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News Square Enix Is Reprinting NieR on the PS3 Due to Popular Demand
Replica-nt
NieR has always been a cult classic on the PlayStation 3, but the fairly recent release of NieR Automata has raised its profile significantly. And to acknowledge that, Square Enix is actually re-printing the original and selling it on its web store in Europe. As of now, you'll need to join a waiting list, but the title will eventually...
Weirdness Dragon Quest XI's Slime DualShock 4 Is PS4's Craziest Controller Yet
He slimed me
Much like with the PlayStation 2 back in the day, Hori has announced a Slime DualShock 4 for a new generation. The rotund peripheral – designed to tie-in to the release of Dragon Quest XI on the PlayStation 4 – includes all of the features that you'd expect, including (incredibly) a touchpad, mono speaker, gyroscope, and headphone...
News Dragon Quest XI Slimes PS4 on 29th July in Japan
In search of departed time
Hotly anticipated Japanese role-playing game Dragon Quest XI: In Search of Departed Time will deploy as soon as 29th July on the PlayStation 4 in Japan, which is sooner than expected. As part of a livestream overnight, publisher Square Enix revealed that you can expect the release to run a good 50 hours – with...
News Unlike Atlus, Square Enix Sees the Value in Streams
Imagine being outsmarted by Square Enix
Square Enix may act like the stupidest organisation on Earth sometimes, but it's not quite as dumb as Atlus when it comes to gameplay videos and streams. You may remember the latter causing something of a stir recently when it decided to block the share button in Persona 5 on the premise of spoilers. It then...
News Swing Your Sword at NieR: Automata's MoCap Artist
Not like that
NieR: Automata isn't exactly an oil painting, but one of its best assets is its animation. And as has been going nuclear on Reddit over the weekend, here's star Kaori Kawabuchi doing her 2B thang: Hypnotising, right?
News Meet Dragon Quest Heroes II's Troublesome Twins in New Gameplay Trailer
Sibling rivalry
Dragon Quest IV twins Meena and Maya are casting and dancing their way into Dragon Quest Heroes II, respectively. The game's latest trailer shows the siblings in action against a range of different foes, and it's nice to see such distinct fighting styles on show. We're especially liking Maya's ability to transform into a dragon and...
Hands On Dragon Quest Heroes II Is Shaping Up to Be Another Great Action RPG on PS4
Prime slime
We're big fans of the preposterously titled Dragon Quest Heroes: The World Tree's Woe and the Blight Below, which released back in 2015. Crafted by Omega Force - the studio behind the all of the Warriors games - it melds the role-playing elements that you'd expect of a Dragon Quest title with typical Dynasty Warriors action. The result...
News NieR: Automata Shipments and Digital Sales Top 1 Million
NieR enough
NieR: Automata is absolutely the kind of game that's never going to be a mainstream success, but it certainly sounds as though the recently released action role-playing title has done well for itself. Publisher Square Enix has revealed that the game's topped one million across shipments and digital sales - a promising figure. Automata...
Review Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 + 2.5 Remix (PS4)
The keyblade to your heart
Not much more can be said of the venerable role-playing series born of two media giants and now more talked about for its mythical third instalment (it's coming guys, it has to be). Over the course of the last few years, Square Enix has retooled and repackaged the entire Kingdom Hearts canon, bundling the games into HD...
News Dragon Quest Heroes II Demo Lets You Mash Monsters For Free, Out Now on PS4
Heroic effort
What a pleasant surprise! Due for release later this month, Dragon Quest Heroes II is a sequel to the rather good Dragon Quest Heroes: The World Tree's Woe and the Blight Below. If it's anything like it's predecessor, it should be a fun monster mash-'em-up, but if you're not convinced, you can always try the game's demo, which is out...
News Final Fantasy XV Director Hints at Future Content, Multiplayer Beta Test
It never ends
It's hard to believe that we're still managing one or two Final Fantasy XV news stories a week, but seriously, it just never ends. Square Enix is still pushing the game as if it's some sort of MMO, constantly dropping hints about upcoming content and what we can expect from the release going forward. This time, Italian publication Game...
News Star Ocean: Till the End of Time Is Looking Tasty on PS4
Out now in Japan
It looks like Sony has subtly reminded publishers that it launched a PS2 Classics program a few years back, as we're starting to see a steady trickle of enhanced ports arrive on the PlayStation 4 again. One that's just come out in Japan is Star Ocean: Till the End of Time, and you can see how it's made the transition courtesy of the...
News Dragon Quest Heroes II Hits Hard with Two More Playable Characters
Stand and fight
We're starting to lose track of all these Dragon Quest Heroes II trailers, but that hasn't stopped Square Enix from pumping out another one. This time, we get a look at two more playable characters - both of whom hail from Dragon Quest VI. Those of you who played the first Heroes game will probably recognise Terry as he makes his...
Review Final Fantasy XV: Episode Gladiolus (PS4)
All muscle
Final Fantasy XV's first real slice of downloadable content, Episode Gladiolus details a part of the story from the main game that was left frustratingly vague. A decent way into the adventure, burly bodyguard Gladiolus - Gladio for short - up and leaves the party with little explanation. He comes back later brandishing a fresh scar on...
News Breathing Intensifies in Final Fantasy XV: Episode Prompto's Trailer
Boy to man
Oh Prompto, you're supposed to be the sensitive quarter of Final Fantasy XV's party, so what the heck are you doing with a loaded gun? This extended Episode Prompto trailer has popped up online, and it asks more questions than it answers. But that's the point of a good teaser, right? To get the ol' juices flowing? Maybe someone stole his...
News Final Fantasy XIV Online Is Now Totally Free to Play Until Level 35
Time restrictions removed
Generally considered the best MMO on PlayStation 4, Final Fantasy XIV Online: A Realm Reborn provides a near endless supply of adventure - for a price. For those who don't know, A Realm Reborn makes use of a subscription model, so naturally, Square Enix is always trying to bolster the game's user base by hooking new...
News Yep, Final Fantasy XV's Most Tedious Boss Can Now Be Killed in One Hit
See ya
Final Fantasy XV has a new patch out on PlayStation 4 which brings some rather interesting alterations to the table. One of the update's most notable changes is that it buffs the Ring of the Lucii - a special weapon that Noctis obtains during the main story - to the point where it now has a chance to kill the game's most tedious boss in a...
News Tomb Raider Movie Shots Show Lara Croft in Action
Rise of the tomb raider
Here are the first official screenshots from the Tomb Raider movie reboot which is set to release in theatres next year. The shots show Alicia Vikander in the iconic Lara Croft role, sporting a costume that must have cost the production company all of… Ooh, $40 at absolute most. As we reported previously, this is obviously...
News Final Fantasy XV March Update Improves Infamous Chapter 13, Adds Other Stuff
Too little, too late?
Those of you who have been keeping track will know that Final Fantasy XV's first downloadable content episode launches on the 28th March, but that's not all Square Enix has planned for this month. Detailed in the video that we've embedded above, the game's March update will - at long last - make improvements to the title's...
News Dragon Quest Heroes II Is Wheeling Out the Classic Characters
Dragon Quest VII fans rejoice
Dragon Quest Heroes II has another new character trailer, this time introducing two party members from a past game that fans may recognise. Hailing from Dragon Quest VII, Mirabel and Ruff bring some youth to the group, although judging by the gameplay footage, they're still a monster's worst nightmare. Will you be...
News Dragon Quest XI Will Soon Have a Confirmed Japanese Release Date
Time to get your hopes up
We've seen very little of Dragon Quest XI since it was announced last year, but that won't be stopping Square Enix from slapping it with a Japanese release date. Previously, the highly anticipated role-playing game was scheduled for a vague '2017' launch, but the Japanese publisher has confirmed that it'll be getting a...
News These Dragon Quest Heroes II Characters Sure Love Oversized Weapons
Don't mess
Dragon Quest Heroes II is back with another character trailer, this time introducing two party members who have a penchant for oversized armaments. The first is the delightfully named Desdemonda, who wields a giant axe - and she's just about as destructive as you'd expect. The second is Cesar, a prince who's more than happy to swing...
News Final Fantasy XV's Story Was Purposefully Left Incomplete
Noct like this
It probably doesn't come as a surprise, but we here at Push Square are divided on Final Fantasy XV and the story that it tries to tell. Some of us think it's done well enough to at least be enjoyable, while others reckon that it's a shambles. We could go on and on about the game's flaws and its inability to please everyone, but...
News Final Fantasy XII: The Zodiac Age Limited and Collector's Editions Detailed
The Inflated Age
Fresh off January's news that Final Fantasy XII: The Zodiac Age will be released on 11th July, publisher Square Enix has today detailed the various editions that are available for pre-order. Hold onto your DualShock 4s everybody - here we go. Collector's Edition First up is the Collector's Edition, which is now available for...
News Final Fantasy XV: Episode Gladiolus Goes Shirtless in New Trailer
Cor, blimey
Here's your first proper look at Final Fantasy XV: Episode Gladiolus, the game's first full piece of DLC since its release last year. It shows how, upon breaking from the main party, the shirtless soldier embarks on a mission to pass Gilgamesh's trial alongside protector Cor Leonis. The content will apparently take between two and three...
Review Deus Ex: Mankind Divided - A Criminal Past (PS4)
Playboy
The entirety of A Criminal Past is set in the Penthouse, a sophisticated, maximum security prison for augmented ne'er-do-wells. It's a perfect location for a Deus Ex playground: there are tons of restricted areas, guards, security cameras, and turrets all begging to be sneaked past, exploited, and eliminated. The DLC is set between Human...
News Final Fantasy XV: Episode Gladiolus DLC Takes 2-3 Hours to Complete
Are you glad-io?
Out later this month, Episode Gladiolus will be Final Fantasy XV's first real slice of downloadable content. As its name suggests, it stars Gladio as he goes off on his own adventure, and will supposedly shed some light on the party's burly bodyguard. Last month it was revealed that the add-on would only cost $4.99 without the...
News You Can Switch Between Characters in Final Fantasy VII Remake
You're not alone, Cloud
This probably won't mean a huge deal to many of you, but for some, this news will no doubt come as a relief. We admittedly know very little about Final Fantasy VII Remake - there are still countless elements that haven't been explained or shown - but it at least seems like you won't be forced to control Cloud at all times...
News Meet the Charming Main Characters of Dragon Quest Heroes II
Leave it to us, big man
Dragon Quest is all about two things: grand adventure and British accents. Fortunately, Dragon Quest Heroes II seems to be stuffed with both. The action role-playing game - which launches in April on PlayStation 4 - has nabbed a new character trailer which introduces Lazarel and Teresa, the title's two leads. The former's a...
Guide 5 NieR: Automata Questions You May Need Answering
Fast travel! Saving! Locked chests! More!
NieR: Automata doesn't care for convention in the slightest. Yoko Taro's madcap action RPG actively does its best to defy expectations, but that means that it can be confusing at times. Because we're lovely folks who just can't resist helping you out, we've put together a list of some of the most commonly...
News Kingdom Hearts Looks Slick at 60 Frames-Per-Second on PS4
Disney magic
The most complicated franchise in gaming will be (practically) complete on the PlayStation 4 this month, as Square Enix is remastering its last-gen remasters for Sony's new-gen system. Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 + 2.5 Remix will include a whopping four games and two movies on one Blu-ray disc, and the publisher's dropped the first few...
News Here's Your NieR: Automata Launch Trailer
Nines everywhere
Are you hyped for NieR: Automata? Of course you are! Even if you're not, this launch trailer should get you in the mood ahead of this week's release. The clip teases several of the set-pieces you can expect to find in 2B's campaign, but there's obviously so much more for you to discover in the final release. And if you're not sure...
News No, Final Fantasy VII Remake's Battles Aren't Turn Based
Nomura clarifies
In case you missed them, Square Enix released some Final Fantasy VII Remake screenshots last month, and the presence of an ATB gauge got people especially excited. Why? Well, such a thing suggests that the battle system is somewhat turn based much like the original, but according to director Tetsuya Nomura, that isn't the case...
News Final Fantasy XV's Gladiolus DLC Will Be Playable at PAX East 2017
First look
We've barely seen more than a couple of seconds of Final Fantasy XV's first proper DLC add-on Episode Gladiolus, but expect a lot more this weekend as the title will be playable at PAX East 2017. The expansion will be joined by Dragon Quest Heroes II, Final Fantasy XII: The Zodiac Age, and NieR: Automata. Here's the full lineup: PAX East...
Too good 2B true
We'll probably never write a harder review. NieR: Automata is an enigma: a game with such contempt for convention that we can't even talk about two-thirds of it without spoiling the surprises that await you. This is a game that defies all expectations, flourishing with frequent playthroughs and building to a crescendo that breaks...
News Nintendo Fans Allegedly Force Change to NieR: Automata Troll Item
NIN64
This is incredible. NieR: Automata is obviously a role-playing game at heart, and one of its minigames involves stopping at areas of water to fish for items using your robotic companion pod. However, while you can catch fish, sometimes you'll have to make do with junk items – one of which was named 'NIN64' in the original version of the...
News So, They're Making a Sleeping Dogs Movie
We'd rather have a sequel but okay
The vast majority of video game movies are absolute guff, but there are times when you stop and think "hey, that could actually be pretty good" - and this is one of those times. According to Deadline, a big screen adaptation of Sleeping Dogs is in the works, and it'll apparently star popular actor and martial...
Review A King's Tale: Final Fantasy XV (PS4)
King Regis takes to the Streets of Rage
Final Fantasy XV is anything but straightforward, both in terms of its development and how it's been presented and released to the public. The Kingsglaive movie felt like a mandatory aspect of the main game – a separately packaged alternative to the traditional Final Fantasy opening sequence, and an...
News Here's 27 Uninterrupted Minutes of NieR: Automata PS4 Gameplay
Take the blindfold off
Whoa, it's March already, which means that NieR: Automata is out on PlayStation 4 very soon indeed. The anticipated action role-playing game has gathered a lot of steam over the last year or so, and if you've been wanting to learn more about what the title entails, from its design and structure to its pacing, then you may find...
News A King's Tale: Final Fantasy XV Now Available For Free on PS4
King me
Previously only available as a pre-order bonus, A King's Tale: Final Fantasy XV can now be downloaded on PlayStation 4 for free. As you can see in the trailer that we've embedded above, A King's Tale is a sidescrolling hack and slasher, apparently boasting a deep combat system that features magic, summons, and crazy combos. UK users can...
News NieR: Automata Has Some Performance Issues on Both PS4 and PS4 Pro
So NieR yet so far
The team over at Digital Foundry are here to potentially spoil the NieR: Automata party with their latest video, which we've embedded above. Based on final code of the upcoming release, the publication has put Platinum Games' action role-playing game through its paces - and the results are actually pretty mixed. Automata targets...
News NieR Automata Lets You Buy Trophies with In-Game Cash
Platinum standard
With the game already readily available in Japan, some of NieR Automata's secrets are starting to trickle online. And it seems that the new game is as much a fan of breaking the fourth wall as its predecessor: complete the title three times and it'll allow you just buy any Trophies that you're missing with in-game cash. To be...
News Final Fantasy XV: Episode Gladiolus Is Priced at Just $4.99 Without the Season Pass
Good deal or sign of disappointment?
So, it turns out that Episode Gladiolus, Final Fantasy XV's first 'real' slice of downloadable content, will only set you back $4.99 if you don't own the season pass. On the one hand, that's a pretty low price, but on the other, does this suggest that we shouldn't really be getting our hopes up for these...
News NieR Automata Ain't Hiding 2B's Bubble Butt
Skirting the issue
Remember the hullaballoo revolving around NieR Automata protagonist 2B's botty? Turns out the dev team quite literally doesn't give a fudge. There's an option in the game which enables you to self-destruct, removing the character's skirt and revealing her bubble butt in all of its curvaceous glory. Don't believe us? Watch the...
News Star Ocean: Till the End of Time Director's Cut Announced for PS4
Welcome to the great Star Ocean
Square Enix has today announced a HD port of the tri-Ace developed title Star Ocean: Till the End of Time for PlayStation 4. The so-called Director's Cut is an enhanced version of the PS2 original which will run the game at a full-1080p resolution, boasting various graphical improvements to create a more visually...
News Learn All About Dragon Quest Heroes II in New PS4 Trailer
Quest for the best
Dragon Quest Heroes II is shaping up to be quite the improved sequel - and that's saying something, seeing as the first game was actually pretty good to begin with. Going by the title's latest trailer, Heroes II is further embracing its role-playing roots, offering vast environments that are just begging to be explored alongside a...
News Final Fantasy VII Remake Voice-Work Nearing Completion
2017, anyone?
Fresh from the latest teasing images of Final Fantasy VII Remake at the weekend, producer Yoshinori Kitase has also revealed in this week's issue of Japanese gaming magazine Dengeki PlayStation that the voice-work for the remake is nearing completion. As per a translation by Siliconera, Kitase had this to say: "Final Fantasy VII Re
News Play NieR: Automata with English Subtitles This Week
NieR-er than you think
Gagging for NieR: Automata? Of course you are – it's the next must-own PlayStation 4 exclusive after Horizon: Zero Dawn. And it's coming pretty soon: 7th March in North America and 10th March in Europe. But what if we told you there's a way to play it a little bit earlier? Tempting, eh? Well, pull up a pew, because we come...
News Wowza, NieR: Automata Has Some Sweet Looking Weapons
Razor sharp
Hacking and slashing, skewering and stabbing - NieR: Automata protagonist 2B certainly knows her way around a few different weapons, doesn't she? On display in the title's newest gameplay trailer, combat in the upcoming action role-playing release still looks stupidly slick as we get our best look yet at the android's impressive armoury...
News A King's Tale: Final Fantasy XV Slashes onto PS4 For Free in March
Take back the throne
Remember A King's Tale: Final Fantasy XV? Announced before Final Fantasy XV released, the 2D sidescrolling beat-'em-up was available as a GameStop pre-order bonus, but once the main title launched, we admittedly heard very little about the additional adventure. Fortunately, if you've been interested in trying A King's Tale for...
