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Growing up with a ZX Spectrum and a Sega Master System and his exhaustive knowledge in the fields of SEO and digital marketing, Darren's organisational prowess helps steer Hookshot's portfolio in the right direction.

Darren has previously worked for companies such as Nokia, as well as a diverse range of high-profile clients.

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  • Guide Upcoming PS5 Games for April and May 2025

    No time to sleep

    It's fair to say that there haven't been any quiet moments in the PS5's release schedule so far this year, and April and May continue that trend. Among the highlights are Betheda's duo of Indiana Jones and the Great Circle and DOOM: The Dark Ages. Then there's uber-promising RPG debut Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 to look forward to...

  • Guide Upcoming PS5 Games for March and April 2025

    A mammoth month ahead

    February was a wild month for PS5 with the release of Monster Hunter Wilds, but it doesn't get any quieter in March and April. The big new releases include co-op game Split Fiction, open world epic Assassin's Creed Shadows, and promising RPG debut Clair Obscur: Expedition 33. But honestly, there are a dozen other titles we...

  • Guide Best TVs for PS5 in 2025

    The top 4K TVs for PS5 and 8K TVs for PS5 Pro

    What are the best 4K and 8K TVs for PS5 and PS5 Pro in 2025? Sony has ushered in the next stage of console gaming with PlayStation 5 and the upgraded PS5 Pro, bringing new technology that demands the right display to shine. No matter what television set you currently own, you’ll notice an immediate...

  • Guide PS5 Buyer's Guide: Best Deals On Consoles, Games, Accessories & More

    SSDs, Dualsense, TVs and more!

    Looking for the best deals on PS5 consoles and games, or the cheapest prices on accessories like SSDs, external hard drives, controllers, and more? Well, you're certainly in the right place. In this comprehensive PlayStation 5 Buyer's Guide, we've scoured the internet for the very best products available to ensure you...

  • Guide Best PS5 Headsets in 2025 - Enhance Your Audio Experience

    Here are our top picks

    You may well have already considered upgrading to a fantastic 4K TV in order to take advantage of the graphical leap offered with your PS5, but have you given the same consideration to audio? Having an immersive gaming soundscape can massively change your experience for the better, which is where this handy guide to headsets...

  • Guide PS5 Stock: Where To Buy PlayStation 5 in February 2025

    Best deals and cheapest prices

    Which shops have PS5 stock for February 2025? What are the best PlayStation 5 console deals? After a lengthy period of stock struggles, Sony has finally managed to make PS5 consoles much easier to find at retail. As part of our PS5 guide, we're keeping tabs on which stores have PS5 consoles available, including the...

  • Guide Upcoming PS5 Games for February and March 2025

    A mammoth month ahead

    It’s an absolutely mammoth month in the world of PS5, with several high-profile games all vying for your attention this month. All eyes will be on Monster Hunter Wilds, the next major wildlife wacker from Capcom, but set aside some time for SEGA’s zany nautical spin-off Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii and historical...

  • Guide Best PS5 SSD 2025: 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 and which PS5 SSD should you buy? Expanding your PS5's storage might seem like a daunting task with so many different SSD options available on the market, but this guide aims to simplify the process, showing you exactly which SSD products are the best...

  • Guide Best PlayStation Christmas Gifts 2024 - PS5 Consoles, Games, Gift Cards, Accessories & More

    The best PlayStation presents and stocking fillers

    If you're on the lookout for the best Christmas presents for PlayStation fans, we've got you covered right here on this page. The holiday season is right around the corner, so we've been busy tracking down some of the best gifts for your friends and family. Below, you'll find excellent present...

  • News PS4 Firmware Update 2.01 Now Live

    217.2 MB of added stability for your PlayStation

    As much as we applaud Sony's efforts at rolling out its recent firmware update to version 2.00, which added new and exciting features to the PlayStation 4, many have noted an unfortunate glitch which makes it impossible to turn the super system back on once it's been put into Rest Mode. Thankfully...

  • Review Just Dance 2015 (PlayStation 4)

    Because I’m happy

    Another year brings another instalment into Ubisoft’s multiplatform dance juggernaut, predictably entitled Just Dance 2015 this time. The aim of the game is as simple as it gets: you have to replicate the dance moves that the on-screen silhouette dancers perform in time with the music and as accurately as you can. The ethos is...

  • Guide How to Extend the Cable Length of Your PS4 Camera

    No DIY required

    The PlayStation 4's camera sure is a nifty bit of kit: you can while away the hours in The Playroom or simply control your console with your voice. You can even play Just Dance 2014 with it if you're so inclined. One of the only downsides to this nifty tech is Sony's insistence on using a proprietary cable plug. Sure, it looks like...

  • Interview Double Helix Games on Carving Out a New Strider for PS4

    Studio taking it all in its Strider

    It’s all change at Double Helix Games, with online retailer Amazon recently announcing that it had acquired the company outright. Fortunately, the takeover has not disrupted development on the studio’s promising Strider reboot, which is set to cut your console of choice to pieces on

  • Video Shining a Light on Lara Croft's Light Bar Torch in Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition

    Will it keep you warm during Winter?

    When the PlayStation 4 was first announced by Sony last year, the platform holder made a handful of next generation promises which we feel that it has delivered on. For starters, the visuals are far superior to its ageing accomplice, the touchpad is able to add depth to certain genres, and the general interface...

  • News CEO Kaz Hirai Certainly Thinks Sony Has the Wow Factor

    Also adores the Kylie Minogue song

    Sony boss Kaz Hirai certainly made an engaging keynote speech at CES 2014. Among other things, he announced cloud streaming service PlayStation Now, looked back at previous company success stories, and outlined some more recent highlights such as Media Molecule’s delightful paper-based platformer

  • News PlayStation 4 Stock on Its Way to Argos in the UK Soon

    Keep your eyes peeled

    Following up on the tantalising news that PS4 stock has been trickling into GAME stores today, we reached out to Argos to see what its stock situation looks like. If you're desperately trying to source a console this side of Christmas, it certainly looks like it's worth keeping your eyes on Argos to see when its next...

  • Feature Must-Have PlayStation 3 Games - Darren's Picks

    Monster trucks and caped crusaders

    To introduce you to the team we've put together here at Push Square, we asked each team member for two PS3 games they considered absolutely essential. Here, operations director Darren Calvert reveals two of his favourites. MotorStorm: Pacific Rift: MotorStorm: Pacific Rift picks up the adrenaline-fuelled racing...

  • News No LittleBigPlanet 2 Until January Next Year

    Sackboy won’t be in Santa’s sack this Christmas!

    One of the most anticipated upcoming Move-enabled games has to be Media Molecule’s LittleBigPlanet 2 which was due for release in November 2010. It’s all set to build on the excellent LittleBigPlanet from 2008 and add tons of new level-building functionality that will knock your socks off. So...

  • Interviews Firemint - Flight Control HD

    Come fly with me, let's fly, let's fly away...

    Flight Control HD is coming to land on PSN in Europe and Australia tomorrow. This time of course it's got PlayStation Move support and has been translated to glorious HD. To coincide with this imminent arrival we took the opportunity to fly some questions over to Firemint's Community Manager, Alexandra...