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Guide Best PS4 Pro Deals and Hardware Bundles
So many choices
If you're looking for PS4 Pro deals, you've come to the right place. In this guide, we're going to list all of the major hardware bundles that you can buy and where you can buy them from. PS4 Pro bundles tend to include the supercharged console and a specific game, while other limited edition deals may feature a specially designed...
Guide Red Dead Redemption 2 Cheats - How to Unlock Cheat Codes and What They Do
A list of RDR2 cheats
Red Dead Redemption 2 cheats can be collected as you progress through the campaign, and in this guide we’re going to list all RDR2 cheats, how you unlock them, and what they do. Remember that if you’re using cheats in this game Trophies will be disabled and you won’t be able to save your progress. As a result you should...
Hands On Spyro: Reignited Trilogy Fires Up Our Nostalgia with Gorgeous Remake
Flamin' good
Spyro holds a special place in our heart. The little purple dragon that could sits right alongside Crash as one of PlayStation's first great platforming heroes, so it's a pleasure to see him given the same treatment with a current gen remake. Spyro: Reignited Trilogy, much like Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy, brings together all three...
Round Up Spyro: Reignited Trilogy Reviews Are Hot, Hot, Hot
Fire
The Spyro: Reignited Trilogy reviews are coming in hot, and things are looking good for the little purple dragon. The game's being praised for its silky smooth controls, lush visuals, and faithful recreation of the original Spyro trilogy. Right now, it sounds like Activision's got another hit of Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy proportions on...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 245
Best West
There’s been a small break in the release schedule since Red Dead Redemption 2 released, allowing us all to conquer the Wild West as competent cowboy Arthur Morgan. And while Spyro: Reignited Trilogy and Fallout 76 linger tantalisingly on the horizon, you’ve still got a little more time to embed yourself in Saint Denis and its...
Round Up Battlefield V PS4 Reviews Begin to Breach Enemy Lines
War never changes
Battlefield V has the most convoluted, complicated release schedule of any game ever, which means that for some people on some platforms the first-person shooter is out now; for others you may be waiting as late as 20th November to get your hands on the DICE developed sequel. Yeah, it’s bizarre. It means that some reviews are...
Hands On The Quiet Man's Audio Patch Brings Some Clarity to the Ears
Girlfriend or Mum? Now we know
The Quiet Man needs to be a lesson to all developers and publishers in how not to release a video game. After deploying to a critical panning from ourselves and other reviewers, the title is back a week later with the 1.02 update that adds audio in order to entice a second playthrough that promises to answer all the...
Poll Do You Buy and Play Single Player Story DLC?
Extended adventures
Square Enix hosted a livestream this week in which the company shockingly cancelled multiple planned Final Fantasy XV expansion packs. While the decision was primarily motivated by the departure of director Hajime Tabata, it has raised an interesting conversation about the viability of story-based, single player DLC packs...
Round Up Hitman 2 PS4 Reviews Boil Down to 'Good Work, 47'
Viva Tobias Reaper
Hitman 2 is flying under the radar, which is unfortunate given how great its predecessor is. Reviews are finally out for the assassination simulation, though – and it sounds like more top-notch Agent 47 action. While some critics have labelled the sequel a "fancy" expansion pack, that’s good news as far as we’re concerned,...
Guide Red Dead Redemption 2 - What Year Does the Story Take Place In?
Is RDR2 a sequel or prequel?
When is Red Dead Redemption 2 set? And is RDR2 a sequel or a prequel? In this guide we’re going to answer some lingering questions about Rockstar’s smash hit Western, including the time period that the title takes place in, and whether it continues or precedes the story of the original Red Dead Redemption on the...
Feature Best PS4 Music of October 2018
The piano knows something I don’t know
The big guns came out swinging this month, as the most noteworthy games for October include multiple blockbusters, including (obviously) one of the most anticipated games in arguably the history of the medium. And these titles of course brought with them some absolutely incredible music. So without further...
Poll Arthur Morgan vs. John Marston - Who's the Better Red Dead Redemption Lead?
Old versus new
Arthur Morgan or John Marston? It's a question that we've been asking ourselves ever since we finished Red Dead Redemption 2. Obviously the recently released sequel is going to be much more fresh in most people's minds -- including our own -- but we can't ignore how much we liked playing as John Marston in the original Red Dead...
Soapbox I'm Spending More Time Grooming Red Dead Redemption 2's Arthur Than Myself
Sammy's turning into a turn of the century stylist
Madness is spending several minutes taming Arthur Morgan’s in-game mane when you’ve got an untended neckbeard making you look like more of a hillbilly than the cast of Red Dead Redemption 2 combined. I’ve never been one to invest significant time into character customisation, but Rockstar’s...
Guide New PS4 Games Releasing in November 2018
Every upcoming PlayStation 4 release date in November 2018
Red Dead Redemption 2 is out now, but don’t think the PlayStation 4 release schedule’s going to give you time to work through Rockstar’s epic. Things pick up as quickly as next week with the bizarre FMV curio The Quiet Man, and then it’s full steam ahead on Hitman 2, Fallout 76, and...
Guide PlayStation Classic Release Date
What is the PlayStation Classic's release date?
Sony surprised us all back in September by announcing the PlayStation Classic console was to be available this holiday season. Since then it's announced the full games list for the mini console. The design of PlayStation Classic mirrors that of the original console simply 45 per cent smaller. This...
Guide Red Dead Redemption 2 - How Long Does It Take to Complete?
How long is Red Dead Redemption 2?
How long is Red Dead Redemption 2? How many hours does it take to complete? We're sure many of you will be wondering, so let's just say this: Red Dead Redemption 2 is a big game -- a very big game if you want to see and do everything. That week you booked off work probably won't be enough. If you want to know how...
Guide Red Dead Redemption 2 - How to Quickly Make Money
Best ways to make money in the opening hours
How do you make money in Red Dead Redemption 2? Trust us, you'll be making a lot of money throughout the game, but for the first ten hours or so, things can be rough. When Arthur and the gang are laying low, saving up a decent amount of money can be difficult, especially when there are no big jobs on the...
Guide Red Dead Redemption 2 - How to Upgrade Your Guns and Weapons
How to increase your gun's stats
How do you upgrade your weapons in Red Dead Redemption 2? If you're looking to customise your weapons and make them more effective in combat, upgrades are always an option if you've got the cash. By the end of the game you'll have a load of different guns to choose from, with multiple revolvers, pistols, shotguns,...
Guide Red Dead Redemption 2 - How to Bond with Your Horse
How to improve your horse's level
How do you raise your horse's bond level in Red Dead Redemption 2? Raising your horse's bond level is an important part of making sure your steed is reliable. Your horse is just about your most trusted companion throughout the game, and increasing its bond level gives you better control over it when riding. A higher...
Round Up Déraciné PS4 Reviews Divide Critics
FromSoftware's faerie tale splitting opinion
Déraciné reviews are out, and we’re still not sure how to pronounce it. Is it ‘Day-ress-a-nay’? Is it ‘Deh-rah-seen’? Is it ‘Day-rass-an-eee’? Goodness knows – what we do know is that critics can’t quite decide whether they like it or not. There are some glowing reviews for this...
Game of the Month The Best PS4 Games of October 2018
Cowboys, Spartans, zombies, and little bug men
There's no doubt in our minds that October was one of 2018's strongest months for gaming. Stuffed with critically acclaimed blockbusters as well as highly rated smaller titles, it was a period that had just about everything. Of course, this made deciding on our Game of the Month that much harder. Before...
Guide Fallout 76 PS4 Beta - Dates, Times, and How You Can Play
When does the Fallout 76 beta start?
When can you start playing the Fallout 76 beta test? Bethesda's B.E.T.A programme for its multiplayer only Fallout game begins today on PS4, but it's only available at certain points. So, what dates and times is the beta online? We've assembled a handy guide to let you know how you can play the beta and when it's...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 244
A wee drum
The cold clutches of winter have arrived, but there’s still a packed PlayStation 4 release schedule to keep you warm during these dark nights. Red Dead Redemption 2 is barely a week old, and the likes of Fallout 76 and Hitman 2 are lingering tantalisingly on the horizon. Sammy Barker, Editor: I love Red Dead Redemption 2 so much that...
Guide Official PlayStation Classic Games List
What games are included with the PlayStation Classic Mini?
Sony’s PlayStation Classic Mini console will come pre-loaded with 20 iconic PSone games, and we’ve compiled the full list of games that you’ll be getting as part of the package. With the full lineup of software confirmed, the platform holder's assembled a large and varied lineup of...
Poll One Week Later, Is Red Dead Redemption 2 the Best Game of 2018?
Were the reviews right?
Red Dead Redemption 2 is one week old today, which means that by this point, many of you will have no doubt sunk a lot of hours into the open world adventure. But has Red Dead Redemption 2 lived up to the hype? Does it deserve all those 10/10 review scores? Let's find out. As always, we've got a few polls for you to vote in...
Guide Red Dead Redemption 2 - How to Replay Missions
Gold Rush
How do you replay missions in Red Dead Redemption 2? Rockstar’s latest has such good quests that you may want to replay some of them. This is actively encouraged as the game has checklist system that awards you medals based on how you perform in each objective. If you plan to unlock the ‘Gold Rush’ Trophy by earning 70 Gold Medals in...
Guide Red Dead Redemption 2 - How to Buy the Machete, Hatchet, and Cleaver
How to unlock the machete, hatchet, cleaver
How do you unlock the machete, hatchet, and cleaver in Red Dead Redemption 2? These are the strongest melee weapons in the game, dealing big damage with every hit, assuming that you can get close enough to your enemies. How to unlock the machete, hatchet, and cleaver in Red Dead Redemption 2 To unlock the...
Guide Red Dead Redemption 2 Companion App - How to Use It and What It Does
What can you do with the companion app?
Rockstar has released an official Red Dead Redemption 2 Companion App on both iOS and Android. This second-screen application allows you to extend your open world Western experience, providing you with more options and putting important information at your fingertips. The app launched alongside the full game,...
Hands On Fallout 76 PS4 Beta Has Us Worried for the Full Game
Take me home
We've been playing the Fallout 76 beta on PlayStation 4, and to be frank, it's not looking particularly good. Being a multiplayer adaptation of Bethesda's beloved franchise, the game's no stranger to scrutiny even at this early stage, but after spending around eight or so hours with the beta, that scrutiny is, unfortunately, starting to...
Hands On Tetris Effect Is a Borderline Spiritual Experience with PSVR
Yours forever
There were no shortage of people who scoffed at Tetris Effect when it was announced at E3 2018 earlier in the year, but anyone who’s played Rez Infinite on PlayStation VR will have understood. Tetsuya Mizuguchi, the mastermind behind the likes of Lumines and Child of Eden, excels at evoking emotional responses through audio-visual...
Soapbox Castlevania Requiem’s Release is Vamp-perfectly Timed for Halloween
Jamie is Iga to sing Castlevania’s praises for its Gothic atmosphere
Not only is Castlevania: Rondo of Blood my first pick when playing a traditional-style Castlevania arcade platformer, but Castlevania: Symphony of the Night is possibly my favourite PSone game of all time. It’s conventional for gamers to play spookily themed titles during...
Feature The Promising PS4 Games of November 2018
Spyro, Hitman, Fallout, and more
October has been a gruelling month for us here at Push Square, but the release schedule is finally slowing down as we head into November. The penultimate month of 2018 isn't exactly quiet, however, as there are still several big games coming our way over the next 30 days. Without further ado, let's take a look at...
Guide Assassin's Creed Odyssey Character Builds - Combining Abilities to Create the Ultimate Hero
Hunter, Warrior, and Assassin Builds
With so many abilities to choose from in Assassin's Creed Odyssey, creating your ideal style of play can be more difficult than you might expect. Perhaps you have a penchant for devastating melee combat? Maybe you want to be invincible? Or are you all about stealth, striking from the shadows and then disappearing...
Guide Assassin's Creed Odyssey Best Skills - Which Abilities You Should Buy
How to spend your ability points
What are the best skills in Assassin's Creed Odyssey? Much like in Assassin's Creed Origins, Odyssey has a skill tree that gradually opens up as you play through the game. When you level up, you gain ability points that you can spend to unlock skills, and although there are level requirements or story progression...
Guide Red Dead Redemption 2 - How to Get the Best Horses
Where to find the best horses
What are the best horses in Red Dead Redemption 2? Your horse is your most trusted companion in RDR2, so you'll want to get your hands on a good one -- one that allows you to escape from danger quickly while also carrying you great distances when it's time to travel across the map. In this guide, we're going to go over...
Talking Point What Free November 2018 PlayStation Plus Games Do You Want?
When will November 2018's PS Plus lineup be revealed?
What’s the November 2018 PlayStation Plus lineup? And when exactly will the November 2018 PS Plus lineup be announced? We actually might know this month's PS+ lineup ahead of time, as it leaked right at the very beginning of October. All the same, we're going get into all of the PS Plus rumours...
Soapbox Why the PlayStation Classic's Game Lineup Could Never Please Everyone
The classic case of a console being too good
Everyone remembers the PSone differently, and that’s perhaps the beauty of it. While the Nintendo 64 was defined by Super Mario 64 and The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time and the Xbox was defined by Halo: Combat Evolved and, well, Halo 2, Sony has always cast its net so wide that you rarely get the...
Guide Red Dead Redemption 2 - How to Lose Your Wanted Level and Escape the Law
How to avoid lawmen
How do you lose your wanted level and escape the law in Red Dead Redemption 2? Avoiding the law may sound simple enough on paper, but in Red Dead Redemption 2, things can quickly turn ugly if you're not properly prepared to make your escape after committing a crime. Whether you're on your feet or horseback, it's always best to...
Guide Red Dead Redemption 2 - How to Pay Off Your Bounty
How to pay off your bounty
How do you lose your bounty in Red Dead Redemption 2? A price on your head means that you're a wanted man, and once you have one, you'll be periodically tracked down by bounty hunters looking to claim their reward. The higher the bounty, the more bounty hunters you'll have to face or avoid. You can find out all the ways...
Guide Red Dead Redemption 2 - All the Ways You Can Get a Bounty
How to get a bounty on your head
What crimes give you a bounty in Red Dead Redemption 2? There are a lot of different ways to get a bounty on your head in Red Dead Redemption 2, so it's always something to be aware of before you think about breaking the law. You can find out how to pay off your bounty in Red Dead Redemption 2 through the link. If...
Guide Red Dead Redemption 2 Jack Hall Gang Treasure Map Locations
Treasure Hunt
Stuff ain't cheap in Red Dead Redemption 2. There's so much to spend your hard-earned (read: stolen) cash on from new outfits, to horses, and camp upgrades that help Dutch and the gang live a little bit freer. Suffice to say that you're going to need a bunch of dollar if you plan on getting the most out of life as a cowboy...
Guide Red Dead Redemption 2 - How Many Chapters Does It Have?
How many missions are there?
How many chapters does Red Dead Redemption 2 have? In this guide we're going to break down how long Red Dead Redemption 2 actually is, but fair warning: knowing how many chapters the game has may impact your experience. If you want to know how long it takes to complete Red Dead Redemption 2, take a look at our guide...
Guide Red Dead Redemption 2 - What Does Fortifying Your Health, Stamina, and Dead Eye Do?
How does fortifying work?
What does fortifying your health, stamina, and dead eye do in Red Dead Redemption 2? 'Fortifying' is an effect that tonics and other consumable items have on your health, stamina, and dead eye bars and cores. In this guide, we'll explain what fortifying actually does. What does fortifying your health, stamina, and dead eye...
Guide Red Dead Redemption 2 - How to Upgrade Camp
How to improve the gang's camp
How do you upgrade your camp in Red Dead Redemption 2? Arthur is in charge of improving the gang's main camp in Red Dead Redemption 2, so you get to decide how the camp's funds are spent. You can use the camp's money to upgrade various things like food variety, general comfort, ammo and medicine stockpiles, and other...
Guide Red Dead Redemption 2 - How Do You Tell the Time?
Find out the time in RDR2
How do you tell the time in Red Dead Redemption 2? As with most Rockstar games, RDR2 runs on a day-and-night cycle, with certain events only appearing at specific times of the day. But how do you tell the time? We’re going to explain in this guide. How Do You Tell the Time in Red Dead Redemption 2?: To tell the time in...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 243
Is it red?
As if we need to even ask the question this week, eh? Spoilers: practically everyone’s playing Red Dead Redemption 2 this week. Let’s see if the comments paint a similar picture, shall we? Sammy Barker, Editor: Yeah, Red Dead Redemption 2 for me. The controls are about as comfortable as rubbing your hands against a cheese grater,...
Poll Have You Bought Red Dead Redemption 2?
The biggest game of 2018?
Regular readers will have known that this poll was coming. Releasing today (that's the 26th October, in case you're reading this at a later date), Red Dead Redemption 2 is finally here. Unbelievably, it's been over eight years since the first game, and we're sure that many of you are dying to get started on this highly...
Soapbox Don't Sleep on the Hitman Series Or Its Upcoming Sequel
Lloyd loves strangling strangers
The Hitman franchise is an anomaly. It's a game focused on the act of killing, but it's not a shooter. Instead, it's a puzzle game with dozens of variables and parameters. It's a stealth game where you can walk out in the open. It's a series with not one but two (pretty dismal) Hollywood adaptations, with a stoic...
Guide Red Dead Redemption 2 - How Do You Play in First-Person?
A different perspective
Red Dead Redemption 2 can be played from a first-person perspective, just like Grand Theft Auto V before it. Changing the viewpoint gives you a whole different outlook on the Wild West, and you can do it in-game on the fly. But how do play RDR2 in first-person? In this guide, we’re going to explain how you can play Red Dead...
Guide Red Dead Redemption 2 - All Dreamcatcher Locations
Where to find all 20 dreamcatchers
Where can you find all the dreamcatchers in Red Dead Redemption 2? There are 20 dreamcatcher locations found throughout the world in Red Dead Redemption 2, and some of them can be tricky to find. Once you find your first dreamcatcher, you'll open up a challenge that tasks you with finding all 20. Fortunately, our...
