PS5 News
January2024
News Dawntrail Adding Artistic Pictomancer Job Class to Final Fantasy 14 on PS5, PS4
Relm reborn
Juggernaut MMO Final Fantasy XIV's upcoming Dawntrail expansion introduces the Pictomancer Job class, inspired by the artistic magic of Relm Arrowny of Final Fantasy VI fame. The Pictomancer is a ranged DPS class that uses a magical paintbrush and pallet to bring their artistic creations to bear on the battlefield, with colourful and...
News Naughty Dog Details The Last of Us 2 Remastered Upgrade Path on PS5
It can't be for nothing
Those currently enduring or plotting a playthrough of Naughty Dog's grim epic on PS5 have been given some hope. The developer has shared vital information on how The Last of Us Part II Remastered upgrade will work for veteran players looking to do it all over again. The developer posted an update on Twitter detailing the...
News Football Fans Anticipate an Update on PS5's EA Sports College Football This Coming Week
A long-awaited revival
The long-in-development, oft-delayed reboot of EA Sports College Football, which has been fervently anticipated by gridiron fans for years, could finally be unveiled this coming week – according to a report by 247Sports. The site claims “sources” have told it that new information about the title will be unveiled during...
Poll Which Persona Game Has the Best Opening?
Now it's personal
Atlus revealed the opening for Persona 3 Reload earlier this week, and it's so good that it got us wondering: which Persona game has the best title sequence? In case you don't know, each game in the series typically introduces itself with an animated opening, featuring a unique song and some gorgeous artwork. There's no doubt...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 510
Dry January
It's the bleak first week of a New Year. We suppose there's renewed optimism with it being 2024, but the weather sucks and the frivolity of Christmas is in the rear-view mirror. At least there's video games, eh? Here's what we're playing. Aaron Bayne: After wrapping up God of War Ragnarok: Valhalla during the week, I'm moving on to...
Feature 30 PS5, PS4 Indie Games to Watch Out for in 2024
Indie-licious
Every year is filled to bursting with wonderful indie games, and it looks like 2024 will be no different. While the big-budget side of the industry is also firing on all cylinders, it's often the indie space where you'll find the most creative, diverse, and interesting stuff to play. If you're keen to learn a little more about what...
Poll Which PS5 Games are You Buying in Early 2024's Ridiculous Release Schedule?
40 PS5 games up for grabs
2024 is upon us, and off the back of an amazing array of games in 2023, this year is serving up a lot of new releases over the next few months. Indeed, the period we're categorising as 'early 2024' (from now until the end of April) is packed with PS5 titles, and we want to know how you'll be spending your hard-earned money...
News Granblue Fantasy Anime Goes Free on YouTube Ahead of Relink's February Launch
Linking up
If you're looking forward to Granblue Fantasy: Relink and you want to get in the mood for some sky island adventure, Cygames has your back. The company's English YouTube channel has uploaded the first seven episodes of the Granblue Fantasy anime, suitably titled Granblue Fantasy: The Animation. It first aired in 2017, and it adapts the...
Soapbox Hear Me Out! Honkai: Star Rail Is One of PS5's Better Roguelites
The scintillating Simulated Universe
Roguelites are so universally popular these days that you’re beginning to see the genre bolted on to cinematic action games, like God of War Ragnarok’s recent Valhalla expansion or the upcoming No Return mode being added to The Last of Us: Part 2 Remastered. While both great examples of the formula, I want to...
Deals PlayStation Direct Slashes Prices of Games and Accessories in January Sale (UK)
Up to 50% off PS5's biggest and best
If you're on the lookout for some decent savings to kick off the new year, PlayStation's official UK store might just be the place for you thanks to its newly-launched January sale. Coinciding with the PS Store's digital January sale, which is offering literally thousands of digital savings right now, these new...
News GTA 5's Michael Voice Actor a Big Fan of GTA 6 Protagonist: 'Lucia's Hard, Man'
Addresses claims the series has gone "woke"
Grand Theft Auto V voice actor Ned Luke is a big fan of Lucia's vibe, one of two playable protagonists in Rockstar's hotly-anticipated Grand Theft Auto VI. Luke, who portrayed Michael in GTA V, called the inclusion "huge" for the series, pushing back on "clowns" who insist the series has somehow gone woke...
News Holster That Evoker! Persona 3 Reload PS5, PS4 Animated Opener Here to Hold You Over
Killer style
The interminable wait for Persona 3 Reload has felt like an eternity, but in concrete proof we aren't stuck in Tartarus, Atlus has released the eagerly anticipated RPG's opening animated movie. The cherry on top? We get our first taste of an all-new track: "Full Moon Full Life". In the trailer, we see the sorts of suicide-themed...
News Get Lost in Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown's Dark World on PS5, PS4
It's about time
Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown, Ubisoft's imminent action platformer, will see the return of the titular Prince in an all-new adventure, the first since 2010's The Forgotten Sands. Forgoing 3D, this more traditional style will hearken to the series' roots, taking inspiration from Persian mythology and adding a darker twist. Combat...
News The Last of Us 2 Remastered's No Return Mode 'Not Recommended for Weak Hearts', Warns Dev
Palpitations are normal, right?
The release of The Last of Us Part II Remastered is right around the corner, lurking in the darkness, with Naughty Dog's enhanced re-release creeping towards a PS5 launch on 19th January. One of the most intriguing aspects is the vaunted No Return mode, a roguelike twist on gameplay, which one Naughty Dog developer...
News Konami PS5 Remakes Silent Hill 2 and Snake Eater Scheduled for 2024, Says Sony
Creeping up
PlayStation has just published a trailer (above) and a webpage that both detail some of the biggest games heading our way in 2024. It's certainly worth checking out, as it does highlight how exciting this year is looking at this early stage. Most notable, though, is release windows for a pair of major Konami titles. Both Silent Hill 2...
News Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty Smashed 5 Million Sales in 2023
Got that Dogtown in 'em
CD Projekt Red has provided a quick update on the commercial success of Phantom Liberty — the big Cyberpunk 2077 expansion that released back in September of last year. The DLC launched alongside the game's 2.0 Update, which once again propelled the open world RPG back into the spotlight. Anyway, Phantom Liberty managed to...
News PS5's Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden Doesn't Want You to Forget About Its February Release
Ghosting
Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden is out on PS5 next month, and despite being shown off at various gaming events last year, it feels like the intriguing action title is struggling to stand out. Publisher Focus Entertainment is trying its best to get some eyes on the game, and so it's pumping out these smaller gameplay trailers — each one of...
Preview Animal Crossing on PS5, PS4 Made a Reality in Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth
We pay a visit to Dondoko Island
From serving noodles in Yakuza 5 to the go-kart races of Yakuza: Like a Dragon, the Yakuza / Like a Dragon series has always been one of the leaders in the "games within a game" space. Effectively producing miniature titles that wouldn't look out of place if sold standalone on the PS Store, they provide engaging,...
Preview Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth Is the First PS5 Must-Play of 2024
Our thoughts after four hours of play
Is there a better way to start the year than playing a new Yakuza / Like a Dragon game? It was Yakuza 0 that fronted the first few months of a memorable 2017 for Japanese gaming fans, and now Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth is primed and ready to begin another hot streak for the country's developers seven years...
News Underrated PS5 Shooter RoboCop: Rogue City Teases New Game + Update
To protect and serve
Last year's RoboCop: Rogue City didn't appear on many Game of the Year lists, but plenty of people think it should have. The deliberately pulpy shooter, which manages to capture the tone of the original RoboCop movies rather well, has quickly become known as an underrated excursion — and it sounds like a big update it planned...
Guide Best Horror Games on PS5
PS5's best horror titles, rated and ranked
What are the best horror games on PS5? A very popular genre despite its somewhat acquired taste, horror titles are for a lifetime, not just Halloween. Some will stick to jump scares while others will explore psychological horror, touching on themes like mental health. Whatever the case, you can be assured...
News FMV Mess Plumbers Don't Wear Ties Fixes PS5 , PS4's Piping in March
Will you take the plunge?
While we’re big fans of preservation here at Push Square, we must concede we’re a little surprised to see 1993’s infamous FMV outing Plumbers Don’t Wear Ties get a re-release on PS5 and PS4. That’s exactly what’s happening thanks to Limited Run Games, though – and according to a PS Store listing spotted by
News Disney May Have Accidentally Outed Star Wars Outlaws' PS5 Release Window
But it was quick to make an edit
We already knew that Ubisoft was plotting a 2024 launch for its open world sci-fi shooter Star Wars Outlaws, but a since-edited post on a Disney Parks blog may have nailed down more precisely when we can expect to visit a galaxy far, far away. Multiple outlets, including IGN, noticed the original blurb referenced a...
News The New Prince of Persia Will Run At a Blistering 120fps in 4K on PS5
PS4 will be pretty polished, too
Expect the upcoming Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown to look smooth as butter on PS5, as the game will support full 4K resolution at a blistering 120 frames-per-second on Sony’s new-gen console. Ubisoft confirmed the tidbit in a specifications blog post, where it also confirmed the PS4 Pro version will offer 60fps...
News Indefinitely Delayed Phasmophobia Will Come to PS5 'Soon As It's Ready'
Roadmap promises improvements
Eagerly anticipated ghost-hunting game Phasmophobia was a hit on Steam, and the wait for it to come to PlayStation has been torturous, plagued by repeated delays and at least one fire. Developer Kinetic Games posted a development roadmap, which still doesn't give us a date but does promise that the console release, when...
News Stray Souls Studio Shutters, Citing Publisher Closure and Relentless Cyber Attacks
"The matter is now in the hands of our lawyers"
Developer Jukai Studio, the team behind the poorly received horror title Stray Souls, has announced its closure several months after releasing the game on PS5 and PS4. In a statement, the developer cites the surprise closure of publisher Versus Evil as a contributing factor, in addition to relentless...
News Unleash Avian Rage in Pigeon Simulator Survival on PS5
Death from above
Pigeon Simulator Survival (not to be confused with the unrelated Pigeon Simulator) is looking like the hottest new bird sim to hit the market. Avian enthusiasts on PS5 can spread their wings and soar, taking revenge on unsuspecting, terrestrial-bound mortals. Developer Midnight Works tasks players with taking control of a...
News Dragon's Dogma 2 Gets 18 Minutes of New, 4K Character Class Gameplay on PS5
'Tis weak to fire
Dragon's Dogma 2 looms on the horizon, and IGN has managed to snag exclusive access to the action RPG ahead of its launch in March. The publication's posted 18 minutes of brand new PS5 gameplay (in 4K, no less), which showcases four character classes (or vocations, as they're known in-game). We get a good look at the sword and...
Feature Push Square Readers' 20 Most Anticipated PS5 Games of 2024
As voted by you
Near the end of last year, we asked the Push Square community to vote for their most anticipated PS5 games of 2024. Over 11,500 votes were cast across 50 games, and it's fair to say that the results are very tightly packed. Below, we've gathered the top 20, based on your votes. We've also included the number of votes and percentage...
News Super Mega Baseball 4 Is Coming to PS5, PS4's EA Play Catalogue
Ballin'
If you’re an EA Play subscriber, then you’ll have a new title to test out very soon: Super Mega Baseball 4. It’ll be available for members to download and play from 11th January. EA obviously acquired developer Metalhead Studio a little while ago, and this was its first release under the mega-publisher’s umbrella. The added budget...
News 2,000 More PS5, PS4 Deals Join PS Store's Already Gargantuan January Sale
Happy new year
The PS Store's January Sale got started part way through December, and it was already enormous, but how about thousands more deals? That's what Sony's now offering, having just extended the sale with just over 2,000 more PS5 and PS4 games. Discounted until 17th January, the range of titles included is massive, as you can see via...
News Days Gone Dev on New PS5 Exclusive: We're Cooking
Team teases new-gen title
Days Gone developer Bend Studio doesn’t seem ready to reveal it’s new PS5 project just yet, but it’s making meaningful progress behind-the-scenes. Asked for an update on its work, a spokesperson for the studio said on Twitter: “We’re cooking.” While it’s not much to go on at all, it’s at least a confident...
News UK Sales Charts: Hogwarts Legacy Is the Country's Biggest Boxed Release of 2023
Ends 10-year streak for EA's footie sim
The UK's final weekly chart of 2023 for physical games is here, and it's Hogwarts Legacy that takes the top spot as the year comes to a close. However, WB Games' open world Harry Potter title has achieved more than that — as reported by GamesIndustry, it's the UK's best-selling boxed game of 2023 overall...
News The Sinking City Dev Frogwares Emerges Victorious Following Lengthy Legal Battle
Sinking no longer
Ukrainian developer Frogwares has emerged victorious following a lengthy legal battle with then-publisher Nacon over the Lovecraftian detective game The Sinking City. Frogwares is now the sole publisher of the IP across all platforms, and this development hopefully signals the end of the tumultuous tale. Longtime readers and...
News Tekken 8 Director Says Accessibility Concerns Unwarranted, or Just 'Misunderstood'
"We have never claimed or publicised that these options cover all players' colour vision"
Tekken 8 director Katushiro Harada has responded to concerns raised regarding one facet of the upcoming fighters' accessibility suite, saying some have "misunderstood" the options available. Concerns were raised by advocates after video and screenshots went...
Round Up All Our Game of the Year 2023 Winners
The top 10 has been decided
Welcome to 2024, everyone! With our Game of the Year coverage just about wrapped up, we've put together this handy article in which we're going to recap all of 2023's winners. Indeed, it's time to put that last 12 months behind us and look ahead to what should be another exciting year for PlayStation fans. Without...
Mini Review Breachers (PSVR2) - One of the Best Shooters for Sony's VR Platform
Once more unto the breach, dear friends
Released on Meta Quest VR in April 2023 to widespread acclaim, Breachers is a Rainbow Six Siege-style 5v5 tactical shooter that's now available on PSVR2. You and four teammates assume the role of either 'Enforcers' or 'Revolters'; the former team is tasked with infiltrating the location and disarming bombs,...
Game of the Year Push Square Readers' Top 10 PS5, PS4 Games of 2023
As voted by you
The time has come to unveil the best PS5 and PS4 games of 2023... according to readers of Push Square! As is tradition, we presented the community with a shortlist of 50 PlayStation titles near the end of last year. Readers were asked to vote for up to five of their favourites. We used a weighted voting system to ensure a fairer...
News Tekken 8 Early Release Date Is a Mistake, Bandai Namco Confirms
Tekken the p*ss
Social media speculation regarding Tekken 8's release date has been rampant today, all stemming from a post on Reddit. User shyl0c shared a picture from their local game shop, clearly showing Tekken 8 promotional posters complete with a 21st January PS5 launch date. Of course, the fighting title has long been locked in for the 26th...
News Little Nightmares: Enhanced Edition Will Creep onto PS5, According to ESRB
Current-gen port incoming
It looks as though Bandai Namco is doing a lot with its horror platformer series, Little Nightmares, this year. In addition to the upcoming Little Nightmares 3, it seems a remaster of the first game is also on the way. An ESRB listing has outed the existence of Little Nightmares: Enhanced Edition, and it's heading to PS5...
News Fate/Samurai Remnant Summons Some Kind of Tournament DLC in February
The first of three
As promised, the future of Fate/Samurai Remnant was revealed during a special Fate broadcast on New Year's Eve (and we're only just covering it now because... well, we were too busy sleeping off all of the alcohol we consumed). The action RPG is getting three rounds of DLC in 2024, with the first, titled Keian Command...
News PS Plus Essential's Monthly Games for January 2024 Available Now on PS5, PS4
Save the world
Happy new year, everyone! The next 12 months will no doubt be stuffed with brilliant new games (just the first quarter is looking nuts), but if you missed some older titles, PS Plus Essential's monthly selection of games will keep you busy. Sony is kicking off 2024 with a strong lineup for January, and the trio is available right now...
Guide A Plague Tale: Requiem Guide: Walkthrough, Tips and Tricks, and All Collectibles
A 100% completion guide for A Plague Tale: Requiem
A Plague Tale: Requiem is an action adventure game developed by Asobo Studio for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC, and is the direct follow-up to 2019's A Plague Tale: Innocence. This A Plague Tale: Requiem walkthrough, which documents all collectibles
Guide A Plague Tale: Requiem: Under a New Sun Walkthrough
The start of something new
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Guide A Plague Tale: Requiem: Newcomers Walkthrough - All Collectibles: Flowers, Souvenirs
The rats of us 2
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The call of the sea
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Guide A Plague Tale: Requiem: A Sea of Promises Walkthrough - All Collectibles: Feathers, Souvenirs
Land ahoy
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Guide A Plague Tale: Requiem: The Life We Deserve Walkthrough
Family reunion
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Guide A Plague Tale: Requiem: Healing Our Wounds Walkthrough
Back at sea
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Guide A Plague Tale: Requiem: Dying Sun Walkthrough
Rat attack
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Guide A Plague Tale: Requiem: King Hugo Walkthrough - All Collectibles: Flowers
Under the sun
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Guide A Plague Tale: Requiem: Legacy of De Rune Family Walkthrough
One year later
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Guide A Plague Tale: Requiem: All Souvenirs Locations
Immortal Memories Trophy guide
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Guide A Plague Tale: Requiem: All Flowers Locations
Herbalist Trophy guide
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Guide A Plague Tale: Requiem: All Feathers Locations
Ornithologist Trophy guide
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Guide A Plague Tale: Requiem: All Secret Chests Locations
Explorer Trophy guide
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Guide A Plague Tale: Requiem Trophy Guide: All Trophies and How to Get the Platinum
How to unlock all the Trophies in A Plague Tale: Requiem
Do you need a Trophy guide for A Plague Tale: Requiem? As part of our A Plague Tale: Requiem guide, we are going to help you unlock all Trophies and reveal how to get the Platinum. Our Trophy Roadmap will cover questions like whether there are any Missable Trophies and Difficulty Relat
News Here's When to Watch Sony's First Press Conference of 2024
But don't expect a focus on PlayStation
Sony’s first press conference of 2024 is just days away, but perhaps don’t set your expectations too high. The Consumer Electronics Show will get underway next week, and as is always the case, the Japanese giant will host its own press conference. While we’d expect references to PlayStation, the focus on...
News Expect More Sephiroth While Exploring Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth
Watch your back
Final Fantasy VII Remake zoomed in on the 1997 classic JRPG, making a complete game from the opening hours alone. The upcoming Rebirth will continue the trend, further fleshing out the latter's expansive middle section and giving characters like Sephiroth an appropriately upsized role. Speaking to Game Informer, producer Yoshinori...
Game of the Year Best PS5, PS4 Developer of 2023
Those raising the bar
Our Game of the Year coverage continues with the Best PS5, PS4 Developer of 2023, of which a top four has been put together by the Push Square editorial team. Here we'll crown the best studio of the year and recognise teams that have gone above and beyond for their titles, from releasing lots of games within the 12-month period...
News Dragon's Dogma 2, Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Kickstart 2024 with Awesome New Art
The New Year begins
Dragon's Dogma 2 and Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth are easily two of the most anticipated titles of 2024 — and they'll be here before you know it. Expectations are sky high for both action RPGs given previous efforts, and so to get the hype machine well and truly rolling, Capcom and Square Enix have posted brand new artworks (in...
Poll Was 2023 One of the Best Ever Years for New Game Releases?
Games of the year
All throughout 2023, we saw plenty of people asking whether the year would go down as one of the best ever periods for new game releases. Indeed, it was an objectively stacked 12 months — and we're not even thinking about non-PlayStation platforms when we write that. Just to very quicky recap (in case you've already forgotten!),...
Game of the Year #1 - Marvel's Spider-Man 2
Arachnophilia
This year has been so stacked with brilliant games of all shapes and sizes, and so our number one Game of the Year slot was never a total certainty. As it so happened, the race for first place was incredibly close, with just one point in it, and the two games vying for victory couldn't be more different. Ultimately, though, the big,...
Game of the Year Sammy's Top 5 PS5, PS4 Games of 2023
Honk if you're Sammy
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 editor Sammy Barker. 5. Horizon Call of the Mountain: To be fair, PSVR2 had a strong end to the year, but the headset undoubtedly lulled following its exceptional launch...
Guide Best PS5 SSD 2024: Boost Your PS5 Storage Capacity
All PS5 M.2 NVMe SSD requirements and best Solid State Drive to buy
What is the best PS5 SSD? Which PS5 SSD should you buy? Following a firmware update, you can expand your PlayStation 5's storage capacity (See Also: PS5 SSD: How Much Storage Space Does It Have?) by purchasing a compatible internal PCIe 4.0 M.2 NVMe SSD drive. However, due to the...
December2023
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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