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Soapbox Why PS4's Indie Influx Isn't as Bad as You Think
Sam Brooke reckons you should embrace this imaginitive space
The new Instant Game Collection for PlayStation Plus has been revealed, and once again it contains many indie games. But many people in the PlayStation Nation (are we still called that? I hope not) are a little miffed about the selection – after all, PlayStation 4 players have to pod out...
Feature 10 PS4 Games We Want to Learn More About at Gamescom 2015
Cologne's calling
Sony's not going to Gamescom 2015 next week – at least, that's what the drama queens would have you believe. The reality is that while the platform holder's postponed its annual press conference until Paris Games Week in October, the PlayStation 4 will still be stomping the cobbles of Cologne, with many a major title on display...
Soapbox Why Rocket League Is Perfect for Me
Ryan Oehrli has re-discovered his love of local multiplayer
I've never been athletic. I was born with hilariously bad eyesight, my coordination is far below average, and, to be frank, I just don't like sports. As a kid, whenever my Dad would drag me out to the back yard to play catch with him, I would protest, because I knew that I wouldn't catch...
Feature What Are August 2015's Free PlayStation Plus Games?
Complimentary content
Blimey oh riley, these PlayStation Plus updates seem to come around quick, don't they? It only feels like yesterday that we were getting our collective knickers in a twist over the outrageously addictive Rocket League, but now there's a brand new batch of software ready and waiting to float our free boats. You've no doubt...
Live Watch the Dragon Quest XI Reveal Stream Right Here
Time for Slime
We're banking all of our experience points on a Dragon Quest XI reveal today. All of the comments coming out of publisher Square Enix suggest that we're about to see a new mainline entry in the series, and we've got our fingers crossed that it'll be for the PlayStation 4. Of course, the only way that you'll be able to find out for...
First Impressions Trading Blows in the Street Fighter V PS4 Beta
Execution, revolution, evolution
Street Fighter IV had a good run. Released in Japanese arcades in 2008 and home consoles in 2009, Capcom's flagship fighter received four paid iterations over six years, ended with a character roster of 44, and the Street Fighter finals of EVO 2015 were watched by very nearly a quarter of a million fans. This may...
Out This Week N++, Sword Art Online PS4, King's Quest
'Kay then
It's hardly a vintage week on Planet PlayStation, but there should be just enough to pique your interest. With the summer now in full swing, it's all about digital games this time, with hard as nails platformer N++ being the latest addition to Sony's big PlayStation Store PLAY promotion. Other highlights include Sword Art Online Re: Hollow...
Feature How Batman: Arkham Knight Uses the Camera to Further Its Fiction
It's behind you
Spoiler alert: This article contains references to the conclusion of Batman: Arkham Knight. If you haven't finished the game yet, we'd recommend coming back to this article at a later date. The camera is arguably the most important mechanic in modern gaming – and yet it's also the most uninteresting. As gamers, we rarely give this...
Push Rewind Journey PS4, Firmware Updates, and Tomb Raider
Wander wonder
Yet again, it's that time of the week where we recap all of PlayStation's hottest news. The problem is that, for the fourth Push Rewind running, there's not really an enormous amount to say. Yes, there was a new PlayStation 4 firmware update, but it offered little other than the usual stability guff. We suppose that Rise of the Tomb...
Feature The Best Games on PS4 - 2015 Edition
Greatness awaits
With the champagne on ice ahead of the PlayStation 4's second birthday, we figured that it was high time that we took a look at the system's top twenty titles to date. Because of the ever-changing nature of the glorious games industry, we'll be updating this feature annually, rotating releases and no doubt adding new ones. As such,...
Talking Point What August PlayStation Plus Freebies Do You Desire?
Make believe
Amazingly, it's that time of the month yet again where our attention turns to the Instant Game Collection. It may only feel like yesterday that Rocket League released for free, but August's PlayStation Plus update should be announced sometime next week – barring a last-minute disaster, of course. This means that it's time to...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 77
Choo-choo
Nothing stops the WAYP train – even though this editor's forgetfulness threatens to derail things pretty much every week. Fortunately, we've managed to string up enough scribes to fuel this feature's steam engine right at the last minute, so our flawless record continues for yet another week. Choo-choo! Sammy Barker, Editor: It's the...
Poll Will You Be Buying Rise of the Tomb Raider on PS4?
Sloppy seconds
So, the Croft is out of the bag: Rise of the Tomb Raider will release on the PlayStation 4 – but not until next year. The moment that Microsoft admitted its exclusivity arrangement had a "duration", it always seemed likely that the game would eventually explore Sony's new-gen system – but we were
Talking Point Should More AAA Titles Adopt a Service Approach?
Increasing engagement
Once upon a time, gaming was quite a disposable pastime. You'd shell out for the latest blockbuster from your nearest store, run through it a couple of times, and then trade it back in – often in exchange for the next best thing. And so the cycle would repeat. However, the PlayStation 3 generation mixed things up, with the...
Soapbox Here's Why I Will Be Playing Journey on PS4
With hopes of starting over
Republished on Tuesday, 21st July 2015: We're bringing this soapbox back from the archives to celebrate Journey's release on the PS4 this week. The original text follows. Originally published on Thursday, 14th August 2014: I understand where Polygon scribe Colin Campbell is coming from when he says that he won't be...
Interview Blowing Battlezone's PS4 Reboot Wide Open
We talk to Rebellion about its Project Morpheus revival
Even in an industry obsessed with reboots and remasters, Battlezone is the last brand that we'd expect to be making a comeback. And yet the timing is practically perfect: Atari's iconic upright arcade cabinet embodied virtual reality in the 1980s, and now with Project Morpheus poised to...
Out This Week Journey PS4, Hatoful Boyfriend, Onechanbara Z2: Chaos
One last trek
The blockbuster round-a-bout may be taking a break ahead of Christmas, but there are more than enough budget titles to hold your interest this week. Journey is the obvious highlight this time around, but if you've already played thatgamecompany's poetic escapade on your PlayStation 3, then Hatoful Boyfriend may be worth a beady look,...
Push Rewind The Witcher III's PS4 Patch, Shenmue III, and Tons of Reviews
Hearts on fire
It's been yet another sleepy week on Planet PlayStation, aside from one noteworthy event: Shenmue III has been funded and is now officially in production for the PlayStation 4. There's a long road ahead for Yu Suzuki and crew, but we're looking forward to covering the sequel every step of the way. In other news, The Witcher 3: Wild...
Feature What Does The Witcher 3 PS4 Patch 1.07 Do, And Is It an Improvement?
We've even got videos
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt's newest patch is being rolled out on PlayStation 4, and luckily, we've managed to get it downloaded and installed. The update weighs in at a very hefty 7.5GB, and it promises an absolute ton of alterations and fixes. From a new movement mode for Geralt, to supposedly improved technical performance,...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 76
Let's go round again
And just like that, it's the weekend. To be honest, your humble host is feeling a bit drained after the excitement – and subsequent late night – of the Shenmue III Kickstarter, so you'll find no witty comments within this drawn out pre-amble. Then again, we exhausted our selection of those about... Oh, two years ago, didn't...
Live Watch Evo 2015 All Weekend Right Here
Complete with schedules
It's a big weekend for the fighting game community, as Evo 2015 is already underway. At this year's iteration of gaming's biggest competitive event, which is taking place in Las Vegas, the likes of Tekken 7, Mortal Kombat X, and the evergreen Ultra Street Fighter IV will be present and correct. Top players from around the...
Live Watch the Shenmue III Kickstarter Countdown Right Here
Settle down with some sailors
There are mere hours left for you to #SaveShenmue, and in order to give the project one final push, Yu Suzuki will be hosting a livestream with some of the PlayStation 4 sequel's core creative team. Join us as the clock counts down on arguably one of the most exciting Kickstarter campaigns of all time, which all started...
Round Up God of War III Remastered PS4 Reviews Seek Revenge
There will only be chaos
Chaos will finally arrive on the PlayStation 4 this week, as God of War III Remastered swings onto Sony's new-gen machine. A stopgap prior to the inevitable God of War IV, this remaster of Sony Santa Monica's cult classic will run in 1080p at 60 frames-per-second, so you'll be able to observe every snapped sinew in glorious...
Out This Week God of War III Remastered, Rory McIlroy PGA Tour, Godzilla
Godspeed
It's a surprisingly big week for new releases here on Planet PlayStation, as the industry is rocked from its post-E3 hangover with a series of noteworthy new titles. God of War III Remastered is arguably the big one, as it represents Kratos' first foray onto the PlayStation 4 – but both Godzilla and EA Sports Rory McIlroy PGA Tour are...
Push Rewind The Witcher 3 PS4 Patches, Rocket League, And Not a Whole Lot Else
Say what you want
If the industry was ever going to take a week off, it picked the right one. Push Square Towers has been too busy perched in front of the tennis to talk about video games – but given the overall winners, this author kinda wished that he hadn't bothered. In all seriousness, it's been a quiet few days on Planet PlayStation. Still,...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 75
New balls, please
The weekend has finally arrived, which means that it's Wimbledon finals time. Of course, if you're not interested in scoffing strawberries while marvelling at Roger Federer's ability to make tennis balls bow to his every whim, then you'll probably be playing some PlayStation games. As such, let's get this latest edition of WAYP...
Guide How to Play Like a Pro in PS4's Rocket League
Scoring big in Psyonix's superb soccer adaptation
Rocket League, the vehicular footy favourite from Psyonix, is a pretty straightforward game to pick up and play – but there's an added layer of depth that makes it incredibly competitive. While you'll be able to get to grips with the basics in minutes, it'll take practice if you want to get...
Video Watch As We Recap June 2015's Best PS4, PS3, and Vita Games
WHAT ARE THEY?!
Hello valued viewers! I'm back (again) with a packet of Strepsils and a bit of a sore throat. I've been p***ing everyone at Push Square Towers off this month by practicing my Batman impression, and I reckon that I've perfected my grizzly growl for this particular video. Gargling with gravel rather than Listerine appears to have done...
Guide What Is The Elder Scrolls Online: Tamriel Unlimited Exactly?
It's not Skyrim 2, if that's what you're asking
Right, it's time that we attempted to clear up this mess once and for all. The Elder Scrolls Online: Tamriel Unlimited launched on the PlayStation 4 last month, but despite the fact that the game's been out for a reasonable amount of time, we still get asked the same old questions on a regular basis -...
Out This Week Rocket League, Geometry Wars 3 Vita, Pneuma: Breath of Life
The beautiful game
After a brief hiatus for E3 2015 and various holidays, we're bringing Out This Week back with a vengeance. With the sun currently scorching the UK – seriously, it's been baking here the past few days – you may be dreading the impending summer drought, but things are actually looking quite fruitful here on Planet PlayStation...
Soapbox I Decided to Show My Family Uncharted 4's Incredible Gameplay Demo
Quality time
You've all seen the Uncharted 4: A Thief's End E3 2015 gameplay demo by now - or at least, I hope that you have. When I was sat here with editor Sammy Barker, watching Sony's press conference live at 3AM, our already tired brains had been battered by the wealth of megatons that the Japanese company had casually paraded out on stage as...
Game of the Month The Best PlayStation Games of June 2015
Manga madness, millionaire heroes, feudal Japan, and lots of guns
Wow, and we thought that May was a weak month. To be fair, the rules of Game of the Month state that we can't include re-releases of any kind that have appeared on a PlayStation console in the past, so the likes of the great Devil May Cry 4: Special Edition missed out on a chance at...
Push Rewind PlayStation Plus Freebies, Uncharted 4, Canned Consoles
Nothing gold can stay
And that, as they say, is the end of that. This author's summer holiday is over, which means that it's back to the coal face for your regularly prescribed dose of Push Rewind. To be perfectly honest with you, it's nice compiling these after some time away, as it offers an excuse to catch up on all of the news. Here we go...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 74
It's too hot for this
Here in the UK, we're currently still enduring a rather sweaty heatwave. Now before you start, yes, we realise that other, generally more sunny countries deal with heat like this on a regular basis, but we Brits just aren't used to it, as evidenced by everyone walking around in public without their shirts on - the dirty...
First Impressions Our First 50 Hours With The Elder Scrolls Online on PS4
Taming Tamriel
That's right, we've played The Elder Scrolls Online: Tamriel Unlimited for just a little over 50 hours now, so we thought that it was about time to get some impressions published. Being a massively multiplayer online game, it's safe to say that there's an absolute ton of things to see and do in ZeniMax Online Studios' huge adventure -...
Poll Which Batman: Arkham Game Is the Best?
Step from the shadows
That's right, we're going to ask that question - a question that has divided the gaming community ever since Batman: Arkham City launched all the way back in 2011. Which Batman: Arkham game is the best? It's safe to say that Batman: Arkham Asylum exceeded all expectations when it released in 2009, and the aforementioned sequel...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 73
SW19
It's been a much tamer week here at Push Square Towers after the intensity of E3 2015. For starters, Robert Ramsey's taken some well deserved days off, which means that we haven't had to hear about the latest Samurai Warriors every six or so minutes. Moreover, there's been a real dearth of big news following last week's tidal wave. Let's hope...
Guide How to Solve Every Riddle in Batman: Arkham Knight on PS4
Answers to E. Nigma's cunning conundrums
Riddle us this: how do you solve every riddle in Batman: Arkham Knight on the PlayStation 4? Gotham City's most putridly dressed puzzler is back in Rocksteady Studios' latest open world adventure, and he's brought a whole slew of conundrums with him to tax your grey matter. Fortunately, you won't need to flex...
Guide Getting the Most Out of DriveClub: PS Plus Edition
Tips for taking off your training wheels
Over two years after it was originally promised, DriveClub: PS Plus Edition is finally on the starting grid, waiting for you to give it a spin. The watered down racer comes with all of the features and functionality from the main game for free, but is limited to just 15 cars and 13 tracks from the Indian...
First Impressions Batman: Arkham Knight PS4 Sure Is Fighting Fit
Alright on the Knight
Holy awkward release date, Batman – you contrary cowl connoisseur. There's probably a metaphor that Warner Bros was trying to convey to the games media when it dated Batman: Arkham Knight just days after E3 2015 – like, y'know how Bruce Wayne has to keep fighting to ensure that Gotham City's safe... Yeah, the public...
Video Watch Us Round Up PlayStation at E3 2015
That's a wrap
We may have bleary eyes and itchy armpits, but this video editor has lived to see another E3. This one was particularly exciting, so in order to tie a big pretty bow around proceedings, we've produced a nice video wrap up for you if you can't arsed with, y'know, words. Sit back and watch while we run you through all of Sony's big...
Feature Push Square's E3 2015 Game of the Show - Horizon: Zero Dawn
Bring me the Horizon
There hasn't been this much buzz surrounding Guerrilla Games for a while. The first-party firm last truly dropped jaws with its infamous Killzone 2 demo at E3 2005, a clip that turned out to be staged. A decade later, the Dutch developer has learned a lesson or two – it always shows gameplay where possible for a start...
Poll What Was Your Favourite PlayStation Game of E3 2015?
Playing favourites
Wow, what an incredible E3 it's been. Many of the announcements at this year's sun drenched convention outstripped our wildest imaginations, and while the remainder of this year's lineup has been set in stone for some time, there's an enormous amount to look forward to over the coming years – including Shenmue III and Final...
Feature 10 of the Best PS4 Videos from E3 2015
Blinded by brilliance
E3 2015 almost had too many great videos to count, but we've somehow managed to cut our seemingly endless list of brilliant clips down to the ten best. Now, by ten best, we mean the very best of the best; these are the videos that we reckon defined this year's E3. That said, if you want to scour through almost every piece of...
Round Up Batman: Arkham Knight PS4 Reviews Are Bat Crazy
Bat to its best?
The fun never ends here at Push Square Towers. Yes, the lights may have been turned off at the LA Convention Centre, but Batman: Arkham Knight is right around the corner – and reviews for the hotly anticipated PlayStation 4 title are already starting to appear. You'll have to wait a little while longer for us to formulate our...
Soapbox Was E3 2015 Just a Dream?
Sammy Barker reflects on the greatest of all time
I'm half expecting to stir from my slumber any minute, clammy after a restless night filled with vivid dreams. That can't have been E3 2015, can it – a show in which the impossible became possible all within the span of an hour? I've been covering this event for a good six years now, and I know,...
Video Rewatch Sony's Best Ever E3 Press Conference Right Here
An hour and a half of wonder
Isn't it a great time of the year to be Push Square's resident video person? E3 leaks footage like nothing else in gaming, but the highlights are obviously the publisher press conferences. This year's Los Angeles expo was home to what we have dubbed Sony's best ever presser, and your humble host has embedded it in this...
Round Up Your Ultimate Guide to All of E3 2015's Biggest News, Trailers, and Announcements
What a week that was
Can you believe it? E3 2015 just about done after almost a solid week of hectic coverage. For us, it's time for a break, but for you, the next couple of weeks are going to seem decidedly drab in comparison - perhaps even boring. Still, this year's Los Angeles-based expo proved to be well worth the fuss, granting us five big...
Feature The Results Are in for Push Square's Community E3 2015 Quiz
Did you beat E3?
Uh oh, it's time to find out whether you lot were spot on or dead wrong with regards to this year's E3. The biggest event in gaming has just about come and gone, and before the Los Angeles event started, we asked you to vote on 20 yes or no questions. In other words, it was up to you, the Push Square community, to predict what would...
Live Watch the E3 2015 PlayStation Experience LiveCast Day Three Stream Right Here
Almost a wrap
Every year, Sony hosts a stream of live developer interviews and gameplay demos straight from its E3 booth. It's keeping up tradition in 2015, promising to put the spotlight on over 50 different studios and games over the coming days. Tune in here for live coverage straight from the show floor.
