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Reaction Cyberpunk 2077 Debacle Proves Sony Needs a Better PS Store Refund Policy
Inconsistency causing confusion
The debacle surrounding Cyberpunk 2077 has, not for the first time, highlighted a gaping flaw in the PlayStation Store. We’ve talked about refunds before – amusingly, when No Man’s Sky was underfire for failing to deliver on its promises – but another anticipated title has fallen short of expectations, and so...
Poll What Is Your PS5 and PS4 Game of the Year 2020?
Vote now
It's that time of year once again: Game of the Year. Every year, we present to you our top picks for PlayStation's best and brightest, and every year, we ask you to have your say too. A little later than usual, we're beginning our Game of the Year coverage on Push Square, and it starts with all of you. We ask one simple question: what are...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 354
Cyber-hunker down
We’ve got a sneaking suspicion we know what many of you will be playing this weekend, but the eternal question still needs to be asked. What are you playing this weekend? Sammy Barker, Editor: I’m frustrated with Cyberpunk 2077’s technical shortcomings, but I’m still really enjoying the game. There’s so much to like...
Soapbox PS5 Pricing Is Setting Releases Like Returnal Up to Fail
Sammy thinks Housemarque is being done dirty
I’m really looking forward to playing Returnal. I, like everyone at Push Square Towers, have been a long-time admirer of Housemarque and the kind of games it makes. Super Stardust HD was one of my favourite PlayStation 3 games, and I’d rate both Resogun and Nex Machina as must-play titles on the...
Preview Persona 5 Strikers Is Much More than a Hack and Slash Spin-Off
Looking cool, Joker
Just like Persona 5, Persona 5 Strikers is a story-driven RPG. Despite what you may have heard, it is not a wall-to-wall action game similar to something like Dynasty Warriors. Just like Persona 5, it has exploration in both the real world and the realm of the mind. It has long stretches of dialogue, cutscenes, and character...
Round Up What Was Announced at The Game Awards 2020?
All the PS5, PS4 reveals
The act of celebrating the past 12 months of gaming releases once again fell to Geoff Keighley and The Game Awards, this time around without a live audience as the COVID-19 pandemic forces industry folk to stay at home. An unfortunate outcome, but it didn't put too much of a dampener on the party as some of the best...
Talking Point Did The Game Awards 2020 Meet Your Expectations?
How would you rate Keighley's show?
Here we are, at the end of another year with The Game Awards to mark the past 12 months of gaming through awards for the best of the best and a look to the future of the industry. Little was known about the digital ceremony as leaks were nowhere to be seen as we entered proceedings, allowing host Geoff Keighley to...
Live Watch The Game Awards 2020 Livestream Right Here
Live blog and chat from Geoff Keighley's annual extravaganza
The Game Awards are now a high-profile fixture in the gaming calendar, bringing a variety of celebrity guests, gongs, and all-important World Premieres every year. 2020's incarnation is particularly important because it's being broadcast from three cities during the coronavirus pandemic...
Poll Is Cyberpunk 2077's Poor PS4 Performance Acceptable?
Just as expected?
Cyberpunk 2077 is finally here, and well... It hasn't been a smooth launch. Following on from PC-based coverage earlier this week, which highlighted rampant bugs and other technical issues, it turns out that the game's also a bit of a mess on consoles. To be more specific, Cyberpunk 2077 is rough on PS4 (and PS4 Pro, to a lesser...
Hands On This Is How Cyberpunk 2077 Runs on PS5, PS4 Pro, and PS4
The good and the not so bad
We've spent around 12 hours with Cyberpunk 2077, playing it on both PS4 and PS5 (through backwards compatibility). Console performance has been a concern among players since the game's initial gameplay reveal, so we're going to try and break down just how well Cyberpunk runs on Sony's systems. Please keep in mind,...
Poll Are You Buying Cyberpunk 2077?
Hello Night City
Can you believe that Cyberpunk 2077 is actually out this Thursday? No, we're being serious — it's finally happening. Unless Earth gets hit by an asteroid or something, which at this point wouldn't surprise us in the slightest. Cyberpunk 2077 is arguably the biggest game of 2020 — one of the biggest games of the entire...
Hands On Temtem Is Pokémon on PS5, More or Less
First impressions from early access
We'll start by saying that, yes, Temtem does borrow a lot from Pokémon. It's pretty hard to talk about Crema Games' early access adventure without bringing up the enormously successful Nintendo franchise, but we'll keep comparisons to a minimum. However, if you're a fan of the latter, this game is more or less...
Round Up Cyberpunk 2077 Reviews Mark Another Epic RPG
Cyber discourse
Well, the moment has finally arrived. A very limited number of gaming outlets have been given pre-release access to Cyberpunk 2077, and it's time for them to deliver their verdicts as the review embargo lifts. As far as the Push Square review is concerned, we expect to receive code before launch day on 10th December 2020. Then we'll...
Soapbox Help! I Spent Money on Ultimate Team, and I'm Afraid I'll Do It Again
Player power
Confession: I play a lot of sports games, and I like Ultimate Team. There, I said it. Whether it’s building a roster of sluggers in MLB The Show 20’s devilishly addictive Diamond Dynasty or developing a dream team in NBA 2K21’s massive MyTeam, the card collecting modes remind me of my childhood, when I spent most of my time on the...
Feature Our PS5 Predictions for The Game Awards 2020
What does Keighley have in store?
Geoff Keighley is back to host The Game Awards this coming Thursday as the annual show returns to celebrate all things gaming. There won't be a live audience in attendance this year, but announcements and reveals from the world's biggest developers will be. Alongside some important awards, of course. That means it's...
Feature Best PS5, PS4 Music of November 2020
Well, well, well, what’s all this then
That’s right, you read that headline correctly! A new generation of console gaming is upon us. That means not only do we need to alter the headline of these monthly recaps to account for Sony’s newest massive piece of hardware, but we have ourselves a very, very busy month of music to discuss. So without...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 353
The calm before the Cyberpunk
For the first time in well over a month, we’re able to breathe and take stock of our situation. We’re certainly not complaining, but it’s been a busy period on Push Square, so it’s nice to have a brief moment of respite before Cyberpunk 2077 deploys next week. Sammy Barker, Editor: I’ve been clearing my...
Guide Upcoming PS5 and PS4 Games for December 2020 and January 2021
Cyberpunk! Immortals Fenyx Rising! Hitman!
The PlayStation 5 is here, and 2020 is beginning to wind down. The holiday season is nearly upon us, so it's prime time to pick up some last-minute gaming gifts. There are also a few big PS5 and PS4 games launching in the next couple of months, and we're going to lay them all out for you here in this guide...
Interview Discussing Soundtracks and Audio Design with the SkewSound Team
A skewed perspective
When it comes to our composer interview series, we have a formula that we don’t deviate too much from usually. The interview is with a particular composer — or composer team — and it’s regarding a specific project. But this time, we’ve got something a little bit different for everyone. We got the chance to have a chat...
Soapbox The Conversation About Games Moves Too Quickly
Do you find it hard to keep up?
Let's start this feature on a positive note: for the last decade or so, video game fans have had an embarrassment of riches. If you were to name a year, it will almost certainly have seen the release of at least a couple of fantastic games. That's true on PlayStation platforms, but it's even more so if you consider...
Hands On Why You Should Be Using PS5 Remote Play More
It works well
Ah, good ol’ Remote Play, the oft-forgotten PlayStation 4 feature that’s perfect when you’re in a pinch. In the heady days of the Nintendo Wii U’s off-screen controller, Sony made a lot of noise about PlayStation 4’s ability to stream to a PS Vita. The handheld is long past its sell-by date these days, of course – even if...
Soapbox I've Missed the Feeling of Having a Backlog
Liam's overwhelmed and loving it
I'm in a rather unique and extremely lucky position where it's my full-time job to cover and play games. As such, rarely does a day go by where I have don't have a handful of hours to invest in the latest PlayStation game each evening, and even into the early hours of the morning on the odd occasion. That's a...
Poll Do You Actually Play Your PS Plus Games?
Add to library
Month in, month out, we all sit here and react to the new PlayStation Plus games. Sometimes they're really good, sometimes they're frustratingly bad. Sometimes our readers think they're absolutely crap — as evidenced by the public PS Plus polls that we host on the site every month! But we're not here to discuss the quality of...
Interview Triple-Spinning Answers with Crash Bandicoot 4 Composer Walter Mair
Aboogidaba
Recently, we got the chance to have a chat with the composer of Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time, Walter Mair. During the process, we talked about the return of everyone's favourite bandicoot, how to capture the sonic intersection of synthesized and artificial music, as well as the trials and tribulations that come with scoring for such...
Poll Are You Happy With Your PS Plus Games for December 2020?
Plus or minus?
December 2020's PlayStation Plus games have been announced, and we've already seen a load of mixed reactions here on Push Square. Some think it's an okay lineup, others think it's a steaming pile of hot trash. Truth be told, we tend to fall somewhere in between, but as always, we want to know your opinion on the matter. December's...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 352
Remember Phogs? They're back
It’s been an outrageously busy month for everyone at Push Square Towers, but the time to unwind is finally nearing. Oh, who are we kidding? There’s still Cyberpunk 2077 and then Game of the Year to sort out. No rest for the wicked! Sammy Barker, Editor: I’ve somehow worked my way through the majority of Demon’s...
Soapbox Demon's Souls' Difficulty Shouldn't Deter You from Playing PS5's Best Game
Honestly, you're already good enough
I’m pretty average at games. Painfully average. Whenever there’s a leaderboard, I rarely find myself at the top; I rarely find myself at the bottom either. I’m always in the middle. If it’s an online shooter, I’ll never be the MVP, but I’ll find a way to contribute towards my team. In co-op games,...
Talking Point What Were Your Most Played PS4 Games?
The wall of shame
One of the more unexpected features Sony introduced with the PlayStation 5 is the ability to track your playtime across games. Now you can easily track how many precious hours have been invested into first-party titles or the big online shooters, and this also goes for past PlayStation 4 games. That could be either a blessing or a...
Guide New PS5 Owners: How to Fix Common Problems
Simple solutions for PlayStation 5's most common issues
So, you're a new PS5 owner, but you may be having problems getting started with the system. We've already provided a list of 10 Things You Should Do First with Your New PlayStation 5, but what if your console isn't working as expected? Namely, you're experiencing issues like coil whine,...
Poll What's Your Favourite PS5 Launch Game?
A lot to choose from
The PS5 has been out for more than a week now here in Europe — it's been a whole two weeks of next-gen gaming in the US — and we reckon that Sony's new system has enjoyed one of the best console launch lineups ever. Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales and Demon's Souls lead the charge, but let's not forget about solid third...
Soapbox PS5 Is Pushing Me Ever Closer to All-Digital
A slow and steady transition
I think Sony’s been so shrewd with the way it’s handled the transition from physical media to digital downloads. The company definitely would prefer you purchase all of its games from the PlayStation Store: it cuts out retailers and resales, removes physical overheads like manufacturing and storage, and ties you into...
Guide All Free PS Plus Games in 2020
A complete list of every 2020 PlayStation Plus game
What are the new PS Plus games? Which free PlayStation Plus games have been given away in 2020? In this article, we'll be compiling a complete list of every 2020 PS Plus title provided as part of Sony's subscription service. This year is particularly interesting, as it should see the introduction...
Poll Is the PS5 DualSense Sony's Best Controller Yet?
It's time to Dual
The PS5 has been out for at least a week now (depending on where you live), and we want to know what you think of the DualSense — the console's high-tech controller. Featuring advanced haptic feedback functionality, adaptive triggers, and a built-in microphone, it's a premium piece of kit, and a key PS5 selling point. Here at...
Talking Point Was 2020 PlayStation's Best Ever Year?
Not-so hot take, really
We awarded Sony three 10/10s this year. Three of ‘em. Before anyone attempts to play the fanboy (Activity) Card, we also gave the company a 4/10 – for Predator: Hunting Grounds, if you’d forgotten about that game’s existence – so it’s not like we purposefully inflated our ratings. In fact, the three titles we’re...
Talking Point Which Free December 2020 PlayStation Plus Games Do You Want?
The first update of the PS5 era
What’s the December 2020 PlayStation Plus lineup? When will the free December 2020 PS Plus games be announced? This is the first major PS Plus update since the PS5 released, but as Bugsnax will be available as a bonus game until 4th January, don’t expect any fresh goodies for your next-gen console. November 2020...
Feature Our PS5 Impressions After One Weekend of Play
We welcome in the new generation
After having to take in the PlayStation 5 experience through online chatter and pre-release posts from editor Sammy Barker, the entire Push Square editorial team finally has its hands on Sony's latest console. And following a full weekend of play, we feel compelled to share all of our experiences so far. Some of us...
Poll Have You Experienced PS5 Coil Whine?
Whirred and wonderful
PS5 coil whine has been perhaps the biggest complaint of next-gen early adopters. While Sony’s new console is undoubtedly quieter than its PlayStation 4 range, some users are reporting an irritating whistling sound when playing graphically intensive games, like Demon’s Souls. This can range from a whining to a buzzing to a...
Soapbox Having My PS5 Launch Day Nerfed By Amazon
Unexpected error occurred
This is not the article I was expecting to write after the launch of the PlayStation 5. Much like everyone reading Push Square I've been looking forward to the launch for months, if not years. 4K gaming is coming of age with the latest generation of consoles with more games running at 60 frames-per-second and beyond. For...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 351
Play has no limits at last
Yay! Play has no limits! It was a long week for everyone in Europe, but now the PlayStation 5 is out pretty much all over the world and we can finally enjoy it together. Well, assuming you were able to find one, of course. Sammy Barker, Editor: Frankly it’s been an exhausting month or so, so I’m looking forward to...
Guide Mortal Kombat 11 Ultimate Guide: Fatalities, Brutalities, Friendships
A guide to being as gory as possible in MK11
Mortal Kombat 11 Ultimate is the complete version of Mortal Kombat 11, with the Kollection incorporating all DLC characters and content to date. We awarded the fighter a 7/10 in our Mortal Kombat 11 PS4 review, describing it as “enthralling”. In this Mortal Kombat 11 Ultimate guide, we’re going to...
Next-gen is here
After what's felt like a long and winding week of waiting, the PS5 has finally launched in Europe. And so, for this weekend's poll, we're going with the most obvious question: do you have a PS5? If you do, by the way, you should check out All Our PlayStation 5 Coverage. Whether you pre-ordered it months ago or somehow managed to...
Live Watch the Cyberpunk 2077 Night City Wire (19th November) Livestream Right Here
One last time
Cyberpunk 2077 should have been out today! Instead, CD Projekt RED has yet another Night City Wire episode scheduled before launch, and you can watch it live right here. The digital event starts at 9AM PT / 5PM GMT, so hop into the live chat and let's see what unfolds. Cyberpunk 2077 Night City Wire Livestream: <liveblog...
Round Up PS5 Launch in Europe - All Our PlayStation 5 Coverage
Everything you need
Sony launched the PlayStation 5 in the United States last week, but now the next-gen console has arrived in Europe as well. It marks the end of an extremely long week for most of our readers, but the beginning of an exciting period for the iconic brand. We’ve played the new console to death already, and to complement your...
Feature 20 Secret PS5 Features You May Not Know About
Under-the-radar options
Even if you've been living inside a Bugsnax's stomach, you'll no doubt be familiar with the PlayStation 5's headline features. Sony's stopped at nothing to ensure consumers know about the super-fast SSD, innovative DualSense, and huge roster of critically acclaimed exclusives. But what about those secret features that fall...
Guide Demon's Souls Guide: Tips, Tricks, and Strategies
Your ultimate Demon's Souls resource
Demon's Souls is a PlayStation 3 remake of FromSoftware's cult PlayStation 3 classic Demon's Souls, developed by Bluepoint Games and Japan Studio. Just like its four spiritual successors, Demon’s Souls is at its best when you’re thrust into the unknown and left to uncover, experiment with, and inevitably get...
Guide Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales Guide: All Trophies, Collectibles, Tips, and Tricks
An overview of how to 100% Miles Morales on PS5 and PS4
Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales is a standalone spin-off of Insomniac Games' critically acclaimed superhero open world game, Marvel's Spider-Man. Available on both the PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4, with a free PS4 to PS5 upgrade and cross-save available, we awarded the game an
Feature 10 Things PS5 Needs to Improve
Make it better
The PlayStation 5 is very good – it’s excellent, in fact, as we explained in our PS5 review. Sony’s next-gen console is not perfect, however, and there’s a fair amount that the organisation could address in the short term to make the experience even better. In this article, we’ve compiled 10 improvements that we believe the...
Feature PS5 Remasters and Remakes We Want
Bringing back the classics
PlayStation 5 is out right now, bringing with it a whole host of new experiences. However, as Demon's Souls demonstrates, there's always room to bring back some of the older classics for a modern audience. It even featured in an older version of this very article. Given that hunger for the return of titles from previous...
Hands On Does PS5's 3D Audio Live Up to the Hype?
He's behind you
In the pre-release period, Sony put a huge emphasis on 3D audio alongside the DualSense when promoting the PlayStation 5. We’ve spoken at length about the next-gen console’s revolutionary new pad, and the kind of innovations it brings to titles like Astro’s Playroom and
Hands On Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War Plays It Safe, Mostly
Everybody live for the war-go-round
It feels like we're at a point where the plethora of Activision studios working on the Call of Duty franchise would find it extremely difficult to put out a product that's anything less than solid. Gone are the days of Call of Duty: Ghosts. The world's biggest FPS has put out hit after hit for the latter half of...
