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  • Feature Our PS5, PS4 Predictions for 2023 - Results Revealed

    Who got nil-pwa this year?

    Another year has come to an end, so now it's time to look back and evaluate arguably the most important Push Square feature of the 12 months: the PS5, PS4 predictions we made back in January. The Push Square editorial team set three predictions in stone, and now we get to see if any of them came true. Last year's winner...

  • Game of the Year Best PS5, PS4 Puzzle Game of 2023

    Working things out

    Our Game of the Year coverage continues with the Best PS5, PS4 Puzzle Game of 2023, of which a top four has been put together by the Push Square editorial team. In this new category, we're highlighting the best games that make solving puzzles their main gameplay element. These titles will test you in creative ways, resulting in a...

  • Game of the Year #2 - Baldur's Gate 3

    A class act

    For the many accolades Larian Studios' roleplaying epic, Baldur's Gate 3, has earned, the fact that it even exists is somehow still its most impressive accomplishment of all. Its predecessor, Baldur's Gate II: Shadows of Amn, was released almost a quarter of a century ago and is still considered one of the all-time genre greats. Not only...

  • Game of the Year Robert's Top 5 PS5, PS4 Games of 2023

    Let's role

    Our individual Game of the Year articles allow our lovely team of writers to share their own personal PS5 and PS4 picks for 2023. Today, it's the turn of assistant editor Robert Ramsey. 5. Trails into Reverie: The Trails games have become a staple of my gaming diet over the last few years, and while I don't think Trails into Reverie...

  • Game of the Year Top 10 PS5, PS4 Soundtracks of 2023

    Deck the music halls

    The end of the year always results in a downright deluge of list articles. But they can be an absolute blast to both write and read, and they always generate discussion. As such, this is a jumping-off point to discuss the best and brightest PlayStation music we heard in 2023. While it's impossible to touch upon every soundtrack...

  • Game of the Year Best PS5, PS4 DLC of 2023

    More, more, more

    Our Game of the Year coverage continues with the Best PS5, PS4 DLC of 2023, of which a top four has been put together by the Push Square editorial team. This category celebrates the best expansions for current PS5, PS4 games, with a focus on single player experiences rather than additions to live-service games. Bronze Trophy:...

  • News PlayStation Reveals Most Played Games of 2023 by Region, Is Basically a Waste of Time

    Did 2023 even happen?

    To help round off the year, PlayStation has put together an interactive map of the world that shows the most played PS5 and PS4 games of 2023 in a bunch of different countries. A nice idea, we're sure you'll agree, but the results are every bit as boring as you'd expect. Going by these lists, you'd think 2023's insanely good...

  • Game of the Year #3 - Resident Evil 4

    Senior moment

    Something would need to go seriously wrong during development for Capcom to mess up its remake of one of the best games of all time, but that shouldn't take away from what Resident Evil 4 is in 2023: an outstanding achievement that's still the pinnacle of horror meets action. Faithfully bringing back the original campaign for the...

  • Poll Are You Happy with Your PS Plus Essential Games for January 2024?

    Plus or minus?

    Okay we'll admit, we came very close to typing '2023' in that headline. But no, your eyes aren't deceiving you — it's time to pass judgment on a whole new year of monthly PS Plus games! And to get us started, January's lineup is made up of three intriguing PS5 and PS4 titles. The headline act has to be the highly rated A Plague...

  • Game of the Year Graham's Top 5 PS5, PS4 Games of 2023

    Wakey wakey

    Our individual Game of the Year articles allow our lovely team of writers to share their own personal PS5 and PS4 picks for 2023. Today, it's the turn of reviewer Graham Banas. 5. Goodbye Volcano High: Goodbye Volcano High is not a title I’d have expected to be on this list at the start of the year. I was interested in the game,...

  • Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 509

    Ending 2023 strong

    Christmas is over, but the New Year awaits. First of all, we sincerely hope you had a happy holiday with your friends and family. And even if you didn't, we at least wish you found a little extra time to play some games. Now with the New Year upon us, there's an opportunity to conclude your festive gaming. Here's what we're...

  • News Here's Another 20 Minutes of Fantastic Granblue Fantasy: Relink PS5 Gameplay

    Sky's the limit

    Just over a month away from its PS5 and PS4 release, Granblue Fantasy: Relink is getting new gameplay footage on the regular, and this latest chunk of combat from Famitsu is a treat. The 20-minute video focuses on several multiplayer boss fights (which are also playable solo with CPU allies). As we keep saying, the action RPG looks...

  • Game of the Year Best PSVR2 Game of 2023

    Headset wizards

    Our Game of the Year coverage continues with the Best PSVR2 Game of 2023, of which a top four has been put together by the Push Square editorial team. Following its launch at the start of the year, we're celebrating the very best PSVR2 games for the first time in our Game of the Year deliberations. These are the titles we think were...

  • Game of the Year #4 - Alan Wake 2

    It's a spiral, not a circle

    It's kind of funny having a sequel to a 13-year-old game, that didn't initially launch on PlayStation, make its way into the upper half of our top 10 - but that's what happens when said game is Alan Wake 2. Remedy's long-awaited sequel completely blew us away, earning one of the few 10 out of 10 ratings on the site this...

  • Game of the Year Jamie's Top 5 PS5, PS4 Games of 2023

    Sintillating

    Our individual Game of the Year articles allow our lovely team of writers to share their own personal PS5 and PS4 picks for 2023. Today, it's the turn of reviewer Jamie O'Neill. 5. Cannon Dancer - Osman: I've waxed lyrical many times about how Capcom's 1989 Strider is one of my personal favourite games ever, so the long awaited...

  • News Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth on PS5, PS4 Is Pokémon As Well Now

    Gotta snag 'em all

    Not content with aping Animal Crossing in its off-the-wall island building minigame, Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth will also add a Pokémon-inspired experience to its ever-expanding list of things to do. Sujimon, as its known, will see you collecting eclectic characters from all around Hawaii, and training them to create the...

  • News Surprise! PS5 Exclusive Stellar Blade Has Been Delayed to 2024

    Bet you didn't see that coming

    If you were anticipating an action-packed weekend of Stellar Blade action, then you probably should have known better to be honest. Despite being scheduled to release in 2023, it was pretty clear earlier this year that Korean developer Shift Up’s console debut would take a little longer to launch on PS5. It’s now...

  • Soapbox Dead Space Is This Year's (Almost) Forgotten Horror Delight

    An underrated thriller

    If you watched The Game Awards at the start of December (and, lord knows, many of us did), you’d be forgiven for thinking that there was only one stellar horror remake this year: Resident Evil 4. Don’t get me wrong — the Resi remake is a stunner, a fantastic thrill ride that pares away some of the campier moments from...

  • Game of the Year Best PS5, PS4 Art Direction of 2023

    Interactive sculptures

    Our Game of the Year coverage continues with the Best PS5, PS4 Art Direction of 2023, of which a top four has been put together by the Push Square editorial team. Here we'll highlight titles that pushed the boundaries of game visuals, whether that's through near photo-realism, a stylish look, or unique artistic elements. These...

  • Game of the Year #5 - Final Fantasy 16

    Flame on

    After years of underwhelming mainline Final Fantasy games, Square Enix finally seemed to get its act together for Final Fantasy 16. Spearheaded by the development team behind Final Fantasy 14, this felt like a much more focused project right from the start, and the all-out action RPG that Creative Business Unit III delivered has made an...

  • Game of the Year Liam's Top 5 PS5, PS4 Games of 2023

    Return of the king

    Our individual Game of the Year articles allow our lovely team of writers to share their own personal PS5 and PS4 picks for 2023. Today, it's the turn of assistant editor Liam Croft. 5. Cocoon: I’d been raving about Cocoon since I played it at Summer Game Fest earlier in the year, and the final product did not disappoint. A...

  • News Bill & Ted's Excellent Retro Collection Will Be Removed from PS5, PS4 Very Soon

    Bogus

    Limited Run Games has been working tirelessly to re-release a bunch of retro classics, both in physical and digital format. Unfortunately, it seems even the preservation specialist’s efforts have a shelf life. Writing on Twitter earlier this week, CEO Josh Fairhurst revealed that Bill & Ted’s Excellent Retro Collection will be removed...

  • Game of the Year Best PS5, PS4 RPG of 2023

    For the role players

    Our Game of the Year coverage continues with the Best PS5, PS4 RPG of 2023, of which a top four has been put together by the Push Square editorial team. This category is all about celebrating role-playing games and what they bring to the table from a story and gameplay perspective. The titles below will marry the two elements...

  • News PS Plus Essential Games for January 2024 Announced

    Starting the year with a bang

    Sony has today announced the first batch of PS5, PS4 games PS Plus Essential members can look forward to playing in 2024. All available to download and play from Tuesday, 2nd January 2024, the list is as follows: A Plague Tale: Requiem (PS5) | Review Evil West (PS5, PS4) | Review

  • Game of the Year #6 - Street Fighter 6

    Fighting fit

    Well, this worked out perfectly, didn’t it? We’ve reached the sixth position on our Game of the Year list, and we’ve reserved it for, well, Street Fighter 6. Brilliant! But yes, while we should have all learned not to bet against Capcom at this point, there was still a little scepticism surrounding the fighter heading into its...

  • News Tekken 8 Makes Kuma Cooler Than Ever Before

    Bear it all

    Kuma has long been something of a joke character in the Tekken series — a literal bear who (mostly) stands on two legs. However, it really feels like Tekken 8 is trying to make Kuma cool — and we're 100% on board. Dripped out in a bandana and Heihachi's old martial arts uniform, the bear's looking like a beast. Kuma's also packing...

  • Guide Honkai: Star Rail: All Herta Space Station Treasure Chest Locations

    It'll only Herta little bit

    Looking for all Herta Space Station treasure chest locations in Honkai: Star Rail? Herta Space Station is the first location you'll visit as part of your intergalactic adventure aboard the Astral Express, and it's filled with treasure chests for you to pop open as you explore. On this page, as part of our Honkai: Star...

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