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  • Guide What Are the Best Perks to Take in Fallout 4?

    Especially S.P.E.C.I.A.L.

    Fallout 4's perk system has seen a rather drastic overhaul from what prior games have offered. In some ways, it's more streamlined, while in others, it allows you more freedom to build your character exactly as you want. As always, though, you'll be swamped in options – but which perks should you take? With any luck, this...

  • News Will Fallout 4's Robot Butler Say Your Name?

    Hours of fun await

    When Bethesda showed Fallout 4 off for the first time at E3 2015, studio lead Todd Howard mentioned that your robot butler, Codsworth, would actually say your character's name if it was in the title's database - he wasn't lying, either. When this particular author started the game and called his vault dweller 'Robert', for...

  • Guide Fallout 4 Hints and Tips for Beginners Fresh from the Vault

    Rad times ahead

    So, you're finally out of that vault, and guess what? The world's not in very good shape. Nuclear war has ravaged the Commonwealth, which is now home to horrors of all shapes and sizes – and you've got to survive in it. At first, this can be a daunting task: Fallout 4 is a big, reasonably complex game, and wrapping your head around...

  • Round Up Fallout 4 PS4 Reviews Are Radioactive

    Megaton

    We've had Robert Ramsey locked in the Push Square vault for weeks now, and he's emerged with a 9/10 review for Fallout 4 on the PlayStation 4. Of course, while we've got more post-apocalyptic content lined up than you can shake an irradiated stick at, it's always interesting to see what's being said around the web. Here are some choice...

  • News Fallout 4 Has a 500MB Day One Patch on PS4

    And it sounds important

    You'll need to download a 500MB patch for Fallout 4 if you want your game to be optimised before beginning your adventure on the PlayStation 4. We reviewed the title with the update installed, as it was actually made available to download days ago. We can't tell you the specifics of what the patch does, though. The update...

  • Feature Is Fallout 4 a Broken Mess on PS4?

    Judgement day

    Let's not beat around the bush: Fallout 3, Fallout: New Vegas, and The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim all launched in shameful condition on the PlayStation 3. All three games run on what is essentially the same, creaky old engine, which is one of the main reasons why many of you are understandably sceptical of Fallout 4's technical...

  • News Want to Play Fallout 4 All Day Tuesday? Pete Hines Has Your Back

    Butcher Pete

    For those few that are unaware, the hotly anticipated Fallout 4 releases tomorrow. Unfortunately, many of you may have other obligations like work or school to take care of before diving into the wastes. Have no fear, Pete Hines, vice president of PR and marketing for Bethesda, has taken the liberty of writing you a doctor's note:...

  • News Fallout 4's Launch Trailer Will Make Your Hype Go Nuclear

    Not long now

    Yep, you'll soon be hearing the sound of bombs dropping. Fallout 4 is mere days away, so evidently the time is right for Bethesda to deploy the game's rather intriguing launch trailer. If you want to go into the new-gen wasteland blind, however, you may want to look away now. The reasonably lengthy video shows locations and characters...

  • News Bethesda Reveals Graphical Changes in Fallout 4

    Graphics, graphics always change

    Bethesda has detailed the graphical technology that powers Fallout 4. For those unfamiliar, Bethesda will be using the Creation Engine to bring the title to life, which is the same engine that was used for The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim. That doesn't mean that the former will look like the 2011 fantasy RPG, however, as...

  • News Fallout 4 Features More Music Than Fallout 3

    Play it again, Johnny Guitar

    Fallout 4 has three times the amount of musical tunes compared to Fallout 3, Bethesda has announced. All of the tracks have been hand picked by the studio to fit in three distinct categories, according to Audio Director Mark Lampert. The first batch being those that many ears will recognize from artists like The Ink...

  • News Feed Your Hype with Loads of Fallout 4 Concept Art

    Big electric swords?

    We're at that point where anything even remotely related to Fallout 4 has people shaking with anticipation, so Bethesda's probably picked a good time to show off the game's massive art book, which will be available from its online store starting from the 22nd December. The 368-page tome contains concept art of all shapes and...

  • News Here's Why Fallout 4 Isn't Getting a Demo

    Pete Hines has spoken

    No, Fallout 4 isn't getting any sort of demo, but it's for a pretty good reason. Responding to a fan on Twitter, Pete Hines, vice president of PR and marketing for Bethesda, said it's not possible to cut up Fallout 4 into a small piece for a demo. Of course, this may not be that disappointing considering most people are...

  • News Here's 15 Seconds of Absolutely Brutal Fallout 4 Gameplay

    Just a flesh wound

    Well, the headline says it all. Bethesda's apparently started ramping up hype for Fallout 4 by releasing 15 second clips - and this first one focuses on a perk called 'Big Leagues'. The description reads: "You now do double damage with a melee weapon, and gain a chance to cripple your opponent, or grand slam their head clean...

  • News Fallout 4's PS4 Trophies Will Keep You Occupied

    To the bunker

    Let go of any remnants of a social life that you may be clinging on to: Fallout 4 is coming. The gigantic PlayStation 4 game is due out in a couple of weeks, and that means that its Trophies have started to appear on Sony's servers. You can view them all through here, but do be aware that there may be modest spoilers on the other side...

  • News If Carlsberg Made Fallout Beer, It Would Be Available from Amazon Now

    And it is

    While this author would probably prefer an ice cold Nuka Cola, Carlsberg appears to have put a jagged lid on the Fallout 4 hype by announcing that a range of branded beers are available from Amazon.co.uk now. The lagers – inspired by Bethesda's upcoming role-playing game – come in packs of 12, and promise a "refreshing zesty hoppy...

  • News Fallout 4 Is Done and Ready to Go on PS4

    Bombs are gonna drop

    Ah, we've been waiting for this announcement. Fallout 4's development is all done and dusted according to Bethesda's official Twitter account, which posted a picture of some lovely sealed copies of the upcoming release. With the game launching in just over two weeks, the hype is almost palpable, but the studio has left it...

  • News Get Lucky with Fallout 4's New Video

    Luck be a man with a magnum

    It's been a fun ride, but it's finally time to say goodbye to Fallout 4's charming little educational character building videos. Finishing off with the attribute that puts the L in S.P.E.C.I.A.L., luck is once again an interesting investment, as it determines critical hits in battle and can alter your chances of finding...

  • News Will Bethesda Make a Custom Fallout 4 PS4 Controller?

    We can dream

    Today, Bethesda revealed a special edition Vault Boy Xbox One controller - as pictured above. Maybe you're like us and immediately wondered if the DualShock 4 would getting the same stylish treatment? Well, according to Pete Hines, vice president of PR and marketing for Bethesda, the answer isn't a straight no. "I don't have info to...

  • News Fallout 4 Won't Have Performance Problems on PS4, Says Bethesda

    Do you believe?

    Let's face it: the big question regarding Fallout 4 right now isn't whether it'll be a good game - it's whether it'll actually run well on the PlayStation 4. Bethesda's open world titles have a history of bad performance on PlayStation, with The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim and Fallout 3 both launching in shamefully shoddy condition on...

  • News Fallout 4 Pip-Boy Edition Becomes Available Again, Sells Out in About 10 Minutes

    No bombs here

    As if you needed any more convincing that Fallout 4 is going to be big, the game's Pip-Boy Edition, which includes a replica of the vault dweller device for your smartphone, reappeared on the Bethesda store earlier today, only to sell out within about ten minutes. The aforementioned collector's edition has been out of stock since the...

  • News Fallout 4's Live Action Trailer Is Pure Post-Apocalyptic Hype

    Next month can't come soon enough

    If you thought that you were excited for Fallout 4, you should have seen the Push Square office's reaction to its live action trailer. As charming as it is well made, it's all but guaranteed to get you hyped for the role-playing release, which is due out in - can you believe it - less than a month from now. As far...

  • News It's Weird to See Fallout 4 on a Vita Screen

    Control specialist handling Remote Play functionality

    It's a strange sight, isn't it? Fallout 4's easily one of the most anticipated games left to release this year, and it just seems weird to see it on a handheld display. Like all PlayStation 4 titles, you'll be able to stream the post-apocalyptic role-playing release to your Vita via Remote Play,...

  • News Fallout 4's Penultimate Character Building Video Has Some Impressive Agility

    Gotta go fast

    Holy-moly, can you believe Fallout 4 is now less than a month away? Bethesda's latest role-playing release is undoubtedly going to hit the gaming scene with the force of an atomic bomb, but we'll be sad to see these consistently charming character building videos wave goodbye in the near future. This week's instalment focusses on...

  • Feature Five Things Fallout 4 Needs to Get Right on PS4

    Fall in, fall out

    Blockbuster releases are strange things. You spend what feels like an eternity waiting for the next big thing, absorbing all of the excitement that you possibly can, and then before you know it, it's already a week after launch day and you've pumped 100 hours into your new favourite game. The hype's dispersed somewhat by this...

  • News Fallout 4's New Character Building Video Asks If You're Smart Enough

    Fast learner

    Another week, another charming Fallout 4 character building video. This time around, intelligence is the name of the game, which will allow you to take advantage of 'opportunity', as the clip calls it. With a high intelligence statistic, you'll be better at hacking computers, repairing your equipment, and modifying all of the junk that...

  • News Fallout 4's Charismatic Character Building Is Crucial when Coexisting with Creepy Creatures

    Charmed, we're sure

    Wow, it's time for another Fallout 4 character building video already? Putting the C in S.P.E.C.I.A.L. is charisma - an attribute that's of great importance to those post-apocalyptic survivors who don't necessarily like to shoot their way out of every sticky situation. Charisma allows you to trade more effectively, persuade both...

  • News There Won't Be Any Console Exclusive Extras in Fallout 4

    Thank the Ghouls

    Sony's been signing deals left and right since the start of this generation, locking down exclusive incentives for its system. However, one release that it's failed to partner with is irradiated role-playing game Fallout 4, which seems to be sitting not-so subtly in Xbox's camp. Does that mean that the Redmond firm will be giving...

  • News Fallout 4 Will Irradiate About 30GB of Your PS4 Hard Drive

    We've seen worse

    Fallout 4's Xbox One product page - yes, we know - states that the digital version of the upcoming open world title weighs in at just over 28GB, which means that you can expect the game to take up around the same amount of space on the PlayStation 4. It's a hefty chunk of hard drive, but we've definitely seen worse. In fact,...

  • News Fallout 4 Mutates with a Massive Perk System That's Yours to Explore

    Pimped-boy

    Bit of a short video this one, but it's worth a watch if you're into Fallout's role-playing game elements. Levelling up in the post-apocalyptic series has always been handled well, with tons of different perks allowing you to craft your own specialised play style. Things are being taken up a notch with Fallout 4, though, which boasts an...

  • News Endure Fallout 4's Newest Character Build Video

    You can take it

    Fallout 4's back with another charming video in its S.P.E.C.I.A.L. series, and this time, it's all about endurance, which is an important trait to have when you're trying to survive in a radioactive wasteland. This is the third of Bethesda's character building clips, so if you haven't seen the first two - which focus on strength and...

  • News Fallout 4's Original Soundtrack Should Be Fantastic

    Composer is bringing new sounds to the wasteland

    Everyone always seems to remember the licensed radio tracks from Fallout 3 and Fallout: New Vegas whenever the series' audio is brought up, but we'd argue that the original soundtracks actually stole the show from time to time. Both titles sported very haunting scores that really captured the dusty,...

  • News Fallout 4's Got a New Video Series Which Will Help You Build Your Character 

    Strength puts the S in S.P.E.C.I.A.L.

    We love a bit of informative entertainment here at Push Square, so we're quite excited about Fallout 4's new video series, which will eventually detail all of the S.P.E.C.I.A.L. statistics that'll apply to your custom character. As with the other games in the franchise, your attributes will determine the base...

  • News Bethesda Promises Free Content Updates and Confirms a Season Pass for Fallout 4

    Out of the vault

    Bethesda's gone ahead and opened up the vault to Fallout 4's post-launch plans, and they're probably just as you'd expect. Let's start with the good stuff: the developer promises numerous, free updates for the post-apocalyptic adventure. It says that these patches will not only fix potential issues, but they'll also add new content...

  • News Fallout 4 Features More Voiced Dialogue Than Any Other Bethesda Game

    More than Fallout 3 and Skyrim combined

    Seeing as Fallout 4's wasteland is, well, you know, a bit barren, we suppose its inhabitants have generally got a lot of free time on their hands. And when the world outside of your tin shack is packed with things just waiting to eat you alive, spending a lot of that free time chatting to other doomed souls...

  • News Fallout 4 Definitely Has a Chance of Outselling the Mighty Skyrim, According to Bethesda

    Onwards and upwards

    The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim was an absolutely huge hit for Bethesda. The studio's best selling release of all time, it's safe to say that Skyrim played a big part in putting role-playing games on the map for many a gamer back when it launched in 2011. However, even with all of its accolades, the tale of the Dragonborn could well...

  • Gamescom 2015 Fallout 4 Has No Level Cap and You Can Continue Playing After the Main Story

    The end forever

    Bethesda's just dropped a couple of interesting facts via its official Twitter account regarding Fallout 4, so we thought that we'd better help spread the news. For starters, the studio's revealed that you'll be able to keep playing the game once the main story is over. Fans will remember that Fallout 3 received a hefty backlash when...

  • News Fallout 4 Will Take You Over 400 Hours to Fully Finish

    Time's up

    Fallout 4 looks set to drop a nuclear bomb on your social life, as Bethesda's lead producer Jeff Gardiner has hinted that the long awaited sequel will take you months to complete. Speaking with Official Xbox Magazine [Yes, we know – Ed], the high-level employee stressed: "I've played the game for probably 400 hours, and I'm still finding...

  • News Pre-Order Fallout 4 from the PlayStation Store and Get an Exclusive PS4 Theme

    As if your PS4 wasn't dusty enough

    Fallout 4's product page has gone live on the North American PlayStation Store, which means that Bethesda's latest is up for pre-order on PlayStation 4. As you'd expect, it's got a price tag of $59.99, and you also get a small bonus for going down the digital route. An exclusive PS4 theme is up for grabs for those...

  • News Love Finds a Way as Fallout 4 Has Companions You Can Romance

    Love is in the green, toxic air

    Companions in Fallout are nothing new, but it's still nice to hear confirmation that upcoming open world romp Fallout 4 will have its own selection of weirdos to shuffle around the dusty wasteland with. Spilling some more details at QuakeCon 2015 courtesy of a whole new gameplay demo, Bethesda has revealed that...

  • Weirdness The Horrific Truth Behind Fallout 3's DLC Train

    Masterful game development

    Believe it or not, developers cut corners all the time when it comes to making games - especially if it's a particularly big project. And Bethesda, the studio behind The Elder Scrolls and the recent Fallout games, is no stranger to such practices. Usually crafting titles that are absolutely massive in scope, it's no secret...

  • News Bethesda 'Will Do Anything' to Avoid Issues with Your Saved Game in Fallout 4

    Glad to hear it

    Let's be frank: Bethesda's titles aren't known for their smooth launches. Every game that the studio released on the PlayStation 3 started out with its own share of problems, from Fallout 3's graphical glitches to The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim's crashes. With Fallout 4 now looming on the radiation-soaked horizon, development lead Todd...

  • News Fallout 4's Boston Is Dense with No Loading Screens

    Big in Boston

    Director Todd Howard has spilled some interesting beans on Fallout 4 via an interview with Digital Spy. In it, the Bethesda development lead mentions that the post-apocalyptic adventure will have '"no load", referring to how seamless parts of the game's open world will be. "In the city, it's very dense, but there is no load - like in...

  • News Fallout 4 Fan Successfully Pre-Orders Sequel with Bottle Caps

    Nuka cola connoisseur

    Many of you will know that caps are the main currency in the Fallout franchise. Unfortunately, these can't be exchanged for goods in the real world – well, unless you happen to be a super fan with a plan. One Imgur user going by the name of GatorMacheteJr explained that he's been collecting bottle caps since playing Fallout 3...

  • E3 2015 Bethesda Says Graphics Were Sacrificed for Gameplay in Fallout 4

    The beauty of destruction

    "Everything that we do is a balance", Bethesda marketing director Pete Hines told GameSpot. The publisher's upcoming open world role-playing game, Fallout 4, got a big showing at this year's E3, but there's been a lot of conversation regarding the title's visual prowess. "We could make the best looking game possible, but...

  • E3 2015 Fallout 4 PS4 Screenshots Bring the Boom

    Drop the bomb

    Bethesda dropped a veritable wealth of Fallout 4 gameplay footage overnight, but if you've absorbed every second of that several times over – well, perhaps you may be willing to stare at some stills. The publisher's shared a bunch of screenshots from its forthcoming foray with us, and we've uploaded them all to the title's game page...

  • E3 2015 Fallout 4's Combat Gameplay Trailer Features Rocket-Fuelled Power Armour

    Next-gen has arrived

    Combat has evolved in Fallout 4, as evidenced by the game's most bombastic E3 2015 trailer. Showcasing rifles, lasers, a ton of different armour sets, and plenty of gore, this is one post-apocalyptic video that you don't want to miss. V.A.T.S returns as you slow time and pick your opponents apart piece by piece, but Bethesda...

  • E3 2015 Fallout 4's Pip-Boy Collector's Edition Lets You Become a True Vault Dweller

    Mister V.A.T.S man

    Pip-Boys are integral to the Fallout universe. These handy little gadgets tell you everything about your current physical condition, and even allow you to make use of the incredibly useful V.A.T.S when you're in need of some accurate shooting. If you've ever wanted a Pip-Boy in real life, then you'll be happy to know that Fallout...

  • E3 2015 Fallout 4's Insane Crafting System Looks Like a Very Next-Gen Feature

    Handyman

    No one quite saw this coming: Fallout 4 will feature an absolutely ridiculous crafting system that covers everything from weapons and power armour, to player homes and even settlements. Showcased during Bethesda's earlier E3 2015 press conference, the whole thing looks stupidly in-depth, and essentially, it'll allow you to sculpt your...

  • E3 2015 Fallout 4 Gameplay Blows Up At Bethesda's E3 Presser

    E3 starts with a bang

    Well, we're sure that you saw that one coming. Fallout 4 was on show at Bethesda's E3 2015 press conference, and thanks to a meaty gameplay demo, we now know much of what to expect from the franchise's latest instalment. Needless to say, it looks a heck of a lot like Fallout, only it's been beefed up for all of your next-gen...

  • E3 2015 Fallout 4 Explodes onto PS4 This Year

    Megaton

    Dropping the news like a veritable megaton bomb, Bethesda's announced that Fallout 4 will be exploding onto the PlayStation 4 later this year. Even better, we've got an exact release date: 10th November. Are you hyped? Are you about to detonate? Get your ghoul on in the comments section below.