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Soapbox Beat Saber, or How I Learned To Stop Hating the Song Packs and Love Imagine Dragons
Radioactive! Radioactive!
The final notes slain, Beat Saber takes me back to the menu. My arms can finally rest, having been put through the wringer. Not a full combo, but still an S rank. That’s something, but I’ve full-combo’d this before. I better try again. Just one more try. Just one more. The lights fade. 'Radioactive' starts again, and...
Guide Best PS4 Games of 2020 So Far
2020's best PS4 games so far
We're half way through 2020, and what an eventful six months it's been. Our world has been a chaotic place lately, and even the games industry has felt the effects of these unprecedented times. However, the show must go on, and despite everything, 2020 has delivered some cracking PlayStation 4 games. Here are our top 10...
Talking Point Is the PlayStation Store Starting to Rival Steam Sales?
Crunching data
This morning's PlayStation Store July Savings sale sparked a bit of a discussion in the Push Square Slack channel. Is Sony's digital storefront now at a point where it can consider itself just as good as the legendary Steam sales which PC players have fallen in love with for years? Indeed, as the PlayStation 4 generation has...
Live Watch the Nacon Connect Livestream Right Here
Allons-y
Nacon is one of the newest publishers on the block, having paired its peripherals division with Bigben Interactive to create a games-maker-cum-accessories giant. And the French firm is holding a livestream today to showcase a handful of upcoming titles. You can watch the whole thing live from 1PM EDT / 6PM BST. Nacon Connect: <liveblog...
Feature Best Playstation Music of June 2020
The month we’ve all been waiting for
June was a very big month for Playstation, seeing the launch of one of the most hotly anticipated sequels of not just the generation, but maybe all time. The Last of Us is kind of a big deal, and the music is a big part of that. But there were some other really great soundtracks that dropped this month too!...
Interview Dustborn Dev on Word Play, Diversity, and Representation
Making language matter
Ever since Sony's PlayStation 5 games reveal event, we've seen a flurry of next-generation titles announced at various different digital events. We're quite excited about pretty much all of them, but one game which really caught our eye here at Push Square was Dustborn. Revealed as part of
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 331
Something for the weekend
Have you finished The Last of Us 2 yet? It’s a difficult title to replace really, isn’t it? Fortunately, the promising Ghost of Tsushima is right around the corner. Some of us are already playing it. Sammy Barker, Editor: I fancied something light to follow up The Last of Us 2 with, so I've been playing Spyro...
Poll What New PS5 Games Are You Most Excited About?
Time to get hyped
A few weeks ago, the Push Square team came together to discuss the new PlayStation 5 games we're most excited about. Our list included the likes of Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart, Resident Evil Village, and Demon's Souls. However, do your tastes align with ours?
First Impressions Street Power Soccer Is PS4 Footie for the YouTube Era
'Megs
After a coronavirus enforced hiatus, the Premier League has returned. But while VAR remains as bemusing as ever, it’s not really the same: the pace is slow, the quality is generally quite low, and Liverpool are champions. Street Power Soccer is promising a haven away from a world where Jordan Henderson has a Champions League title stuffed in...
Poll Which Version of the PS5 Do You Plan to Buy?
To physical or not to physical
That there are two versions of the PlayStation 5 came as a bit of a shock, and it’s something we haven’t really discussed yet. Unlike what’s being rumoured for Xbox – that is two disparate models, with a more affordable alternative to the Xbox Series X still to be announced – Sony’s essentially unveiled two...
Guide Upcoming PS4 Games for July and August 2020
Iron Man! Ghost of Tsushima! Destroy All Humans!
The summer burns on, and you know what? There's a surprising number of exciting PlayStation 4 games on the way. In addition to some major PS4 exclusives from Sony, there are plenty of titles arriving in July and August. As always, we've gathered them all up for you here in one convenient place. What...
Feature Amazing Dreams Creations You Need to See - Issue #5
Platforming, ghost towns, and getting meta
We're huge fans of Dreams here at Push Square Towers, but it's difficult to define what this PlayStation 4 exclusive is. With the possibilities almost limitless, the variety of experiences available within this title is ridiculous. There's no way everyone will have time to play everything. If you're simply...
Feature Best PlayStation Game Making Of Documentaries
Behind-the-scenes
It’s obviously fun playing games, but it can also be entertaining getting a glimpse into the creative process that helped make them a reality. Documentaries designated to game development are generally quite rare, but in this article we’ve compiled some of the must watch Making Ofs inspired by several of PlayStation’s biggest...
Talking Point Which Free July 2020 PS Plus Games Do You Want?
When will July 2020's PlayStation Plus lineup be announced?
What’s the July 2020 PlayStation Plus lineup? And when will the free July 2020 PS Plus games be announced? Sony’s subscription service enjoyed a quality month in June 2020, with blockbuster first-person shooters Star Wars Battlefront 2 and Call of Duty: WWII occupying the spotlight...
Quiz Can You Name These PS4 Games from Their PlayStation Store Descriptions?
Blurb play
The PlayStation Store is host to thousands of games, and every one of them has a few sentences telling you what they're all about. But what if these descriptions are removed from their game pages, and any obvious clues censored out? Could you identify the games from the blurb provided by the publisher? Put yourself to the test with this...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 330
Sun and games
Has it really been a week since The Last of Us: Part II launched? Most of you will probably be mopping up the Platinum Trophy using our The Last of Us 2 guide or perhaps participating in our spoiler discussion. As for the rest of you, well, you’ll probably be working on finishing the game. Don’t rush – it deserves to be savoured...
Talking Point The Last of Us 2 Spoilers Discussion
Every last one of 'em
The Last of Us: Part II has been out for a full week now, and it’s dominated our online and offline discussions in that time. Many of you will have finished the campaign now, but if you haven’t, don’t rush – this article is going nowhere. If you do decide to continue scrolling, though, it’s only fair for us to point...
Guide Where to Pre-Order Marvel's Iron Man VR, PS Move Controllers, and PSVR Bundles
How to buy Marvel's Iron Man VR
Marvel's Iron Man VR is fast approaching. Are you looking to buy this exciting PlayStation VR game? Perhaps you need some PS Move controllers, too. They're hard to come by these days, but luckily there's a neat Iron Man VR bundle -- in the UK, at least. Whether you're in the US or the UK, check out all the links you...
Round Up New Cyberpunk 2077 Hands On Previews Are Very Positive
Four hours with the game
A handful of lucky media outlets have recently gone hands on with Cyberpunk 2077, and now they're free to tell us all about their time with the open world RPG. As far as we know, these previews are based on the PC version of the game, streamed directly to the writer. But even with the obstacles that the coronavirus pandemic...
Live Watch the Cyberpunk 2077 Night City Wire Event Livestream Right Here
The city beckons
With The Last of Us: Part II already out and Ghost of Tsushima right around the corner, attention now must turn to Cyberpunk 2077, which is arguably the most anticipated title of the trio. CD Projekt RED hasn’t exactly been forthcoming about its role-playing release over the past couple of years, but that changes today with a big...
Guide When Is the Cyberpunk 2077 Night City Wire Event?
Dates and times for Cyberpunk 2077 live stream
We're about to see Cyberpunk 2077 in action for the first time in ages. CD Projekt RED's Night City Wire presentation is just around the corner, and promises a fresh look at the hotly anticipated RPG. So, what are all the details? When is the Cyberpunk 2077 Night City Wire live stream, and what will we...
Live Watch the Marvel's Avengers War Table Livestream Right Here
Reassemble
It’s been a long, long time since we saw Marvel’s Avengers in action, so hot on the heels of the title’s confirmation for the PlayStation 5, comes our first proper look at the release in months. Crystal Dynamics’ War Table stream sounds like it’s going to be a State of Play-style broadcast dedicated to the upcoming superhero...
Poll What Is Your Preferred Game Length?
Finding the sweet spot
What is your preferred game length? Obviously, it’s hard to pin a uniform number on this question as it depends on the context; RPGs generally take longer to complete than your average character action game, but at what point do you feel like you’re getting value for money? Do you like your titles to clock in with 50 hour...
Guide Where to Buy The Last of Us 2, Limited Edition PS4 Pro Console, and Accessories
How to buy The Last of Us Part II
Are you looking to buy The Last of Us: Part II on PlayStation 4? The game is out now and selling fast. There are lots of options available, so let's go through them all now. Where to Buy The Last of Us 2 (US): <products category="PS4 Games" campaign="The Last of Us 2" region="USA" style="grid"> Where to...
Live Watch the New Game+ Expo Livestream Right Here
For fans of Japanese games
Are you a fan of Japanese games and publishers? Then you’ll probably want to tune in to the New Game+ Expo today, which starts with a short showcase and then will dig into demos for a range of publishers, including SEGA, Atlus, and SNK. The whole shindig is scheduled to get underway from 8AM PDT / 4PM BST, and you can...
Guide What Time Is the New Game+ Expo Livestream?
Dates, times, and where to watch
New Game+ Expo is bringing a whole bunch of Japanese publishers and developers together for one big livestream. There will be announcements, trailers, gameplay demos, interviews, and more. You can find dates, times, and everything else we know about New Game+ Expo below. When is New Game+ Expo?: What date and...
Live Watch the Crash Bandicoot 4 Reveal Right Here
It's about time
It’s about time for, er, the reveal of Crash Bandicoot 4: It’s About Time. Geoff Keighley’s big Summer Games Fest continues today with the reveal of Activision’s long-awaited sequel to Naughty Dog’s legendary platforming franchise. Expect other titles to appear as part of this showcase, but the star of the show will be the...
Quiz How Well Do You Know The Last of Us?
It's about the journey
You knew it was coming, didn't you? As The Last of Us: Part II launches, perhaps the biggest PlayStation 4 exclusive of all, it's time to test your knowledge of the original game and its DLC -- Left Behind. How well do you know The Last of Us? Do you remember Ellie and Joel's journey across post-apocalyptic America like it was...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 329
Surprise us
Do we really need to even ask the question? Really? Our PlayStation 4 friends list is filled with The Last of Us 2, and we suspect it’s much the same for you, too. Whether or not the sequel breaks sales records is up for debate, but one thing’s for sure: it’s a monstrous release. Sammy Barker, Editor: Now that I’m done putting...
Poll Did You Buy The Last of Us 2?
Can't be for nothing
You knew this poll was coming, didn't you? The Last of Us: Part II released today -- that's the 19th June 2020 at the time of writing -- and we want to know if you've snapped it up. We've been waiting a long, long time for this one. The PS4 sequel was first announced all the way back in December 2016, and now -- after multiple...
Round Up What Was Announced During the EA Play 2020 Livestream?
All the PS5, PS4 reveals
Following the cancellation of E3 2020, Electronic Arts decided to take its yearly EA Play event to the internet with a digital showcase. Featuring a focus on a number of different titles, the publisher did its usual thing of highlighting upcoming sports games, new experiences from the EA Originals program, and a few other...
Talking Point Was EA Play 2020 Brilliant or a Bust?
Did you see anything you liked?
In the absence of E3 2020, Electronic Arts took its annual EA Play event online to debut just some of the games it plans to launch in the near future and a few that are further out. Done via a digital showcase, the publisher revealed the first gameplay for Star Wars: Squadrons and focused on sports titles including...
Live Watch the EA Play 2020 Livestream Right Here
Electronic artists
We don’t think it’s unfair to say that EA Play, typically, is the worst of the E3 press conferences, so there’s not a fat lot of enthusiasm for this standalone iteration of the event. Nevertheless, EA Play 2020 will get underway from 4PM PDT / 12AM BST, and we’ll be streaming the entire thing live on this page. EA Play...
Guide What Time Is the EA Play 2020 Livestream?
When and where to watch
E3 2020 might have been cancelled, but that hasn't stopped the world of games from taking to the internet and revealing some of the biggest projects coming in the next couple of years digitally. Electronic Arts is one publisher which has joined the club, with its EA Play event making a return for 2020. When is it, however?...
Soapbox Seven Years Later, The Last of Us Remains a Masterpiece
Aged like fine wine
This opinion piece contains major spoilers for The Last of Us. Do not continue reading if you haven't completed the game. In an effort to refresh my memory and feel fully caught up with events, I've been replaying The Last of Us Remastered. It's something you too may be doing as the launch of The Last of Us: Part II draws ever...
Poll How Much Do You Think the PS5 Will Cost?
And the PS5 Digital Edition?
The PS5 has been revealed, but how much is Sony's next-gen box going to cost? This is a question that we've asked the Push Square community before. Back in October of last year, after the first PS5 details had been made public, we wanted to know what you thought the price tag might look like. Here's a quick recap on...
Poll Did You Miss E3 2020 Last Week?
The world turns without convention
Believe it or not, last week should have been E3 2020. The show was cancelled due to coronavirus, of course, but incredibly the global pandemic was the least of its problems. News of a new direction – a so-called “influencer festival” – emerged last year, before PlayStation once again decided to pull out...
Feature The New PS5 Games We're Most Excited About
Believe the hype
We now know what the PlayStation 5 looks like, but more importantly, we have a much better idea of the sort of next-gen games we'll be playing on it. Sony announced hit after hit at its PS5 games reveal event, touching on a wide variety of titles from its first-party studios, third-party games which have some sort of exclusivity,...
Feature Sony's Most Memorable E3 Moments
Hype machine
At this point in time, it looks as though Sony's relationship with E3 is over. The Electronic Entertainment Expo has been running since 1995, and PlayStation has been in attendance every year. That is, until 2019, when the Japanese giant broke its 24-year streak. It announced it would be absent at E3 2020 too, although it would later be...
Live Watch the Future Games Show Right Here
A look behind the curtain
What does the future hold for gaming? We don't know, but GamesRadar seems to have some sort of idea. That's why the website is hosting the Future Games Show -- a digital broadcast containing new game announcements and gameplay for upcoming titles. Given its nature, we wouldn't expect any huge reveals to be made here, but we...
Live Watch the Guerrilla Collective Livestream Right Here
Sample some indies
After Sony gave us a glimpse into the future when it comes to big blockbuster titles at the PlayStation 5 games reveal event, it's time to see what independent developers have been up to. The Guerrilla Collective is a new indie-focused livestream which will play host to more than 80 games. The show starts at 9am PT/ 12pm ET / 5pm...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 328
The weekend after PS5
Well, that was a crazy week, wasn’t it? We’ve now seen a bunch of PlayStation 5 games and the system itself. Of course, it’ll be a while before we get to play it, so we’re just going to have to make do with the PlayStation 4 for now. It’s a tough life. Sammy Barker, Editor: After playing The Last of Us: Part II for...
Poll What Was Your Game of the Show at the PS5 Reveal Event?
A lot to choose from
And just like that, the long awaited PS5 reveal event is over. Done. Finished. A mere memory. Well, until the next time Sony decides to show something, at least. In any case, it was a stacked showcase. The Japanese giant brought a boatload of PS5 games along for the ride, from first-party blockbusters to intriguing indies. If...
Feature The Results for Our PS5 Predictions Quiz Are In
How did you do?
A couple of days before the highly anticipated PS5 reveal event, we published a classic Push Square predictions quiz, asking our community to make educated guesses about what would be shown during the presentation. The quiz was made up of 20 yes or no questions, and now that the showcase is done and dusted, the results are in. So,...
Round Up The Last of Us 2 Reviews Make it One of the Best Rated PS4 Games Ever
We'll go through with this
Reviews for The Last of Us: Part II have finally arrived exactly a week before launch and, well, they make for very, very impressive reading. The PlayStation 4 exclusive, which acts as a swan song for the current-gen console alongside Ghost of Tsushima currently has an incredible Metacritic rating of 96. This makes it the...
Reaction PS5 Reveal Event Plays to Sony's Strengths
First-party fire
As far as introductions go, it’s hard to imagine one much stronger than PlayStation 5’s long-anticipated reveal presentation. Where the PlayStation 4 was introduced to the world with, well, Killzone: Shadow Fall and Knack, Sony really went to town with its first slate of next-gen releases: Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales,...
Round Up What Was Announced at Sony's PS5 Games Reveal Event?
Every PS5 game announcement
We finally know a handful of PlayStation 5 games which will complement the console on its launch later this year and some titles arriving afterwards. That's thanks to the digital broadcast Sony just hosted, titled the Future of Gaming event. It's been a long time coming, especially after the Japanese giant teased us with...
Talking Point Did the PS5 Games Reveal Event Meet Your Expectations?
Did it live up to the hype?
Following up on Sony's deep dive into the PlayStation 5's architecture in March, the hardware manufacturer has now revealed just a selection of the next-gen titles coming to the console at launch and beyond. Done via a digital showcase, we now know that the likes of Spider-Man: Miles Morales, Ratchet & Clank: Rift...
Live Watch the PS5 Games Reveal Event Right Here
The future of gaming
The future of gaming starts now, with Sony's long-awaited PS5 Games Reveal event. This is being billed as an hour-long look at the project in production for the PlayStation 5, with gameplay and trailers certain to take centre stage. The livestream will get underway from 1PM PDT / 4PM EDT / 9PM BST, and you can savour every...
Guide What Time Is the PS5 Games Reveal Event?
Dates, times, and where to watch
Sony has finally announced what we've all been waiting for: a proper look at PlayStation 5 games. The fabled PS5 reveal event is very nearly upon us, and it promises to give us our first real glimpse at next generation software. It's pretty exciting. So, when is it all going down? What games will be shown? We're...
