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Guide The Hardest PS4 Platinum Trophies
What are the hardest Platinums on PS4?
Here at Push Square, we love a Platinum Trophy and we know you do too. You'll doubtless recall that we already ran an article on the easiest PS4 Platinum Trophies to bolster your collection with minimal effort, but what about the other end of the spectrum? What are the most difficult or time-consuming Platinums...
Talking Point What Do You Want to Know About The Last of Us 2?
Are you really going to go through with this?
The Last of Us: Part II will finally release in approximately two weeks, and from Friday, 12th June at 12PM PDT, we’ll be able to talk about it. You can expect a full review on Push Square, and the usual accompanying content, such as videos and features. However, we want to try something different this...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 327
Get over here
Weekend? Again? It's been a bit of a weird week, hasn't it? But let's not linger on that for too long, and dig into your regularly scheduled WAYP. Sammy Barker, Editor: I actually grabbed several games from the recent Days of Play sale, and I can't wait to tuck in. Blacksad: Under the Skin is definitely going to be one of my targets...
Hands On The Last of Us 2's World-Building Is Almost Unmatched
Every store has a story
A large part of The Last of Us’ enduring appeal is just how real its vision of the apocalypse seemed. Naughty Dog took protagonists Joel and Ellie on a road-trip through the remnants of the United States, and every area had the fingerprints of its storytellers all over it. The focal point was, of course, the relationship...
Feature The PS4 Games We Keep Coming Back To
VAR replay
We all love the feeling of starting a brand new PlayStation 4 game, don't we? You've either waited until midnight to play it thanks to a digital pre-order or hung around the post box and immediately ripped the shrink wrapper off the case once it arrives. That's all well and good, but what about times such as these when the release...
DLC Review Mortal Kombat 11 Aftermath Adds More Gore for a Brutal Price
Lacking in kontent
Last year's Mortal Kombat 11 was another solid entry in the legendary fighting franchise, but its reliance on unnecessary grinding left us colder than a Sub-Zero fatality. Aftermath, the series' first story-focused DLC, is similarly fun to play but offers a distinct lack of content for the price it charges. The first thing to...
Guide Can You Get HBO Max on PS4?
Is the HBO Max app on PS4?
Is HBO Max available on PS4? Can you watch HBO Max through your PlayStation 4 console? HBO Max is the latest streaming subscription service to hit the market, delivering another on-demand selection of great TV and movies. But can you stream it via your PS4? What is HBO Max?: HBO Max is an on-demand streaming service...
Guide Days of Play Sale PS4 Deals - All Discounts on PS4 Games, PS Plus, PSVR, and More
All Days of Play offers so far
Days of Play is back. Sony recently announced the annual PlayStation sale would be returning, and the time has come for the huge sale to get started. It's underway right now, so let's go through all you need to know -- plus a look at all the deals we've found so far. What are the dates for the Days of Play sale?:...
Interview Bringing Some Humanity to Fallout 76 with Composer Inon Zur
Appalachia's changed
Bethesda's pseudo-MMO, always-online world Fallout 76 has had, to put it mildly, a rough time of things. Releasing to catastrophically poor reviews, the game slowly worked its way back to something more closely resembling mediocrity. However, underneath all that was the bedrock of Fallout's amazing-as-ever music, courtesy of...
Hands On The Last of Us 2 May Be the Most Accessible Action Game Ever Made
For all the players
A lot of games can, if we’re being honest with ourselves, be pretty impenetrable. If you’re reading this article, you’ve probably got years of DualShock practice under your belt, and so utilising both analogue sticks in order to line up perfect headshots feels organic. It can be easy to forget, however, that not everyone...
Guide When Is the Future Games Show Livestream?
Dates, times, and where to watch
With E3 2020 cancelled, lots of smaller, digital events are set to take place. Not least of them is Future Games Show, a livestream organised by the people behind GamesRadar. With it being the first iteration of the event, it's a bit of an unknown, but it could well be worth watching. So, when is it? What games can...
Guide What Is YouTube Error NP-37602-8 on PS4 and How Can You Fix It?
Why are you signed out of YouTube on PS4?
What is error number NP-37602-8 on PS4's YouTube app? How come you're getting an error message on YouTube on PS4? Many PlayStation 4 users are reporting a strange error when trying to use the YouTube application. First it tells you you're signed out of YouTube, and when you try to sign in, you'll get an...
Video Find Out Which New PS4 Games Are Releasing in June 2020
There's a sequel you may be interested in
It’s been a miserable day and, well, miserable year really, hasn’t it? But it’s a new month, and that brings with it some fresh PlayStation 4 releases to look forward to. In this video, we’re going to share some of our impending highlights – and no, they’re not all named The Last of Us: Part II...
Feature Best Playstation Music of May 2020
Slim pickings
May was a rather sparse month when it comes to noteworthy soundtracks. Sure, June probably has a surefire masterpiece in Gustavo Santaolalla‘s score for The Last of Us: Part II, but what about the here and now? Well, we have a soundtrack from one of gaming’s most prolific and supremely talented composers, but not very much else...
Feature Amazing Dreams Creations You Need to See - Issue #4
Rabbits, digital hikes, and Bloodborne racing
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...
Hands On The Last of Us 2's Firefights Are Fraught, Uncomfortable, Fantastic
Bloody Nora
Here’s what we’re allowed to say about The Last of Us: Part II so far: the combat is utterly enthralling. Naughty Dog’s brand of game design often gets criticised for putting the plot ahead of gameplay, but we’ve always considered this form of feedback reductive. Despite all of its extended climbing sections, Uncharted 4: A...
Guide Upcoming PS4 Games and Accessories for June and July 2020
The Last of Us 2! Iron Man VR! Ghost of Tsushima!
It's been a very turbulent year for all of us, but somehow, we've wound up with three big PlayStation 4 exclusives over the next two months. There is some comfort in knowing that PS4 fans will have plenty to play over the summer; between these first party games, there's likely to be at least one...
Quiz Can You Name These PS1 Games?
Say what you see
PlayStation has been around for a while now, and we hold a special place in our hearts for the console that started it all. Ushering in a new age of 3D games, the PS1 had an excellent software lineup that helped bring gaming into the mainstream. So many games released that many of them are quite obscure. We've put together a bunch...
Talking Point Do You Agree with PS5's Approach to Generations?
Exclusive games for new hardware
With the PlayStation 5, Sony is sticking to what it knows. Alongside the announcement of its upcoming next-gen games reveal event, boss Jim Ryan conducted an interview with Games Industry.biz, where he stressed that it’s “time to give the PlayStation community something new, something different, that can really...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 326
The weekend before the PS5 reveal
The weeks are just flying by, aren’t they? If this were a normal year, we’d be beginning to think about E3 2020 right about now. Of course, it’s not a normal year, and we have a more exciting event on the horizon: PlayStation 5’s hotly anticipated reveal event. Here’s what we’re playing this weekend...
Talking Point What PS5 Games Do You Expect at Sony's Future of Gaming Reveal Event?
Take your pick
We now know that Sony will reveal the PlayStation 5's first selection of games on 4th June, during its Future of Gaming livestream event. Coronavirus has forced it to reveal its hand as part of a State of Play-esque broadcast, as opposed to its typical PlayStation Meeting stage show. That means that it will have the opportunity to...
Poll Are You Happy With Your PS Plus Games for June 2020?
Plus or minus?
Well that was a bit of a wild ride, wasn't it? First Marvel's Spider-Man was rumoured to be a PlayStation Plus game for June, but as we warned, the speculation was based on a known PlayStation Store bug, and it came to nothing. Next, Sony actually confirmed that Call of Duty: WWII was one of June's games, a whole three days before the...
Soapbox Cyberpunk 2077 and the Question of Fast Travel
It's all about the journey
In the lead-up to Cyberpunk 2077, I've been revisiting The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt during a quiet period in-between PlayStation 4 releases. I already played the game upon its 2015 launch, but five years later, my appreciation for CD Projekt Red's mammoth RPG has only strengthened thanks to some truly incredible quest design...
Interview Attempting to Make the Ultimate VR Game with Marvel's Iron Man VR
Ryan Payton on bringing the game to life
Camouflaj, a relatively unknown studio based in Seattle, Washington, has been beavering away at a huge PlayStation VR title. Marvel's Iron Man VR is the biggest game heading to the platform in quite some time, and it's looking very promising indeed. With the game's development now complete, we sat down to...
Talking Point Will You Be Buying The Last of Us 2?
Did State of Play seal the deal?
Naughty Dog vice president Neil Druckmann has just wrapped up an all-new deep dive into upcoming PlayStation 4 exclusive The Last of Us: Part II as part of the latest State of Play livestream, Lasting roughly 25 minutes, we caught a glimpse at a new gameplay sequence as well as more information surrounding human...
Live Watch The Last of Us 2 State of Play Right Here
Give 'em Ellie
Hot on the heels of its Ghost of Tsushima livestream, Sony is returning to its State of Play broadcast format to reveal new gameplay footage from The Last of Us: Part II – and you can enjoy the entire thing live, right here. The broadcast will get underway from 1PM PDT / 4PM EDT / 9PM BST. The Last of Us 2 State of Play:...
Guide When Will the Full June 2020 PS Plus Lineup Be Announced?
And what games do you want?
What’s the June 2020 PlayStation Plus lineup? And when will the June 2020 PS Plus games be announced? May 2020’s lineup proved to be a disaster with some fans, as disgruntled subscribers launched petitions against the addition of Cities: Skylines and Farming Simulator 2019. With many
Site News Yes, We're Playing The Last of Us 2
Finish the fight
As has already been confirmed by a dozen or so social media influencers with approximately 15 times more clout than us, Sony has provided us with The Last of Us: Part II review code and we’re currently playing the game. And that’s all we’re really allowed to say at this stage, which is all a bit frustrating for you, isn’t...
Returning to Midgar
Final Fantasy VII Remake has been available for over a month now, and it feels like its release ended up being a landmark moment for the series. With that in mind, we got the opportunity to talk to producer Yoshinori Kitase and co-director Naoki Hamaguchi about Remake's development, its launch, and the decisions behind some of...
Quiz How Well Do You Know Grand Theft Auto?
Gangster's paradise
Grand Theft Auto is one of the biggest franchises in all of entertainment, spanning four different generations of consoles, five numbered entries, and a whole host of spin-offs. Its popularity is simply unmatched, but how well do you actually know the series? We've put this quiz together to test your knowledge of all things Grand...
Hands On Whiteboyz Wit Attitude: The Pursuit of Money Must Be Seen to Be Believed
Wear the Purp
Every so often, a game comes out of nowhere and completely blows you away. It could be a cool, little indie title that the PlayStation Blog highlights in its weekly The Drop post or a game you haven't given enough attention to in general, but either way, it's a pleasant surprise. Whiteboyz Wit Attitude: The Pursuit of Money is a...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 325
Everyone's in the house
After last week’s lonely effort, the band is back together for a big ol’ Bank Holiday extravaganza! Let’s get the awkward preamble out of the way as promptly as possible, then, and all engage in a big ol’ group hug! Sammy Barker, Editor: Y’know, what? I’ve done a number on my backlog this past month, so I’m...
Poll Are You Happy with the Way Sony Is Handling the PS5 Reveal?
Patience is a virtue?
Look, you're sick of hearing about it and we're sick of writing about it. But it feels like the world of PlayStation is locked in some kind of chronostasis until Sony finally drops the PS5 bomb. Sure, we've got The Last of Us: Part II and Ghost of Tsushima coming up soon, and it's fantastic that the PS4 can still say that it...
Interview How Sony's E3 2015 Press Conference Became the Greatest of All Time
"We did it for the fans"
It's hard to imagine the PlayStation 4 generation without Sony's E3 2015 press conference taking place. Five years later, the two feel so intertwined that you can't have one without the other. That's because, after what was a fairly rudimentary 2014 for PlayStation with little in the way of PS4 exclusives and an abundance of...
Interview Looking Back on The Witcher 3 with Lead Writer Marcin Blacha
For the game's fifth anniversary
Today marks the fifth anniversary of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt's release. And to help celebrate, we managed to snag an interview with lead writer Marcin Blacha. We talk about the game's development, fond memories of its launch, Marcin's favourite Witcher 3 moments, and more. Push Square: First off, can you tell us...
Feature Replaying and Re-Reviewing The Witcher 3, Five Years Later
A witcher's work is never done
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt released five years ago today, on the 19th May 2015. And seeing as it remains one of our favourite PlayStation 4 games of the generation, we thought that it would be worth revisiting CD Projekt Red's role-playing adventure. For the past few months, we've been dipping in and out of Geralt's...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 324
Forever alone
One response! Just one person replied to this week’s WAYP – the muppet who pens it every week. Alas, these comments sections have been huge in lockdown, so please make up for the lack of staff input below. It’s appreciated! Sammy Barker, Editor: I’m more than halfway through Assassin’s Creed Odyssey’s main story, although...
Interview Hacking and Yacking About Darksiders Genesis with Composer Gareth Coker
Angels & demons
Up next in our ongoing series of composer interviews, composer Gareth Coker stops to chat with us about one of his newest projects, the score for the latest Darksiders title, Genesis. We talk about getting the tone of the game just right while doing something new, how demonic dubstep found its way into the series, and what on earth a...
Interview The Story Behind Sony's Amazing 21-Second Viral Video on Used Games
The "big, dumb idea" of Adam Boyes
Sony's E3 2013 press conference lives long in the memory for a number of reasons. It was where Jack Tretton announced that the PlayStation 4 would undercut the Xbox One by $100 at launch. Final Fantasy Versus XIII was reintroduced as Final Fantasy XV, followed up by the reveal of Kingdom Hearts III. And exclusives...
Poll How Will You Play Ghost of Tsushima?
Samurai Cinema? Japanese voices?
Ghost of Tsushima has finally emerged from the shadows with an impressive gameplay blowout. We got 18 minutes of footage to trawl through thanks to Sony's latest State of Play broadcast, and simply put, we can't wait to play it. But how will we actually play Ghost of Tsushima? For those who don't know, the game...
Reaction State of Play's Ghost of Tsushima Deep Dive Feels Like the Future of the Format
An entertaining and informative broadcast
Sony’s State of Play livestreams have largely divided opinion over the past year – well, up until yesterday. Whatever your thoughts on Ghost of Tsushima – and, according to our poll, the vast majority of you plan to buy it – last night’s 18-minute broadcast was excellently executed, with a deep...
Preview Ghost of Tsushima PS4 Gameplay Blowout Reveals Combat, Exploration, Customisation, and More
Full breakdown of 18 minutes footage
As promised, Sony delivered 18 minutes of Ghost of Tsushima gameplay via the latest State of Play broadcast. If you missed it, or you just want to watch it all over again, we've embedded the full video above. It covers exploration, combat, character customisation, photo mode, and more. All in all, it's looking...
Talking Point Will You Be Buying Ghost of Tsushima?
Did State of Play convince you?
Sony has just wrapped up its deep dive into PlayStation 4 exclusive Ghost of Tsushima in the latest State of Play livestream. The near 20-minute showcase focused on combat, exploration, and how we'll be getting about the open world. This was our first proper look at gameplay outside of a few glimpses during cinematic...
Live Watch the Ghost of Tsushima State of Play Right Here
Sucker punch
Sony’s resurrecting its State of Play format for a special Ghost of Tsushima broadcast, and you can watch the whole thing live right here. The livestream is set to get underway from 1PM PDT / 4PM EDT / 9PM BST, and you’ll find the video feed alongside live commentary and live chat on this page. We’d love it if you joined us...
Round Up The Wonderful 101 Remastered Reviews Are Very Divisive
Wonderful Ones
The digital release of The Wonderful 101 Remastered is quickly approaching, and that means that it's time for reviews to hit. This is the first time PlatinumGames' weird but fascinating title has come to a PlayStation console, after originally releasing on the Nintendo Wii U. And, well, thoughts and opinions are still all over the...
Guide When Is the Ghost of Tsushima State of Play?
Dates and times for next State of Play
Get ready: we're on the brink of a full blowout on Ghost of Tsushima. Sucker Punch's upcoming samurai actioner has been pretty elusive so far, with Sony only showing a couple of trailers. Now, though, we're being treated to a State of Play broadcast dedicated to the game. But when is it, exactly? What should we...
Poll Are You Noticing PS4 Loading Times More Since PS5's Reveal?
Sit tight
Sony’s hoping to practically eliminate loading times with the PlayStation 5’s super-fast SSD hard drive, but has all the talk of next-gen efficiency prompted you to pay more attention to PlayStation 4 delays? This author’s been catching up on Assassin’s Creed Odyssey in the wake of Ubisoft’s recent Valhalla reveal, and whi
Preview Remothered: Broken Porcelain Is a Bigger, Bolder, and Better Sequel
Jennifer, I'm home
Remothered: Broken Porcelain is what every sequel should aspire to be. Instead of resting on its laurels and trying to repeat the success of Remothered: Tormented Fathers, developer Stormind Games along with Darril Arts have put together an experience which feels like a genuine step forward. Sure, it's still not going to convince...
Video 10 PS5 Games We'd Absolutely Love to See
Wishful thinking
It's funny to think we're just months away from PlayStation 5. Seven years after PS4 came into our lives, next-gen is on the approach, arriving this holiday. We already know some of the titles heading to PS5, but what are some games we're hoping to see emerge on the new platform? That's just the subject of our latest video. Join...
Soapbox PS5 Will Be Sold on the Strength of Its Sequels
And that's a good thing
This industry craves new intellectual property at every opportunity, but I believe the PlayStation 5 will be sold on the strength of its sequels. Sony has been excellent at re-imagining its roster of franchises every generation: Naughty Dog famously ditched Jak & Daxter in favour of Uncharted; Sucker Punch moved away from...
