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Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 302
Plenty to chomp on
Man, it’s been a busy week here at Push Square Towers. Not only did we cover a State of Play and The Game Awards, but we’ve also scheduled in almost 50 articles, which will run over the Christmas break. Yes, you ready that correctly – fifty. We’re looking forward to some game time this weekend. Stephen Tailby, Associate...
News No, That Definitely Isn't the PS5's Logo in the Godfall Trailer
Calm down
Not only did Geoff Keighley somehow secure dibs to the Xbox Series X unveiling during his annual The Game Awards shindig last night, but he was also able to reveal the first PlayStation 5 game live on stage. Godfall, which is coming to the PC as well as Sony’s next-gen console, promises a “slasher-looter” experience
News November 2019 NPD: Only Juggernauts Can Outpace Death Stranding
One of the top ten Sony launches in history
Death Stranding did incredibly well for itself in the November 2019 NPD results for USA, charting in seventh position. The title could only be outpaced by juggernauts, including Call of Duty: Modern Warfare, Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order, various permutations of Pokémon Sword & Shield, and Madden NFL...
News Xbox Series X Has a Share Button, Hellblade Sequel
Scarlett fever
You’re not going to believe this, but Microsoft announced its new console during The Game Awards today. The system is named Xbox Series X, which implies that the Redmond firm’s next-gen “project” will involve a line of different boxes – after all, it’s been rumoured that the company will release two pieces of hardware...
Live Watch The Game Awards 2019 Livestream Right Here
Live blog and chat from Geoff Keighley's big event
The Game Awards have become an annual highlight in the gaming calendar, and you can enjoy them live right here. As always, there'll be updates on upcoming PlayStation 4 titles, as well as announcements of new ones. And a bunch of Sony published titles, like Death Stranding, are nominated for awards...
News AO Tennis 2 Will Let You Unleash Your Inner-Kyrgios
Who banged whose girlfriend?
Tennis can be a bit too clean for its own good, and we personally believe that characters like Nick Kyrgios are necessary. The good news is that in AO Tennis 2, you’ll be able to incur your own fines from the authorities, reacting badly to umpire decisions and acting like an ass in press conferences. This will have an...
News Sony's Cross-Marketing Game Is on Point as the Cast of Jumanji Play Dreams
The next level
There’s an official Jumanji game for the PlayStation 4, but Sony clearly felt its cross-marketing efforts would be stronger if it cooked something up in Dreams for the cast of the upcoming movie to play. In this bizarre clip, Hollywood stars Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson, Jack Black, Kevin Hart, and Karen Gillan gather around to...
News Critically Acclaimed Metroidvania Axiom Verge Secures 2020 Sequel
Platforms to be announced
Axiom Verge, the critically acclaimed Metroidvania from Thomas Happ Games, is getting a sequel in late 2020. While it’s not currently confirmed for the PlayStation 4, the title’s official website points out that we should “stay tuned to learn about additional platforms”. The blurb continues: “Axiom Verge 2 is part...
News New Streets of Rage 4 Trailer Plots the Return of Hero Adam Hunter
Hunter's chicken
Classic Streets of Rage character Adam Hunter will make his long-awaited return alongside daughter Cherry Hunter in the hotly anticipated Streets of Rage 4. Last seen in the original title, the brawler will once again be clad in his, er, iconic yellow shirt. You can get a good look at the hero in action courtesy of the trailer...
Reaction PlayStation's Most Ardent Fans Are Feeling Frustrated and Insecure
The current state of play
There are PlayStation fans, and then there are PlayStation fans. If you’re reading this, you probably fall somewhere in the middle; we’re guessing your interest in games expands beyond the next Call of Duty release date, but hopefully you’re not one of these social media nutters who attacks developers for including a...
News Spellbreak Brings Cel-Shaded Battle Royale to PS4 Next Spring
A kind of magic
What if Fortnite looked a bit more like, say, Jet Set Radio or The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild? That’s basically the elevator pitch for Spellbreak, a brand new Battle Royale set to enter closed beta in Spring 2020. This is a fantasy-inspired game, so expect more Realm Royale than
News Resident Evil 3 Returns to Raccoon City This 3rd April on PS4
Seeing STARS
Yes, it’s real – and it’s coming quicker than you think. Resident Evil 3, the subject of much speculation for months now, will release on the PlayStation 4 from 3rd April, 2020. As with the PSone original, it will once again see you assume the role of Jill Valentine, as you attempt to make a desperate escape from Raccoon City. Of...
Live Watch Sony PlayStation's State of Play Livestream Right Here
Resident Evil 3! Untitled Goose Game! Ghost of Tsushima?
It’s the last State of Play of 2019, and Sony’s going to need to put in a big performance if it hopes to satiate, well, insatiable fans. We know that Resident Evil 3’s almost guaranteed to put in appearance, but what of first-party titles like Ghost of Tsushima? Join us live from 6AM PT...
Site News Share Your Best PS4 Screenshots in Push Square's Community Competition
Photo finish
It wouldn’t be Christmas without a good Push Square community competition, would it? This time, themcnoisy is hosting a screenshot contest, with guest judging from members Neolit and
News Sony to Develop Critically Acclaimed MLB The Show Series for Other Consoles
No, really
Looks like Major League Baseball was not satisfied with the best sports game on the market being exclusive to one platform, as from the 2021 instalment, MLB The Show will no longer be exclusive to PlayStation consoles. The bizarre twist here is that Sony San Diego will continue to be the series’ developer, meaning that the first-party...
News Minecraft: Bedrock Edition Will Have You Login to an Xbox Account on Your PS4
Update: Now officially confirmed
Update (9/12/2019): Minecraft: Bedrock Edition has been officially confirmed for PS4. This means you'll be able to play cross-platform with those using other hardware. It also grants access to the Minecraft Marketplace, where you can find new skins, worlds, and other bits and bobs. Anyone who already owns Minecraft...
Feature 6 PS4 Announcements to Expect During This Week's State of Play
Resident Evil 3! Untitled Goose Game! Ghost of Tsushima?
Sony’s set to close out 2019 with one last State of Play broadcast, and clocking in at over 20 minutes, we’re hoping for a humdinger ahead of the holidays. While the manufacturer is remaining tight-lipped regarding the nature of the pre-recorded stream, there are a few rumours flying...
News To the Surprise of No One, PS5 Will Have Exclusive Games
Titles not playable on PS4
When isn’t there a furore on gaming forums? There’s a lot of discussion at the moment regarding comments made by trusted Kotaku scribe Jason Schreier, who teased on a Split Screen podcast that the PlayStation 5 will have exclusive first-party games at launch. Surprising? Not really, but it sounds like Xbox will be...
Guide What Time Is Sony PlayStation’s State of Play Livestream?
When and where to watch State of Play?
State of Play is Sony’s regularly scheduled, Nintendo Direct-inspired livestream show, which the platform holder’s committed to being a recurring event. At the time of writing there have been three instalments of the pre-recorded broadcast, so when will the next Sony PlayStation State of Play livestream...
News PlayStation Now Subscribers Are Losing PS Store Purchases Due to a Licenses Bug
PS Plus also causing problems
There’s no doubt about it: the PlayStation Store is a complicated beast. Unfortunately, as Sony adds more layers to its digital shopping plaza, it’s becoming even more complex. Case in point: PlayStation Now subscribers are beginning to report license-related issues which means that they will lose access to titles...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 301
Cleaning up for Christmas
We're getting dangerously close to Christmas now, so you should really start thinking about gift ideas for your friends and loved ones. Alternatively, you could just sit at home this weekend playing video games. That's what we'll be doing. Sammy Barker, Editor: An Amazon mix-up means that I'm still without a television,...
Feature As PlayStation Turns 25, We Share Our Fondest PSone Memories
Are you Red E?
If you’re anything like us, PlayStation will have been a part of your life for almost as long as you can remember. We have some great memories of Sony’s original grey box, and we figured it’d be fun to share those with you as the brand celebrates its 25th Anniversary this week. But this isn’t just about us: we want to hear...
News Remedy Satisfied with Control's Sales Despite the Lack of Chart Topping Success
All under Control
Control is performing just fine for Finnish developer Remedy – despite the title failing to top the charts. According to the studio’s CEO Tero Virtala, the PlayStation 4 project was developed over the course of three years and utilised a budget of €30 million. This, incredibly, is fairly small for a AAA title these days,...
News Sony Is Updating Playlists for Ghost of Tsushima, State of Play
Start speculating
There’s been speculation regarding State of Play for some days now, especially as PlayStation celebrates its 25th anniversary milestone. Fans think they may have uncovered proof of an impending episode, however: the series’ playlist was updated on YouTube recently. Alright, it’s about the most inconclusive evidence ever, but...