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January2021
News Madden NFL 21 Makes Some Adjustments to Franchise Mode
Pick six
Back when Madden NFL 21 was under the microscope last year, EA Sports promised that it was committed to improving the popular Franchise Mode over the course of the season. Now as we near the NFL playoffs, the developer is rolling out a major update for the title that will make some minor but appreciated tweaks to the campaign. The headl
News David Jaffe Has 'Zero Knowledge' on Cross-Gen God of War: Ragnarok
Series creator clarifies comments
Ah, the eternal question: will Sony release God of War: Ragnarok on the PlayStation 4 as well as the PlayStation 5? Our opinion: buckle yourselves in for a cross-gen sequel, folks – but until Sony officially clarifies, it’s all just speculation. That’s what series creator David Jaffe was also doing on a...
News King of Fighters XIV Ultimate Edition Includes All DLC, Out Now on PS4 in Europe
20th in North America
SNK has gone ahead and announced King of Fighters XIV Ultimate Edition for PS4. Available digitally through the PlayStation Store, this edition of the 2016 brawler includes all the DLC characters and costumes that were released post-launch. That's eight new fighters (for a total of 58) and ten outfits. It also comes with ten...
News Dreams Improves DreamSurfing Menu with More Playlists Featuring Quality Creations
Curating, creating
Dreams is all about its community and the things they make. As a result, the quality of experiences does vary pretty wildly. If you're looking to find the cream of the crop, the DreamSurfing menu has done a pretty good job of highlighting the right stuff, but one or two lists were filled with meme levels and other low effort...
Guide New PS5, PS4 Games This Week (4th January to 10th January)
A slow start
What new PS5 and PS4 games are releasing in physical retailers and as part of the PlayStation Store update this week? Expect a slow start to the year for the next ten days or so, with nothing of note scheduled. For a full list of all new PS5 game release dates in 2021 and all new PS4 game release dates in 2021, click through the links...
Guide Is It Worth Buying a PS4 in 2021?
Everything you need to know about purchasing a PlayStation 4
Is it worth buying a PS4 in 2021? Sony’s former flagship console was replaced at the tail-end of 2020 by the newer PlayStation 5, but the company has stressed that the PlayStation 4 will remain a pivotal part of its plan moving forwards. That means it’s committed to continued software...
News Cyberpunk 2077 Dev Debunks Widespread Rumour of the Game's 'No Man's Sky Style Comeback'
Let's all calm down
A few weeks back, someone claiming to have close ties to the development of Cyberpunk 2077 published a lengthy post on GameFAQs. Supposedly, the author wanted to share their knowledge of the game's current situation, as well as CD Projekt Red's plans for its future. The post ended up on
News King of Fighters XV's Big Reveal Has Been Delayed
Was meant to happen today
Before the holidays, SNK announced that it would finally be showing King of Fighters XV off to the world in January 2021. The big reveal was scheduled for today — that's the 6th January — but the company's hit the brakes at the last minute. "Today’s announcement of KOF XV and SAMURAI SHODOWN’s Season Pass 3 which...
News UK Schools Suggesting PS4 for Home Learning During Lockdown
For families who don't have enough computers to go around
While it’s easy to joke about pupils using the latest global lockdowns to binge on Fortnite, the reality is that kids are missing out on key education due to the ongoing pandemic. This puts extra pressure on parents, who not only have to ensure that their children are able to learn from...
News Sci-Fi Shooter Outriders Delayed to April, Free Demo Coming Next Month
Ride it out
Square Enix's upcoming sci-fi looter shooter, Outriders, has been delayed. The game, which features otherworldly weaponry and superhuman abilities on an alien world, was initially slated for 2nd February. Now, it's been pushed back to 1st April 2021. The news comes from a post on the game's official social channels. Developer People Can...
News Sony Wins the Most Game of the Year Awards for Third Consecutive Year
Hat trick
Game of the Year is a subjective thing, at the end of the day. This author thought The Last of Us: Part II was the best game of 2020; fellow Push Square editor Stephen Tailby felt it was Dreams. They’re both great games, it all comes down to a matter of opinion. Nevertheless, the general consensus is that Sony has been on a roll these...
News Call of Duty: Warzone Nerfs the Gun Players Have Been Complaining About
DMR 14 getting toned down
Update: Well, that was fast. An update for Call of Duty: Warzone is rolling out now, nerfing the controversial DMR 14 along with the other weapons outlined below. Here's the official update intel from Raven Software: No messing around from the US-based studio. Original Story: There was no shortage of conversation about...
News Hitman 3 Will Have Dark Souls-Esque Persistent Shortcuts to Discover
Make a killing in record time
In the end, everything is Dark Souls. Well, not really, but the FromSoftware series really has been hugely influential. Even Hitman 3, due for release in a few short weeks, has a new feature that's prominent in those tough action RPGs. A key aspect of the level design in From's games is the idea of shortcuts, and it's...
News PS4 Hidden Gem Slay the Spire Is Being Adapted Into a Board Game
Another reason to bring it up
Slay the Spire is a great video game. Granted, a rogue-like deck builder doesn't sound too appealing written down, but in practice, it's a fantastic, addictive title that's all about synergies, finding that golden combo of cards that allows you to flatten enemies. Throw in randomly generated elements and you have a game...
News Once Again, Japanese PlayStation Hardware Sales Have Fans Talking
Here weeb go again
There’s been a lot of talk about PlayStation sales in Japan recently, and that point of discussion looks set to continue as 2021 gets underway. Hardware sales statistics released by Famitsu – and compiled by ResetEra – reveal that in 2020, for the first time since 1994, cumulative Pla
Feature Our Most Anticipated PS5, PS4 Games of 2021
All the best
One quick glance at the current release schedule for 2021 suggests that this could be another bumper year for PlayStation — but which games have us especially excited? We've gathered the Push Square editorial team to tell us all about their hot picks for the year ahead. Sammy Barker, Editor: I can roll my R’s in real-life, so...
News PS Now January 2021 Update Adds BioShock Remasters, The Crew 2, Frostpunk, More
Surviving Mars too
Update: Sony has now confirmed January 2021's additions to the PS Now service via a PlayStation Blog post. As well as revealing those PS4 titles now part of your membership, it also states The Crew 2 will be available to download and play until 5th July 2021. The BioShock remasters, Frostpunk, and
News Ghost of Tsushima's 60FPS Boost on PS5 Is Simple But Super Effective
Digital Foundry takes a look
The tech heads over at Digital Foundry have taken the time to examine Ghost of Tsushima on PS5. The PS4 exclusive doesn't have a full 'upgrade' on Sony's current-gen system, but a relatively simple performance boost gives it a serious edge, as detailed in the video that we've embedded above. Putting the game through its...
Guide Maneater Guide: Tips, Tricks, and All Collectibles
How to succeed as a shark in Maneater on PS5 and PS4
Maneater is a PS5 and PS4 open world action RPG where you take control of a blood-thirsty shark and wreak havoc on the otherwise serene seas of fictional fishing town, Port Clovis. We thoroughly enjoyed the game and awarded it a respectable 7/10 in both our Maneater PS5 review and Maneater PS4...
Guide Maneater: All Fawtick Bayou Collectibles
All Nutrient Caches, Landmarks, and License Plates in Fawtick Bayou
Where are all Fawtick Bayou collectibles in Maneater? How do you find all Nutrient Caches, Landmarks, and License Plates in Fawtick Bayou? As part of our Maneater guide, we're going to reveal the locations of all collectibles in Fawtick Bayou. All Fawtick Bayou Collectibles in...
Guide Maneater: All Crawfish Bay Collectibles
All Nutrient Caches and License Plates in Crawfish Bay
Where are all Crawfish Bay collectibles in Maneater? How do you find all Nutrient Caches and License Plates in Crawfish Bay? As part of our Maneater guide, we're going to reveal the locations of all collectibles in Crawfish Bay. All Crawfish Bay Collectibles in Maneater: Did you find all...
Guide Maneater: All The Gulf Collectibles
All Nutrient Caches, Landmarks, and License Plates in The Gulf
Where are all The Gulf collectibles in Maneater? How do you find all Nutrient Caches, Landmarks, and License Plates in The Gulf? As part of our Maneater guide, we're going to reveal the locations of all collectibles in The Gulf. All The Gulf Collectibles in Maneater:
Guide Maneater: All Caviar Key Collectibles
All Nutrient Caches, Landmarks, and License Plates in Caviar Key
Where are all Caviar Key collectibles in Maneater? How do you find all Nutrient Caches, Landmarks, and License Plates in Caviar Key? As part of our Maneater guide, we're going to reveal the locations of all collectibles in Caviar Key. All Caviar Key Collectibles in Maneater:
Guide Maneater: All Prosperity Sands Collectibles
All Nutrient Caches, Landmarks, and License Plates in Prosperity Sands
Where are all Prosperity Sands collectibles in Maneater? How do you find all Nutrient Caches, Landmarks, and License Plates in Prosperity Sands? As part of our Maneater guide, we're going to reveal the locations of all collectibles in Prosperity Sands. All Prosperity Sands...
Guide Maneater: All Sapphire Bay Collectibles
All Nutrient Caches, Landmarks, and License Plates in Sapphire Bay
Where are all Sapphire Bay collectibles in Maneater? How do you find all Nutrient Caches, Landmarks, and License Plates in Sapphire Bay? As part of our Maneater guide, we're going to reveal the locations of all collectibles in Sapphire Bay. All Sapphire Bay Collectibles in Maneater:...
Guide Maneater: All Golden Shores Collectibles
All Nutrient Caches, Landmarks, and License Plates in Golden Shores
Where are all Golden Shores collectibles in Maneater? How do you find all Nutrient Caches, Landmarks, and License Plates in Golden Shores? As part of our Maneater guide, we're going to reveal the locations of all collectibles in Golden Shores. All Golden Shores Collectibles in...
Guide Maneater: All Dead Horse Lake Collectibles
All Nutrient Caches, Landmarks, and License Plates in Dead Horse Lake
Where are all Dead Horse Lake collectibles in Maneater? How do you find all Nutrient Caches, Landmarks, and License Plates in Dead Horse Lake? As part of our Maneater guide, we're going to reveal the locations of all collectibles in Dead Horse Lake. All Dead Horse Lake...
News 13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim Sells Over 300,000 Copies, Deserves a Lot More
Get in the robot
Gorgeous story-driven strategy title 13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim has sold more than 300,000 copies worldwide. That's according to publisher Atlus, following the game's Western launch on PS4 in September last year. It hit Japan long before that, back in November 2019. We don't always get sales updates for more niche titles, so the fact...
News January 2021 PS Plus Games Are Available to Download Now
Jaws has arrived
January 2021's healthy selection of free PlayStation Plus titles are available to download from the PlayStation Store right now, making three more games accessible to you on PlayStation 5, and two on PlayStation 4. Maneater headlines the month's selection with a native PS5 version while Greedfall and Shadow of the Tomb Raider can be...
News PS4 Console Production Reduced to Just One Model in Japan
PS4 Slim is the sole survivor
Following rumours over the past couple of days, Sony has now confirmed its production of PlayStation 4 systems for the Japanese market has all but ceased. The Japanese giant will now manufacturer and sell just the 500GB PS4 Slim model in a Jet Black colour for the region, meaning the likes of the PS4 Pro and other base...
News PS Store January Sale Refresh Adds Even More PS5, PS4 Deals
Mortal Kombat! WRC! 13 Sentinels!
Sony had promised a refresh for the PlayStation Store holiday sale later this week, but that slate of PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 price drops actually appear to have arrived two days early. A new batch of deals has been added to the January sale, bringing further discounts to those who managed to get their hands...
Random Cyberpunk 2077 Fans are Finding and Restoring Cut Romance Options Still Buried in the Game
No Tell Motel
Cyberpunk 2077 has a lot of cut content, and since the game's release last month, some fans have been hard at work digging up all kinds of stuff. Loads of scrapped missions, locations, and items are all still buried in the game's code, but it's the cut romance options that have really got people talking. Prior to launch, CD Projekt...
Guide Upcoming PS5, PS4 Games for January and February 2021
Hitman! Outriders! Riders Republic!
Happy new year! It's time to look ahead to another year in gaming, and 2021 looks like it could be another good one. For PlayStation 4 and PS5, things are starting fairly quietly, however. In January and February, there aren't too many new releases, but among them are some sure-fire winners. Below, we've outlined...
Poll What's Your Most Anticipated PS5, PS4 Game of 2021?
Let the hype begin
If you're reading this article, then congratulations on making it to 2021. The current state of the world aside, this is set to be another good year for games, with a load of high profile titles promising a release date over the next 12 months. Of course, 2021 will also be the PS5's first full year on the market, and we can't wait...
News First Immortals Fenyx Rising DLC Listed for Late January Release
No confirmation from Ubisoft yet
Eagle-eyed Twitter users have spotted a new listing on the Nintendo eShop that states the first piece of DLC for the fairly good Immortals Fenyx Rising is right around the corner. The expansion titled A New God is slated for release on 21st January 2021 — the first of three major post-launch drops planned by...
Reminder This Is Your Last Chance to Claim December 2020's PS Plus Games
Last Christmas
Just a quick reminder: today (that's the 4th January, 2021) is your last chance to grab December 2020's PlayStation Plus games. In case you missed it, or you've forgotten, the lineup includes Worms Rumble on PS5, alongside Just Cause 4 and Rocket Arena on PS4. If you're a PS Plus subscriber, remember to add them to your library before...
News ANNO: Mutationem Gets PS5 Version, Now Releasing Q3 2021
Won't launch until "it's ready"
One day we'll get the spelling of ANNO: Mutationem correct on our first go. Hopefully in time for the PlayStation 5 version at least, now confirmed to be a thing by developer Thinking Stars. It'll arrive alongside the last-gen editions in the third quarter of 2021, which represents a delay for the team using Sony's...
News Ys IX: Monstrum Nox Playable Demo Out Now on PS5, PS4
Monster mash
Upcoming action RPG Ys IX: Monstrum Nox just got a playable demo out of the blue on PS4 (and PS5 through backwards compatibility). It's available to download right now from the PlayStation Store, weighing in at 4.9GB. A bit of background: Ys IX is the latest instalment in Falcom's long running series. The previous title, Ys VIII:...
News Secret NieR Automata Cheat Code Skips the Entire Game
Time saver
NieR Automata is famous – perhaps, even, infamous – for requiring multiple completions in order to unlock its “true” ending. What if you don’t have time to put in the legwork, though? Well, notorious video game hacktivist Lance McDonald – who’s best known for reverse engineering Bloodborne to make it run at 60...
News UK Sales Charts: Cyberpunk 2077 Out of the Top 10 in Quiet Week for Games Retail
Waiting on those January sales
A new year has begun, but one thing remains a constant: the UK's physical games chart. The very last week of 2020 — that is, the week everyone spent inside eating chocolate for breakfast — was unsurprisingly a quiet week for boxed game sales. Most software saw a downward trend; FIFA 21 is in second place after a 55...
Game of the Year Best PS5, PS4 RPG of 2020
Stat attack
We love RPGs. You love RPGs. Everyone loves a good RPG, and 2020 just so happened to be a fantastic year for them. No matter whether they were rereleases packed full of new content or brand new experiences that took established franchises in new directions, there really was something for everyone. However, we simply have to work out what...
Poll Are You Happy with Your PS Plus Games for January 2021?
Plus or minus?
Ah, the start of a brand new year, and we all know what that means: another 12 months of bitter PlayStation Plus disappointment! Just kidding — we're cynical, but we're not that cynical. Anyway, January's PS Plus games have been announced, and as always, we want to know what you think. In case you missed the reveal, subscribers are...
Soapbox Kentucky Route Zero Was a Game Made Specifically For Me
And I will never be able to thank Cardboard Computer enough
Editor's Note: This article contains some spoilers for Kentucky Route Zero's story. The music slowly falls away. The camera pulls out. Let me just wipe my face. Are those tears? The horses have been buried and the funeral is over. While this may not have been the closing moment of...
Game of the Year Push Square Readers' Top 10 PS5, PS4 Games of 2020
As voted by you
Okay, we've all had our say here on Push Square — now it's your turn. Our Game of the Year coverage is about done, but we can't forget about our lovely readers. Let's go through what you guys and gals think are 2020's best PlayStation games. As we do every year, we presented you lot with a poll in order to determine your favourite...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 357
New year hangover
Nope, we definitely didn't forget about the latest episode of WAYP as the new year rolls around. No siree! This article most certainly was not hastily put together to ensure our incredibly hot streak continues. Anyway, after hundreds upon hundreds of issues, you definitely know the drill by now. What games are you playing in order...
Game of the Year Best PSVR Game of 2020
Headset highlights
Let's be honest with ourselves: 2020 has not been the best year for PlayStation VR. As Sony shifted its focus towards marketing the PlayStation 5, the Japanese giant's virtual reality headset received little love from first-party studios. Developers outside of Sony still had many multi-platform launches to boast of, but at this...
News Hitman 3 Is on Top of the World in New Gameplay Footage
Will you Dubai it?
Feast your eyes on the first five minutes from Hitman 3’s new Dubai mission, which kickstarts a new season of assassination from Danish developer IO Interactive. While there’s no time for any bloodshed in this brief clip, the studio is able to show off its engine, as Agent 47 infiltrates a skyscraper in the Middle-Eastern...
News PS Plus Free January 2021 PS5, PS4 Games Announced
Happy new year
January 2021's PlayStation Plus games have been revealed, kicking off a brand new year for Sony's subscription service. As has become the norm, users are getting one PS5 title alongside two PS4 games. For starters, Maneater is January's PS5 title. The human-eating shark simulator is also on PS4, but this is specifically the...
Round Up All Our Game of the Year Winners
All of the winners
And that just about concludes our Game of the Year coverage, although we’ve still got your community results to share tomorrow. Just in case you were too busy scoffing down mince pies and turkey sandwiches to read our coverage – no offence taken – then we’re going to round up our top ten countdown below. Word is this...
Game of the Year #1 - The Last of Us: Part II
Naughty Gods
Throughout the entirety of the PlayStation 4 generation, there was one consistency that propelled the console to rising head and shoulders above its competition. The quality of Sony's first-party output is tough to match these days, with early highlights like Bloodborne and Ratchet & Clank paving the way for genre-defining titles to...
News Guilty Gear Strive Starts 2021 With a New Character Trailer
Anji Mito returns
Fan-wielding muscleman Anji Mito is back for Guilty Gear Strive having skipped a number of previous entries in the series. As with every returning character that's been announced for Strive so far, Anji's been given a great looking makeover — but he still seems to carry the same rhythm and flow that veteran players will...
Game of the Year Best PS5, PS4 Indie Game of 2020
Independent marvels
The PlayStation 4 saw out its final year with some seriously heavy hitters from first-party studios, and then Sony's PlayStation 5 kickstarted a new generation with another batch of massive titles. Great stuff from the AAA scene, but it's always worth taking stock of what independent developers are putting out alongside those...
Game of the Year Robert's Top 5 PS5, PS4 Games of 2020
Royalty
Alongside our staff-voted Game of the Year awards, each of our writers have crafted their own personal lists, covering their top five PS5 and PS4 titles of 2020. Today, it's the turn of deputy editor Robert Ramsey. 5. The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel IV: It's crazy to think that the first Cold Steel game released just last year...
December2020
Feature 12 PS5, PS4 Predictions for 2021
Fortune teller
How can you possibly predict the unpredictable? 2020 has, for every person on the planet, been the most bizarre year imaginable – and now, as we look forward to 2021, it’s almost impossible to imagine what the future holds. The show must go on, nevertheless, and our annual PlayStation predictions are part of the New Year ritual...
Game of the Year #2 - Final Fantasy VII Remake
Hello, Cloud
Yep, it finally happened: 2020 was the year that we actually got a remake of Final Fantasy VII. Well, part of one, at least. It may not cover the full story, but Final Fantasy VII Remake wears its love for the original game like a badge of honour. It's as much a homage to the classic Japanese role-playing game as it is a reimagining —...
Game of the Year Best PS5, PS4 Story of 2020
More than a Telltale
For some, gameplay is the main tell of a quality video game. For others, story is king. A great narrative can be what pushes you through an otherwise dreary set of mechanics and systems, with the prospect of another plot twist on the horizon just enough to keep you going. And the best thing is that those very stories are only...
Game of the Year Liam's Top 5 PS5, PS4 Games of 2020
Simping for Dina
Alongside our staff-voted Game of the Year awards, each of our writers have crafted their own personal lists, covering their top five PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 titles of 2020. Today, it's the turn of senior staff writer Liam Croft. 5. Astro's Playroom: Who would have thought that a PS5 pack-in title would end up being one...
Game of the Year #3 - Ghost of Tsushima
A will unbroken
Developer Sucker Punch really went above and beyond with Ghost of Tsushima — a soaring samurai epic that sliced our expectations to pieces. This is an outstanding open world game, elevated by an excellent combat system and a distinct sense of style that classic Japanese cinema would be proud of. The story of Jin Sakai is a...
News PS5, PS4 Survive Xmas PlayStation Network Onslaught
Stayin' online
A huge shout out is owed to the PlayStation Network engineers who kept us playing happily over the holidays. While it’s been a while since Sony’s servers faced any serious outages, it’s always worth remembering that for some unlucky technicians, Christmas is the most challenging period of the year. With new PlayStation 5...
Game of the Year Stephen's Top 5 PS5, PS4 Games of 2020
Dreaming big
Alongside our staff-voted Game of the Year awards, each of our writers have crafted their own personal lists, covering their top five PlayStation 5 and PS4 titles of 2020. Today, it's the turn of associate editor Stephen Tailby. 5. Bugsnax: I was smitten with Bugsnax from the moment I saw its announcement trailer back in the summer...
Review Shadow of the Tomb Raider - Sloppy Story, Fun Puzzle Platforming
Bigger? Check. Better?
Republished on Wednesday 30th December, 2020: We're bringing this review back from the archives following the announcement of January 2021's PS Plus lineup. The original text follows. Lara Croft makes one last attempt to prove to us she has what it takes to become the Tomb Raider she is destined to be. Taking a backseat as a...
Review GreedFall - Spiders on the Cusp of RPG Greatness
Smooth sailing
Republished on Wednesday 30th December, 2020: We're bringing this review back from the archives following the announcement of January 2021's PS Plus lineup. The original text follows. Spiders has been busy this generation. The French developer has released two role-playing titles up to this point: Bound by Flame in 2014, and The...
Soapbox I Can't Keep Up with Service Games
Let it go
The way we play games is changing – or, at least, the way I play games is changing. Historically, I’ve always been a one-and-done player; from my collection of favourites, it’s only really the Shenmue saga that I’ve revisited multiple times. And, strangely, GUN – I’ve beaten the PlayStation 2 Western at least half-a-dozen times...
Game of the Year Sammy's Top 5 PS5, PS4 Games of 2020
Drama queen
Alongside our staff-voted Game of the Year awards, each of our writers have crafted their own personal lists, covering their top five PlayStation 5 and PS4 titles of 2020. Today, it's the turn of editor Sammy Barker. 5. Cyberpunk 2077: I’ve always appreciated The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt for the impact it had on the industry as a...
News UK Sales Charts: FIFA 21 Reclaims Top Spot, Cyberpunk 2077 in Eighth
Another 57% drop in sales
Assassin's Creed Valhalla couldn't continue its stint at the top of the UK sales charts as FIFA 21 takes first place for the week ending 26th December 2020. The top 10 list of the biggest physical sellers across the United Kingdom contains the usual suspects for the past seven days, with Ubisoft's Viking RPG slipping to...
Soapbox Did You Enjoy Astro's Playroom? Don't Skip Astro Bot Rescue Mission
PSVR platformer is top-notch
I remember, vividly, the review process for Astro Bot’s Rescue Mission. There were certain segments of the media, bound by embargo, who were bursting to talk about the PlayStation VR game. I actually recall one critic – I apologise, I can’t remember who – comparing the title on Twitter to Super Mario 64, in terms...
Game of the Year Jade's Top 5 PS5, PS4 Games of 2020
JRPG jamboree
Alongside our staff-voted Game of the Year awards, each of our writers have crafted their own personal lists, covering their top five PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 titles of 2020. Today, it's the turn of reviewer Jade Sayers. 5. Astro’s Playroom: The perfect game to see in the PS5 era with. Astro’s Playroom is exactly the...
Soapbox Rainbow Six: Siege Is My Favorite Shooter of All Time and I Hate It
A wretched hive of scum and villainy
The Push Square PlayStation 5 review of Rainbow Six: Siege went through quite a few changes. Originally a monstrously large article, the word count was trimmed by scaling back the amount of time I spent focusing on the game’s problems with cheating and toxicity. But I still have more to say on the subject. And...
Game of the Year #6 - Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2
Heaven is a half pipe
Activision has been on a bit of a roll with its retro remakes. After successfully bringing back Crash Bandicoot and Spyro the Dragon, the publisher was bound to dive into its back catalogue to pull out another sure-fire hit. Fortunately, among its dormant IP was a series named Tony Hawk's Pro Skater. These were more than just...
Game of the Year Jamie's Top 5 PS5, PS4 Games of 2020
Emotions running high
Alongside our staff-voted Game of the Year awards, each of our writers have crafted their own personal lists, covering their top five PlayStation 5 and PS4 titles of 2020. Today, it's the turn of retro specialist Jamie O'Neill. 5. Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales: My favourite part of Spider-Man: Miles Morales is the...
Game of the Year Top 10 PS5, PS4 Soundtracks of 2020
Greatest hits
The end of the year tends to bring with it lots of work. Lots of articles to write, lots of games to gush about. And one of the fun ones every year is our countdown of the best game music of the year. We'll be going over what we felt were the ten best soundtracks to grace a PlayStation console in 2020. 10. Vader Immortal: A Star Wars...
Living the dream
Media Molecule might only put out a game once in a blue moon, but when they're this innovative, the wait is completely worth it. After the success of its LittleBigPlanet series and the joyful Tearaway, the studio doubled down on its Play, Create, Share mantra. Dreams is no doubt the developer's most ambitious work, essentially...
Game of the Year Video Liam's Top 5 PS5, PS4 Games of 2020
For Tsushima
Alongside our staff-voted Game of the Year awards, each of our writers have crafted their own personal lists, covering their top five PlayStation 5 and PS4 titles of 2020. Today, it's the turn of video producer Liam Richardson. 5. Dreams: Confession time — I’ve yet to make a single game within Dreams. I know, pretty embarrassing...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 356
Season's gaming
Happy holidays, everyone! We know it probably wasn’t the same as usual, but we sincerely hope you had an enjoyable and, crucially, safe Christmas this year. Of course, with the big day over, it’s now time for you to relax – and also play some games. Sammy Barker, Editor: I’m just about wrapping up my stay in Night City...
Guide Best PS5, PS4 Boxing Day 2020 Deals
The biggest PlayStation savings on Boxing Day
What are the best PS5, PS4 Boxing Day 2020 deals? Once upon a time, the day after Christmas was the most important in the shopping calendar, but since Black Friday has exploded around the globe, its importance has lessened. Still, you'll no doubt be feeling flush if Santa brought you cash over Xmas, and...
Quiz Push Square's PlayStation Quiz of the Year 2020
Answering for everything that happened this year
Welcome to Push Square's PlayStation Quiz of the Year 2020. In this epic quiz, we're going to test your knowledge of the past 12 months. We'll be asking questions on some of the biggest, strangest, and most interesting stories of 2020 — all you have to do is fire up that memory of yours. From game...
Game of the Year #8 - Persona 5 Royal
Heart taker
Persona 5 Royal is proof that you can indeed improve upon (near) perfection. This greatly enhanced and expanded re-release of Persona 5 is a masterpiece — a refinement of an already standard-setting RPG. Its headline acts include a brand new playable character as well as an entirely fresh and final story chapter, but Royal's huge range...
Game of the Year John's Top 5 PS5, PS4 Games of 2020
Bah humbug
Alongside our staff-voted Game of the Year awards, each of our writers have crafted their own personal lists, covering their top five PlayStation 5 and PS4 titles of 2020. Today, it's the turn of reviewer John Cal McCormick. 5. Kentucky Route Zero: TV Edition: Ultimately, I found that I enjoyed Kentucky Route Zero most at the...
Guide New PS5, PS4 Games This Week (21st December to 27th December)
Override 2! Xmas!
What new PS5 and PS4 games are releasing in physical retailers and as part of the PlayStation Store update this week? It's the final week before Christmas, which means you probably shouldn't expect too many new titles, but Override 2: Super Mech League is due out just ahead of the holidays. For a full list of all new PS5 game...
Feature Amazing Dreams Creations You Need to See: Christmas Edition
A winter dreamscape
We're huge fans of Dreams here at Push Square Towers, but it's difficult to define what this PlayStation 4 exclusive is. With the possibilities almost limitless, the variety of experiences available within this title is ridiculous. There's no way everyone will have time to play everything. If you're simply looking for some of...
Game of the Year #9 - Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales
Miles high club
Insomniac Games has got this whole superhero thing figured out, hasn’t it? Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales doesn’t stray particularly far from its 2018 debut, but that doesn’t make it any less worthy of its position on our list. This is gaming comfort food of the best possible kind: an engaging coming of age tale starring...
Talking Point Which Free January 2021 PS Plus Games Do You Want?
A brand new year for PlayStation Plus
What’s the January 2021 PlayStation Plus lineup? When will the free January 2021 PS Plus games be announced? It's the first PS Plus update of a New Year, so Sony will surely want to start things off strongly. To be fair, the platform holder handed out almost $800 as part of the subscription in 2020, which is a...
Game of the Year Graham's Top 5 PS5, PS4 Games of 2020
The path to Kentucky
Alongside our staff-voted Game of the Year awards, each of our writers have crafted their own personal lists, covering their top five PlayStation 5 and PS4 titles of 2020. Today, it's the turn of reviewer Graham Banas. 5. Pistol Whip: I’ve been on record as having a particular soft spot for rhythm games in VR. But even...
News Cyberpunk 2077 Patch 1.06 Out Now on PS5, PS4, Promises Less Crashes on Consoles
Improved memory management
Cyberpunk 2077 patch 1.06 has just been deployed on PS4 (and PS5 through backwards compatibility). It's the game's second update in the space of a week, with this particular patch promising "improved memory management and stability" on consoles. In theory, this should result in fewer crashing issues — something that has...
Game of the Year #10 - The Pathless
Goodbye yellow brick road
Giant Squid sure went for it on its sophomore game, didn’t they? After debuting with ABZÛ, they somehow pushed the envelope even further, delivering the luscious open-world experience that is The Pathless. Evoking feelings in line with some all-time greats like Shadow of the Colossus, Giant Squid’s latest endeavour is...
News Christmas Comes Early to GTA Online
Deck the hauls
Christmas has come early to GTA Online this year, as it’s once again snowing in Southern San Andreas for the holidays. You’ll also find The Diamond & Casino Resort – as well as various other local Los Santos businesses – kitted out with festive decorations to celebrate the season. Oh, and if you login before 30th December,...
News These Unofficial PS Stores Put Sony's to Shame
Shop smart
Shopping the PS Store this holiday? You may as well give up on Sony’s official web-based effort, as it’s held together by Sellotape and Blu-Tack. And even if you own a spangly new PlayStation 5, then there’s a strong chance you won’t be able to see the latest round of discounted games, as there’s a lottery on whether you see the...
News These PS4 Games Can Be Bought for Pennies from the PS Store
Cheap and cheerful
PS Store sales have got bigger and better over the years, and at this point they rival Steam’s infamous promotions. Sony, historically, always goes hard over the New Year period, and it’s launched another gigantic January sale this week, including over 1,000 items in total. But did you know there are a handful of titles...
Game of the Year Lloyd's Top 5 PS5, PS4 Games of 2020
Pretending I'm a Spider-Man
Alongside our staff-voted Game of the Year awards, each of our writers have crafted their own personal lists, covering their top five PlayStation 5 and PS4 titles of 2020. Today, it's the turn of reviewer Lloyd Coombes. 5. Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales: Following up on one of my favourite titles of the...
News Cyberpunk 2077 Sales Top 13 Million Despite Refunds
Money maker
CD Projekt RED reports that Cyberpunk 2077 has now sold more than 13 million copies as of 20th December 2020, meaning the RPG shifted another five million units after launch. The developer stated it had reached eight million pre-orders on the day of release. This statistic also accounts for refunds processed up until the date in...
Review Cyberpunk 2077 (PS4) - The Single Biggest Disappointment of the PS4 Generation
Night Sh*tty
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Reaction Sony's New PS Store Is Actively Preventing Fans from Spending Money
Cash saver
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Guide Best Upcoming PS5, PS4 RPGs
Worlds worth visiting
What are the best upcoming PS5 RPGs? What are the best upcoming PS4 RPGs? The role-playing genre is an incredibly expansive one, containing so many unique experiences that we think it's fit to detail some of the ones packing the most potential coming to both PS5 and PS4 in the future. There are some turn-based titles in here as...
News PS5 Now Warns You if You're About to Play the PS4 Version of a Cross-Gen Game
Putting its best foot forward
Here's a Christmas surprise for you all. Sony has sneakily added a message onto PlayStation 5 that should help quell confusion around whether you're playing the PS4 or PS5 version of a game. Up to now, the new console hasn't done a great job of letting you know whether you have the last-gen or new-gen version of a title...
News PS Store Holiday Sale Has More Than 1,000 PS5, PS4 Deals
Assassin's Creed! Sekiro! Tony Hawk!
Sony is going big this holiday season, welcoming in the new year with a bumper January sale on the PlayStation Store that could lay claim to the biggest selection of discounts the storefront has ever seen. We've got over 1,000 PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 titles to choose from, and all of these discounts will...
The best PlayStation 4 games to show off HDR
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Guide All PS4 HDR Compatible Games
PlayStation 4 games which support high-dynamic range
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Longest single player PS4 games
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News PlayStation Studios and Other Teams Wish Happy Holidays with Digital Christmas Cards
Ho ho ho
It's the holiday season, with Christmas just a few days away. As has become tradition over on the PlayStation Blog, there's now a big selection of festive digital cards from various gaming companies, and they're well worth a look. Of course, Sony's first-party PlayStation Studios are front and centre here, with the likes of Sucker Punch,...
Feature Our PS5, PS4 Predictions for 2020 - How Did We Do?
The year of turmoil
The truly terrible year that was 2020 comes to a close in just a handful of days, which many will be rightfully celebrating. But before we can look ahead to the next set of 365 days, it's time to take a look back at the predictions made by the Push Square editorial team at the beginning of the year. 2020 was a milestone year for...
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