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Out This Week Guacamelee! PS4, Ratchet & Clank HD Vita, and More
Super turbo championship edition
Well, isn’t that just typical? Two weeks ago, this editor apologised for the infrequency of the ‘Out This Week’ feature, adding that it will be published every Monday from now on. Of course, then said scribe swanned off on holiday, forgetting to prepare an edition of our regular release date report before...
Matters of Import Shining a Light on PS Vita's htoL#NiQ -Hotaru no Nikki-
Yes, that really is the title
Nippon Ichi, perhaps best known for its Disgaea role-playing game series, has recently released a new PlayStation Vita game in Japan that’s very different from its usual output. htoL#NiQ is a puzzle game, and is best – or perhaps most lazily – described as Japan's answer to monochrome indie die-lots-‘em-up...
Push Rewind PS4 Firmware Updates, Valiant Hearts, and July's PS Plus Freebies
A good catch up
Push Rewind was conceived as a means to keep you up to date with the weekly happenings on Planet PlayStation, but seeing as this editor’s been holidaying as far away from computer screens as humanly possible over the past seven or so days, this should prove a really rather resourceful recap for your humble host, too. We’re still...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 30
Gaming with the window open
It's been a long and warm Summer week for this Associate Editor. Android-like boss Sammy abandoned his post to run away on a lovely country holiday, but we've somehow made it through without the site catching fire or exploding — and you know what that means. Indeed, it's time to set aside your worries and relax by...
Matters of Import Becoming the Ace Pilot of Your Dreams in Gundam: Extreme VS Full Boost
Well that's just fan-Feddie-tastic
Over the course of its opening five hours, Mobile Suit Gundam: Extreme VS Full Boost had this particular Gundam-crazed author shouting and swearing worse than a generic Zeon pilot who's about to be blown to bits by an opposing Feddie protagonist. In layman's terms, this ridiculously named title plays host to an...
Soapbox Was Dragon's Crown Just A Joke That Nobody Got?
Taking things too seriously
Given the recent furore over the lack of female playable characters in Assassin's Creed: Unity — and the fact that the previously controversial action RPG Dragon's Crown is currently part of Europe's PlayStation Plus Instant Game Collection — I've been having plenty of time to think about how sexism manifests itself...
Push Rewind E3's Best PS4 Games, Vita's AAA Doom, and Lots and Lots of Destiny
The E3 hangover edition
It's been a relatively quiet week here at Push Square. The E3 rush is finally over, although we can't help but feel like a little part of us is missing because of its absence. Nevertheless, we tried to make sure that the past week was still packed full of content to keep you entertained during this Summer gaming lull, even if...
Talking Point Should Sony Ditch E3 Stage Shows Like Nintendo?
A different direction
Very few people earnestly enjoy change. This author gets the jitters if Chart-Track’s weekly UK sales data isn’t ready to write about first thing on a Monday morning, and don’t even mention routine rupturing Bank Holidays. It was little wonder, then, that the web was awash with cynicism last year when Nintendo opted to...
Feature Five Reasons Why Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain Should Be on Your PS4 Wishlist
There's no Snake oil here
Konami just wrapped up a live broadcast of Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain’s behind-closed-doors PlayStation 4 gameplay demo from E3 2014. Originally shown to journalists in Los Angeles last week, the footage showed protagonist Big Boss storming a sandy base, recruiting some troops, and rescuing a hostage. It all...
Video What Were the Five Best PS4 Games at E3 2014?
You should know, you picked them
Remember our super-duper E3 2014 poll which we may or may not have forgotten to include Mortal Kombat X in? Well, we used that to help us pick our PlayStation Game of the Show. And now, because we were always taught to reuse waste, we’re milking the results one more time with this, well, super-duper look at the top...
Who Would Win Wednesdays Patapon Army vs. Third Colossus Gaius
Round 19
The E3 rush is finally over, and so it's time for another instalment of Who Would Win Wednesdays, a feature where we take two PlayStation personalities and imagine them kicking the snot out of each other. The week before the biggest event in gaming, we hosted a fight between raspy voiced generic protagonist Aiden Pearce and gritty gunman...
Out This Week EA Sports UFC, MotoGP 2014, Battle Princess of Arcadias
The comeback special
Due to the madness of E3 2014, we’ve missed a couple of issues of Out This Week. As such, we’ve opted to change the format a little in order to ensure that we’re on top of these in the future. We’re still going to declare a weekly ‘Pick of the Week’, but instead of gabbing on about globs of other games [Not sure if...
Video Didn't Get in Destiny's PS4 Exclusive Alpha? Let Us Take You on a Tour
We explore Bungie's brave new world
Productivity has plummeted to an all-time low here at Push Square towers, as we recuperate from the excitement of E3 2014 by jabbering about upcoming PlayStation 4 escapade Destiny’s recent Alpha test. Some of us have even taken to creating custom armour sets based on the ones from the game, allowing us to...
Poll Did Destiny's PS4 Exclusive Alpha Have You Dancing with Joy?
Destined for greatness
We originally had this little feature lined up with our First Impressions, but Bungie had to go and extend the Alpha testing period, didn't it? Nevertheless, Destiny's surprise first look is sadly over now, and it's time to tell us what you thought about it. If you've read our aforementioned preview, then you'll already know...
First Impressions Testing the Hype in Destiny's Exclusive PS4 Alpha
We say jump, you say how high
Over the last four days, we've spent 26 hours exploring Destiny's surprise First Look Alpha. Announced during Sony's E3 2014 press conference, the 6.6GB download offers a shockingly robust early look at the upcoming sci-fi epic, sporting an impressively vast map full of enemies, a player-versus-player mode, a lengthy...
Push Rewind Everything You Need to Know About E3 2014
That's a wrap
And so, much to this writer’s relief and disappointment, E3 2014 is over. It’s been a show of re-releases, retreads, and some genuine surprises, but sleepless nights aside, we’d be lying if we said that we hadn’t enjoyed it. Between the drama of the big press conferences, the glimpses of upcoming releases, and unrivalled access...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 29
Short and sweet
Stop the world and let us get off, because everyone at Push Square towers is pretty pooped this weekend. While the sheer excitement of E3 2014 has kept the sleepiness away, there’s no doubt that it’s taking its toll on all of us right now – and you’re probably feeling a little groggy after those late night press conferences...
Talking Point How Did the Three Major Manufacturers Fare at E3 2014?
Compare and contrast
E3 2014 is over, and we’re breaking the fabric of time and space in order to celebrate. In this inaugural cross-platform, cross-network, cross-website extravaganza, the editors of Nintendo Life, Pure Xbox, and, er, Push Square have put aside their boxing gloves, and joined forces to bring you this industry wide look at all...
Feature Push Square's E3 2014 PlayStation Game of the Show - No Man's Sky
Sky's the limit
No Man’s Sky is not a reality television contestant, but it would make a darn good one if it was. Anyone that’s ever watched the X-Factor or America’s Got Talent will know that media mogul Simon Cowell adores a good ‘rags to riches’ story from time to time, and Hello Games’ ambitious sci-fi escapade is a shining example...
Talking Point What Does E3 2014 Tell Us About the Future of the PlayStation Vita?
Handheld hysteria
Ask a non-gamer to yawn through Sony’s meaty E3 2014 press conference, and they’ll probably come away with the assumption that the Japanese giant is a single console manufacturer. Much like Microsoft before it, the PlayStation 3 barely registered as a blip during its media briefing, and the PlayStation Vita only obtained a...
Round Up What Happened During PlayStation's E3 2014 Press Conference?
The big one
It may feel like a distant memory now, but Sony’s big E3 2014 press conference only occurred a few days ago. Admittedly, we’ve been tardier than a London bus when it comes to getting a quality recap up, but, hey, it’s been a busy few days. A small delay is better than a big one, though, so just in case you missed anything from this...
Poll What Was Your Favourite PlayStation Game of E3 2014?
Decisions, decisions
Retreads and re-releases have certainly been the theme of E3 2014, but that doesn’t mean that the colossal convention has failed to deliver on all of its hype. All of the major manufacturers laid on largely compelling press conferences, with the wide roster of next-gen releases arguably stealing the show. With all of the big...
Talking Point Why Is Sony Saving Its PS4 Reveals Until the Last Minute?
Let it cook
There was a sense of disbelief when LittleBigPlanet 3’s logo nonchalantly appeared on Sony’s sizeable E3 2014 press conference screen. These media briefings have become so pre-meditated over the years that it’s often easy to predict the types of titles that are going to be shown – after all, our pre-show predic
Round Up What Happened During Ubisoft's E3 2014 Press Conference?
Ubi or not Ubi
While the E3 show floor is only just about to open in sunny Los Angeles, the press conferences are now done and dusted for another year. With an entire industry’s hopes and dreams pinned on the shoulders of a handful of organisations, the cynicism from some message board pundits is already flooding the web hard. Alas, we felt that...
Hands On Playing Hide and Seek with PS4's Alien: Isolation
Fresh undies encouraged
From the ashes of Gearbox’s dismal Aliens: Colonial Marines rises an experience that promises not only to reinvigorate its parent property but also the entire survival horror genre. Alien: Isolation bleeds with the key components of Ridley Scott’s blockbuster, and weaves it into a thrilling fight for your life that never...
Reaction Poor Pacing Disrupts Otherwise Excellent PS4 Press Conference
Up and down
For large chunks of last night’s PlayStation press conference, we really thought that Sony had learned. We’ve berated the platform holder for its poorly paced presentations in the past, but there were no signs of the manufacturer’s talkative old times as it launched straight into a Destiny driven light show before immediately...
Live Watch the Sony PlayStation E3 2014 Press Conference Right Here
What does the future hold for PS4, PS3, and Vita?
Join us live as we provide video and text commentary from Sony’s big PlayStation E3 2014 press conference from Los Angeles. Find out what the coming year will hold for the firm’s next-gen platform, the PlayStation 4, as well as the PlayStation Vita – and react to every announcement as the...
Round Up What Happened During EA's E3 2014 Press Conference?
It's in the post
It was never going to be easy for EA Games to follow Microsoft’s content heavy press conference, and the popular third-party publisher did feel a little short on ideas as a result. While titles such as Battlefield: Hardline, FIFA 15
Live Watch the Ubisoft E3 2014 Press Conference Right Here
Raving rabbids
Two press conferences down, two press conferences to go. With both Microsoft and EA Games already enjoying their time in the spotlight, it’s now Ubisoft’s turn to shine. The French publisher will no doubt have a catalogue of PlayStation 4 titles on display, including Far Cry 4, Assassin’s Creed: Unity, and more. And, as always,...
Talking Point Will Sony Have Enough PS4 Material to Topple Microsoft's Game Heavy Show?
Games, games, games
Microsoft’s heavily hyped E3 media briefing this year was always going to be about redemption for the put upon platform holder. With new gaffer Phil Spencer attempting to turn around the organisation’s image, the press conference was filled with phrases aimed directly at fans. “Thank you” was a statement that seemed...
Live Watch the EA E3 2014 Press Conference Right Here
Electronic avenue
How are your hype levels holding up? Good, because we’ve barely even scratched the surface of this year’s E3 convention. With rival platform holder Microsoft done and dusted, it’s now down to third-party publisher EA Games to impress. This year, it’s promising six major reveals, with annual franchises such as FIFA and...
Talking Point What Are Your Hopes and Fears for PS4 and Vita at E3 2014?
Greatness awaits
The clock is counting down to the most important convention in the gaming industry, and Push Square towers is in a state of panic as the seconds seep away. Beyond our soggy brows and short tempered conversations, though, there’s a real sense of both excitement and trepidation surging through the office. Will the ill-fated Team ICO...
Video Watch As We Recap May's Best PlayStation Games
Are you Red E?
The impending E3 convention may be all about the future, but this video editor’s still stuck in the past. Before you all dive into the comments to make fun out of this author’s dated fashion sense, though, we’re actually referring to our latest Game of the Month video, which covers the PlayStation releases deployed in May...
Guide What Time Are Sony, EA, and Ubisoft's E3 Press Conferences?
Join us live for the biggest event in gaming
It seems to come around at such a speed that it's hard to believe the last E3 was an entire year ago. The biggest event in gaming kicks off imminently, and with hype beginning to reach peak levels, we here at Push Square are happy to tell you that we'll be streaming each relevant press conference live. As...
Feature What Will Sony Reveal for PS4, PS3, and Vita at E3 2014?
Predictions time
The best part about E3 is the build-up. While the announcements, trailers, and gameplay demos are undeniably exciting when they arrive, it’s that period prior to the big press conferences where the convention truly shines. Message boards are stuffed to the figurative brim with outlandish speculation, while officia
Talking Point Why the Low Expectations for PS4 at E3 Could Work in Sony's Favour
Off the rails
Everyone loves an underdog. The plucky pretender that fends off match point against the future Wimbledon champion is always treated to the biggest applause on Centre Court, and the same is true in almost all other walks of sporting life. This mentality appears to extend to the gaming industry, too, with Sony’s troubles with the...
Game of the Month May 2014 - Transistor
Botch dogs
Would you believe us if we told you that our staff vote to determine May's Game of the Month ended in a three-way tie before the final decision was made? For the first time in Push Square history, the race was so close that we had no choice but to determine a winner based on review score, and that's why the rather good looking Transistor...
Talking Point Will the PS4 Get a Price Drop at E3 2014?
The million dollar question
No convention is complete without some speculation regarding hardware prices. It’s hard to believe that this time last year, the PlayStation 4’s recommended retail price was very much still up in the air, with many expecting Sony to plump up for a more costly figure than its nearest competitor. As it happens,
Who Would Win Wednesdays Aiden Pearce vs. Max Payne
Round 18
With Push Square member ztpayne7 calling last week's edition of Who Would Win Wednesdays "probably the strangest matchup I've seen here", we've decided to scale things back a little and put together a fight between two more recognisable characters for today's match. That's not to say, of course, that our previous duel was duff, despite its...
Talking Point What Are Your Fondest Memories of the PSP?
The whole world in your hands
There’s something poetic about the PlayStation Portable bowing out just as the PlayStation 4 claims its place at the head of the home console space. Back in the hazy days of 2004, a much more lucrative Sony was on top of the world, with the PlayStation 2 blowing away its competitors, and the Japanese giant’s...
Round Up Murdered: Soul Suspect PS4 Reviews Look a Little Stiff
Dead and buried
Watch Dogs has proven that new properties can be successful – as long as you have a gigantic development team, a frightening marketing budget, and a borderline bogus E3 debut. Sadly for Murdered: Soul Suspect, the Square Enix published supernatural detective game from Airtight Games, it has none of the above luxuries, and has paid...
Push Rewind Watch Dogs, PS4 PlayStation Plus Freebies, and Project Beast
Hanging on the telephone
We’ve finally succumb to the spell of the smartphone, as we’ve spent our entire week staring at a palm-sized retina display. Fortunately, we’re not referring to our already incredibly anti-social lifestyle, but Ubisoft’s open world epic Watch Dogs. With the industry all but shutting up shop ahead of E3, we’ve been...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 28
Panic stations
There are now just ten days until the industry turns on its E3 press release machine, leaving many of us at Push Square towers dabbing our nervous brows. Fortunately, video games offer ideal escapism, so we’ll be spending our weekend trying not to think about the avalanche of information that’s heading our way. After all, when all...
Guide Watch Dogs PS4 Trophy Guide & Road Map
Hack your very own Platinum pot
Watch Dogs is easily the biggest PlayStation 4 release of the year so far. While inFAMOUS: Second Son was hotly anticipated as well, it’s taken two long years for Ubisoft to finally deliver the dystopian vision that it originally teased at E3 2012. Following a spate of delays, the release is available now – and
Talking Point Is Watch Dogs Proof That You Can Have Too Much of a Good Thing?
Greedy guts
There’s no shortage of gamer clichés capable of sending groans through the office each time that we encounter them, but this editor has a particularly vehement distaste to the vapid criticisms pertaining to game length. While we can appreciate that gaming is an undeniably expensive hobby, we find it frustrating that consumers are...
Video What Do You Get in Watch Dogs' Limited Edition PS4 Package?
We hack one open to find out
Sure, the North American version of the Watch Dogs: Limited Edition is a little pricey at $129.99, but as far as Collector’s Editions go, it’s a really nice one. This is a genuinely well presented set, which is much better than we were anticipating. The 9” statue – which is pivotal to the package – feels...
Who Would Win Wednesdays Amazon vs. Arishok
Round 17
We already know what you're thinking. You took one look at the thumbnail for this week's Who Would Win Wednesdays and you were either more inclined to click the link, or you were disgusted with our choice of artwork for today's fight. But differing tastes is what this weekly feature is all about, as we throw two PlayStation personalities at...
Talking Point Has Watch Dogs Hacked Your PS4's Heart?
ctOK
We’ve been watching Watch Dogs for a while. When we checked out a behind-the-scenes demo of the ambitious sandbox last year, we hinted that the hands-off nature of the presentation didn’t bode well for the open world escapade. Our misgivings certainly weren’t misplaced, as the title was delayed mere weeks before its intended deploy date,...
First Impressions Burning Bodies in The Evil Within on PS4
You're Mikami crazy
When legendary developer and horror game kingpin Shinji Mikami first unleashed the T-Virus onto the PSone in 1996, he not only managed to popularise the genre with mainstream audiences, but also founded a blockbuster franchise that would go on to sell millions. Some 18 years later, it could be argued that the long running...
Round Up Watch Dogs PS4 Reviews Make a Strong Connection with Critics
Off the hook
That’s not tinnitus that you can hear – no, it’s the sound of Watch Dogs hitting store shelves. The build up to Ubisoft’s latest sandbox smash has been more drawn out than the last note in Thunderball, but the open world adventure is finally set to phone home – your home, to be precise. While we haven’t had enough time with...
