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Guide Upcoming PS5, PS4 Games for August and September 2022
Saints Row! The Last of Us! FIFA 23!
We've somehow made it to August already – where does the time go?! – and that means we're getting ever closer to the busiest time of year for new games. There are some huge titles headed our way over the next few months, so it's time to start planning which games you want to play and considering locking in a...
Poll Did You Ever Use PS5 Accolades?
We hardly knew ye
Sony is set to discontinue PS5 accolades later this year, if you can believe it. What? You don't even know what the PS5 accolades system is? Well, let's have ourselves quick recap to refresh our memories... Accolades are basically digital awards that you can earn through playing multiplayer games on PS5. They were revealed just...
Poll Are You Happy With Your PS Plus Essential Games for August 2022?
Plus or minus?
The PS Plus Essential line-up for August 2022 has been officially announced, and as always, we would like nothing more than to hear whether you're happy with what's being offered. But first, let's run through a quick recap, shall we? You could argue that August has not one, but two headline acts in the form of top notch remake Tony...
Hands On Digimon Survive Has Potential, But It Feels Padded So Far
Visual novel RPG is slow to start
Digimon Survive is out right now for PS4, but you may have noticed that we don't have a review here on Push Square yet. This is unfortunately due to issues outside of our control, but having sunk roughly six hours into the game, we thought that it would be best to bring you some hands on impressions ahead of the...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 437
The big one
Wow! This could very well be the biggest WAYP in quite some time! We've been having some email hiccups here at Push Square Towers y'see, but all seems to be resolved and now everyone's getting involved! Sammy Barker, Editor: To be honest, it's going to be a lot more MultiVersus for me. I love this game, although I am now eagerly...
Video Did You Know All 20 of These PS5 Tips and Tricks?
We're pulilng our hair out over these, too
The PS5 has been merrily dominating our TV cabinets for over a year and a half now. This beast of a console has amplified our gaming lives in the obvious ways with the likes of incredibly fast loading times, better resolution and framerates, and the immersive qualities of haptic feedback and adaptive...
Live Watch the Annapurna Interactive Showcase Livestream Right Here
Indie hour
Want to watch the Annapurna Interactive Showcase livestream? Of course you do! The Stray publisher has a pretty impressive hit streak when it comes to indie games, and it’ll be refreshing its release schedule with today’s broadcast. You can watch live from 12PM PDT/8PM BST, and of course we’ll be opening up the live chat for you to...
Reaction Meta Quest 2's Price Hike Will Have PSVR2 Relieved or Rubbing Its Hands
VRy interesting
As Sony slowly continues to peel back the curtain on its PSVR2 headset – revealing a selection of neat new user interface features earlier in the week – Facebook made the unprecedented move of increasing the price of its Meta Quest 2 headset overnight. The standalone device, which originally released over two years ago, will now...
Hands On Rollerdrome Feels Utterly Phenomenal to Play
We preview the first six levels
There's a real sense of speed, motion, and style fuelling Rollerdrome that can only be matched by the early Tony Hawk's Pro Skater games of the PS1 era. The second game in the space of six months from British team Roll7 feels sublime to play, asking you to kill enemies with a touch of swagger in between performing...
Soapbox I'm Sorry, But Your Cute Cat Game Isn't That Great
Feline feisty
I played Stray to completion twice this past weekend, once to see the story through to its end and the second to unlock the Platinum Trophy. It is a really sweet game with a unique hook — who doesn't want to play as a cat? — but I think the fact you get to play as a feline is clouding people's judgment somewhat. Once you get over...
Talking Point What PS Plus Essential Games for PS5, PS4 Do You Want in August 2022?
When will PS Plus Essential for August 2022 be announced?
What are the August 2022 PS Plus Essential games for PS5 and PS4 and when will the August 2022 PS Plus Essential games be announced? We're now in a new era for Sony's subscription service, with two updates every month. For the vast majority of readers, though, PS Plus Essential will be the...
Quiz Test Your PlayStation General Knowledge - Issue 14
It's time to PlayStation
How much do you know about PlayStation and the gaming industry that surrounds it? If you fancy yourself a walking PlayStation encyclopedia, then why not put your brain to the test with our PlayStation General Knowledge Quiz? This is Issue 14 of our PlayStation General Knowledge Quiz. You can have a crack at our previous...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 436
Into the MultiVersus
How did we like the recent heat wave, then? Crikey that was a scorcher, wasn't it? Let's all recover with iced tea and video games, eh? Sammy Barker, Editor: MultiVersus. That is all. Liam Croft, Assistant Editor: I'm playing through two games at the moment: Stray and Triangle Strategy. The former is lovely and the latter is...
Poll What Review Score Would You Give Stray?
Fur real
Stray has been out for a few days now, and it really seems to have struck a chord with a lot of people. Obviously making a game where you play as a cat that can meow on command is going to have mass appeal from the start — but very positive reviews and the fact that it's available through PS Plus Extra certainly helps. Indeed, we gave...
Soapbox No Free PS5 Upgrade for Persona 5 Royal Is an Insult to Fans and the Game Itself
Royally screwed
News broke this week that Persona 5 Royal won't offer any kind of upgrade path for those who already own the game on PS4, but want to grab the shiny new PS5 version that's set to launch on the 21st October. And frankly, that's a disgrace. Persona 5 Royal is itself a re-release of Persona 5 — and that didn't have an upgrade path...
Video 30 Facts You Need to Know About The Last Of Us Remake on PS5
Is Naughty Dog on some mighty thin ice?
The Last Of Us: Part I is the remake from Naughty Dog that’ll bring the 2013 PS3 classic up to the technological standard of a brand new PS5 release. This remake was long-rumoured, and then leaked to the high heavens, but now that Naughty Dog has almost been strong-armed into revealing more info about the...
Hands On Saints Row Is That Same Dumb Fun, But Better
Like a boss
It almost feels like the initial, divided reaction to the new Saints Row title was for an entirely different game considering how similarly it plays to past entries. We recently had the chance to play the latest open worlder for a whole four hours, and we can report this is the same Saints Row you know and — quite possibly — love...
Reaction WTF Is Going on with The Last of Us PS5?
Naughty Dog needs to respond to leaks
We’re getting déjà vu, because once again The Last of Us series is subject to another damaging leak. How this keeps happening to Naughty Dog’s flagship franchise is hard to understand, but the very real reality is there’s well over a month until The Last of Us: Part I launches, and we’ll have probably...
Really feline it
Cyberpunk cat simulator Stray is out now on PS5 and PS4 — and it's available at no additional cost if you're subscribed to PS Plus Extra. But as always, we want to know if you're playing the latest hot release! For what it's worth, we think Stray is a great game. We gave it an 8/10 in our Stray PS5 review, heaping praise on its...
TV Show Review Resident Evil (Netflix) - Braindead Horror for the Riverdale Crowd
Switch off your brrrains
The world would be a much better place if it wasn’t for shady pharmaceutical companies with megalomaniacs in charge. This is certainly true of Resident Evil’s Umbrella Corporation, led by the unhinged Evelyn Marcos (Paola Núñez), who repeatedly reminds viewers she wants to change the world. Despite largely being...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 435
Game heroes
Right, then, this is the one. The scorcher! The big heatwave that the media won't shut up about. There's never been a better time to stay in doors and play video games. In fact, it's actually good for your health to do so! Sammy Barker, Editor: Oh no! I made the mistake of diving back into FIFA 22 after a few months away and I'm hooked...
First Impressions Resident Evil Netflix Deviates from the Games But Still Entertains
Umbrella Balinska
There’s not a lot of connective tissue between Netflix’s deceptively named 2022 television adaptation of Resident Evil and Capcom’s games. A shady pharmaceutical company named Umbrella takes centre stage, and part of the action is staged in a dystopian South African town named New Raccoon City – but so far, that’s where...
Poll Are You Happy with Your PS Plus Extra, Premium Games for July 2022?
Have your say
Here it is, then: the very first PS Plus Extra and PS Plus Premium refreshes since the two tiers launched last month. The new PS5, PS4, and Classic titles will be available for download from 19th July 2022, but until then, we want to hear your thoughts on the lineup. As a quick refresh of the new gam
Video 31 Facts You Need to Know About Skull and Bones on PS5
Away to sea we go
Skull and Bones is the lost-gestating live-service pirate sim from Ubisoft Singapore, that finally got its 2022 unveiling ahead of its release later this year. It feels pretty weird to even have a release date in sight after so many delays and reported internal reboots, but it looks like all sails are raised this time around. With...
Poll What PS Stars Rewards Do You Want?
And how are you willing to earn them?
Sony announced PS Stars today, a long overdue worldwide loyalty scheme that will reward you for engaging with your PS5 and PS4 over a prolonged period of time. It’s a necessary and important reveal from the platform holder, as PlayStation finds itself in a highly competitive market where the benefits of...
Round Up Resident Evil Netflix TV Show Reviews Are All Over the Place
The verdicts are in
Today's the day Netflix's futuristic adaptation of Resident Evil hits the streaming service, presenting two timelines for fans to follow across eight episodes. It's available to watch now, but what do critics make of the show? Well, there doesn't exactly seem to be a general consensus forming given the review scores we've spotted...
Video The Best The Last of Us Moments We Can't Wait to Replay on PS5
It can't be the last time we play this... can it?
If you are anything like us then over the last nine years you’ve likely enjoyed countless playthroughs of Naughty Dog’s PlayStation classic, The Last Of Us. But that doesn’t stop us from being incredibly excited by the prospect of the full PS5 remaking which is making its way to us on 2nd...
Poll Is The Last of Us: Part 1 Really a 'Cash Grab'?
It can't be for nothing... can it?
There's a big debate happening in the PlayStation community right now, and it's all about The Last of Us: Part I. The upcoming PS5 remake of Naughty Dog's landmark 2013 release has already attracted a lot of criticism from some onlookers, many of whom claim that the project is simply a "cash grab", or something to...
Guide PS4 Games That Need a PS5 Patch
60fps, please
There are still PS4 games that need a PS5 patch. In this PS5 guide, we're going to list some of our favourite PS4 games that haven't yet been optimised for PS5, meaning that either their frame rate is stuck at 30, or their resolution is in need of enhancement. To be clear, a lot of PS4 games have been updated to run better on PS5...
Soapbox A Racing Wheel Taught This Arcade Die-Hard the Joy of Gran Turismo 7
Stephen finally gets it
An all-time favourite game of mine is Burnout 3: Takedown. The launch title I bought alongside my PS3 was MotorStorm. The outside chance of a new Ridge Racer is what gets me out of bed in the morning. Well, I mean, that last one's an exaggeration, but Bamco, it's time. Come on. The point is, I love arcade racing games, and I...
Quiz Test Your PlayStation General Knowledge - Issue 13
It's time to PlayStation
How much do you know about PlayStation and the gaming industry that surrounds it? If you fancy yourself a walking PlayStation encyclopedia, then why not put your brain to the test with our PlayStation General Knowledge Quiz? This is Issue 13 of our PlayStation General Knowledge Quiz. You can have a crack at our previous...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 434
Grass season
Who’s going to win Wimbledon this weekend, then? This author’s money is on Novak Djokovic (safe bet, sure) and Elena Rybakina, but it should be fun either way. Of course, if you’re not into tennis, then at least you’ll have lots of sunshine to look forward to – a heatwave awaits, apparently. Sammy Barker, Editor: I have...
Feature Your Most Anticipated PS5, PS4 Games for the Rest of 2022
Push Square community top 10 revealed
At the start of this week, we asked the Push Square community to share the PS5, PS4 games they're most hyped about for the rest of 2022. After 8,000 votes, it's now time to reveal the results in the form of a top 10 countdown. Every game listed is either already confirmed to launch in the next six months with a...
Hands On The Crew 2's PS5 Patch Feels Better at 60fps, But There's a Catch
It's stinging our eyes
The Crew 2, due in part to outstanding ongoing support from publisher Ubisoft and developer Ivory Tower, remains relevant four years on from its original release. In fact, you could argue the game is getting better, with the latest season adding events inspired by Formula Drift World Champion Chris Forsberg – it’s...
Hardware Review Thrustmaster T248 Racing Wheel - A Great First Step for Curious Car Nuts
Won't steer you far wrong
The world of racing games is huge. For as long as video games have been around, we've been driving flashy cars around twisting circuits and bustling streets in pursuit of first place. Of course, most vehicular titles are perfectly playable using a regular controller, but hardcore enthusiasts will all tell you that a racing...
Feature What Are Your Most Anticipated PS5, PS4 Games for the Rest of 2022?
Have your say in the Push Square vote
After an action-packed first six months from Sony and third-party publishers, the rest of 2022 is promising just as much fun. We've already had the likes of Horizon Forbidden West, Elden Ring, and Gran Turismo 7 to entertain us at the start of the year, but now it is time to turn our sights to the end of it. Fo
Poll Are You Happy With Your PS Plus Essential Games for July 2022?
Plus or minus?
The PS Plus games for July 2022 have been officially announced, and as always, we want to know what you think of the selection. Just to be clear, we're talking about the PS Plus Essential line up here — we need to make that distinction now that PS Plus Extra and PS Plus Premium are a thing! A quick recap: July 2022's PS Plus titles...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 433
One more time
We made it to July, everyone. All the Not-E3 nonsense has passed, Stranger Things 4 has wrapped up, and we're one step closer to playing God of War Ragnarok later this year. Well, maybe. Hopefully. Until then, there's plenty of other gaming to do. Robert Ramsey, Deputy Editor: I regret to inform everyone that I've started playing...
Guide Upcoming PS5, PS4 Games for July and August 2022
F1 22! Digimon Survive! Madden 23!
As we head into July, we somehow find ourselves halfway through the year already. The months might be flying by at the speed of a shiny, new F1 car – which is more than fitting for this particular game round-up – but that doesn't mean we're going to miss any of the best releases headed our way. Below, we've...
Poll Was Sony's State of Play the Best Gaming Showcase of June?
The winner of Not-E3
Penning this poll almost feels like throwing a lit match into a room full of flammable gas, but we're going to do it anyway. We want to know: do you think Sony's latest State of Play actually ended up being the best gaming showcase of Not-E3? That is, the best gaming showcase of June 2022? We ask because we think this is a...
Round Up Cuphead DLC Reviews Say It's a Course Worth Savouring
Wine and dine
After many years of development, Cuphead DLC The Delicious Last Course launches today on PS4 for £6.79/$7.99. To coincide with the release, various outlets have begun posting their own verdicts and reviews. Only PC code was made available prior to launch, which is why you won't find a PS4 review here on Push Square today. However, we...
Soapbox I Tried So Hard to Like Elden Ring, But I Just Couldn’t Do It
Born of the Bloodborne, undone by the Elden Ring
Despite never having played any of FromSoftware’s previous releases, the presentation of Bloodborne was too intriguing for me to pass up at launch. I played for a few hours, beat a couple of bosses, and I didn’t like it. Fast forward to 2022. Elden Ring launches, and all my friends excitedly talk...
Talking Point What PS Plus Games for PS5, PS4 Do You Want This Month? (July 2022)
When will PS Plus be announced?
What are the PS Plus games for PS5 and PS4 in July 2022? When will All PS Plus Games for July 2022 be announced? We're in a brave new era for Sony's subscription service now, with all three tiers — PS Plus Essential, PS Plus Extra
Quiz Test Your PlayStation General Knowledge - Issue 12
It's time to PlayStation
How much do you know about PlayStation and the gaming industry that surrounds it? If you fancy yourself a walking PlayStation encyclopaedia, then why not put your brain to the test with our PlayStation General Knowledge Quiz? This is Issue 12 of our PlayStation General Knowledge Quiz. You can have a crack at our previous...
Soapbox PS Plus Premium Has Turned My Email Inbox into a Nightmare
Thank You For Your Purchase
The new PS Plus tiers are only a few days old here in Europe, but they're already wreaking havoc on my email inbox (which, let's be real, is a total mess to begin with). If you don't know, every time you buy something from the PlayStation Store, Sony will send you an email receipt. Fair enough, but you can get absolutely...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 432
Feelin' hot
We've spent all year whining about the weather, and now it's officially too hot. Fortunately, rain is forecast for the weekend, so it's sure to cool down quick. Yours truly may just go and lie on the pavement, and let the cool water wash over. Robert Ramsey, Deputy Editor: I've been itching for some turn based Japanese RPG action, so...
Hands On Destruction AllStars' Improvements Tease PS5's Live Service Future
Glimpses of a new era
We’ll let you in on a secret: we had a wager running at Push Square Towers regarding when Sony would pull the plug on Destruction AllStars. This may prove difficult reading for the team at Lucid Games, so it’s important to stress that our internal book was entirely tongue-in-cheek – after all, we’d never purposefully...
Poll Which PS Plus Tier Are You Subscribed To?
Essential, Extra, or Premium?
Now that the new PS Plus tiers are available worldwide (they finally launched in Europe, Australia, and a few other regions earlier in the week), we simply have to ask: which tier are you subscribed to? PS Plus Essential is the new name for the standard PS Plus service. You get your online multiplayer access, cloud...
Reaction PS Plus' PS5, PS4 Restart Is Welcome and Smart
Revamp has us amped
The list of All PS Plus Games – which currently spans over 800 games if you pay up for PS Plus Premium – is quite startling. Sony had promised around 700 games prior to its revamped subscription’s release, so we already had an idea of what to expect, but seeing it all laid out on the
