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Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 305
2020: A Space Odyssey
Many of you will have been dragged kicking and screaming to work this week, but if you haven’t, then that moment awaits you on Monday. But why worry about that right now, eh? There’s still the rest of the weekend to enjoy. Sammy Barker, Editor: I have so much that I want to play but not enough time for any of it. I’ll...
Bewitching
Earlier this week, there were more people playing CD Projekt RED’s outstanding open world role-playing game The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt on Steam than there’s ever been. This is a staggering statistic that bears repeating: on New Year’s Day the title accrued concurrents of around 102,000 players, which is the largest number it’s ever...
Interview Looting Some Answers from Borderlands 3 Composer Jesper Kyd
Back for more
In our ongoing series of composer interviews here at Push Square we get some insight into the music that goes into making games the great experiences that they can be. A couple months ago, we interviewed Brian Trifon and Brian Lee White (collectively Finishing Move LLC) about their work scoring Borderlands 3. As it turns out, we...
Soapbox Sony's First-Party Lineup Looks Sublime in 2020
Exclusive: read all about it
Between the likes of Days Gone, Death Stranding, and MediEvil, it’d be extremely difficult to argue that 2019 was a rare weak year for Sony’s first-party – but it’s a criticism that you’ll read online all the same. The Japanese giant is renowned for supporting its systems through until the bitter end, though,...
Game of the Year Push Square Readers' Top 10 PS4 Games of 2019
As voted by you
Push Square's Game of the Year coverage is done and dusted. Well, almost. Our team of writers have had their say on the best games of 2019, but now, before we get stuck into 2020 proper, it's time to check out the community's favourite PlayStation 4 titles of the last 12 months. As is tradition, we presented the Push Square...
Guide Upcoming PS4 Games and Accessories for January and February 2020
Dragon Ball Z! Dreams! Iron Man!
Happy new year! It's the start of the 20s, and time to look ahead to what's coming up on the PlayStation calendar for the next couple of months. Last year proved to be a pretty decent year for PS4, but 2020 is looking absolutely killer -- and that's before we even get started with PS5. Indeed, January and February...
Game of the Year #1 - Resident Evil 2
Remaking mastery
Capcom has been on an absolute tear this generation. Resident Evil 7: Biohazard, Monster Hunter: World and Devil May Cry 5 filled the PlayStation 4's library with hit after hit over the past three years, but the Japanese publisher's crowning achievement is a step above the rest in more ways than one. Resident Evil 2 magnificently...
Game of the Year Jamie's Top 5 PS4 Games of 2019
Memory lane
Alongside our staff-voted Game of the Year awards, each of our writers have crafted their own personal lists, covering their top five PlayStation 4 titles of 2019. Today, it's the turn of reviewer Jamie O'Neill. 5. The Ninja Saviors: Return of the Warriors: In a similar way to Blazing Chrome, the pixel art in The Ninja Saviors:...
Feature Happy New Year from the Push Square Team
We go again
Historically, we’ve opened these articles with a sense of surprise. A brand-new year? Already? The clock in the corner of our computer says it’s 2020, but that can’t be accurate, can it? It doesn’t feel like that long since we were welcoming 2019, and already we’re being forced to celebrate an entirely new decade? Preposterous!...
Talking Point What Free January 2020 PS Plus Games Do You Really Want?
When will January 2020's PS Plus lineup be announced?
What’s the January 2020 PlayStation Plus lineup? And when will the January 2020 PS Plus games be announced? It’s going to be a big year for Sony’s subscription service, as the PlayStation 5 is scheduled to launch at some point within the next 12 months. Not only that, but the Japanese giant...
Game of the Year #2 - Death Stranding
Boundary breaking
Death Stranding is not quite as divisive as some would lead you to believe. Released to widespread critical praise, it is the only video game this year to receive a rare 10/10 rating from Push Square thanks to an experience that could only come from the mind of Hideo Kojima. The creator's first title since Metal Gear Solid V: The...
Game of the Year Stephen's Top 5 PS4 Games of 2019
Indie darling
Alongside our staff-voted Game of the Year awards, each of our writers have crafted their own personal lists, covering their top five PlayStation 4 titles of 2019. Today, it's the turn of associate editor Stephen Tailby. 5. Mutazione: I've played a lot of smaller games this year, but something about Mutazione struck a chord with...
Soapbox How PS Now Saved Me When I Didn't Have a TV
Stream dream
There’s a reason the Nintendo Switch is so popular: it’s bleedin’ convenient. Being able to take the console out of its dock so that you can enjoy your games anywhere is a killer feature, and it’s why the device is lighting up the hardware charts. See, I’ve been in the unfortunate position of moving to a new house, and...
Game of the Year The 10 Best PlayStation Soundtracks of 2019
Pitch perfect
The end of the year brings with it another in a countless line of year-end lists, this time focusing on the incredible music that graced the PlayStation this year. As with all years, a few amazing soundtracks were left on the cutting room floor – Kingdom Hearts III, Ghost Giant, Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order – but what we wound up...
Game of the Year #3 - Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice
Heavenly sword
The truth is, Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice isn't really meant to be any easier or harder than Dark Souls. It's just its own thing, off to the side. From Software has been making hardcore action RPGs for about a decade, so it's no wonder that it would want to shake things up every now and again. It did so to an extent with Bloodborne, and...
Game of the Year Ken's Top 5 PS4 Games of 2019
Turning Japanese
Alongside our staff-voted Game of the Year awards, each of our writers have crafted their own personal lists, covering their top five PlayStation 4 titles of 2019. Today, it's the turn of reviewer Ken Talbot. 5. Kingdom Hearts III: The (very) long awaited return of Disney and Square Enix's mega collaboration Kingdom Hearts, this...
Game of the Year Best PS4 Indie Game of 2019
Who needs a publisher?
The independent scene continues to thrive on PlayStation 4, meaning this category becomes tougher and tougher to judge each and every year. A whole host of quality indie titles made their way to Sony's current-gen system across 2019, from late ports that may have not gotten their due to ones others that were the talk of the...
Evolution, not revolution
Nacon's back with another licensed PlayStation 4 pad, adding to its already impressive controller lineup on Sony's system. The Nacon Revolution Pro Controller 3 is, as its name suggests, the third main iteration of the company's 'Revolution' series -- technically the fourth if you're counting the Revolution Unlimited -- but...
Game of the Year #4 - Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order
What the Force deserves
It's almost impressive how badly Electronic Arts has handled the Star Wars license up to now. Two Star Wars Battlefront titles came and went amid microtransaction controversies and lacking single player content during the earlier days of PlayStation 4, but there was always a bright light at the end of the tunnel - despite the...
Game of the Year Graham's Top 5 PS4 Games of 2019
In control
Alongside our staff-voted Game of the Year awards, each of our writers have crafted their own personal lists, covering their top five PlayStation 4 titles of 2019. Today, it's the turn of reviewer Graham Banas. 5. Luna: Not everything needs to be about shooting or being scared. Every once in awhile, I just want to curl up with...
Game of the Year Best Supported PS4 Game of 2019
Praising the updates
The video game industry is now in such a place where the term Game as a Service is common knowledge. Some will turn their nose up at it, coining it a phrase associated with predatory microtransactions and dubious business practises, and others will understand what it actually means. Games are now much more than the experience...
Feature PSVR Had a Great Start, But It's Time to Up the Ante
How can PSVR improve in 2020 and beyond?
PlayStation VR was introduced to the world just over three years ago, and it brought the tech to the masses. Oculus Rift got the ball rolling on PC, of course, but it was with Sony's cheaper, more accessible headset that virtual reality became something attainable for everyone. It's for these reasons that...
Game of the Year #5 - Devil May Cry 5
Hell yes
Devil May Cry 5 is Capcom back to its best. After a rocky start to the generation, the legendary developer has upped its game dramatically over the last couple of years, and the return of Dante is a standout moment, once again proving that no one understands action quite like Capcom. In short, Devil May Cry 5 is easily one of the best...
Game of the Year Lloyd's Top 5 PS4 Games of 2019
Heavy hitters
Alongside our staff-voted Game of the Year awards, each of our writers have crafted their own personal lists, covering their top five PlayStation 4 titles of 2019. Today, it's the turn of reviewer Lloyd Coombes. 5. The Division 2: The Division 2 took everything I loved about the first game, and magnified it tenfold. It offers an...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 304
End of the year edition
It’s the last What Are You Playing of the year – heck, it’s the last What Are You Playing of the decade. And don’t bring that nonsense about when decades start and end in the comments section – it’s probably the most tired discussion of the, well, decade. No, don’t say it! Stop! Sammy Barker, Editor: Now that...
Guide Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled Cheats - All Cheat Codes, What They Do, and How to Use Them
How to enter cheats for CTR
What cheats are there for Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled? What do the cheat codes do, and how do you use them? CTR is back with Nitro-Fueled on PlayStation 4, and it's brought a bunch of cheats with it. If you remember the codes from back in the PSone days, you'll know there are a few cheats you can use to unlock all...
Poll What Is Your PS4 Game of the Year 2019?
Voting is now open
We're about to have our say, and now it's time for you to have yours. As you may have noticed, we're starting to roll out our Game of the Year coverage here on the site, but tradition demands that we also present you lot with a poll so that you can decide the Push Square community's favourite PlayStation 4 title of 2019. The...
Game of the Year Liam's Top 5 PS4 Games of 2019
Reconnecting
Alongside our staff-voted Game of the Year awards, each of our writers have crafted their own personal lists, covering their top five PlayStation 4 titles of 2019. Today, it's the turn of senior staff writer Liam Croft. 5. Days Gone: My thoughts on Days Gone are rather well documented on Push Square -- a game I was very quickly...
Game of the Year Best PSVR Game of 2019
Headset favourites
2019 hasn't been quite as much of a bumper year for PlayStation VR as it could have been, but that hasn't stopped a number of unique, special experiences making their way to the headset over the past 365 days. Making up for the lack of an Astro Bot Rescue Mission this time around are charming characters, comedy, and some gritty...
Feature The Biggest Trends of the PS4 Generation
How the way we play (and pay) has changed
Six years have passed since the PlayStation 4 launched, and even the most optimistic PlayStation fan may not have anticipated how good the generation was going to be. The PS4 has been home to an incredible array of console exclusives, and while there have been some stumbles along the way with things like...
Game of the Year Robert's Top 5 PS4 Games of 2019
Living for the hunt
Alongside our staff-voted Game of the Year awards, each of our writers have crafted their own personal lists, covering their top five PlayStation 4 titles of 2019. Today, it's the turn of deputy editor Robert Ramsey. 5. The Outer Worlds: The Outer Worlds is a lovingly made RPG that's basically Fallout: New Vegas in space...
Game of the Year Best PS4 Story of 2019
Narrative hooks
A video game's plot can be what makes or breaks the experience for many. Gameplay can be top-notch, but if there's no such intrigue or overarching mystery pushing you forward, some may check out before reaching the final station. And as the odd revolutionary experience pushes the boundaries of the industry further forward, it's on...
Guide Best PS4 Boxing Day 2019 Deals
Big PlayStation savings on Boxing Day
What are the best PS4 Boxing Day 2019 deals? The day after Christmas always used to be a big deal, but since Black Friday has grown in popularity, its significance has lessened. Nevertheless, you no doubt ended up with a bit of cash in your Xmas card yesterday, and you'll want to put it to good use. As such,...
Game of the Year Best PS4 RPG of 2019
Levelling up
It feels like every other video game nowadays can stake a claim to being a part of the RPG genre, in part thanks to the popularisation of its mechanics. Stats, levelling up, and abilities are all over the place, but it's the titles that use those elements in tangent with either a captivating story or deep, systems-filled gameplay that...
Talking Point What's Your Favourite PlayStation Game of the Decade?
Defining moments
You’ve read the articles on our defining PlayStation Games of the Decade, but what’s your favourite? Our list was compiled on the basis of overall industry impact, so you may not necessarily agree with our shortlist. But between the likes The Last of Us, Journey, and The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – well, it’s safe to say we...
Game of the Decade The Near Misses That Deserve a Mention
So close
If you’ve been reading the site this week, then you’ll know that we’ve been counting down the best PlayStation Games of the Decade for a few days. Of course, deciding on the ten most impactful titles of the past ten years was tough, and so we’d be remiss to mention over a dozen more releases that almost made the cut. In this list,...
Feature We Wish You a Very Merry Christmas
Compliments of the season to you
The weather is gloomy as we write this, but there’s already the scent of cinnamon in the air. By the time you read it, you’ll be surrounded by tinsel, pine needles, and Ferrero Rocher wrappers. Whether you celebrate it or not, we want to wish you a very Merry Christmas – or a delightful 25th December if you...
Interview Getting Our Head on Straight with the Composers of MediEvil
Spooky scary skeletons
Next up in our ongoing series of composer interviews, we have the esteemed company of MediEvil composers Andrew Barnabas and Paul Arnold. They were the composing duo for the original release back in 1998, and we'll discuss how it felt to return to such a long-dormant property, why a new dynamic click track had to be made, as...
Game of the Decade The Witcher 3 Set a New Standard for RPGs That's Yet to Be Topped
Geralt of Revered
We’re listing the ten Games of the Decade. These are the ten PlayStation titles released over the past ten years that we believe have left a historic mark on the industry. Whether it’s Destiny's impact on the Games as a Service space or Journey’s innovative approach to online connectivity, these are the releases that the...
Game of the Year John's Top 5 PS4 Games of 2019
Strand up
Alongside our staff-voted Game of the Year awards, each of our writers have crafted their own personal lists, covering their top five PlayStation 4 titles of 2019. Today, it's the turn of reviewer John Cal McCormick. 5. Observation: Observation was one of the unexpected gems of 2019, for me. The unique selling point for this...
Feature The PS4 Games You Already Forgot Were Released in 2019
That was this year!?
2019 may not have been the best year for video games, but there is one sure-fire positive to take away from that fact: Push Square's annual list of the PlayStation 4 games you've already forgotten about has never been longer! That's right, while staff members and contributors put together their lists of what they thought was the...
Game of the Decade The Last of Us Changed the Face of Interactive Storytelling Forever
It can't be for nothing
We’re listing the ten Games of the Decade. These are the ten PlayStation titles released over the past ten years that we believe have left a historic mark on the industry. Whether it’s Destiny's impact on the Games as a Service space or Journey’s innovative approach to online connectivity, these are the releases that...
Game of the Year Jacob's Top 5 PS4 Games of 2019
Lone wolf
Alongside our staff-voted Game of the Year awards, each of our writers have crafted their own personal lists, covering their top five PlayStation 4 titles of 2019. Today, it's the turn of reviewer Jacob Hull. 5. Afterparty: Dialogue worth its merit is sometimes hard to find in video games, but this is an area where developer Night...
Soapbox A Shout Out to Slay the Spire, One of the Year's Most Overlooked PS4 Gems
Play your cards right
In our now-defunct Indie Bin feature, we covered a title by the name of Slay the Spire. With so many little games vying for our collective time, it's tough to give everything the same amount of attention. We now try to cover as many smaller experiences as we can with our relatively new Mini Review format, but this particular...
Game of the Decade Skyrim's Impact on RPGs and Open World Gaming Can Still Be Felt Eight Years Later
The Dragonborn Legend
We’re listing the ten Games of the Decade. These are the ten PlayStation titles released over the past ten years that we believe have left a historic mark on the industry. Whether it’s Destiny's impact on the Games as a Service space or Journey’s innovative approach to online connectivity, these are the releases that the...
Game of the Year Sammy's Top 5 PS4 Games of 2019
I see
Alongside our staff-voted Game of the Year awards, each of our writers have crafted their own personal lists, covering their top five PlayStation 4 titles of 2019. Today, it's the turn of editor Sammy Barker. 5. Lonely Mountains: Downhill: I’m willing to bet that you haven’t played Lonely Mountains: Downhill, and I understand why. We...
Game of the Decade PT Has Etched an Indelible Scar on Survival Horror for All Time
Moaner Lisa
We’re listing the ten Games of the Decade. These are the ten PlayStation titles released over the past ten years that we believe have left a historic mark on the industry. Whether it’s Destiny's impact on the Games as a Service space or Journey’s innovative approach to online connectivity, these are the releases that the industry...
Game of the Year Christian's Top 5 PS4 Games of 2019
Out there
Alongside our staff-voted Game of the Year awards, each of our writers have crafted their own personal lists, covering their top five PlayStation 4 titles of 2019. Today, it's the turn of reviewer Christian Kobza. 5. Yooka-Laylee and the Impossible Lair: Impossible Lair deserves recognition for taking a doomed franchise and making...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 303
Merry Christmas, everyone
It’s time for our regular festive treat in the form of WAYP, this time with a wintery twist. Oh, who are we kidding? It’s the same old WAYP as every week, we’re just publishing this one a few days prior to Christmas. Hopefully you plan to be snuggled up somewhere warm and not braving the high street. Sammy Barker,...
Game of the Decade Minecraft's Emergent Gameplay and Player Freedom Led to Global Domination
You mine, and you craft
We’re listing the ten Games of the Decade. These are the ten PlayStation titles released over the past ten years that we believe have left a historic mark on the industry. Whether it’s Destiny's impact on the Games as a Service space or Journey’s innovative approach to online connectivity, these are the releases that...
