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Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 270
Go to bed
A whopping 270 issues? Wow, that’s over four years of WAYP – and we still haven’t missed a single week. This first edition for May 2019 is admittedly a little thin, but it’s been a desperately quiet week in the PlayStation Nation anyway. Let’s just get on with it, shall we? Robert Ramsey, Deputy Editor: Much to the...
Soapbox Why Syphon Filter Must Make a Return
Sammy's pining for Gabe Logan
I really like Days Gone. I wouldn’t say I was particularly excited for the apocalyptic open worlder, but somehow it’s become one of my favourites of the year. I can accept that it’s a flawed title that’s not doing anything especially special, but occasionally a bang average game comes along that appeals to me...
Feature We're Making a Game with Dreams on PS4 - Issue 2
Working on the railroad
Just as the headline states, we're getting our creative juices flowing with Dreams, Media Molecule's outrageously ambitious PlayStation 4 exclusive that opens the floodgates for user made content. Inspired by a commuter with an impressive appetite, our ongoing project is Snacks on a Train, the goal being a simple minigame...
Guide New PS4 Games Releasing in May 2019
Every upcoming PlayStation 4 release date in May 2019
What new PS4 games are releasing in May 2019? With E3 2019 around the corner, it's definitely a quieter month for the PlayStation 4, although PlayStation VR will be the kind recipient of some big new titles – including Blood & Truth and Everybody's Golf VR. Elsewhere, highlights include...
Poll Are You Happy With Your PS Plus Games for May 2019?
Plus or minus?
May 2019's PlayStation Plus games have been revealed, and we won't beat around the bush -- the lineup's gone down like a lead balloon. PlayStation's official channels have been battered with a tidal wave of negativity, but as always we want to know what you think. Are you happy with May's selection? Which game are you most looking...
Feature Sony Won't Be at E3 2019, But Here Are 7 Reasons to Still Be Hyped
All aboard
With Push Square being a PlayStation website, we were feeling deflated when Sony confirmed that it wouldn't be at E3 this summer. We've grown so used to Sony ending the big publisher press conferences with a bang, but with the company skipping 2019's event, it's admittedly been difficult for us to get excited. Until now, that is. With E3...
Interview Zoink! Games on Ghost Giant, PSVR Development, and Kittens
What's next for Zoink! Games?
Ghost Giant swept us off our feet when it released just a couple of weeks ago, and we've been thinking about the unique experience it offers ever since we awarded it a 9/10 in the Push Square review. To celebrate the game's critical reception and successful launch, we caught up with developer Zoink! Games to learn of...
Poll Did You Buy Days Gone? And Are You Enjoying It?
Get your freak on
Come on, you knew this was going to be a poll sooner or later. With Days Gone launching last week on PlayStation 4, we're here to ask if you bought Sony's latest exclusive. While critic reviews haven't been stellar, we're still seeing a lot of positive buzz surround the game on social media and across various forums. We've also...
Talking Point What Free May 2019 PS Plus Games Do You Want?
When will May 2019's PlayStation Plus lineup be revealed?
What’s the May 2019 PlayStation Plus lineup? And when will the May 2019 PS Plus lineup be revealed? This is one of those awkward months, where the first Tuesday happens to be 7th May, meaning the announcement is unlikely to be made until 1st May. We're going to get into all of the rumours...
Soapbox 7/10 Is a Bad Review Score? The World's Gone Mad
Days Gone? More like head's gone
Love them or hate them, review scores are a big deal. You may say that they're unnecessary or that they distract from more important conversations about game criticism -- and that's fine -- but there's no denying that a lot of people care about that all-important number. Need proof? Just take one look at the recent...
Guide Days Gone - Tips and Tricks for Beginners
Hints for surviving a deadly open world
Days Gone features a harsh apocalyptic open world, and you’re going to need help if you hope to stay alive. In this guide, we’re going to share some tips and tricks which should prevent you from becoming Freaker food. Whether it’s managing your bike or scavenging the right resources, here’s everything...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 269
Day one
Remember that brief Easter heat wave we had? Yeah, it’s long gone now – replaced by wind, rain, and the opposite of SEGA blue skies. Still, at least now you have a good excuse to stay home and play some video games, right? Here’s what we’re playing. Sammy Barker, Editor: Despite wrapping up the review this week, I’m still...
Feature We're Making a Game with Dreams on PS4 - Issue 1
Snacks on a Train
You'll probably know by now that we're big fans of Dreams here at Push Square Towers. The game offers an unprecedented level of freedom, allowing players to unleash their imaginations with a set of powerful tools and techniques. We're already seeing some impressive results from the community, from simple platformers to interactive...
Poll What Are Your Thoughts on Dreams Early Access?
Dream or nightmare?
One thing is for certain: Media Molecule doesn't do things by halves. Dreams has been in the pipeline for most of the PlayStation 4's life, but this year, we've finally been graced with the chance to play the ambitious creation game for ourselves. Dreams launched in Early Access just over a week ago, much to the relief of many...
Guide Days Gone - How to Knock Down 12 Anarchist Cairns
Go kick rocks
How do you knock down 12 anarchist cairns in Days Gone? One of the collectible types in Days Gone will see you knocking down 12 anarchist cairns, which are represented in the open world as small bundles of stones. To knock them down, you must simply push the square button to trigger an animation. Kicking them all down unlocks the...
Guide Days Gone - Where to Find Scrap, Ammo, Fuel, and Med Kits
Locations for all essential resources
Where can you find scrap, ammo, fuel, med kits, and other essential resources in Days Gone? As an apocalyptic open worlder, you’re going to spend a lot of time in the Oregon outback hunting for supplies. Fail to adequately prepare for each encounter, and Deacon St. John will find himself Freaker fodder fairly...
Soapbox Mortal Kombat 11's Devs Have Missed the Point of the Loot Box Discussion
Lloyd isn't impressed by NetherRealm's loot box solution
With Mortal Kombat 11 launching earlier this week, the franchise has reached a new zenith. The last few instalments have made great strides in terms of mechanics, as the series has come to transcend its reputation as "the fighting game with all the gore" to become a damn good game in its own...
Guide Days Gone FAQ - Everything You Need to Know
All your questions answered
Days Gone is the ambitious action game from Sony Bend, and it's heading to PS4 very soon. As preparation is key to surviving in a post-apocalyptic world, we've put together this FAQ in order to answer any lingering questions you may have about this upcoming title. While the game is still a few months away, plenty of...
Guide Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice - How to Kill Sword Saint Isshin Ashina
How to beat the final boss
How do you kill Sword Saint Isshin Ashina in Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice? Depending on which ending you've pursued, this will be the final battle in the game, and you'll need to bring your A-game if you're going to take him down. With a fight consisting of four stages, this is the longest tussle in the whole game. Power...
Hands On Dreams Is an Inspiring, Mesmerising Wonder
The stuff dreams are made of
No matter which way you slice it, Dreams is an incredible achievement. Media Molecule might be taking its sweet time developing this project, but the hard work is clearly paying off. The game is now available in Early Access, allowing everyone to finally tinker with the creative tools, and experience the weird and...
Poll One Year Old Today, Have Your Thoughts on God of War Changed?
Questions must be axed
Happy birthday, God of War! Sony Santa Monica's masterpiece is one year old today, originally releasing on the 20th April, 2018. The title was met with universal praise, farming countless 10/10 review scores, and walking away with dozens of Game of the Year awards. As far as we're concerned, it remains one of the PlayStation...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 268
Easter activities
The weather is sublime this Easter weekend – although not great for scoffing chocolate, we must admit. Nevertheless, if the sun’s already burning your eyes, may we recommend an afternoon indoors playing games? Here’s what we’re up to. Stephen Tailby, Associate Editor: I’ve been thoroughly enjoying Dreams Early Access,...
Guide The Easiest PS4 Platinum Trophies
What are the easiest platinums on PS4?
Which PlayStation 4 games are the easiest to platinum? Not every PS4 game has a platinum trophy, and many that do are often pretty tough. However, if you're looking to bolster your trophy collection with some low effort top trinkets, you'll find some of the easiest platinums in this guide. There are plenty of...
Poll What Are Your Thoughts on the PS5?
The next-gen hype train has arrived
When we stepped into the Push Square office at the start of the week, we didn't think for a second that we'd be covering the PS5. And by that, we mean the actual PS5. Not rumours, not speculation, but concrete, official details on the next-gen console itself. It's been a wild ride to say the least. Of course, as...
Guide The Division 2 - How to Get the Exotic Pestilence LMG
How to get The Division 2's most underwhelming LMG
How do you get the exotic LMG known as Pestilence in The Division 2? Every one of the game's numerous exotic weapons requires quite the investment, but obtaining the Pestilence is actually fairly straight forward. Here's how to make it a permanent part of your loadout. How to get the Exotic...
Guide The Division 2 - How to Get the Exotic Sweet Dreams Shotgun
How to get The Division 2's best shotgun
How do you get the exotic shotgun known as Sweet Dreams in The Division 2? Every one of the game's numerous exotic weapons requires quite the investment, but obtaining the Sweet Dreams is actually fairly straight forward. Here's how to make it a permanent part of your loadout. How to Get the Exotic Sweet...
Guide The Division 2 - How to Get the Exotic Merciless Rifle
How to get The Division 2's best rifle
How do you get the exotic rifle known as Merciless in The Division 2? Every one of the game's numerous exotic weapons requires quite the investment, but obtaining the Merciless is actually fairly straight forward. Here's how to make it a permanent part of your loadout. How to Get the Exotic Merciless Rifle in...
Guide The Division 2 - How to Get the Exotic Liberty Sidearm
How to get The Division 2's best pistol
How do you get the exotic sidearm known as Liberty in The Division 2? Every one of the game's numerous exotic weapons requires quite the investment, and the Liberty is no different. Here's how to make it a permanent part of your loadout. How to Get the Exotic Liberty Sidearm in The Division 2: Here's how...
Reaction Sony's Surprise PS5 Reveal Was a Stroke of Genius
Shock and awe
We’ve been here before, haven’t we? I remember the halcyon days of 2013, when a less jaded Sammy and a much smaller Push Square quivered with anticipation as Sony announced the PlayStation Meeting which would later play host to the PlayStation 4. The event was revealed days after a cunning Kaz Hirai had told a business broadsheet...
Round Up Everything We Know About PS5 So Far
All of the next-gen headlines
Sony took the entire industry by surprise today, effectively announcing the PlayStation 5 as part of a Wired exclusive on an otherwise ordinary Tuesday afternoon. The super-charged console, which is promising revolution rather than evolution, has been built using the same blueprints as the PlayStation 4 – meaning that...
Guide Dreams Early Access - Dates, Times, and Everything You Need to Know
How and when to get the early version of Dreams
Media Molecule's Dreams has been a long time coming, and while it's technically still not done, we're now just hours away from the arrival of the Early Access release. Following on from the successful beta test, the studio is now ready to release its highly ambitious creative sandbox to a wider...
Soapbox One Year Later and God of War's Overall Quality Still Blows My Mind
Looking back at one of the PS4's best
Can you believe that it's already been one whole year since God of War launched? Sony just celebrated the game's anniversary by releasing a bunch of free avatars and a PlayStation 4 theme, and it got me thinking about just how good God of War is as an action adventure title. I think it's a game that oozes...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 267
Deac of the week
It’s a drizzly but bright Saturday before Easter, which means Bank Holidays beckon and the brighter summer weather isn’t a million miles away. What better way to celebrate than with video games, eh? Here’s what we’re playing this weekend. Sammy Barker, Editor: I’ll be taking control of a character called Deacon St John...
Poll Have You Changed Your PSN Name?
Ch-ch-ch-ch-changes
After years of waiting, you can now change your PlayStation Network ID whenever you like. What a crazy world we live in. Sony introduced the functionality earlier this week, and we know a few people who have already taken advantage of it. Well, aside from our own Ant Dickens, whose very name is deemed inappropriate. Ant's a lost...
Hands On Tending a Shiny New Bar in N1RV Ann-A
Come as you are
Hot off the heels of VA-11 HALL-A finally being dated for the PlayStation 4, we actually got to go hands-on with Sukeban Games’ follow-up, N1RV Ann-A, at PAX East. For those out of the loop, VA-11 HALL-A is a visual novel and bartending simulator set in Glitch City, a cyberpunk dystopia. The writing, setting, and music are...
Guide How to Change Your PSN Username
How to get a new PlayStation Network ID
How do you change your PSN username? Sony’s rolling out PlayStation Network online ID changes from 10th April in North America and 11th April in Europe, but you may be wondering how you can claim your new name. Fortunately, the platform holder’s made things pretty straightforward, allowing you to swap out...
Guide Earth Defense Force: Iron Rain - How to Upgrade Your Hit Point Capacity
How to get more HP
How do you increase your hit point capacity in Earth Defense Force: Iron Rain? How do you get more HP? Increasing your health is a vital upgrade that you'll need to keep constant tabs on throughout your time with the latest EDF experience. Here's how to upgrade your hit point capacity. How to Upgrade Your Hit Point Capacity in...
Guide Earth Defense Force: Iron Rain - How to Unlock the Disaster Difficulty Mode
The game's toughest test
How do you unlock the hardest mode in the game in Earth Defense Force: Iron Rain? Known as the Disaster difficulty mode, this will test your knowledge and skills to the very limit. Here's how to unlock the Disaster difficulty mode in Earth Defense Force: Iron Rain. How to Unlock the Disaster Difficulty Mode in Earth Defense...
Guide Earth Defense Force: Iron Rain - How Many Missions Are There?
All missions list
How many missions are there in Earth Defense Force: Iron Rain? The EDF games are well known for the silly amount of levels their campaigns feature, and amongst the fanbase, it's always a question that's worth answering at the launch of a nerw entry. Here's how many missions you'll find in Earth Defense Force: Iron Rain. How Many...
Guide Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice - All Prayer Bead Locations
Where to find all Prayer Beads
There are plenty of collectibles to be found in Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice, but one of the most important is Prayer Beads. Prayer Beads are used to upgrade your health and posture bars. When you collect four of them, you'll be able to boost your meters at a Sculptor's Idol. The trick is finding the darned things, as...
Guide Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice - How to Kill Divine Dragon
How to beat the Divine Dragon boss
How do you kill the Divine Dragon boss in Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice? This boss fight found at the end of the Fountainhead Palace area is intimidating, but is actually relatively straightforward. The unusual patterns may throw you, but it shouldn't take you too many goes to defeat this gigantic creature. Sekiro:...
Feature 5 Overlooked PSVR Titles You Really Should Play
Virtually invisible
When we talk about PlayStation VR, there are a handful of games that usually come up as the best virtual reality experiences. There's absolutely no question that Astro Bot Rescue Mission, Beat Saber, and Tetris Effect, to name but a few, are top notch PSVR titles, but there's more to enjoy on the system than you might think. With...
Guide The Division 2 - How to Reach Gear Score 500
Preparing for the raid
How do you reach the current max gear score of 500 in The Division 2? You're going to have to invest a decent amount of time into the looter shooter in order to reach gear score 500 and start preparind for the upcoming raid, but thankfully, it's not too difficult to understand how to get there. Here's how to reach gear score...
Hands On Hamsterdam Lays PS Vita to Rest with Kung-Fu Fighting Furballs
Sure, why not?
Look, it’s a hamster in Amsterdam – what more do you really need to know? Your humble host backed Hamsterdam on Kickstarter on the strength of its name alone, so feel free to discredit any of the opinions herein. But having spent a good ten minutes with the regal rodent at last week’s EGX Rezzed 2019, we can at least confirm...
Interview Fiona Sperry on Dangerous Driving, Arcade Racers, and Evolving Burnout
Pit stop
Dangerous Driving has arrived, and it's Three Fields Entertainment's most ambitious project to date. The tiny team behind the game aimed to rekindle the love for Burnout and arcade racers of that ilk, and that's certainly an idea we can get behind. We were fortunate enough to fire a few questions at Fiona Sperry, a founder of Criterion...
Guide Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice - How to Kill Corrupted Monk
How to beat both versions of the boss
How do you kill the Corrupted Monk boss in Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice? This boss fight was shown off before the game was released, but that doesn't make it an easy win. As you make your way towards the Fountainhead Palace area of the game, you'll encounter the true Corrupted Monk on a large bridge. We say the...
Guide Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice - How to Kill Great Shinobi Owl
How to beat Owl at Ashina Castle and Hirata Estate
How do you kill Great Shinobi Owl in Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice? Towards the end of the game where you start making some big choices, you may end up fighting Owl, Wolf's foster father. Found atop Ashina Castle where you defeated Genichiro Ashina, he will be a very tough opponent, but at this point in...
Hands On Eating Everything in Sight in Wattam
Wattam matter with you?
In our Sayonara Wild Hearts PAX East hands on, we mentioned that another of the games Annapurna brought to show was Wattam. A curious title from Keita Takahashi, the creator of the Katamari games, Wattam is an utterly charming title that, to put it mildly, is incredibly bizarre. The gameplay demo starts with you taking...
Feature Best PS4 Music of March 2019
March on, march on, march on
Another month gone brings with it a number of new releases, including some fairly highly anticipated titles, including one from a certain Japanese dev. And as usual, many of these titles brought some really great music along for the ride, so let’s dive into what those standouts are. Beat Cop: Pixel Crow’s curious...
Guide Mortal Kombat 11 - All Confirmed Characters
Every MK 11 fighter revealed so far
Which characters have been confirmed for Mortal Kombat 11? Warner Bros has granted NetherRealm Studios another eye-watering budget to make the latest MK game its goriest yet, and with high-profile celebrities like Ronda Rousey attached to the project, you can expect this brawler to be one of the best-selling...
