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Should have known
Today's a pretty big day for game releases, but, as per usual, something's went a bit wrong on the PlayStation Store. Many users are reporting that they can't download or preload Dragon Ball XenoVerse and Resident Evil: Revelations 2. This appears to be caused by some sort of problem with Sony's service, but the company has stated...
Review Dragon Ball XenoVerse (PlayStation 4)
Sparking!
If you're a fan of Dragon Ball, be it the brilliantly detailed original manga series or the animated adaptation, the chances are that the story is now embedded deep within your psyche – especially if you've played even just a few of the licensed games over the years. It's hard to surprise a fan, then, because they already know the plot...
News Digimon Story: Cyber Sleuth Continues to Look like One of Vita's Most Promising Games
Ultimate, if not mega
We're not going to sugar-coat it -- we're absolutely desperate for Digimon Story: Cyber Sleuth to make it overseas. The Vita role-playing game, which features turn based battles and a heck of a lot of Digimon, is releasing soon in Japan, but there's been no concrete word on a Western release. Our interest's been piqued by the...
News Prepare for Destruction as Godzilla Blasts onto PS4 and PS3 This Summer
Insert iconic roar here
Godzilla's crashing onto Western PlayStation 4s and PlayStation 3s in July, publisher Bandai Namco has announced. And with that, we can almost hear the heartfelt roars of many a giant lizard fan. The game, which is currently just called Godzilla, sees you smash up cities and other massive monsters with attacks typical of the...
News Take Project CARS' Campaign Mode for a Test Drive in This Clip
Podium place
As a racing simulator, you're probably expecting Project CARS to be all about lap times and little more – but the game's looking like it's going to have a pretty impressive campaign mode. Inspired by sports titles – but informed by years of racing game releases – you'll be able to tune your career to your tastes. This means that...
News PS4 Racer Project CARS Pushed Back to April
Out of gas again
Slightly Mad Studios' hotly anticipated Gran Turismo stopgap Project CARS has been pushed back yet again on the PlayStation 4. The slick looking simulation racer was originally due out in November, but was delayed until March due to a crowded release window and the need to polish up some final problems. However, publisher Bandai...
News Don't Worry, J-Stars Victory Vs+ Won't Cut Any Characters for Its Western Release
Phew
'Excited' couldn't begin to describe how many anime and manga fans felt after hearing that crossover brawler J-Stars Victory Vs+ was heading West, but as that anticipation was left to simmer, people began to wonder whether or not the release would have some characters cut from its roster. Cut content is nothing new when it comes to Japanese...
Interview We Compare Power Levels with the Producer of Dragon Ball Xenoverse
Development, new storylines, and Dragon Ball's future
Dragon Ball Xenoverse is now approaching its 27th February release date at supersonic speeds, and it's safe to say that we haven't seen a Dragon Ball game drum up this much hype in quite some time. The upcoming brawler takes the fight online with an MMO-like structure where you can team up with...
News Naruto: Ultimate Ninja Storm 4's New Screenshots Show Some Fantastic Visuals
Fit for a Kage
We know that we keep banging on about it, but Naruto Shippiden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 4 really does look visually stunning on PlayStation 4. The Ultimate Ninja series has always brought the source material to life in an impressive way, and the upcoming sequel appears to be no different. We've only got two screenshots for you today,...
News Get Your First Look at Tales of Zestiria's Controversial DLC With This Trailer
A lost love
It may have sold over 400,000 copies in one week when it launched in Japan, but that hasn't stopped Tales of Zestitia from getting caught in a storm of controversy. The trailer that we've embedded is for a post-game DLC that centres around one of the game's characters, Alisha, who's also the primary cause of Japanese players giving the...
News New Playable Character Lucci Smashes Up the Competition in One Piece: Pirate Warriors 3
Plus the return of some veterans
Obviously drumming up the excitement for its Japanese launch of One Piece: Pirate Warriors 3, Bandai Namco is flooding its channel with character videos, showing off each and every moveset . In the newest entry, shape-shifting Lucci joins the playable roster, and he looks pretty devastating in his particular...
Live You'll Be Able To See Even More of Dragon Ball Xenoverse In Tonight's Livestream
Power level rising
It was only just the other day that we got a decent look at Dragon Ball Xenoverse courtesy of Bandai Namco's European livestream, but the publisher's decided to go ahead and host one tonight, too. Starting at 5PM GMT/6PM CET, it's yet another opportunity to see the brawler in action. Perhaps what's shown will get you off the...
News Tekken 7's Opening Cinematic Is Hot Stuff
Open a window
Tekken 7's likely a while off yet, but that hasn't stopped us from getting all excited about its arcade opening. Featuring father and son duo Heihachi and Kazuya, it's nice to see that the good old family bond is still there. Throwing relatives into volcanoes is a favourite pastime of the Mishima, so it's no wonder that the two...
News Relive Your Favourite One Piece Moments with Pirate Warriors 3's New Story Trailer
Get the crew together
Fitting a storyline as big as One Piece's into a single game can't possibly be easy, but One Piece: Pirate Warriors 3 is going to take on the challenge as best it can, judging from its newest trailer. The title's story mode will span over a good number of the source material's arcs, stretching from the recruitment of...
News The Incredibly Creepy Moriah Joins One Piece: Pirate Warriors 3's Playable Crew
Stealin' all yo' shadows
Anyone even remotely familiar with One Piece will know that the property is packed with weird and wonderful looking characters, but few are as creepy as Moriah, a giant, demon-like villain who loves stealing people's shadows and using them for his own needs. And thanks to APForums, we now know that he's playable in One...
News Prepare to Die in 1080p at 60FPS with Dark Souls II on PS4
Back from the dead
Not too long ago, we asked you if there were any more games that you'd like to see remastered on the PlayStation 4, and quite a few of you said that with the right technical upgrades, you'd love to see a bunch of titles make the next-gen jump. You lot will be happy to know, then, that Dark Souls II: Scholar of the First Sin is...
News Dragon Ball Xenoverse's Trophy List Suggests a Relatively Simple Platinum
Relatively
As with any upcoming release, Dragon Ball Xenoverse's trophy data has hit the net, much to the joy of eager virtual trinket hunters. The brawler boasts 50 trophies in total, and from where we're sitting, it doesn't look like it'll be too difficult to nab the coveted Platinum. Indeed, it appears to be one of those titles where you're...
Live Come and See if Dragon Ball Xenoverse's Power Level Is Over 9000 Right Here
Ready for a kicking
If you're currently straddling the fence on whether or not Dragon Ball Xenoverse is for you, publisher Bandai Namco's upcoming livestream of the brawler may be just what you're looking for. The broadcast will begin at 17:00PM GMT, and it'll hopefully showcase some blistering combat, and perhaps even shed yet more light the...
News Veteran Characters Get New Moves in the Latest One Piece: Pirate Warriors 3 Trailers
Fresh like the sea air
It's time once again to check out a few more characters from upcoming brawler One Piece: Pirate Warriors 3, courtesy of four new moveset trailers for Zoro, Nami, Enel, and Crocodile. "But they aren't even new to the series!" We hear you cry. Don't worry, though, because the returning fighters now sport some new moves that...
News Dragon Ball Xenoverse's Story Mode Is Actually Starting to Look Very Good
Just in time
We hope that you're ready for another Dragon Ball Xenoverse trailer, because the upcoming brawler hasn't quite had enough of flaunting itself just yet. The newest video focuses on Piccolo, one of the franchise's main heroes, and how his destiny can be changed significantly thanks to the game's alternate timelines. During the first big...
News We've Dug Up A Treasure Trove of New One Piece: Pirate Warriors 3 Screenshots
A pirate's life
We hope that you're ready for an unspeakable amount of action, because publisher Bandai Namco has opened a treasure chest full to the brim with One Piece: Pirate Warriors 3 screenshots. Flicking through the pictures, it's clear to see that the brawler has benefited from the jump to PlayStation 4, as it looks rather pretty in places...
News Watch Naruto: Ultimate Ninja Storm 4's Absolutely Stunning Full Boss Battle Running on PS4
Phwoar
The Naruto Ultimate Ninja series deserves more credit for its fantastic visuals than it usually gets. On the PlayStation 3, the franchise already looked fantastic, but judging from Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 4's video of the boss battle between the First Hokage and Madara, it looks stunning on the PS4. Stretching over 12 minutes,...
News Dragon Ball Xenoverse Features a New Villain, Laugh at His Hair at Your Own Peril
Back in fashion
Dragon Ball is full of bizarre and, quite frankly, brilliant hairdos, but we reckon Dragon Ball Xenoverse's latest original character takes the biscuit. His name's Demigra, and apparently, he's the true mastermind behind the powerful, even-more-evil versions of your favourite fighters, and not a variation of a Final Fantasy spell...
News The Witcher 3 Will Likely Carve Out a Considerable Chunk of Your PS4's Hard Drive
Not quite witchcraft
One of the biggest complaints people have with the PlayStation 4 is that even when you grab a physical copy of a game, your console's hard drive is still going to take a beating thanks to sometimes massive data install sizes, and it looks like that isn't about to change any time soon. Indeed, if you haven't swapped out your...
News Almost Every Playable Character in Dragon Ball Xenoverse Smashes into Its Newest Trailer
The boys are back in town
Recently, it was revealed that Dragon Ball Xenoverse would feature 47 playable characters, excluding those that you create yourself, and while cramming that rather large cast into one seven minute trailer would be incredibly difficult, the brawler's tried its best to fit as many fighters as possible into its latest video...
News Project CARS Puts Its Foot Down in New PS4 Footage
Podium position
After a disappointing delay last year, British studio Slightly Mad Studios has rallied – and Project CARS is looking like a real contender for the PlayStation 4's racing crown. While the excellent DriveClub currently occupies that spot, the Bandai Namco published release will offer your first taste of simulation action on Sony's...
News Set Sail with Four Brand New One Piece: Pirate Warriors 3 Character Trailers
A new challenger
Ah, Warriors games. Thanks to their often massive character rosters, there are plenty of excuses to swamp fans in videos and screenshots, and we've got four such trailers for you today. Showcasing the movesets of returning fighters Smoker, Buggy, and Mihawk, along with newcomer Tashigi, there's plenty of footage to heighten those...
News The Witcher 3 Sounds Like It's Going to Have a Lot of Sex
All night long
Romance is always a tricky subject when it comes to games. Not often do titles get the mood right, and more times than not, any sort of sex scene ends up seeming cripplingly awkward. The Witcher series has arguably approached it better than others, though. In particular, the second game in the franchise certainly didn't shy away from...
News The Witcher 3 May Have a Difficulty Setting That Means Death Is Permanent
Life's a witch
During The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt's recent livestream, developer CD Projekt Red mentioned an 'insanity' difficulty level that would act as the game's toughest challenge. In no way is the mode finalised, but it does sound like an interesting potential addition. After all, the series is partially known for its often tricky difficulty,...
Mmm, zesty
Although they've got a sizeable and loyal fan base here in the West, the Tales games have never been as popular as they are in their native Japan. That trend doesn't seem to be stopping any time soon, either, as the latest instalment in the franchise, Tales of Zestiria, has sold over 400,000 copies in its homeland since it launched. It's...
News PS4 and PS3 Brawler Dragon Ball Xenoverse Will Have 47 Playable Characters
Rock the dragon
Dragon Ball is stuffed full of brilliantly designed and stupidly powerful heroes and villains, so it's always a bit of a disappointment when a licensed release comes up short on the character roster side of things. Fortunately, Dragon Ball Xenoverse's selection doesn't sound too bad. The game's Amazon Japan listing states that it...
Feature Three Reasons Why You'll Love Exploring The Witcher 3's Massive Open World on PS4
Call of the wild
It may seem like a while off yet, but trust us when we say that it won't be long until you're travelling the countryside as the grizzly Geralt of Rivia. Poised to be the PlayStation 4's first truly open world RPG, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is beginning to look like the real deal, featuring branching storylines, brutal combat, and, of...
Live Want More Witcher 3? Watch New Gameplay Right Here
Witcher watching
We hope that you're still keen to see more of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt today, because developer CD Projekt Red will be hosting a livestream later tonight. Showcasing some new gameplay along with live commentary, it sounds like it'll be well worth a watch if you're busy building your hype for the open world RPG. The stream starts at...
News Feast Your Eyes Upon 15 Minutes of Brand New The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Gameplay
Witching business
It's about time we got a better look at upcoming PlayStation 4 role-playing game The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, and so we've been gifted with 15 minutes of rather revealing gameplay. Thanks to Eurogamer Portugal – who put the clips together – we get to see gruff protagonist Geralt tackle a number of deadly creatures, stomp about...
News These Dragon Ball Xenoverse Combo Videos Just Get Better and Better
Back for more
Much of Dragon Ball's identity comes from its lightning fast battles, in which dreadfully powerful individuals smack the absolute stuffing out of each other in the most stylish way that you can imagine, and upcoming brawler Dragon Ball Xenoverse seems to be capturing that identity very well. It's only a short video, but the game's...
News Dragon Ball Xenoverse's DLC Plan Detailed, Plus More New Screenshots Than You Can Count
What does the scouter say?
When you're excited for a certain upcoming game, you usually like nothing better than to feast your eyes upon every scrap of media that the publisher flings out onto the Internet – and if you're hyped for Dragon Ball Xenoverse, then we reckon that you're probably going to have a heart attack when you see how many...
The times are changing
Bandai Namco recently sent out its North American team to interview Dragon Ball Xenoverse's developers at Japan's Jump Festa 2015, and the result is the rather insightful video that we've embedded. Sporting a spot of new in-game footage and some fresh story details, it's well worth a watch if you're interested in the upcoming...
News The Combos You Can Pull Off in Dragon Ball Xenoverse Look Absolutely Devastating
And stay down
It's only a short trailer, but Dragon Ball Xenoverse's latest shows off the game's combo potential. From Super Saiyan 3 Goku to Nappa, linking up your attacks looks fantastic, and it's probably great for whacking whole chunks out of your enemy's health bar. Our favourite part has to be when Goku smacks Kid Buu right in the face, which...
News Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 4 Shows off Its 'The Last' Movie Character Designs
Last but not least
Fans will no doubt be over the moon to learn that several Naruto characters will have their newest designs from the latest animation featured in Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 4. The Last: Naruto the Movie, which takes place years after the events of the Shippuden manga and anime series, boasts new, more mature looks for...
News What Actually Comes with Dark Souls II: Scholar of the First Sin on PS4, PS3?
Deadly confused
While Street Fighter IV may hold the championship belt for confusing re-releases, the upcoming PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 3 update Dark Souls II: Scholar of the First Sin seems like a strong contender. If your head is spinning pondering whether you should upgrade, however, don't worry, as we have you covered in a handy guide...
News Sharpen Your Knowledge With The Witcher 3's Recap Trailer
A bloody good time
It's now 2015, and with The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt starting to close in on our once peaceful lives, it's time to get hyped with a few minutes of storytelling. Giving a brief overview of what a Witcher actually is, the title's latest trailer is narrated as folklore, and it certainly sets the tone. Now that the ominous Wild Hunt is...
News Shaheen Shows Off His Glorious Shoes in Tekken 7 Art
Lord of the rings
We never posted about Tekken 7's previous character announcement. The fact is that we were way too busy to get around to it, but we also couldn't find the words to do it justice. For those of you with your finger on the industry's pulse, you'll be all too aware of the controversy that Lucky Chloe caused. And if you're not – well,...
News Throw Some Horns at God Eater 2: Rage Burst's Opening Cinematic
Delicious deities
This slick God Eater 2: Rage Burst cinematic may seem like it's been designed with teenage Linkin Park fans in mind, but it should get you in the mood for the forthcoming PlayStation 4 and Vita re-release. Produced by anime studio Ufotable, it shows a group of everyday warriors getting ready for battle – with some autotuned...
News Behold the Best Digimon Game That Western Vitas Will Probably Never Get
DigiDestined
Here at Push Square, we usually don't post Japanese-only trailers unless we know that the game will be heading West eventually — purely to prevent you lot from becoming disheartened. We're going to break that rule here, however, because upcoming Vita RPG Digimon Story: Cyber Sleuth looks pretty bloody good. Raising, training, and...
News Bandai Namco Tags in JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Eyes of Heaven Trailer
Crazy gang
Bizarre by name, bonkers by nature. This editor will happily concede that he doesn’t know a whole lot about JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure, but this trailer for the forthcoming PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 3 brawler Eyes of Heaven paints a pretty intriguing picture. At one point, for example, it shows a man on a horse fighting a dinosaur...
News Anime Gods Be Praised, J-Stars Victory VS+ Is Actually Coming West on PS4, PS3, and Vita
Bandai Namco just keeps on giving
Often dubbed the 'Super Smash Bros. of anime and manga', J-Stars Victory VS+ throws together some of Japan's most popular creations into one big fighting game, and it's finally heading West. After years of pleading, the series will be blasting onto PS4, PS3, and Vita next summer, boasting an all new arcade mode for...
News Dragon Ball Xenoverse's Latest Trailer Shows It Has Real Potential
Such incredible power
Much like Goku and his fellow protectors of Earth, upcoming PS4 and PS3 brawler Dragon Ball Xenoverse has some real potential. The game's latest trailer may be a little corny, but we're liking the look of the title's altered universe, original characters, and most importantly, its combat. Sporting a plot that's directly...
News One Piece: Pirate Warriors 3 Will Be Sailing West on PS4, PS3, and Vita
That was fast
Given that we thought One Piece: Pirate Warriors 2 was rather good, we're excited to hear that its sequel, unsurprisingly named One Piece: Pirate Warriors 3, will be heading West. The announcement comes as something of a surprise, as the game isn't out in its native Japan until March. Nevertheless, publisher Bandai Namco has confirmed...
News Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 4 Could Well Be the Best Looking Anime Game Ever
Shuriken handle it?
The Ninja Storm games have always looked fantastic, but the power of the PlayStation 4 might just push the series' latest instalment into jaw-dropping territory. With Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 4's first trailer, we've got our first proper glimpse of the release, and it's already looking impressive. Big boss clashes...
News Tekken X Street Fighter Will Still Juggle Its Way onto Your PS4
Base system complete
It’s been a long time since we heard anything about Tekken X Street Fighter. The elusive brawler, which was originally announced back in 2010, appears to have been put on the backburner of late – but director Katsuhiro Harada did indicate recently that development would be switching to the PlayStation 4. Now, speaking with...
