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Soapbox After a Year of Silence, Today's PlayStation Showcase Can't Afford Dead Air
Sammy thinks Sony needs to bring it
Here we go, then: the PlayStation Showcase, three months after E3 2021, with nary a word from the platform holder in the interim. I’ve got to be honest, while supposed “industry insiders” started new press conference rumours on what felt like a weekly basis, I’d gotten to the point towards the end of...
Feature How Train Sim World 2 Is Delivering More Escapist Immersion on PS5
On track
In a period where public transport has been discouraged, Train Sim World 2 has provided PlayStation owners with a means to get out and about. The video game industry as a whole has enjoyed a boost from the pandemic, with more and more people staying indoors and seeking home entertainment. But developer Dovetail’s rail simulation, with its...
Feature Our PS5, PS4 Predictions for PlayStation Showcase 2021
We get the crystal ball out
You don't know how much we've been itching to write this feature: Sony has finally confirmed its big gaming showcase for Thursday and we've got predictions to share. The Push Square editorial team has come together to each reveal two predictions: one with a somewhat realistic chance of happening and another that's based...
Soapbox I Don't Know How to Feel About This PS4-to-PS5 Upgrade Uproar
Stephen sees the situation from both sides
Last week, Horizon Forbidden West pre-orders opened up, allowing excited fans to lay down some dosh for Guerrilla's anticipated PlayStation exclusive. While this was of course met with enthusiasm, the announcement was tarnished by the game's PS4-to-PS5 upgrade path — or, to be precise, lack of. If you...
Poll Are You Happy With Your PS Plus Games for September 2021?
Plus or minus
September's PlayStation Plus games have been made official, and we've had longer than usual to gather our thoughts on this month's lineup. Indeed, the selection was correctly leaked days before the big announcement. It split opinion then, but what about now? That's what we're here to find out. To recap, the PS Plus games for September...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 392
Can't stay a-WAYP
It's a long weekend in the US, which means additional playing time for all of you on the other side of the pond. It's just a standard gaming weekend for the rest of us, but there still should be ample time to dig into our backlogs ahead of the impending silly season. Sammy Barker, Editor: I don't know what this says about me, but...
Feature Five Years Later, We Remember The Tomorrow Children with Director Dylan Cuthbert
Soviet experiments
One of Sony's finest qualities as a games publisher is its willingness to take a gamble on new ideas. Each PlayStation console has played host to a variety of weird and wonderful games, and early in the PS4's life, this philosophy of embracing experimental, unique concepts didn't waver. A prime example is The Tomorrow Children...
First Impressions Farming Simulator 22 Is AAA Agriculture on PS5, PS4
Old MacDonald would be impressed
Farming Simulator has exploded in popularity since the latter PlayStation 3 days. Once a scrappy, niche line of agricultural releases, this series now commands its very own convention and competitive esports tournament. Giants Software’s latest instalment, Farming Simulator 22, reflects that influx in interest: it...
Guide Upcoming PS5, PS4 Games for September and October 2021
Deathloop! FIFA! Battlefield!
August is all wrapped up, and that means it's time to start looking at the busy Fall lineup. Starting in September, the back end of the year is typically packed with big games for both PlayStation 5 and PS4. There's something for everyone, too — various sports games make their annual appearance, first person shooters...
Poll What Do You Think of the New Saints Row?
Saints assemble
One of the biggest stories of the past week has involved Saints Row. The sandbox series is returning in February next year, with a brand new game having been announced at Gamescom Opening Night Live 2021. This thing's a full reboot: different characters, a new setting, and no obvious ties to the old Saints Row games. It's a fresh...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 391
Fun, we'll have
Well, that’s Gamescom 2021 done and dusted, then. Wasn’t exactly a memorable one from a PlayStation persuasion, was it? Fortunately, the release calendar is about to get heavy. We suspect future WAYP entries from this point on are going to be loaded. Sammy Barker, Editor: When I'm not bulking out my Madden NFL 22 Ultimate Team,...
Soapbox Don't Let Psychonauts 2 Pass You By
Even if it's just the PS4 version
The PlayStation 4 version of Psychonauts 2 is stuck between a rock and a hard place. Despite being perfectly playable on Sony's last-gen system, it's almost as if the world doesn't know this particular version exists as marketing is pumped into the Xbox Series X|S and PC versions of the game. That's completely...
Live Watch the Future Games Show at Gamescom 2021 Right Here
Updates on over 40 games
As has become a regular fixture of late, the Future Games Show returns as part of Gamescom 2021. This is the third instalment of Games Radar’s press conference-esque format this year alone, and it’s promising updates on over 40 games, from the likes of Frontier and Koch Media. The presentation will be hosted by Resident...
Hands On Jett: The Far Shore Is at Its Best Without Baddies on PS5
Expect some turbulence
Amid all the highly exciting games revealed alongside the PlayStation 5, it'd be easy to forget smaller titles, such as Jett: The Far Shore. The sci-fi action adventure game has always looked very intriguing in trailers, but until now, precisely how it plays has been something of a mystery. Fortunately, we've played it on PS5...
Round Up What Was Announced at Gamescom Opening Night Live 2021?
All the PS5, PS4 reveals
Good old Geoff Keighley once again put together and hosted the centrepiece of Gamescom 2021 with an Opening Night Live showcase peppered with fairly big announcements and reveals. We really don't blame you for not watching it based on what previous years had to show, so we've collected all of the PlayStation related news for...
Talking Point Was Gamescom Opening Night Live Any Good?
Geoff attack
Geoff Keighley has once again returned to Gamescom to put on his own little show, premiering new games, trailers, and announcements. Branded Gamescom Opening Night Live, the European centric showcase did its usual thing of sharing a few big reveals alongside smaller titles. It might not contain the biggest and most surprising things,...
Hands On Riders Republic Is Obnoxious But Awesome on PS5
Totally rad
Opening the map in the PlayStation 5 version of open world extreme sports outing Riders Republic is a mesmerising moment. You’ll see hundreds – perhaps even thousands – of player icons, swarming down mountains in a synchronised fashion. Building on the foundations of Steep, this is a connected sandbox where every player exists in...
Hands On Life Finds a Way in Jurassic World Evolution 2 on PS5, PS4
John Hammond would certainly be proud
If you’re an old-school PlayStation fan, then Jurassic Park: Operation Genesis probably holds a special place in your heart. The park builder launched in 2003 and was a huge hit on PS2, offering a simulation experience set within the universe of Steven Spielberg’s legendary film franchise. It took nearly 15...
First Impressions Rebooted Saints Row Has a New Look, But It's Still Saints Row Under the Hood
Don't mess with the Saints
The new Saints Row game has just been announced, and as you may already know, it's a complete reboot. Different characters, a different setting — the lot. But despite this rebirth, the gameplay that we've seen suggests that this is still Saints Row, in all of its goofy glory. Now, we're not talking Saints Row IV here —...
Live Watch the Gamescom Opening Night Live 2021 Livestream Right Here
Call of Duty! Saints Row! Death Stranding! Surprises?
Gamescom 2021, the biggest convention in the gaming calendar by pure attendance numbers, is not happening in-person this year. But! Fresh from his Summer Game Fest extravaganza, host Geoff Keighley is back with another industry celebration, with updates on titles like Death Stranding:...
Soapbox Where's My Red Dead Redemption 2 PS5 Version, Rockstar?
Liam wants to return to the wild west
Rockstar Games is reportedly on a roll with remasters at the moment, as the confirmed re-release of Grand Theft Auto V for PlayStation 5 is heavily rumoured to be joined by a trio of remastered GTA titles from the PS2 era at the end of the year. If that package sells well — and let's be honest here, it...
Round Up Psychonauts 2 Reviews Love the Wacky New Adventure
Raz gets razzmatazz reception
A whole 16 years after the original, Psychonauts 2 has finally arrived. Raz is back with another wild adventure that takes place directly after the events of the first game, and it seems like the long, long wait has been worth it. Reviews are now pouring in from various outlets across the internet and almost all of them...
Talking Point What September 2021 PS Plus Games Do You Want for PS5, PS4?
When will September 2021's PS Plus lineup be announced?
What are the September 2021 PS Plus games for PS5 and PS4? When will the September 2021 PS Plus games be announced? The way the dates fall this month mean that you may be waiting a little longer than ordinarily anticipated for your PS Plus update, but that's not going to stop us from sharing...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 390
Director's cut
The weeks feel like they come around quicker and quicker, but we're edging towards the business end of the year now. That means games, and lots of them. If you've got anything left in your backlog, you may want to clear it out quickly, because you're about to be very (very) busy. Sammy Barker, Editor: I'd love to tell you I'm going...
Hands On GTA Online Meets Mario Kart in Crazy Kart Krash Adversary Mode
Just Peachy
A big part of GTA Online’s enduring appeal is just how versatile it is. Some of the Best Jobs in the game include Slasher, a Dead by Daylight rip-off, all the way through to Overtime Rumble, which is basically Monkey Target with sports cars. Rockstar must have been paying attention to recent virtual cosplayers who rocked up to the LS...
Poll Did You Buy Ghost of Tsushima: Director's Cut?
Iki Island awaits
Ghost of Tsushima: Director's Cut is out right now on both PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 — but are you joining Jin Sakai on his new adventure? In case you don't know, Director's Cut includes the Iki Island expansion, which, as stated in our Ghost of Tsushima: Director's Cut review, we absolutely love. It whisks our samurai hero...
Hands On Lock-On Magazine Is a Love-Letter to the World of PlayStation
Shame it's now sold out
Print media is dead. It's a fact which has been clear for some time, at least in the realm of video games. The internet has rendered the majority of magazines irrelevant, because print can never hope to keep up with the fast-paced nature of the games industry, nor can it be expected to challenge a media which is capable of...
Soapbox GTA: San Andreas Is Still an Open World Classic
Aw sh*t, here we go again
The rumour that Rockstar is remastering the PlayStation 2’s trilogy of Grand Theft Auto games for PlayStation 5 and PS4 last week had a profound impact on me: I simply had to return to the fictional state of San Andreas. My history with the 2004 open world is both fortuitous and a little bit embarrassing actually: despite...
Talking Point How Would You Improve PS Plus?
Better games? PS Now? More services?
After what appeared to be a fairly hot streak of quality PlayStation Plus line-ups earlier this year, it feels like the chatter surrounding Sony's premier subscription service has once again returned to discussing how to improve it. This month's free PS Plus games clearly played a part in shaping that...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 389
Premier edition
Well, there wasn't long between the Olympics and the Premier League returning, was there? With the football back on our screens, we suspect we're going to be a little more occupied this weekend. There's always time for video games, though. Sammy Barker, Editor: Although I'm excited about the new Premier League season, I'll be...
Hands On Back 4 Blood Wears Its Inspiration with Pride
Counter Strike x Left 4 Dead x Cards
Back 4 Blood could be a video game adaptation of the classic Avengers: Age of Ultron quote: "Fine, I'll do it myself." With countless villains failing to put an end to the superhero task force, Thanos takes it upon himself to show them how it's done. And after a long list of Left 4 Dead clones fell short of...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 388
Ireland! Ariana! The underworld!
The Olympics are almost over and we have no idea what we're going to do with our late (late) evenings once it concludes. That's alright, though: the football season starts over soon (both of the handegg and traditional variety) so there's still plenty of sport to look forward to. Sammy Barker, Editor: I've fallen...
First Impressions Rustler on PS5, PS4 Is Old-School GTA in Medieval Times
Horsin' around
Rockstar is in a league of its own when it comes to modern open world games, but its back catalogue of isometric Grand Theft Auto games remains iconic for players of a certain age. This author grew up playing Grand Theft Auto: London at a friend’s house on the PS1, and while it was borderline impossible, it brings back fond...
Soapbox I Don't Understand Service Games That Don't Add Trophies
Retention prevention
I just can’t understand it, readers: if you’re designing a game that’s built around player retention, why wouldn’t you add new Trophies to it? I suppose the easy answer is thus: Fortnite and Call of Duty: Warzone are two of the biggest games in the world and don’t actually have any gongs to unlock, but it still blows...
Poll Are You Happy with Your PS Plus Games for August 2021?
Plus or minus?
Another month, another PS Plus games reveal. August's lineup was actually leaked days before the official announcement, by none other than Sony itself. As such, it feels like people have had additional time to moan and groan about what is, in all fairness, a pretty dull month. Well, at first glance, anyway. So, just to recap,...
Guide Upcoming PS5, PS4 Games for August and September 2021
Ghost of Tsushima Director's Cut! Hades! Deathloop!
The year is moving right along, and we're starting to get out of the comparatively quiet summer months and into a busier release schedule. From August onwards, PlayStation 5 and PS4 games are going to start coming thick and fast, and there's plenty to be excited about over the next few weeks. Let's...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 387
OMNO! OMNO no no no!
How's everyone enjoying the Olympics, then? It's obviously not quite the same without crowds, but the Tokyo event has delivered some entertaining competition in its first week, hasn't it? We can't wait for the athletics events to hit full steam over the coming days. Sammy Barker, Editor: I feel like I need to give my Madden...
Live Watch the Annapurna Interactive Showcase Right Here
Solar Ash! Stray! More!
And time for something different! Annapurna Interactive has been the publisher of boutique indie titles for a while now, and its slate includes promising PlayStation 5 titles like Solar Ash and Stray. Starting from 12PM PDT / 8PM BST, it’ll be hosting 30 minutes of game announcements and updates from its forthcoming slate...
Behind the mask
With Ghost of Tsushima: Director's Cut carving its way to both PlayStation 5 and PS4 on the 20th August, we've been eager to learn more about what's being added to Jin's expanded adventure. As you may already know, Director's Cut features a brand new expansion, which sees our intrepid samurai travel to the mysterious Iki Island...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 386
Olympics edition
Tokyo 2020, after such a long wait, is finally underway – so this author is operating on Japan’s time zone from now on. Not really, of course, but it’ll be fun trying to catch as much as possible of the iconic event these coming weeks. Sammy Barker, Editor: It’s the calm before the storm in terms of new releases, so I’m...
Talking Point What Free August 2021 PS Plus Games Do You Want for PS5, PS4?
When will August 2021's PS Plus lineup be announced?
What are the free August 2021 PS Plus games for PS5 and PS4? When will the free August 2021 PS Plus games be announced? We already know some details about August 2021's PS Plus lineup, including the month's free PS5 game, so read on for the latest rumours and speculation about Sony's subscription...
Poll Should Sony Do More PS5 Director's Cuts?
Like Death Stranding and Ghost of Tsushima
It's starting to look like 'Director's Cuts' could be a new product line for Sony — a way to re-release and revitalise interest in existing titles, seemingly going beyond what you'd get from a PlayStation 5 upgrade patch, or something similar. Death Stranding Director's Cut was the first to be announced,...
Round Up What Was Announced at EA Play 2021?
All the PS5, PS4 reveals
More than a month after everyone else, EA has finally showcased just some of what it has planned for the months and years to come in terms of game releases. That includes the usual sleight of sports experiences, but there will also be something for shooter fans and even survival horror geeks. If you didn't manage to catch...
Talking Point Was EA Play 2021 Any Better Than Usual?
Electronic Arts goes late
We can't quite believe it's already been more than a month since E3 2021; how time flies. We remember wasting our time watching Randy Pitchford awkwardly converse with Kevin Hart like it was yesterday. Regardless, EA still wanted to get in on the digital fun but decided to host its own showcase in late July instead of...
Live Watch the EA Play Live 2021 Livestream Right Here
Battlefield! FIFA! Dead Space?
Looking for the EA Play Live 2021 livestream? You can watch it live right here. This is Electronic Arts’ annual E3-esque event – it’s just happening a little later this time around. Expect the usual string of FIFA, Madden NFL, and The Sims updates – along with new information on Battlefield 2042, Apex Legends,...
Talking Point Is Free-to-Play the Future for Sports Games?
Services rather than sequels
Every year, the announcement of the latest FIFA, NBA 2K, MLB The Show, or Madden is met with the same chorus of complaints: copy-and-paste. It’s a reductive comment, of course – the Internet, as a whole, is rarely constructive with its criticism – but these titles are developed on such short cycles that it’s hard...
Hands On Arcadegeddon Shows Serious Potential in Early Access on PS5
'geddon a bad rap
Arcadegeddon was announced during Sony's last State of Play broadcast, but we get the feeling that a lot of people already forgot it exists. This third person shooter is a brand new IP developed and published by Illfonic, and it's available right now on PlayStation 5 in early access. It would be all too easy to write it off; a game...
Movie Review Werewolves Within - A Fun Comedy Horror Lacking Some Bite
Lycan it
You'd be forgiven for thinking this movie has nothing to do with games at all, but Werewolves Within is in fact based on a relatively obscure PlayStation VR game of the same name (itself based on a tabletop game simply named Werewolf). Ubisoft's virtual reality title is a social multiplayer game in which players are assigned various roles...
Poll Ghost of Tsushima Released One Year Ago Today - What Review Score Would You Give It Now?
Second chance
Ghost of Tsushima released for PlayStation 4 on the 17th July 2020, meaning that it's one year old today. The PS4 exclusive was extremely well received by both players and critics, and went on to be a commercial blockbuster for Sony. Developer Sucker Punch also did a great job of supporting the game once it was on the market, providing...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 385
The weather is sweet, yeah
Has it really only been a week since that final? Sigh. We're deep in the summer now, to be fair: the sun is shining and our brow is a little damper than usual. Time to close the curtains and knuckle down, no? Stephen Tailby, Associate Editor: I’ve been slowly plugging away at a game for review, but I’ll keep that...
