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Guide Kingdom Hearts 3 - How to Switch Between Attractions and Special Attacks in Combat
L2 is your friend
There are so many special abilities, attacks, and attractions to exploit during combat in Kingdom Hearts 3, but when you've got a stack piled up with multiple timers counting down, how do you switch between them in order to select the most effective one? We're on hand to tell you how. How to Switch Between Attractions and Special...
Guide Kingdom Hearts 3 - What Disney Worlds Are There?
The real reason you're here
The Disney worlds you visit throughout your journey in Kingdom Hearts 3 will serve up some of the most memorable moments in the entire franchise, but which universes will you be exploring? Three worlds return from previous games, while the other five are brand new to the series. Here's all eight and what you can expect...
Indie Bin Senran Kagura, Switchblade, FutureGrind
Also: At Sundown, Genesis Alpha One, and more
From the embers of the Push Square Podcast rises Indie Bin – a feature that draws attention to some of the smaller games in PlayStation's busy release schedule. Once the Indie Bin is full, we'll put it out for collection in these consolidated articles featuring several pint-sized reviews. The metric...
Guide Jump Force - All Confirmed Characters
Don't force it
Which characters have been confirmed for Jump Force? Bandai Namco's upcoming brawler is perhaps one of the most ambitious anime and manga crossover events in gaming history, pulling from decades of Japanese fiction. As we approach the game's release date of 15th February 2019, the playable character roster is looking quite robust,...
Guide Kingdom Hearts 3 - How to Equip New Abilities
Using up your AP
You're constantly unlocking new skills and abilities in Kingdom Hearts III, but making sure they're active at all times isn't quite as simple. Here's how to manage your AP and make sure the abilities you hold dearest are always available. How to Equip New Abilities in Kingdom Hearts 3: From the pause screen, you can select the...
Guide Kingdom Hearts 3 - How to Get to the Hundred Acre Wood World
Saying hello to Winnie the Pooh
Almost every one of Kingdom Hearts 3's worlds are mandatory if you want to make any progress, but one that's actually optional is Winne the Pooh's Hundred Acre Wood. Here's how to make sure you don't miss out on an opportunity to reunite with Tigger and Piglet. How to Get to the Hundred Acre Wood World in Kingdom...
Guide Kingdom Hearts 3 - How to Take a Selfie
Say cheese
Kingdom Hearts 3 allows you to take pictures at pretty much every opportunity outside of cutscenes, but most importantly, it also lets you snap a selfie via the Gummiphone. How do you do that exactly? Here's how. How to Take A Selfie in Kingdom Hearts 3: Firstly, you're going to have to get your hands on the Gummiphone. This happens...
Guide Kingdom Hearts 3 - How to Access the Memory Archive
Catch up on the backstory
Kingdom Hearts 3's Memory Archive is essential viewing for any newcomers to the series, but how do you access it in-game? It's simple really, but here's how. How to Access the Memory Archive in Kingdom Hearts 3: This is how you access the Memory Archive in Square Enix's latest crossover. Download the game's latest...
Guide Can You Play Kingdom Hearts 3 Without Playing the Previous KH Games?
Is series knowledge required for KH3?
Can you play Kingdom Hearts III without playing the previous games in the series? The long-awaited game launches this week, and for many of you, it brings about the conclusion of a story that started way back in 2002. It's certainly a momentous occasion, but there's also equally just as many people who haven't...
Interview A Chat by the Campfire with Shadow of the Tomb Raider Composer Brian D’Oliveira
In the shadows of giants
We recently got the chance to sit down with composer Brian D’Oliveira to talk about his experiences working on Lara Croft’s newest adventure, Shadow of the Tomb Raider. During the interview, we discussed the legacy of Tomb Raider’s music, the Aztec death whistle, and why Mexican Volcanic rock was a perfect instrument...
Talking Point What Free February 2019 PS Plus Games Do You Want?
When will February 2019's PlayStation Plus lineup be revealed?
What’s the February 2019 PlayStation Plus lineup? And when will the February 2019 PS Plus lineup be revealed? The New Year is well underway, but PS+ remains a constant every month, and we're here to speculate about the next selection of free games. This is actually the penultimate...
Hands On Dreams Is Arguably PS4's Most Impressive Exclusive Yet
Media Molecule's made a social network for your imagination
Dreams is going to win awards, and we don’t just mean gongs of the Geoff Keighley kind. No, we’re talking real-world innovation awards – the likes of which Media Molecule’s going to have to collect in tuxedos as opposed to its usual hipster threads. The game’s been a long time...
Hands On ANTHEM Shows Promise in VIP Demo, But the Finished Game Needs to Be So Much Better
Rough around the edges
The ANTHEM VIP Demo weekend was a train wreck. Any hype for the thing was quickly buried beneath a mountain of technical issues, from connection errors and constant lag to infinite loading screens and game-breaking bugs. That said, EA and BioWare had managed to straighten stuff out -- at least partially -- by Sunday, and so we...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 256
This is the ANTHEM throw all your hands up
And just like that, there are dozens of video games vying for your attention. Resident Evil 2 is out now, while Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown has been flying around for a few days. And right around the corner? Kingdom Hearts III. In fact, retailers are breaking the street date all over the world – which is...
Poll Did You Buy the Resident Evil 2 Remake?
The dead have risen
It feels like a lifetime ago that we sat down and joined Leon and Claire on their jaunt through Racoon City on the PSone. The original Resident Evil 2 was considered a masterpiece at the time and it's been thought of as a stone cold classic ever since, but somehow, those lunatics over at Capcom have actually gone and recaptured...
Round Up Kingdom Hearts III Reviews Signal the End of a Long, Long Saga
Finally
The embargo has lifted on reviews for Kingdom Hearts III -- a game over a decade in the making. We imagine that most fans of the series will be grabbing a copy regardless of critical reception, but we've gone ahead and listed some review scores anyway. It's looking pretty great for Sora and the gang so far, with most scores edging into 8...
Site News Where's Our Kingdom Hearts III Review?
Broken hearts
The time has come for games critics to reveal their reviews for Kingdom Hearts III, but unfortunately, you won't be getting a review from us here at Push Square just yet. Obviously Kingdom Hearts III is a big deal -- this is a sequel that people have literally been waiting over an entire decade for -- but as you may have already...
Soapbox I Didn't Get a Dreams Beta Code, and I'm Fine with That
Stephen's not upset at all about his missing beta code
It's okay, Media Molecule. I forgive you. With Dreams, the studio is creating something truly special -- essentially a game engine that practically anyone can use. A new play, create, share experience that's far and away more advanced than the wonderful LittleBigPlanet titles. I once made an...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 255
Skies unkown
Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown is here and Resident Evil 2 is right around the corner, so 2019 has started in earnest now. That means that it’s time for your weekly WAYP to get a little livelier, as those backlogs get pushed to the background once more. Here’s what we’re playing. Sammy Barker, Editor: I’ve got two of my most...
Hands On The Grand Tour Game Puts a New Spin on Episodic Gaming
“It’s like playing a film!”
Not long after being forcibly removed the BBC and its insanely popular car show Top Gear, Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond, and James May, along with their producer and apparently most of the behind-the-scenes talent, started a new show of the same ilk on Amazon Prime called The Grand Tour. It takes all of the crazy...
Soapbox PSVR Bargain Adventure - One Man's Attempt to Reclaim His Gaming Glory Days
"I've gone from has-been to has-it-all"
Last autumn, my wife went away for a while. I got to thinking: What if I bought a massive pile of PlayStation VR kit on eBay, spent every waking hour catching up on years of missed gaming, then sold everything again before she came back, as if nothing ever happened? Would that even be possible? How much would...
Poll Do Developers Betray Fans When Player Choice Suddenly Doesn't Matter in an RPG?
Pick your dialogue option
With the release of Assassin's Creed Odyssey's latest DLC earlier this week, a heated debate has been reopened regarding player choice in role-playing games. To quickly get you up to speed, Odyssey forces your character into a certain situation that you have no control over, despite the rest of the game being built upon the...
Soapbox Ubisoft Has Earned The Division a Second Shot
Lloyd's been left impressed by the publisher
Cast your mind back to just before the start of this console generation. At E3 2013, there was a game that had the industry abuzz: Ubisoft’s closer to its press conference, a new Tom Clancy title called The Division. Promising engaging co-op play amidst a backdrop of chaos and the fall of Manhattan’s...
Hands On Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown in PSVR Passes with Flying Colours
More please
For some, a huge part of the appeal for Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown is its additional PlayStation VR mode. Much has been made of the VR content in Bandai Namco's aerial arcade action title, as the idea of dogfighting among the clouds sat in the virtual cockpit is a perfect fit. Luckily, Project Aces hasn't hastily slapped something...
Soapbox The Destiny Divorce - What Bungie and Activision's Split Could Mean for Destiny
Lloyd ponders the game's future
It happened. Bungie and Activision have parted ways prior to the end of what was a seismic ten year publishing deal for Destiny. While Bungie’s staff allegedly popped champagne and cheered the announcement, and Activision thanked the fans for their participat
Guide Best PS4 Headphones and Headsets
Sound off
What are the best PS4 headphones and headsets? If you’re an online player, then you’re going to need some kind of communicator to keep in constant contact with your teammates. But even if you play single player, a good pair of headphones can be essential for your PlayStation 4, as playing late at night or when others are in the house...
Guide How to Back Up and Restore Your PS4 HDD to a USB Drive
Also how to remove backed up PS4 data
How do you back up your PS4 HDD to a USB drive? Whether you're looking to switch out your PlayStation hard drive for something a little bigger or simply want peace of mind, the PS4's backup and restore feature will come in handy. This will essentially allow you to dump a mirror of your system's HDD onto an...
Guide Onimusha: Warlords - All Magic & Power Jewel Locations
How to upgrade your health and magic
While making your way through Onimusha: Warlords, you're likely to encounter items known as Magic Jewels and Power Jewels. These are pick ups that permanently upgrade both your health and magic metres, and so naturally you're going to want to find as many as possible. In doing so, you will also unlock two Bronze...
Guide Onimusha: Warlords - All Number Puzzle Solutions
How to unlock every Trick Treasure Box
You're going to encounter numerous number puzzles, better known as Trick Treasure Boxes within the community, throughout your time with Onimusha: Warlords – but how do you unlock them? The spinning dials and the act of matching up numbers may have you in a bit of a mess, but we're on hand with a simple...
Guide Onimusha: Warlords - All Decoder Box Solutions
How to unlock every Decoder Box
Every so often, you're going to come across a Decoder Box in Onimusha: Warlords which asks you to come up with a phrase that answers the question upon the chest itself. Here's how to crack the code on every one of them, and in turn unlock the 'Decrypter, Table For One' Bronze Trophy. All Onimusha: Warlords Decoder...
Talking Point Could Sony Lease Out Its Dormant Franchises?
Want you back
Unlike its competitors, Sony reinvents itself with each subsequent generation. There are franchises that have stood the test of time, but generally we see the platform holder evolve as it transitions from console to console. Aloy, for example, will very likely be the poster child of the PlayStation 5 – a household name who only got...
Guide Best PS4 Controllers and Accessories
Take your PlayStation experience to the next level
If you are looking to take your PS4 experience to the next level, aside from buying some amazing games or a snazzy 4K television, the next best thing is picking up some lovely accessories to enhance your gaming experience. Perhaps you just need an extra DualShock controller so you can play some...
Feature 10 Under-the-Radar PS4 Games to Look Out for in 2019
Insane in the mem-Vane
2018 was a pretty good year for non-blockbuster games: Hollow Knight made our Game of the Year list, while other gems like Dead Cells and Celeste also released. We’ve already taken a look at last year’s more underrated releases, so now it’s time to look ahead to 2019 and unveil next year’s possible diamonds in the...
Guide Best 4K TVs for PlayStation 4 and PS4 Pro
Which ultra high-definition display to buy for your PS4
Choosing a suitable 4K TV to get the most out of your PS4 Pro or regular PlayStation 4 is a bit of a minefield. Of course you'll want an effective HDR presentation, that goes without saying. But differences in colour gamut, backlight dimming, and peak brightness all play their part. In addition...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 254
Vanille ice cream
We’re all waiting for Resident Evil 2, aren’t we? January is looking like a great month for new releases, but it’s yet to really get going properly. As such, we suspect you may be tucking into your backlog for the time being – or perhaps trying some demos and betas to keep you occupied. Here’s your regularly scheduled...
Hands On Resident Evil 2's Demo Is a Tantalising Preview of a Sure-Fire Hit
King Kennedy
We’ve played a bit of Claire Redfield’s campaign previously, but we weren’t going to turn down another 30 minutes of Resident Evil 2, were we? Capcom’s crafty 1-Shot demo gives you a full half-hour with its remade campaign, and while it’s nowhere near enough to offer any conclusions about the resurrected sequel, we really...
Feature Push Square Readers' Top 10 Most Anticipated PS4 Games of 2019
As voted by you
Here we are again with another community-voted top 10, only this time, we're not looking back on the year that was, as we did with our readers' Game of the Year vote. Instead, we're looking ahead to the next 12 months, and so earlier this week, we asked you lot to vote for your most anticipated games of 2019. Below, you'll find the...
Poll Push Square Staff and Community Predict PlayStation's 2019
Can you beat 2019?
Can you predict 2019? Regular readers of Push Square will know that we're no strangers to predictions. Every E3 for the last four years or so, we've put together a beloved community quiz, but here in 2019, we're branching out. Below, you'll find 40 yes or no questions, all of them related to events that are supposedly happening...
Feature Which Upcoming PS4 Exclusives Will Release in 2019?
When are PlayStation 4's biggest games launching?
With a large number of upcoming PlayStation 4 exclusives already announced, Sony may not have the element of surprise on its side anymore, but it sure has a huge catalogue of hotly anticipated titles on the horizon. The question is: how many of those games will actually release in 2019? With the...
Guide Resident Evil 2 Demo - Tips and Tricks to Maximise Your Time
How to see everything the 30 minute sampler has to offer
Resident Evil 2’s demo can only be played for 30 minutes. Once your time has elapsed, it’s Game Over until launch day. While we do recommend just using your time to soak up the atmosphere and familiarise yourself with the controls and structure, you may be hoping to maximise your spell...
Guide Resident Evil 2 Demo - How to Solve the Lion Statue Puzzle
Find the first of three medallions
How do you solve the lion statue puzzle in the Resident Evil 2 demo? With just 30 minutes to play through Capcom’s RE2 sampler, you’re going to want to ensure you avoid any potential stumbling blocks. As such, we’re going to show you the solution to the lion statue puzzle, which will reward you with one of...
Guide Tales of Vesperia: Definitive Edition Combat Tips and Other Tricks for New Players
Advice for your adventure
Tales of Vesperia: Definitive Edition can be a surprisingly difficult game to truly grasp. As a traditional Japanese role-playing title it's easy enough to get into, but exploring the depths of the combat system, for example, takes time and a lot of practice. With this guide, though, the hope is that we can make the early...
Soapbox Beat Saber Has Brought Serious Beef to Push Square Towers
War never changes
There’s a battle brewing at Push Square Towers, and I’m not going to lose it. In lieu of having anything better to do on New Year’s Eve, I decided to buy Beat Saber – the extortionately priced rhythm sensation that sees you wielding lightsabers and chopping blocks to the sound of terrible electronic music. While the songs...
Talking Point What Should PlayStation Do to Replace E3 2019?
The biggest question of the New Year
Sony will not be attending E3 2019, which means the dynamics of this year are going to be very different for PlayStation. The platform holder, after being criticised for an extended period of silence, has promised that it’s going to reconnect with fans over the coming months – but how exactly it intends to go...
Poll What's Your Most Anticipated PS4 Game of 2019?
The year ahead
And here we are again with another very important community poll. Last week, we asked what your Game of the Year for 2018 was, but this week, we're turning our gaze towards the year yet to come. Out of all the PlayStation 4 games releasing in 2019, what are you most looking forward to? Let's find out. But before we get stuck in, we...
Feature Our Most Anticipated PS4 Games of 2019
Here we go again
Holy crap, it's 2019! We're living in the future! But before we start rambling about hoverboards and all that, we thought it'd be a good idea to gather the Push Square team and go over our most anticipated games of the year. For simplicity's sake, we (mostly) stuck to titles that have a confirmed 2019 release date, so you won't find...
Game of the Year Push Square Readers' Top 10 PlayStation Games of 2018
As voted by you
The votes are in, the poll is closed, and it's time to reveal your top 10 PlayStation games of 2018. Unlike our staff Game of the Year and our forum Game of the Year, our reader Game of the Year is determined by public vote. Earlier this week, we asked you to take part in a poll that included 50 top-rated PlayStation titles -- the...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 253
Sluggin' it
January has rolled around and we’re in a bit of a dry patch, but you’ve still got all those Christmas games to complete, haven’t you? Here’s everything we’re playing this weekend. Robert Ramsey, Deputy Editor: For the first weekend of 2019, I plan on lazing around with a classic Japanese RPG. Sadly I can't tell you what it...
Guide Dreams Creator Beta FAQ - How to Sign Up and Everything You Need to Know
When does the Dreams beta start?
At long last, Media Molecule has confirmed dates for its highly anticipated beta test for the upcoming PS4 exclusive, Dreams. This astonishing game lets players make more or less anything they want using a powerful set of user friendly tools. We can't wait to see what everyone will cook up during the beta -- it's...
Soapbox Spending My Christmas with PlayStation VR
Stephen's seen the virtual reality light
My interest in virtual reality never really went away, but over the course of 2018, it definitely grew. This is most likely down to the fantastic drip feed of quality titles that lead to PlayStation VR having its best year yet -- WipEout Omega Collection got its free VR update, and we had several highly...
