequel The Devil's Daughter will clearly be taking Baker's Street's best detective to some dark...
News The Division's Launch Trailer Is Just as Predictable as You'd Expect
Best game ever, says website
We all love a good rant here at Push Square, and this editor's gone off on one after watching the latest trailer for Tom Clancy's The Division. Is it a bad video? Not particularly, but it's just so bloody predictable. Website quotes saying that it's the best thing since sliced bread: check. Grizzled military type...
News Broforce's PS4 Launch Trailer Shows Why It's a PlayStation Plus Winner
Freedom fighters
Maybe you didn't vote for it, maybe you'll never play it - but we want you to at least give Broforce's PlayStation 4 launch trailer a look. The video's a bit like a Saturday morning cartoon opening, but with way more guts, death, and explosions. Okay, so it's not the most elegant trailer that we've ever seen, but it's at least got...
News Hmmm, Street Fighter V Came Close to Having Super Realistic Graphics
Ryu serious?
We don't know about you, but when we picture Street Fighter these days, we don't just think about that time we got beaten up in our very first ranked match - we see vibrant colours and a lot of style. Street Fighter V is perhaps the most stylish entry in the series, but according to Japanese publication Game Spark, it didn't always look...
Store Update 1st March 2016 (Europe)
XL edition
It's a big, big, big week on the European PlayStation Store this time, with everything from Heavy Rain through to Ironcast up for grabs. Other arrivals include Gunscape, Mortal Kombat XL, new Assassin's Creed Syndicate DLC, and much, much more. PS4 Games: Ninja Senki DX 29th February Pinball Arcad
News Shikamaru Is the Star of Naruto Storm 4's First DLC Pack
A new scenario, costume, and combination techniques
The first downloadable content pack for Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 4 is out later this month, and a brand new trailer tells you exactly what you can expect from the add-on, which will be priced at $9.99 in North America. Of course, it'll come at no extra cost if you've already nabbed...
